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M4.8 Earthquake Strikes 91 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 91 km N of Ruteng, Indonesia on August 24, 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 4.9 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 76 km SE of Taira, Japan
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 76 km SE of Taira, Japan on August 24, 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 6.0 Strong Earthquake Recorded Near 215 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 215 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on August 24, 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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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 5.0 Event Near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on August 24, 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 4.9 Event Near 218 km ENE of Neiafu, Tonga
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 218 km ENE of Neiafu, Tonga on August 24, 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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M5.5 Earthquake Strikes 207 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 207 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia on August 24, 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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USGS Confirms M4.9 Earthquake in Peru
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 10 km NNW of Cot, Costa Rica on August 24, 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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M4.5 Earthquake Strikes 41 km ESE of Tinogasta, Argentina
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 41 km ESE of Tinogasta, Argentina on August 24, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 129.5 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 104 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 104 km WNW of Houma, Tonga on August 24, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 209.2 km and is classified as a moderate earthquake. Learn about the seismic context, what the magnitude means, and safety guidance for the region.