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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 4.9 Event Near South Atlantic Ocean
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck South Atlantic Ocean on August 16, 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 77 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 16, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 9.3 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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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 5.2 Event Near 67 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 67 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on August 16, 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 (M5.0) Reported Near 81 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 81 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 16, 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 119 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 16, 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 83 km NNE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on August 16, 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: M4.9 Event Detected in Indonesia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 112 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 16, 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: M5.1 Earthquake on August 16, 2026
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 112 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea on August 16, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 138.7 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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M5.1 Earthquake Hits Indonesia — What We Know
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 81 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 16, 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.