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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:57:34 +0000 https://www.sott.net/images/sottlogo_rss.jpg SOTT.net https://www.sott.net https://www.sott.net/article/509235-Shallow-6-magnitude-earthquake-off-Vanuatu-8th-of-such-intensity-in-13-days 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Port-Olry, Sanma, Vanuatu UTC time: Sunday, November 01, 2026 11:47 AM Your time: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:47 GMT Depth: 10.0 km No tsunami statement issued Magnitude Type: mww USGS page: M 6.0 - 165 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist Reports from the public: 0 persons https://www.sott.net/article/509235-Shallow-6-magnitude-earthquake-off-Vanuatu-8th-of-such-intensity-in-13-days Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:29:15 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509229-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-southern-coast-of-Japans-Honshu-Island An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale struck off the southern coast of Japan's Honshu island Sunday. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) stated that the earthquake occurred approximately 58 kilometers southeast of the city of Shima, at a depth of 352.4 kilometers. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or material damage, and no tsunami warnings have been issued. On August 22, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck an area off the eastern coast of Honshu. Japan is frequently affected by earthquakes and tremors, as it is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region characterized by intense seismic and volcanic activity. https://www.sott.net/article/509229-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-southern-coast-of-Japans-Honshu-Island Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:35:46 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509189-6-2-magnitude-earthquake-off-Sanma-Vanuatu-7th-of-such-intensity-in-10-days 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Hog Harbour, Sanma, Vanuatu UTC time: Thursday, October 29, 2026 21:46 PM Your time: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 21:46 GMT Depth: 142.0 km No tsunami statement issued Magnitude Type: mww USGS page: M 6.2 - 43 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist Reports from the public: 4 persons https://www.sott.net/article/509189-6-2-magnitude-earthquake-off-Sanma-Vanuatu-7th-of-such-intensity-in-10-days Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:10:18 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509169-Shallow-6-4-magnitude-earthquake-hits-southeast-of-Easter-Island-USGS An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 jolted southeast of Easter Island at 0749 GMT on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 36.41 degrees south latitude and 98.05 degrees west longitude. https://www.sott.net/article/509169-Shallow-6-4-magnitude-earthquake-hits-southeast-of-Easter-Island-USGS Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:34:35 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509144-Yet-another-major-earthquake-hits-Vanuatu-a-shallow-magnitude-6-sixth-in-9-days A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu island in the South Pacific on Wednesday. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) stated that the earthquake occurred 214 kilometers north-west of the town of Port-Olry, at a depth of 10 kilometers. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake had also struck the coast of Vanuatu last Sunday. Vanuatu, a volcanic archipelago in the South Pacific, lies along the "Ring of Fire", where tectonic plates meet and friction between them causes seismic activity. (QNA) https://www.sott.net/article/509144-Yet-another-major-earthquake-hits-Vanuatu-a-shallow-magnitude-6-sixth-in-9-days Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:50:21 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509090-6-5-magnitude-quake-hits-Japans-Bonin-Islands A 6.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Bonin Islands, also known as the Ogasawara Islands, approximately 1,000 kilometers south-southeast of Tokyo, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The tremor's epicenter was located in the ocean and had a depth of 494 kilometers. No tsunami warning was issued for the affected areas, and no material damage or casualties had been reported. The earthquake occurred in a seismically active area between the Philippine and Pacific tectonic plates. https://www.sott.net/article/509090-6-5-magnitude-quake-hits-Japans-Bonin-Islands Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:48:04 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509089-Magnitude-7-0-earthquake-strikes-deep-beneath-Pacific-near-Japan A magnitude 7.0 earthquake has struck deep beneath the Pacific Ocean near Japan's remote Ogasawara Islands, about 1,000km (620 miles) south of Tokyo, with no threat of a tsunami, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The preliminary magnitude was recorded at around 11.10am local time (2.10am GMT) on Sunday, in waters west of the island chain and at a depth of about 470km (290 miles), the agency said. The quake measured 3 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, which runs from 0 to 7, on the islands of Chichijima and Hahajima, the two inhabited islands of the group. The Ogasawara Islands, also known as the Bonin Islands, are administered by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Earlier, European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said that a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Bonin Islands. