Seismic News
Coverage of significant recent earthquakes and seismic events worldwide.
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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.
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Magnitude 4.5 Moderate Earthquake Recorded Near 71 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 71 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru on August 31, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 59.4 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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M4.5 Earthquake Strikes 137 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 137 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea on August 30, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 52.1 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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M4.7 Earthquake Strikes 130 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 130 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia on August 30, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 35.1 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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Moderate Earthquake (M4.5) Reported Near 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea on August 30, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 46.1 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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Seismic Activity in China: M4.6 Earthquake on August 30, 2026
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 128 km N of Aksu, China on August 30, 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 (M4.7) Reported Near 62 km SSE of Palca, Peru
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 62 km SSE of Palca, Peru on August 30, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 102.0 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 (M4.5) Reported Near 156 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 156 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on August 30, 2026. The event was recorded at a depth of 54.9 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 the affected region — What We Know
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 209 km SSW of Al Ghayz̧ah, Yemen on August 29, 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.