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Moderate Earthquake (M5.1) Reported Near 149 km S of George Town, Cayman Islands
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 149 km S of George Town, Cayman Islands on July 18, 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 64 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 64 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 17, 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 M4.8 Earthquake in the affected region
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on July 17, 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.9) Reported Near southern East Pacific Rise
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck southern East Pacific Rise on July 18, 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 109 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 109 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan on July 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 136.8 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 Mexico: M5.2 Earthquake on July 18, 2026
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 69 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 44.9 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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Earthquake Alert: M4.7 Event Detected in the Pacific region
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on July 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 529.1 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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M4.9 Earthquake Hits Indonesia — What We Know
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 208 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia on July 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 23.7 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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Moderate Earthquake (M5.3) Reported Near 87 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 87 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 18, 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.