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Moderate Earthquake (M4.8) Reported Near 207 km SE of Katsuura, Japan
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 207 km SE of Katsuura, Japan 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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M4.8 Earthquake Hits Japan — What We Know
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Bonin Islands, Japan region on August 14, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 516.4 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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M4.9 Earthquake Strikes 29 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 29 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines on August 14, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 92.6 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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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 5.3 Event Near 11 km S of Sarangani, Philippines
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 11 km S of Sarangani, Philippines on August 13, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 66.3 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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USGS Confirms M5.1 Earthquake in the affected region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck west of Macquarie Island on August 13, 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 M5.6 Earthquake in New Zealand
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on August 13, 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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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 4.5 Event Near Banda Sea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Banda Sea on August 12, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 178.4 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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M5.0 Earthquake Hits Indonesia — What We Know
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 45 km SSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea on August 13, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 134.0 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 3 km ESE of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 3 km ESE of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia on August 13, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 145.7 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.