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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 5.0 Event Near 68 km ESE of Bobon, Philippines
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 68 km ESE of Bobon, Philippines on June 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 36.1 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 (M4.9) Reported Near South Sandwich Islands region
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on June 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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M6.6 Earthquake Hits Africa — What We Know
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on June 17, 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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M4.6 Earthquake Strikes 78 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 78 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea on June 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 96.0 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 M4.5 Earthquake in the Philippines
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 18 km W of Sarangani, Philippines on June 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 85.1 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 102 km W of Isangel, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 102 km W of Isangel, Vanuatu on June 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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Seismic Activity in Japan: M4.7 Earthquake on June 17, 2026
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 240 km ESE of Yamada, Japan on June 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 (M4.5) Reported Near 10 km NNE of Luklukan, Philippines
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 10 km NNE of Luklukan, Philippines on June 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 61.7 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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M5.2 Earthquake Strikes 258 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 258 km SSE of Dunhuang, China on June 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.