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. https://www.sott.net/article/509089-Magnitude-7-0-earthquake-strikes-deep-beneath-Pacific-near-Japan Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:45:22 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509083-New-6-1-magnitude-tremor-shakes-Vanuatu-fifth-of-such-power-in-6-days A 6.1-magnitude earthquake shook the island nation of Vanuatu in the southern Pacific Ocean on Sunday, local time, according to the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences. The latest tremor is the strongest aftershock following the 6.9-magnitude quake that shook the same area on Saturday. It occurred at a depth of 141 kilometers. No tsunami alarm was triggered, and there were no preliminary reports of casualties or damage. https://www.sott.net/article/509083-New-6-1-magnitude-tremor-shakes-Vanuatu-fifth-of-such-power-in-6-days Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:07:35 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509066-Shallow-magnitude-6-9-earthquake-strikes-off-Pacific-island-of-Vanuatu-aftershock-of-mag-6-3-fourth-of-such-power-in-5-days A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean region off Vanuatu early Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey. The epicenter was located approximately 197 kilometers (122 miles) west-northwest of Port-Olry, it said. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). The Geological Survey later listed another quake, with magnitude 6.3, at 0235GMT, located 170 km (106 mi) northwest of Port-Olry at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 mi). It carried a green alert level, with light shaking. https://www.sott.net/article/509066-Shallow-magnitude-6-9-earthquake-strikes-off-Pacific-island-of-Vanuatu-aftershock-of-mag-6-3-fourth-of-such-power-in-5-days Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:28:10 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509038-Powerful-magnitude-7-earthquake-in-Tibet-China-kills-at-least-16-people A magnitude 7 earthquake has killed at least 16 people in China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Search and rescue efforts were continuing on Friday after the quake, whose epicentre was in a remote region of northern Tibet, struck at 10:33pm (14:33 GMT) on Thursday. A level-II earthquake disaster emergency response was activated in the area, the Xinhua news agency said. Electricity and communication lines were reported to be down. Officials in Nagqu, a sparsely populated, ⁠high-altitude city, said up to 65 people have been injured, according to the Reuters news agency, although other reports suggested a slightly lower figure. It was the strongest quake to hit China since January 2024. Officials reported the collapse of at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds. https://www.sott.net/article/509038-Powerful-magnitude-7-earthquake-in-Tibet-China-kills-at-least-16-people Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:48:01 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508991-Another-shallow-6-3-earthquake-strikes-northwest-of-Vanuatu-2nd-within-24-hours A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck northwest of Vanuatu, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) says. The quake hit at 5.20pm NZT, the USGS said. The earthquake hit 204 km west-northwest of Port-Olry, and was recorded at a depth of 10km. No tsunami alerts have been issued. https://www.sott.net/article/508991-Another-shallow-6-3-earthquake-strikes-northwest-of-Vanuatu-2nd-within-24-hours Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:16:26 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508979-Shallow-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-northwest-of-Vanuatu 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Port-Olry, Sanma, Vanuatu UTC time: Monday, October 19, 2026 07:49 AM Your time: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 08:49 BST Depth: 10.0 km No tsunami statement issued Magnitude Type: mww USGS page: M 6.0 - 186 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist Reports from the public: 0 persons https://www.sott.net/article/508979-Shallow-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-northwest-of-Vanuatu Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:06:09 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508922-Magnitude-6-9-earthquake-strikes-Russias-Kamchatka-Peninsula A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula near the Pacific Ocean coast on Friday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The earthquake occurred at 3.35 p.m. local time (0335GMT), about 76 kilometers (47 miles) northeast of Ozernovskiy near the southern tip of the peninsula, at a depth of 143.2 kilometers (89 miles), according to the USGS. