Seismic News
Coverage of significant recent earthquakes and seismic events worldwide.
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M5.0 Earthquake Strikes south of the Fiji Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on October 5, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 518.6 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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M4.6 Earthquake Hits Africa — What We Know
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 12 km ENE of Metahāra, Ethiopia on October 5, 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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M4.7 Earthquake Hits Europe — What We Know
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 105 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland on October 5, 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 4.7 Event Near 75 km NNE of Yonakuni, Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 75 km NNE of Yonakuni, Japan on October 5, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 156.2 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 4.6 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 21 km S of Luganville, Vanuatu
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 21 km S of Luganville, Vanuatu on October 5, 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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Magnitude 5.0 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 187 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 187 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands on October 5, 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 Japan: M4.9 Earthquake on October 5, 2026
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region on October 5, 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.8) Reported Near 191 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 191 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines on October 5, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 51.3 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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USGS Confirms M5.0 Earthquake in the Pacific region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 71 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga on October 5, 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.