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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 5.1 Event Near 28 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 28 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea on August 17, 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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Moderate Earthquake (M5.4) Reported Near 75 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 75 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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Seismic Activity in Indonesia: M5.2 Earthquake on August 17, 2026
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 81 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 (M4.8) Reported Near 159 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 159 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands 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: M4.8 Event Detected in Indonesia
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 52 km NNW of Ende, 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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USGS Confirms M4.6 Earthquake in New Zealand
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 43 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand on August 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 177.4 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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USGS Confirms M4.9 Earthquake in Indonesia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 61 km NW of Ende, Indonesia on August 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 28.3 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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M4.8 Earthquake Hits Indonesia — What We Know
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 84 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on August 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 29.5 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.9) Reported Near 90 km NE of Ruteng, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 90 km NE 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.