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The US tsunami warning system said no tsunami was expected due to the earthquake's depth. https://www.sott.net/article/508922-Magnitude-6-9-earthquake-strikes-Russias-Kamchatka-Peninsula Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:51:21 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508888-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-Papua-New-Guinea An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 hit the New Britain Region in Papua New Guinea on Monday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported. The epicenter was registered at a depth of 21 kilometers. According to the agency, the seismic activity was recorded 707 kilometers northeast of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea's capital, which has a population of around 283,000. https://www.sott.net/article/508888-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-Papua-New-Guinea Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:37:27 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508869-Shallow-6-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-central-Mid-Atlantic-Ridge A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday at 11:14 am IST, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake took place at a depth of 10 km. Earlier in the day, an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Panama at 4:50:37 am IST, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor was recorded at a depth of 10 km, with its epicentre located at latitude 7.683 degrees north and longitude 81.405 degrees west. The earthquake came days after a powerful tremor struck the country and triggered a series of aftershocks. https://www.sott.net/article/508869-Shallow-6-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-central-Mid-Atlantic-Ridge Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:51:33 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508867-Shallow-6-1-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Panama A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Central American country of Panama on Monday. The epicenter was located 18 kilometers (11 miles) west of the town of Rio Grande, about 300 kilometers (186 miles) from the capital Panama City, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). Initial assessments by the country's civil protection agency found that the earthquake caused no casualties or property damage. On Oct. 9, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Panama left 30 people injured and hundreds homeless. https://www.sott.net/article/508867-Shallow-6-1-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Panama Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:41:03 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508849-Magnitude-6-2-quake-strikes-off-Papua-New-Guineas-coast A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Sunday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The earthquake was recorded at 14:07 UTC (14:07 GMT) 88 kilometers (55 miles) southeast of the Papua New Guinean city of Arawa, with a population of 40,200 people. It originated at a depth of 53 kilometers. No casualties or damage were immediately reported. https://www.sott.net/article/508849-Magnitude-6-2-quake-strikes-off-Papua-New-Guineas-coast Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:06:53 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508816-Tsunami-warnings-issued-after-shallow-magnitude-7-7-earthquake-strikes-Panama-aftershocks-of-mag-6-6-and-6 A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has hit southern Panama, triggering tsunami warnings across Central and South America. The US National Weather Service issued tsunami warnings for Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Guatemala on Friday following the quake. Chile's naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service also issued a tsunami warning. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake was centred about 10km (6 miles) southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba along the Pacific Ocean coast. Residents of Panama City reported feeling tremors, with buildings shaking and people evacuating into the streets. "We felt it very strongly. It knocked things over in the kitchen, but we're okay, though we're very scared," 60-year-old Rosendo Dominguez, who is from Herrera province, where the earthquake struck, told The Associated Press news agency by phone. "Everyone is outside, scared," Dominguez added. https://www.sott.net/article/508816-Tsunami-warnings-issued-after-shallow-magnitude-7-7-earthquake-strikes-Panama-aftershocks-of-mag-6-6-and-6 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:31:36 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508780-Shallow-6-3-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Vanuatu A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off central Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, according to the US Geological Survey. The earthquake struck 102 km (63 miles) northeast of the town of Norsup in Malampa province. There was no immediate reports of damage from the strong tremor. https://www.sott.net/article/508780-Shallow-6-3-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Vanuatu Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:18:46 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508590-Shallow-magnitude-6-6-quake-strikes-near-New-Caledonia-in-the-Pacific-USGS-reports A magnitude 6.6 earthquake ​struck the waters ​near France's Pacific island of ⁠New Caledonia on Saturday, ​the United States ​Geological Survey said. The quake was recorded at a depth of 10 ​km (6.21 miles), USGS ​said. The agency had earlier registered ‌the ⁠quake at magnitude 7 at a depth of 17.1 km. The ​US ​Tsunami ⁠Warning System said the earthquake ​posed no tsunami ​threat ⁠to Hawaii, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, ⁠or ​American Samoa. https://www.sott.net/article/508590-Shallow-magnitude-6-6-quake-strikes-near-New-Caledonia-in-the-Pacific-USGS-reports Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:29:20 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508472-6-4-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Papua-New-Guinea An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck Papua New Guinea's eastern region on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake was recorded at a depth