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Magnitude 6.0 Strong Earthquake Recorded Near 156 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 156 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on June 19, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 28.4 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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Major Earthquake (M6.6) Reported Near 185 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck 185 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on June 19, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 10.0 km and is classified as a major earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.
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M6.6 Earthquake Strikes 136 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck 136 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on June 19, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 10.0 km and is classified as a major earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.
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USGS Confirms M4.6 Earthquake in the affected region
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck south of Panama on June 19, 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 286 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 286 km WNW of Houma, Tonga on June 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 549.8 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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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 5.3 Event Near Izu Islands, Japan region
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan region on June 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.6) Reported Near 28 km ESE of Wāngjing, India
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 28 km ESE of Wāngjing, India on June 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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USGS Confirms M5.3 Earthquake in the Philippines
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 63 km ESE of Bobon, Philippines on June 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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M4.8 Earthquake Hits the United States — What We Know
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 231 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on June 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 20.0 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.