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Earthquake Alert: M4.9 Event Detected in New Zealand
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 64 km NE of Mangapapa, New Zealand on August 6, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 22.8 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 149 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 149 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on August 6, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 40.7 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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USGS Confirms M4.6 Earthquake in Japan
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 148 km E of Miyako, Japan on August 6, 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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M5.3 Earthquake Strikes 7 km SSW of Huayucachi, Peru
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 7 km SSW of Huayucachi, Peru on August 6, 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 Japan: M5.4 Earthquake on August 6, 2026
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 145 km E of Yamada, Japan on August 6, 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 (M4.9) Reported Near 195 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 195 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on August 6, 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 Report: Magnitude 5.1 Event Near 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 110 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands on August 6, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 54.3 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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M4.6 Earthquake Strikes 5 km ENE of Matsubase, Japan
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 5 km ENE of Matsubase, Japan on August 6, 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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M4.9 Earthquake Hits the United States — What We Know
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 128 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon on August 6, 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.