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Strong Earthquake (M5.7) Reported Near 194 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 194 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia on August 21, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 10.0 km and is classified as a strong earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.
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USGS Confirms M4.6 Earthquake in the Pacific region
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 130 km W of Pangai, Tonga on August 21, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 271.1 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.
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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 4.9 Event Near 93 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 93 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 21, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 10.0 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.
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Earthquake Alert: M4.5 Event Detected in Indonesia
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 33 km NW of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 21, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 10.0 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.
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Earthquake Alert: M4.5 Event Detected in Japan
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Bonin Islands, Japan region on August 21, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 10.0 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.
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Earthquake Alert: M4.6 Event Detected in Indonesia
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 62 km ENE of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 21, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 10.0 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.
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USGS Confirms M4.5 Earthquake in Indonesia
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 35 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 21, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 10.2 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.
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M4.6 Earthquake Strikes Banda Sea
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Banda Sea on August 21, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 169.6 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.
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M5.4 Earthquake Strikes South Sandwich Islands region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on August 21, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 159.0 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.