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Seismic Activity in the Pacific region: M4.8 Earthquake on September 1, 2026
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 292 km WNW of Houma, Tonga on September 1, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 533.0 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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M4.8 Earthquake Strikes 176 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 176 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands on August 31, 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 the affected region
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 112 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador on August 31, 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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USGS Confirms M4.7 Earthquake in Peru
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 3 km NW of Yanacancha, Peru on August 31, 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 August 31, 2026
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 28 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia on August 31, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 147.8 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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Strong Earthquake (M5.5) Reported Near 44 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 44 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 31, 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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M4.5 Earthquake Hits the Pacific region — What We Know
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on August 31, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 508.3 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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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 4.5 Event Near 109 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 109 km NW of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on August 30, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 180.1 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 Philippines
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 13 km SSE of Union, Philippines on August 31, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 83.9 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.