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M4.9 Earthquake Strikes 206 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 206 km W of Abepura, Indonesia on July 27, 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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M5.1 Earthquake Hits Indonesia — What We Know
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 147 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on July 27, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 91.0 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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M4.6 Earthquake Strikes 120 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 120 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on July 27, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 114.6 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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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 4.9 Event Near southeast of the Loyalty Islands
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands on July 27, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 116.9 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.6) Reported Near 61 km E of La Tirana, Chile
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 61 km E of La Tirana, Chile on July 27, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 105.2 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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Magnitude 5.2 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near south of Tonga
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck south of Tonga on July 27, 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: M5.2 Earthquake on July 27, 2026
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck south of Tonga on July 27, 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 M5.4 Earthquake in Chile
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 82 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile on July 27, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 107.0 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 M4.8 Earthquake in the Pacific region
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck south of Tonga on July 27, 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.