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Magnitude 4.7 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 16 km SSE of Tomioka, Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 16 km SSE of Tomioka, Japan on August 15, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 50.2 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 15, 2026
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 71 km NNW of Ende, 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 M5.3 Earthquake in the affected region
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Balleny Islands region 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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Moderate Earthquake (M5.4) Reported Near 38 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 38 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on August 15, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 79.0 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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M5.0 Earthquake Strikes 65 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 65 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia on August 14, 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: M5.1 Event Detected in Indonesia
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 49 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 14, 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: M5.2 Event Detected in Europe
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 1 km SW of Otura, Spain on August 14, 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 M5.3 Earthquake in Indonesia
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 49 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on August 14, 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: M5.5 Event Detected in Indonesia
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 49 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on August 14, 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.