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Moderate Earthquake (M5.1) Reported Near 72 km SSW of Colchane, Chile
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 72 km SSW of Colchane, Chile on October 9, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 123.8 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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Earthquake Alert: M4.8 Event Detected in the affected region
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on October 9, 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 the Pacific region — What We Know
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 97 km E of Levuka, Fiji on October 9, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 639.9 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: M4.5 Event Detected in the Pacific region
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 249 km E of Levuka, Fiji on October 9, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 559.7 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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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 4.9 Event Near south of the Fiji Islands
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on October 9, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 130.4 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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Magnitude 5.2 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 117 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 117 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia on October 9, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 40.0 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 (M4.6) Reported Near Izu Islands, Japan region
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan region on October 8, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 95.6 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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M4.7 Earthquake Hits Indonesia — What We Know
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 84 km WNW of Bengkulu, Indonesia on October 8, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 50.6 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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M4.8 Earthquake Hits Indonesia — What We Know
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 46 km N of Waingapu, Indonesia on October 8, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 91.2 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.