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Moderate Earthquake (M4.8) Reported Near 72 km NW of Ende, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 72 km NW of Ende, Indonesia on August 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 56.4 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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M5.3 Earthquake Strikes 35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 35 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan on August 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 195.9 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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Magnitude 4.9 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 76 km NW of Ende, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 76 km NW of Ende, Indonesia on August 18, 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 M4.9 Earthquake in Indonesia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 79 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 36.3 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: M4.7 Earthquake on August 18, 2026
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 72 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 18, 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.
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M4.7 Earthquake Hits Europe — What We Know
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 1 km WSW of Alhendín, Spain on August 18, 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: M4.7 Event Detected in Indonesia
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 80 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 10.3 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 the Pacific region: M4.5 Earthquake on August 18, 2026
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on August 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 130.0 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.6) Reported Near 5 km ENE of Escúzar, Spain
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 5 km ENE of Escúzar, Spain on August 18, 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.