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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 4.7 Event Near 1 km SE of Villanueva, Colombia
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 1 km SE of Villanueva, Colombia on June 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 164.0 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 M4.8 Earthquake in the United States
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 18 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii on June 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 29.1 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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M4.7 Earthquake Strikes 31 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 31 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines on June 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 80.2 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 (M4.7) Reported Near 238 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 238 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga 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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M4.8 Earthquake Hits China — What We Know
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 261 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.
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M5.0 Earthquake Strikes 144 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 144 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines on June 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 35.0 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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M5.1 Earthquake Strikes 25 km SSE of Tambolaka, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 25 km SSE of Tambolaka, Indonesia on June 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 35.0 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 4.9 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 267 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 267 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.
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M4.5 Earthquake Hits Indonesia — What We Know
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 28 km ESE of Palu, Indonesia on June 16, 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.