Seismic News
Coverage of significant recent earthquakes and seismic events worldwide.
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M4.6 Earthquake Hits Japan — What We Know
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 14 km SE of Honmachi, Japan on August 2, 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: M5.3 Event Detected in the Pacific region
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 265 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga on August 2, 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 5.0 Event Near north of Ascension Island
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck north of Ascension Island on August 2, 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 4.6 Event Near 73 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 73 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on August 2, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 172.5 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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Magnitude 4.9 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 149 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 149 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on August 2, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 33.8 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 (M5.6) Reported Near 14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 14 km S of Hicks Bay, New Zealand on August 2, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 52.8 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.8) Reported Near 77 km SE of Atka, Alaska
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 77 km SE of Atka, Alaska on August 2, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 44.3 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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Magnitude 4.9 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 36 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 36 km SSW of Mendi, Papua New Guinea on August 2, 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 7 km SSW of Yumare, Venezuela
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 7 km SSW of Yumare, Venezuela on August 2, 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.