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Magnitude 5.1 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near Kuril Islands
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Kuril Islands on August 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 91.0 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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Seismic Activity in the United States: M4.5 Earthquake on August 17, 2026
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 41 km SW of Karluk, Alaska on August 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 57.9 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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M4.8 Earthquake Strikes 219 km WSW of Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 219 km WSW of Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen on August 17, 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.9) Reported Near 28 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 28 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia on August 17, 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 155 km N of Pototano, Indonesia on August 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 496.6 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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Seismic Activity in Indonesia: M5.0 Earthquake on August 17, 2026
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 32 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 17, 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.9) Reported Near 68 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 68 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 17, 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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M4.9 Earthquake Strikes 44 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 44 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 30.0 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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Seismic Activity in the affected region: M5.3 Earthquake on August 17, 2026
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 75 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on August 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 67.5 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.