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M4.9 Earthquake Hits Japan — What We Know
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 149 km NNE of Hirara, Japan on July 3, 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 6.1 Event Near 136 km NNE of Hirara, Japan
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 136 km NNE of Hirara, Japan on July 3, 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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M4.6 Earthquake Strikes South Sandwich Islands region
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on July 3, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 44.7 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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Strong Earthquake (M6.2) Reported Near 58 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 58 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia on July 3, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 120.9 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: M5.1 Event Detected in Japan
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 60 km SE of Ōfunato, Japan on July 3, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 34.0 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 49 km NW of Yonakuni, Japan on July 2, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 109.9 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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USGS Confirms M4.7 Earthquake in the Philippines
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 60 km WNW of Catuday, Philippines on July 2, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 22.0 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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M4.7 Earthquake Strikes 39 km E of Uonuma, Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 39 km E of Uonuma, Japan on July 2, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 141.7 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 Report: Magnitude 4.7 Event Near 64 km WNW of Catuday, Philippines
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 64 km WNW of Catuday, Philippines on July 2, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 22.1 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.