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M5.4 Earthquake Strikes 215 km E of Levuka, Fiji
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 215 km E of Levuka, Fiji on August 19, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 556.8 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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Moderate Earthquake (M5.4) Reported Near 134 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 134 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on August 19, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 41.2 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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Seismic Activity in Indonesia: M5.5 Earthquake on August 19, 2026
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 52 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 19, 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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Earthquake Alert: M4.9 Event Detected in Indonesia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Banda Sea on August 19, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 538.1 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 4.7 Event Near 80 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 80 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 19, 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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M4.8 Earthquake Hits the Philippines — What We Know
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 18 km SSW of Balangonan, Philippines on August 19, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 84.5 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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M4.7 Earthquake Strikes 114 km E of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 114 km E of Hihifo, Tonga on August 19, 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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M4.7 Earthquake Hits China — What We Know
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 265 km SSE of Dunhuang, China on August 19, 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: M4.8 Event Detected in Indonesia
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 69 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia on August 19, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 35.0 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.