5.9
EarthquakeStrongPAGER: green
M5.9 earthquake - 284 km WNW of Bandon, Oregon
2598 d ago · 5 Sept 2019, 15:02 UTC 284 km WNW of Bandon, Oregon
A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.
What happened
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck 284 km WNW of Bandon, Oregon on 5 Sept 2019, 15:02 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Coos Bay, about 294 km away in Oregon, United States.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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