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Magnitude 4.6 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 24 km W of Osorno, Chile
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 24 km W of Osorno, Chile on September 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 61.8 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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Moderate Earthquake (M5.2) Reported Near 189 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 189 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia on September 18, 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 4.8 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico on September 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 7.0 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 4.6 Event Near 12 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 12 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico on September 18, 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 4.5 Event Near Izu Islands, Japan region
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan region on September 18, 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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Seismic Activity in Peru: M4.6 Earthquake on September 18, 2026
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 3 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico on September 18, 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: M4.7 Event Detected in Indonesia
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 34 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia on September 18, 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: M4.6 Earthquake on September 18, 2026
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 204 km N of Daocheng, China on September 18, 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 Hits Japan — What We Know
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan region on September 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 35.3 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.