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Magnitude 4.8 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 90 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 90 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia on June 16, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 52.5 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.8) Reported Near 52 km SE of Palu, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 52 km SE 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.
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Moderate Earthquake (M4.7) Reported Near 248 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 248 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 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 Report: Magnitude 5.0 Event Near 261 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 261 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 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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USGS Confirms M4.6 Earthquake in Indonesia
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 17 km SE of Viqueque, Timor Leste 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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Seismic Activity in Japan: M5.5 Earthquake on June 16, 2026
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 4 km NW of Noda, Japan on June 16, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 71.8 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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M5.2 Earthquake Strikes 242 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 242 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 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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Moderate Earthquake (M5.4) Reported Near 277 km S of Dunhuang, China
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 277 km S of Dunhuang, China 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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Seismic Activity in China: M6.3 Earthquake on June 16, 2026
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 260 km SSE of Dunhuang, China on June 16, 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.