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Moderate Earthquake (M5.1) Reported Near south of the Fiji Islands
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on July 28, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 575.1 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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M5.4 Earthquake Strikes 211 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 211 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on July 28, 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 Pacific region: M4.5 Earthquake on July 28, 2026
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 92 km S of Hihifo, Tonga on July 28, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 123.2 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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Earthquake Alert: M5.0 Event Detected in the Pacific region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 82 km SW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on July 28, 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 4.8 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 10 km WNW of Honmachi, Japan
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 10 km WNW of Honmachi, Japan on July 28, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 9.3 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 4.5 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 44 km SSE of Bodden Town, Cayman Islands
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 44 km SSE of Bodden Town, Cayman Islands on July 28, 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 M4.7 Earthquake in Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 8 km SSW of Mifune, Japan on July 28, 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 5.2 Event Near 151 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 151 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru on July 28, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 9.7 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 Alert: M4.7 Event Detected in China
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 198 km NW of Oula Xiuma, China on July 28, 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.