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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.
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Seismic Activity in the United States: M6.3 Earthquake on September 17, 2026
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 167 km W of Nikolski, Alaska on September 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 83.0 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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M4.5 Earthquake Hits Indonesia — What We Know
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 78 km NW of Maumere, 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.6) Reported Near 31 km WSW of Puerto San José, Guatemala
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 31 km WSW of Puerto San José, Guatemala on September 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 65.7 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 South Atlantic Ocean
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck South Atlantic Ocean 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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Moderate Earthquake (M5.3) Reported Near 191 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 191 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna 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 Pacific region: M4.8 Earthquake on September 17, 2026
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 64 km SSE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu on September 17, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 36.7 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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M5.2 Earthquake Hits Indonesia — What We Know
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 132 km E of Bitung, 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.