of 104.3 kilometers at 9:17 am UTC. Its epicenter was registered 49 kilometers north-northeast of Kainantu, a town in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, and 415 kilometers north-northwest of the country's capital city of Port Moresby. There were no initial reports of casualties or material damage following the earthquake, but residents of nearby cities, including Port Moresby, reported feeling the tremors. https://www.sott.net/article/508472-6-4-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Papua-New-Guinea Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:40:40 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508445-Powerful-magnitude-6-5-earthquake-strikes-offshore-of-southwest-Alaska-along-the-Pacific-Ring-of-Fire A strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near a remote stretch of the Aleutian Islands early Monday morning, along the volatile stretch of the Pacific Ring of Fire. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake struck at 5:19 a.m. local time, about 101 miles west-southwest of Nikolski, Alaska, at a depth of about 71 miles. So far, the USGS has noted that only three individuals reported feeling the faint shaking, which could be largely due to the depth of the quake along with the remoteness of the location. Typically, deeper depths mean the seismic energy weakens significantly by the time it travels up to the surface, resulting in much less intense shaking on land. Additionally, there is no tsunami threat to Alaska or the surrounding Pacific region. This earthquake adds to a busy stretch of seismic activity across the Pacific Ring of Fire following other recent quakes in the region. The Ring of Fire is a 25,000-mile belt of volcanoes and earthquake zones surrounding much of... https://www.sott.net/article/508445-Powerful-magnitude-6-5-earthquake-strikes-offshore-of-southwest-Alaska-along-the-Pacific-Ring-of-Fire Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:49:29 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508374-Southern-California-rattled-by-swarm-of-dozens-of-small-earthquakes-in-a-24-hour-span Data shows this particular swarm occurred near the Newport-Ingleowood Fault Zone, which runs through part of Southern California. A swarm of small earthquakes rattled parts of Southern California from Friday night into Saturday, with activity concentrated around Lennox and Westmont. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) defines an earthquake swarm as a series of earthquakes that occur in a relatively small area over a period of time. Unlike a typical earthquake sequence, a swarm does not have a defined mainshock followed by aftershocks. https://www.sott.net/article/508374-Southern-California-rattled-by-swarm-of-dozens-of-small-earthquakes-in-a-24-hour-span Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:35:12 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508354-Magnitude-6-6-earthquake-strikes-Indonesias-Java-region A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Teluknaga in Indonesia's Northeastern Java province on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at 4.23 a.m. local time (2123GMT Friday) at a depth of approximately 358.6 kilometers (222.8 miles). There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. https://www.sott.net/article/508354-Magnitude-6-6-earthquake-strikes-Indonesias-Java-region Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:07:14 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508213-6-3-magnitude-earthquake-hits-near-Alaskan-island The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 6.3-magnitude earthquake near Umnak Island, southwest of mainland Alaska. The depth was measured at 35 km. According to the USGS, the earthquake hit 84 km southwest of Nikolski, a US census-designated place with a 2020 population of only 39. No damage or casualties have been reported so far. https://www.sott.net/article/508213-6-3-magnitude-earthquake-hits-near-Alaskan-island Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:36:32 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508211-6-2-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-South-Sandwich-Islands-in-Atlantic-Ocean An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck the South Sandwich Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 125.9 km, the US Geological Survey reported. The region experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity due to its location at the intersection of the South American and Antarctic tectonic plates. In August 2021, the South Sandwich Islands experienced a powerful earthquake that exceeded 8 on the Richter scale. Fortunately, there were no casualties or significant damage due to its remote location and lack of population. https://www.sott.net/article/508211-6-2-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-South-Sandwich-Islands-in-Atlantic-Ocean Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:26:32 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508116-Shallow-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-in-Gulf-of-Aden A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Friday morning in the Gulf of Aden, between Somalia and Yemen, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The shallow quake hit at 12:07 am local time (2107 GMT Thursday), about 145 kilometers off the Somali coast, the USGS added. https://www.sott.net/article/508116-Shallow-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-in-Gulf-of-Aden Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:15:06 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508076-Shallow-magnitude-6-0-earthquake-strikes-off-the-coast-of-Timor-Leste-along-the-Pacific-Ring-of-Fire A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Lospalos in the Banda Sea late Monday night, along the Pacific Ring of Fire. