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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 4.6 Event Near 9 km NNE of Midori, Japan
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 9 km NNE of Midori, Japan on October 7, 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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USGS Confirms M4.6 Earthquake in Peru
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 18 km NNE of Posoltega, Nicaragua on October 7, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 206.3 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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Magnitude 4.9 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 113 km NW of Baa, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 113 km NW of Baa, Indonesia on October 8, 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 M5.1 Earthquake in the Pacific region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 236 km E of Levuka, Fiji on October 8, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 602.3 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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M6.3 Earthquake Hits the Pacific region — What We Know
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 102 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu on October 8, 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 4.6 Event Near 61 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 61 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia on October 8, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 97.5 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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Strong Earthquake (M5.5) Reported Near 17 km SW of Burias, Philippines
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 17 km SW of Burias, Philippines on October 8, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 52.1 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 Alert: M5.5 Event Detected in the affected region
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck west of Macquarie Island on October 8, 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 (M4.5) Reported Near 39 km NE of Calama, Chile
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 39 km NE of Calama, Chile on October 8, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 121.4 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.