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USGS Confirms M4.9 Earthquake in the affected region
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on October 7, 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 4.5 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 37 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 37 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan on October 7, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 52.7 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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M4.8 Earthquake Strikes 57 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 57 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on October 7, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 61.9 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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M4.7 Earthquake Hits New Zealand — What We Know
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on October 6, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 71.2 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.8) Reported Near 132 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 132 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia on October 7, 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 4.6 Event Near Kuril Islands
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Kuril Islands on October 7, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 108.7 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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M4.8 Earthquake Strikes 190 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 190 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia on October 6, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 62.1 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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M4.5 Earthquake Hits Indonesia — What We Know
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 43 km WNW of Bengkulu, Indonesia on October 6, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 73.1 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.6) Reported Near 14 km NE of Mataram, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 14 km NE of Mataram, Indonesia on October 6, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 144.4 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.