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake struck at 11:10 p.m. local time about 134 miles north northeast of Lospalos at a depth of about 6.2 miles. Located just east of Indonesia, this earthquake adds to a busy stretch of seismic activity across the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire following other recent major quakes in the region. The Ring of Fire is a 25,000-mile belt of volcanoes and earthquake zones surrounding much of the Pacific Ocean. At this time, there were no initial reports of felt shaking or structural damage. There is no active tsunami threat following the earthquake. https://www.sott.net/article/508076-Shallow-magnitude-6-0-earthquake-strikes-off-the-coast-of-Timor-Leste-along-the-Pacific-Ring-of-Fire Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:43:06 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508050-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-Japans-Hokkaido A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit the area offshore of Japan's island of Hokkaido, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported on Sunday. According to the USGS, the quake struck at a depth of 42.9 kilometers. The EMSC located the epicenter at 33 kilometers off the coastal town of Urakawa in Hokkaido. The earthquake was registered at approximately 10:45 pm local time. The shake came less than a day after a 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit central Japan. https://www.sott.net/article/508050-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-Japans-Hokkaido Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:20:26 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508038-Shallow-6-2-magnitude-earthquake-in-the-South-Atlantic-Ocean-off-Antarctica A very strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in the South Atlantic Ocean 90 km (56 mi) from Antarctica in the early morning of Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 at 5.22 am local time (GMT -3). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so). Earthquake details Date & time Aug 22, 2026 08:22:37 UTC - 2 hours 7 minutes ago Local time at epicenter Saturday, Aug 22, 2026, at 05:22 am (GMT -3) Status confirmed (manually revised) Magnitude 6.20 Depth 10 km https://www.sott.net/article/508038-Shallow-6-2-magnitude-earthquake-in-the-South-Atlantic-Ocean-off-Antarctica Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:37:15 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508013-Powerful-6-7-earthquake-shakes-southern-Peru-as-authorities-urge-vigilance-across-country A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday afternoon, triggering alarms across multiple regions, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP), meanwhile, reported a magnitude of 7.2. The tremor occurred at 1 pm local time (1800 GMT) at an intermediate depth of 108 kilometers (67 miles). According to the IGP's National Seismological Center (CENSIS), the epicenter was located roughly 35 kilometers north of Coracora, in the province of Parinacochas within the department of Ayacucho. Despite the high magnitude, Peruvian authorities and disaster risk agencies reported no immediate casualties or severe structural damage. Geophysicists said the depth of 108 kilometers helped absorb much of the seismic energy before reaching the surface, resulting in a Mercalli intensity rating of III-IV ("light to moderate shaking") near the epicenter. https://www.sott.net/article/508013-Powerful-6-7-earthquake-shakes-southern-Peru-as-authorities-urge-vigilance-across-country Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:41:42 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507927-Strong-shallow-7-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-eastern-Indonesia-killing-at-least-68-UPDATE A powerful 7.7-magnitude quake struck eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, killing at least 20 people, causing widespread panic and collapsing buildings and homes in a region prone to deadly earthquakes. Authorities had issued a tsunami warning, which has since been lifted, but there have been dozens of aftershocks, including one with a magnitude of 6.1. Tsunami waves of ⁠less than one metre (three feet) were recorded in several areas. Indonesian geophysics agency BMKG recorded the first quake at 4.58 am local time at a depth of 15 ⁠km (9 miles) in Indonesia's Flores region. Rescuers around the port town of Maumere found 20 dead, six injured and two trapped under the rubble, said Fathur Rahman, head of the city's rescue agency. Maumere is the main town in Sikka Regency on Flores Island in the east of Indonesia's vast archipelago. https://www.sott.net/article/507927-Strong-shallow-7-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-eastern-Indonesia-killing-at-least-68-UPDATE Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:23:55 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507943-6-1-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Vanuatu-Islands A 6.1 magnitude earthquake jolted the Vanuatu Islands on Sunday, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage to infrastructure. The earthquake struck at a depth of 155.1 kilometers (96 miles), the German Research Center for Geosciences said. No tsunami warning was issued. The epicenter of the quake was initially determined to be at 14.52 degrees south latitude and 167.23 degrees east