https://www.sott.net/topic/11-Earthquakes Signs of the Times: The World for People who Think. Featuring independent, unbiased, alternative news and commentary on world events. en-us Original content Copyright 2026 by Signs of the Times/Sott.net. For other content, see our Fair Use Policy at www.sott.net. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:42:18 +0000 https://www.sott.net/images/sottlogo_rss.jpg SOTT.net https://www.sott.net 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 https://www.sott.net/article/507178-Shallow-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-in-the-Gulf-of-California-Mexico A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Gulf of California Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake struck at 12:45 p.m. off the coast of La Paz, Mexico, a popular tourist destination in Baja California. The earthquake happened at a depth of 6.2 miles beneath the Earth's surface. No tsunami warnings have been issued for the area. There are no immediate reports of damages. The earthquake was not close to Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, where Mexico will take on Ecuador in the World Cup tonight at 6 p.m. https://www.sott.net/article/507178-Shallow-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-in-the-Gulf-of-California-Mexico Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:01:43 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507109-6-1-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-northeastern-Afghanistan-tremors-felt-in-Delhi Strong tremors were felt in Delhi as a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck northeast Afghanistan on Saturday (June 27, 2026), according to seismic monitoring agencies. The quake rocked eastern provinces including Khost and Nangarhar, sending out tremors that could ‌be felt from the capital Kabul across ‌the border into ‌neighbouring Pakistan. People ⁠ran out of ⁠their doors in panic in Swat district in northern Pakistan's ​Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ‌resident Daniyal Ahmad told Reuters. "It ‌was very huge here ​in Swat, and it lasted for ⁠quite a long time," he said. "People came out ‌of their houses, and women and children were seen crying in panic." According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake struck 43 km south of Jurm in northeastern Afghanistan. The epicentre was recorded in northeastern Afghanistan, at a depth of 208.3 kilometres (129 miles), according to the USGS. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. https://www.sott.net/article/507109-6-1-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-northeastern-Afghanistan-tremors-felt-in-Delhi Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:54:28 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507103-6-5-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-southern-Philippine-island A strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Friday. The earthquake struck near Sarangani, Davao Occidental, at a depth of 52.4 kilometers (32.5 miles) at 7.34 pm local time (1134GMT), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. On June 8, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani province of Mindanao, triggering widespread destruction in residential areas and public infrastructure. It killed at least 78 people and affected around 1.5 million people. The Philippines is among the world's most disaster-prone countries due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. https://www.sott.net/article/507103-6-5-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-southern-Philippine-island Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:07:35 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507070-Magnitude-6-9-earthquake-strikes-off-northeastern-Japan An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 6.9 struck off the coast of Iwate, northeastern Japan on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake took place at 7.30 am local time (2230GMT) in the Pacific Ocean, roughly 42 kilometers (26 miles) from the coastal city of Kuji, with its epicenter located at a depth of 50 km (31 mi), according to the agency. The agency said the quake initially registered as an upper 6 magnitude event on Japan's seismic intensity scale, which has a maximum level of 7. The quake alert did not immediately supply any further details. https://www.sott.net/article/507070-Magnitude-6-9-earthquake-strikes-off-northeastern-Japan Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:56:18 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506959-Shallow-M6-6-and-M6-0-earthquakes-hit-off-coast-of-Kamchatka-Russia A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.6 struck near the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, at 06:52 UTC (18:52 LT) on June 19, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. The event followed a nearby M6.0 earthquake reported by USGS at 06:51 UTC at a depth of 28.4 km (17.6 miles). The affected area lies within the same tectonic region that produced the major M8.8 Kamchatka earthquake and Pacific-wide tsunami in July 2025. PTWC said there is no tsunami threat from today's earthquake. The M6.6 earthquake was preceded by an M6.0 event approximately one minute earlier and followed by an M4.9 earthquake about 13 minutes later. The epicenter was located 136 km (85 miles) E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (population 181 216), and 151 km (94 miles) E of Yelizovo (population 40 692), and the preceding M6.0 was about 156 km (97 miles) ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, according to USGS. https://www.sott.net/article/506959-Shallow-M6-6-and-M6-0-earthquakes-hit-off-coast-of-Kamchatka-Russia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:22:06 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506940-Shallow-6-6-earthquake-Central-Mid-Atlantic-Ridge Earthquake details Date & time Jun 17, 2026 18:56:58 UTC Local time at epicenter Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, at 05:56 pm (GMT -1) Status confirmed (manually revised) Magnitude 6.60 Depth 10 km Epicenter latitude / longitude 0.5246°S / 20.0149°WInternational Territory (not near any country) Seismic antipode 0.5246°N / 159.9851°E Quality 168 seismic stations Shaking intensity VII Very strong shaking near epicenter Felt 1 report Primary data source USGS (United States Geological Survey) https://www.sott.net/article/506940-Shallow-6-6-earthquake-Central-Mid-Atlantic-Ridge Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:39:03 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506911-Shallow-magnitude-6-3-earthquake-rattles-China-at-least-1-dead-multiple-injured An earthquake struck China on Tuesday, June 16, leaving at least one person dead and several others injured, according to preliminary information from state media and the United States Geological Survey. The 6.3 magnitude quake took place in the country's province of Qinghai in China's northwestern region around 5 p.m. local time, the USGS said. The earthquake measured 10 miles deep and was followed by ⁠several ​aftershocks including one that measured ​at a magnitude of 5.4. Citing emergency responders, state agency Xinhua reported at least one person was killed and nearly a half-dozen others were injured in the disaster. The agency reported rescue teams were searching for people trapped under rubble and were assessing ​risks of additional temblors. https://www.sott.net/article/506911-Shallow-magnitude-6-3-earthquake-rattles-China-at-least-1-dead-multiple-injured Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:35:18 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506906-Shallow-magnitude-6-7-earthquake-strikes-near-Indonesias-Palu A strong earthquake measuring 6.7 magnitude struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island early Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 11:27 a.m. local time (0327GMT), with its epicenter located approximately 46 kilometers (28.5 miles) east-southeast of Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province. The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), which can increase the intensity of ground shaking. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Indonesia's disaster management and meteorological agencies did not immediately issue a tsunami warning. https://www.sott.net/article/506906-Shallow-magnitude-6-7-earthquake-strikes-near-Indonesias-Palu Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:32:25 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506905-Magnitude-6-2-earthquake-strikes-off-southern-Philippines A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was centered about 67 kilometers southeast of Pondaguitan, a coastal community in Davao Oriental, at a depth of 111.9 kilometers, USGS data showed. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage, local authorities said. The Philippines' disaster monitoring agencies continued to assess the situation, while officials reported no tsunami threat following the quake. The tremor occurred days after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Mindanao region on June 8, killing at least 61 people and injuring more than 1,040 others, according to official figures. The Philippines lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismically active zone where earthquakes and volcanic activity occur frequently due to the movement of tectonic plates. The latest quake is not expected to cause... https://www.sott.net/article/506905-Magnitude-6-2-earthquake-strikes-off-southern-Philippines Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:21:43 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506763-61-killed-1200-injured-after-7-8-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-southern-Philippines-3-aftershocks-of-mag-6-5-6-0-and-6-0-UPDATE A powerful offshore earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people and injuring over 200. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake also triggered tsunami waves exceeding a metre that impacted nearby coastlines. The city of General Santos bore the brunt of the event, experiencing building collapses and significant damage to critical infrastructure. The bustling port city is home to some 700,000 people and a hub for the tuna export industry. Tsunami damage was reported in at least one coastal village while smaller waves were observed as far afield as Indonesia, Palau, and southern Japan. "It's a major earthquake and we're expecting damage," Teresito Bacolcol, the director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, said. https://www.sott.net/article/506763-61-killed-1200-injured-after-7-8-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-southern-Philippines-3-aftershocks-of-mag-6-5-6-0-and-6-0-UPDATE Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:20:50 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506781-Shallow-earthquake-with-6-1-magnitude-hits-offshore-Cuba-shaking-buildings-in-Havana A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near western Cuba on Monday, shaking buildings in Havana and beyond. