Dozens of people reported feeling an earthquake that struck Monday night in northeast Oregon’s Wallowa County.
The 4.3 magnitude quake was recorded at 11:42 p.m. The epicenter was in the Wallowa National Forest, about 12 miles from the town of Joseph, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, 65 people had reported feeling the quake. The USGS ShakeMap registered “light” activity in the area, and no damage was reported.
The geological survey’s aftershock forecast notes there could be smaller quakes in the area within the next week “with up to 11 magnitude 3 or higher aftershocks,” large enough to be felt nearby but not typically expected to cause widespread damage.
Good evening northeast Oregon! Did you feel the M 4.3 earthquake about 12 miles southeast of Joseph at 11:42 pm? The ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning system was activated.
— USGS ShakeAlert (@USGS_ShakeAlert) November 10, 2026
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