longitude. https://www.sott.net/article/507943-6-1-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Vanuatu-Islands Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507930-6-9-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-North-Sumatra-Indonesia-2nd-major-quake-within-13-hours A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia's North Sumatra province on Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at 5.54 pm local time (1054GMT) at a depth of approximately 183.2 kilometers (114 miles). The epicenter was located about 7 km (4.3 mi) north-northwest of Pematangsiantar, a major city in North Sumatra, USGS said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Earlier on Saturday morning, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Flores region in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 38 people and injuring several others. Authorities said the quake also triggered panic, causing buildings and homes to collapse. Pematangsiantar is located in North Sumatra, while the Flores region is located in eastern Indonesia, approximately 2,800-2,900 km (about 1,740-1,800 mi) apart. https://www.sott.net/article/507930-6-9-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-North-Sumatra-Indonesia-2nd-major-quake-within-13-hours Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:31:26 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507880-Shallow-magnitude-6-0-earthquake-South-Sandwich-Islands-Region A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the South Atlantic Ocean 126 km (78 mi) from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in the morning of Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 at 9.47 am local time (GMT -2). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so). Earthquake details Date & time Aug 12, 2026 11:47:12 UTC Local time at epicenter Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026, at 09:47 am (GMT -2) Status confirmed (manually revised) Magnitude 6.00 Depth 10 km Epicenter latitude / longitude 60.2445°S / 28.9899°W South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands https://www.sott.net/article/507880-Shallow-magnitude-6-0-earthquake-South-Sandwich-Islands-Region Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:15:55 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507851-Earthquake-with-7-4-magnitude-hits-Colombia-killing-at-least-254-UPDATE At least 111 people were killed, and dozens of buildings collapsed in cities across western Colombia after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the South American nation. Colombia's Geological Service said Monday that it had been "the highest magnitude earthquake registered in Colombia in the last decade." The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogota. Colombia's newly inaugurated President, Abelardo de la Espriella, declared an emergency to expedite funding for quake recovery and has plans to visit the disaster zone. "We aren't going to leave people alone. They are in our hearts and we are going to tend to people with our full determination," he said. https://www.sott.net/article/507851-Earthquake-with-7-4-magnitude-hits-Colombia-killing-at-least-254-UPDATE Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:29:15 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507753-6-3-magnitude-earthquake-south-of-the-Kermadec-Islands 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake UTC time: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 07:43 AM Your time: Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 08:43 BST Depth: 226.0 km No tsunami statement issued Magnitude Type: mww USGS page: M 6.3 - south of the Kermadec Islands USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist Reports from the public: 13 persons https://www.sott.net/article/507753-6-3-magnitude-earthquake-south-of-the-Kermadec-Islands Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:23:05 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507752-Shallow-6-3-magnitude-earthquake-hits-off-southern-Philippines A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said. The quake, which hit 32 kilometres (about 20 miles) southwest of the small island of Sarangani at 12:14 pm (0414 GMT), according to the USGS, did not trigger a tsunami warning. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Sarangani Island rescuer Harly Sauro told AFP the quake had struck while a large number of people had gathered to receive a government subsidy. "The shaking was quite strong. I saw people in panic. They were running and shouting," he said. https://www.sott.net/article/507752-Shallow-6-3-magnitude-earthquake-hits-off-southern-Philippines Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:07:08 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507706-Dozens-injured-as-strongest-quake-in-40-years-rocks-Italys-volcanic-region More than 60 aftershocks have rattled the Campi Flegrei caldera as hundreds of residents have been evacuated and transport links disrupted A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei volcanic region near Naples in southern Italy on Friday evening, injuring at least 26 people, two of them critically, and damaging dozens of buildings. The earthquake hit at 7:46pm local time at a shallow depth of about 3km, according to Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). Its epicenter was between the towns of Pozzuoli and Quarto. Civil protection officials said that it was the strongest quake recorded in the area since continuous instrumental monitoring began, surpassing two magnitude 4.6 tremors registered in 2025. The quake was felt across Naples, Ischia, Procida, and much of the Gulf of Naples. Seismographs