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USGS Confirms M4.9 Earthquake in the Philippines
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 69 km NE of Sulangan, Philippines on July 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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Magnitude 5.5 Strong Earthquake Recorded Near Balleny Islands region
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Balleny Islands region on July 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 Alert: M4.5 Event Detected in Iran
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 7 km NNW of Ābdānān, Iran on July 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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Moderate Earthquake (M5.4) Reported Near Chagos Archipelago region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Chagos Archipelago region on July 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 M5.4 Earthquake in the Pacific region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 245 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga on July 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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M5.2 Earthquake Strikes 109 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 109 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu on July 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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Earthquake Alert: M5.0 Event Detected in Indonesia
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 110 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on July 8, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 25.5 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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Earthquake Alert: M5.8 Event Detected in the Pacific region
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 91 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu on July 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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Seismic Activity in Indonesia: M4.8 Earthquake on July 8, 2026
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 64 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia on July 8, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 141.1 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.