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USGS Confirms M5.4 Earthquake in Indonesia
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 201 km W of Abepura, Indonesia on July 30, 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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Seismic Activity in Indonesia: M4.8 Earthquake on July 30, 2026
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 206 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on July 30, 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 5.3 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 217 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 217 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on July 30, 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 4.5 Event Near 72 km WSW of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 72 km WSW of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico on July 29, 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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Moderate Earthquake (M5.2) Reported Near Kermadec Islands region
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on July 29, 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 the affected region: M5.6 Earthquake on July 29, 2026
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on July 29, 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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M5.9 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands region
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on July 29, 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.8) Reported Near 7 km W of Honmachi, Japan
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 7 km W of Honmachi, Japan on July 29, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 11.7 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 M5.1 Earthquake in the Pacific region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck south of Tonga on July 29, 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.