have since recorded more than 60 aftershocks, the strongest measuring magnitude 3.8 late on Friday and another of 3.1 early on Saturday. Civil Protection... https://www.sott.net/article/507706-Dozens-injured-as-strongest-quake-in-40-years-rocks-Italys-volcanic-region Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507641-Shallow-6-8-earthquake-kills-at-least-34-as-rescuers-race-to-find-survivors-in-Japan-UPDATE The death toll from a powerful earthquake in south-west Japan has risen to 13, as rescue workers race to find more survivors from underneath the rubble. The magnitude 6.8 quake struck Kumamoto prefecture late on Tuesday, damaging roads and buildings, shutting rail networks, and forcing thousands to evacuate to shelters. Three of the fatalities are from the Aeon Mall in Kashima, where a portion of the second floor collapsed, the fire department said. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gave her condolences to those who had died and thanked emergency services for their continued efforts. "It's a race against time," Takaichi said in an update on Wednesday morning. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) measured the earthquake magnitude at 7.1 and the US Geological Survey later placed it at 6.8. Quake magnitude figures are often updated as seismologists obtain and analyse new data. https://www.sott.net/article/507641-Shallow-6-8-earthquake-kills-at-least-34-as-rescuers-race-to-find-survivors-in-Japan-UPDATE Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:21:00 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507584-Magnitude-6-0-earthquake-off-Vanuatu A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea near the coast of Vanuatu in the morning of Saturday, Jul 25, 2026 at 8.37 am local time (GMT +11). The quake had a shallow depth of 45 km (28 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter. Earthquake details Date & time Jul 24, 2026 21:37:56 UTC Local time at epicenter Saturday, Jul 25, 2026, at 08:37 am (GMT +11) Status confirmed (manually revised) Magnitude 6.00 Depth 45 km Epicenter latitude / longitude 14.0205°S / 166.8006°E Vanuatu Seismic antipode 14.0205°N / 13.199°W Senegal Quality 65 seismic stations Shaking intensity V Moderate shaking near epicenter Felt 2 reports Primary data source USGS (United States Geological Survey) https://www.sott.net/article/507584-Magnitude-6-0-earthquake-off-Vanuatu Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:38:05 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507468-Shallow-7-3-magnitude-earthquake-hits-off-coast-of-southern-Mexico-tsunami-alert-lifted-aftershock-of-mag-6 A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico and parts of Central America on Friday, seismologists said, with a tsunami alert briefly issued for a stretch of the Pacific coast. Residents felt intense tremors in the Mexican states of Chiapas and Oaxaca as well as in Guatemala and El Salvador, AFP journalists confirmed. Authorities have not yet reported any victims. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake's epicenter was located offshore some 48 kilometers (30 miles) from the town of Aquiles Serdan, at a depth of 18 kilometers. The Mexican seismological service recorded more than 30 aftershocks of various magnitudes, measuring as high as 6.8. The US government issued a tsunami warning for Pacific coastal areas of Mexico and Guatemala, but later said the threat had passed. https://www.sott.net/article/507468-Shallow-7-3-magnitude-earthquake-hits-off-coast-of-southern-Mexico-tsunami-alert-lifted-aftershock-of-mag-6 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:11:38 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507423-Magnitude-6-2-earthquake-strikes-off-southern-Philippines-following-series-of-Pacific-Ring-of-Fire-quakes-5th-mag-6-in-11-days A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines late Tuesday night. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake struck at 11:49 p.m. local time (15:49:41 UTC) about 21 miles west south-west of Sarangani, at a depth of about 42.2 miles. So far, the USGS has received only a handful of felt reports, with residents near Sarangani describing the shaking as light to weak. The relatively limited reports are likely due, in part, to the earthquake's significant depth, which can reduce the intensity of shaking at the surface near the epicenter. The earthquake struck in the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for frequent seismic activity. It follows Monday's magnitude 6.3 earthquake west of the Loyalty Islands. https://www.sott.net/article/507423-Magnitude-6-2-earthquake-strikes-off-southern-Philippines-following-series-of-Pacific-Ring-of-Fire-quakes-5th-mag-6-in-11-days Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:55 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507413-Shallow-6-3-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-near-New-Caledonia-in-South-Pacific A 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near the Loyalty Islands in the French territory of New Caledonia in the South Pacific at approximately 1:45 a.m. local time on July 14, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was located at 22.79 degrees south latitude and 171.52 degrees east longitude. The depth of the earthquake was estimated at 10.0 km. The waters near New Caledonia are part of the Ring of Fire, a region where the Pacific Plate and several continental plates meet, leading to frequent geological activity such as volcanic eruptions. https://www.sott.net/article/507413-Shallow-6-3-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-near-New-Caledonia-in-South-Pacific Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:42:07 