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USGS Confirms M4.8 Earthquake in Indonesia
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 55 km WNW of Poso, 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.
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Earthquake Alert: M4.8 Event Detected in the affected region
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck southeast central Pacific Ocean 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.
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M4.8 Earthquake Strikes 52 km WNW of Poso, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 52 km WNW of Poso, 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.
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Magnitude 4.5 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 97 km ENE of Miyako, Japan
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 97 km ENE of Miyako, Japan on June 16, 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 4.5 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 139 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 139 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines 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.
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Magnitude 4.5 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 32 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 32 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand on June 16, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 73.2 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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M4.8 Earthquake Hits the affected region — What We Know
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on June 16, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 21.8 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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USGS Confirms M4.8 Earthquake in Indonesia
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 65 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on June 16, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 66.5 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: M4.9 Event Detected in China
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 256 km SSE of Dunhuang, China on June 16, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 12.5 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.