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USGS Confirms M4.7 Earthquake in Peru
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 40 km SSW of Sipí, Colombia on September 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 68.4 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 4.7 Event Near Fiji region
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Fiji region on September 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 548.4 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: M4.5 Earthquake on September 18, 2026
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan region on September 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 36.3 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.6) Reported Near 20 km ESE of Tsunō, Japan
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 20 km ESE of Tsunō, Japan on September 18, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 53.9 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 Hits Peru — What We Know
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 24 km SW of Sipí, Colombia on September 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 57.8 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 (M4.5) Reported Near 204 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 204 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia on September 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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Earthquake Alert: M4.9 Event Detected in the affected region
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on September 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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Seismic Activity in the United States: M6.5 Earthquake on September 17, 2026
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck 165 km W of Nikolski, Alaska on September 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 111.7 km and is classified as a major 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 107 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 107 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on September 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 57.4 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.