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507392-Shallow-magnitude-6-4-quake-strikes-off-Papua-New-Guinea A magnitude 6.4 earthquake has struck offshore southeast of Lorengau, Manus Province, Papua New Guinea, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). There is currently no tsunami threat to Australia, Hawaii, or other Pacific regions. There are no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation. There is an early discrepancy in reported magnitude. Some USGS-based reports initially listed M6.5, while later updates and other reports show M6.4, which is common as earthquake parameters are refined after the initial solution. https://www.sott.net/article/507392-Shallow-magnitude-6-4-quake-strikes-off-Papua-New-Guinea Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:16:46 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507363-6-4-magnitude-earthquake-hits-South-Sandwich-Islands A powerful magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the South Sandwich Islands region at 10:26 UTC on July 11, 202, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was located 2 390 km (1 485 miles) SW of Edinburgh of the Seven Seas (population 271), Tristan da Cunha, Saint Helena, and 2 448 km (1 521 miles) ENE of Ushuaia (population 56 825), Argentina, News.Az reports, citing The Watchers. There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake. The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake-resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block with concrete bond beam and unreinforced brick with concrete floor construction. https://www.sott.net/article/507363-6-4-magnitude-earthquake-hits-South-Sandwich-Islands Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:33:02 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507222-Shallow-6-1-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-Japans-coast A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck in the sea northeast of Hirara in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture early Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at 1:04 pm local time (0404 UTC), about 136 kilometers (85 miles) north-northeast of Hirara, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), according to USGS data. No immediate reports of damage or injuries were available. The epicentre was in a remote oceanic area near the Okinawa Prefecture islands. Japan lies in the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, where earthquakes are common. https://www.sott.net/article/507222-Shallow-6-1-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-Japans-coast Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:46:34 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507220-Magnitude-6-2-earthquake-strikes-off-eastern-Indonesia No immediate reports of casualties or damage, authorities say no tsunami threat A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia on Friday, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage, The New Indian Express reported, citing the US Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake struck at a depth of 120 kilometers (74.6 miles), about 58 kilometers (36 miles) west of Tobelo in North Maluku province at 11.31 am local time (0231GMT). Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said there was no tsunami threat following the quake. https://www.sott.net/article/507220-Magnitude-6-2-earthquake-strikes-off-eastern-Indonesia Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:36:13 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507069-Venezuela-rocked-by-shallow-7-5-7-2-magnitude-earthquakes-2-295-killed-over-50000-missing-UPDATED Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two back-to-back earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck, killing at least 32 people. A major search and rescue operation is under way after Wednesday's quakes caused widespread damage, especially in the capital, Caracas. Emergency crews are searching through the rubble of collapsed buildings while authorities closed the country's main airport in Caracas, suspended classes and mobilised health workers to respond to the disaster. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) warned that "high casualties and extensive damage are probable", and US President Donald Trump said the quakes - some of the strongest in more than a century - caused "a devastating number of deaths". https://www.sott.net/article/507069-Venezuela-rocked-by-shallow-7-5-7-2-magnitude-earthquakes-2-295-killed-over-50000-missing-UPDATED Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:27:02 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507200-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-Japans-Iwate-Prefecture A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan's Iwate Prefecture on Wednesday evening, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), News.Az reports, citing Kyodo. The earthquake occurred at 9:08 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located off Iwate Prefecture at coordinates 40.1 degrees north latitude and 142.4 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 40 kilometers. The JMA reported a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 and recorded a maximum seismic intensity of 4 on Japan's seven-point seismic intensity scale. No immediate reports of damage or casualties were available. https://www.sott.net/article/507200-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-Japans-Iwate-Prefecture Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:55:28 +0000