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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 4.5 Event Near 188 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 188 km W of Abepura, Indonesia on August 1, 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 83 km SSE of Atka, Alaska on August 1, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 35.0 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 M4.9 Earthquake in the United States
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 98 km SSE of Atka, Alaska on August 1, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 5.6 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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Seismic Activity in the affected region: M5.2 Earthquake on August 1, 2026
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 160 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on August 1, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 49.7 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 M5.2 Earthquake in Japan
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 48 km ESE of Tsunō, Japan on August 1, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 26.2 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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M4.6 Earthquake Hits Japan — What We Know
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 14 km WSW of Honmachi, Japan on August 1, 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 132 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 132 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia on July 31, 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 5.1 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near south of the Fiji Islands
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on August 1, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 69.8 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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Seismic Activity in Japan: M4.9 Earthquake on August 1, 2026
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 3 km W of Matsubase, Japan on August 1, 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.