The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has reported a strong earthquake that struck off the Oregon coast last night (May 31-June 1, 2015). No tsunami warning was issued, and the quake did not appear to cause any problems. The 5.9-magnitude quake (originally reported as 5.8, but updated by USGS later in the day on June 1) struck in the ocean at 11:52 p.m. PDT at a depth of 6 miles (10 km).
Nearby Cities
453km (281mi) W of Waldport, Oregon
461km (286mi) WNW of Coos Bay, Oregon
514km (319mi) W of Dallas, Oregon
517km (321mi) W of Corvallis, Oregon
536km (333mi) W of Salem, Oregon
Deborah Byrd created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Prior to that, she had worked for the University of Texas McDonald Observatory since 1976, and created and produced their Star Date radio series. Today, she serves as Editor-in-Chief of this website. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named 3505 Byrd in her honor. In 2020, she won the Education Prize from the American Astronomical Society, the largest organization of professional astronomers in North America. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. "Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers," she says.
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