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Magnitude 5.3 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 75 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 75 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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Magnitude 4.6 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 68 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 68 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea on August 16, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 130.1 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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Seismic Activity in Indonesia: M5.5 Earthquake on August 16, 2026
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 76 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 strong earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.
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USGS Confirms M5.0 Earthquake in Indonesia
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 45 km NNW of Ende, 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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Magnitude 6.1 Strong Earthquake Recorded Near 56 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 56 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu on August 16, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 188.1 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.7) Reported Near 86 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 86 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 15, 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: M5.0 Earthquake on August 15, 2026
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 80 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 15, 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 M5.4 Earthquake in the Pacific region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 19 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia on August 15, 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: M4.5 Earthquake on August 15, 2026
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 93 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 15, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 9.9 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.