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Magnitude 5.5 Strong Earthquake Recorded Near Volcano Islands, Japan region
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region on October 4, 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.
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Moderate Earthquake (M4.8) Reported Near 43 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 43 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on October 4, 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 37 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 37 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on October 4, 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 the affected region: M4.6 Earthquake on October 4, 2026
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 121 km WNW of Chauk, Burma (Myanmar) on October 4, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 58.3 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 M4.9 Earthquake in the affected region
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on October 4, 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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M4.9 Earthquake Hits Indonesia — What We Know
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 21 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea on October 4, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 94.2 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 (M4.5) Reported Near 293 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 293 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines on October 3, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 575.0 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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M5.6 Earthquake Strikes 80 km S of Banda Aceh, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 80 km S of Banda Aceh, Indonesia on October 3, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 69.7 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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Strong Earthquake (M5.9) Reported Near 39 km WSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck 39 km WSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia on October 3, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 46.0 km and is classified as a strong earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.