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. The quake struck at a depth of six miles (10 kilometers) in waters just west of the capital, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Flavia Pupo, a manager at the Pinar del Río hotel, in Pinar del Rio, described how the building shook and caused some fear. "Everyone here is OK," she said by telephone. "The people on the street are a little bit scared." The latest earthquake was felt as far away as Florida. The National Weather Service in Miami said in a tweet that it received several reports of shaking in the southwestern part of the state. The Oriente fault zone is located just off Cuba's southeast coast and has unleashed damaging earthquakes in recent centuries, including a 7.7 magnitude quake on January 2020 in open waters that caused damage in Cuba and the Cayman Islands. AP https://www.sott.net/article/506781-Shallow-earthquake-with-6-1-magnitude-hits-offshore-Cuba-shaking-buildings-in-Havana Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:11:31 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506750-6-1-earthquake-off-Sakhalin-Oblast-Russia A very strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 107 km (66 mi) from Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, in the evening of Sunday, Jun 7, 2026 at 9.41 pm local time (GMT +11). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter. https://www.sott.net/article/506750-6-1-earthquake-off-Sakhalin-Oblast-Russia Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:10:15 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506662-Magnitude-6-2-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-southern-Italy A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of southern Italy late Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, recorded at a depth of 247 kilometers (153 miles), hit 38 kilometers (23 miles) away from Cosenza in the Calabria region. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage following the tremor. https://www.sott.net/article/506662-Magnitude-6-2-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-southern-Italy Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:19:54 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506644-Magnitude-6-0-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-Valparaiso-Chile A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of central Chile on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at 2134GMT and was centered around 33 kilometers (20 miles) northwest of the port city of Valparaiso, the USGS said. The quake was recorded at a depth of 25 kilometers (15.5 miles). There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage following the tremor. https://www.sott.net/article/506644-Magnitude-6-0-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-Valparaiso-Chile Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:50:25 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506570-Two-shallow-6-magnitude-earthquakes-hits-Western-Indian-Antarctic-Ridge-10-minutes-apart A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck western Indian-Antarctic Ridge on May 27, 2026 at 14:51 UTC, according to data released by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Where the earthquake struck The earthquake was recorded in India, within Asia, according to the available location data from the USGS. The reported area of impact was western Indian-Antarctic Ridge. Depth and epicenter details The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 10.0 kilometers. The reported epicenter was located near latitude -50.5174 and longitude 139.3678. Depth is an important factor in how strongly a quake may be felt at the surface, although local geology and distance from the epicenter also play a major role. https://www.sott.net/article/506570-Two-shallow-6-magnitude-earthquakes-hits-Western-Indian-Antarctic-Ridge-10-minutes-apart Thu, 28 May 2026 14:40:49 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506534-6-9-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Northern-Chile A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). However, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. According to the US agency, the earthquake occurred in the Atacama Desert region, around 31 kilometres from the city of Calama, at a depth of about 100 kilometres (63 miles) below the surface. Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Response Service said there was no tsunami threat from the quake and no reports of injuries or serious damage had been received so far. Local media reported that tremors were felt in the regions of Arica, Tarapacá, Antofagasta, and Atacama. The South American nation of Chile is among the world's most earthquake-prone countries. Chileans generally do not consider earthquakes below 7.0 magnitude to be a major cause for concern. https://www.sott.net/article/506534-6-9-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Northern-Chile Tue, 26 May 2026 09:36:53 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506483-Shallow-magnitude-6-0-earthquake-on-Hawaii-island-shakes-the-state-no-tsunami-generated No tsunami is expected following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about seven miles to the east-southeast of Honaunau in the South Kona area of Hawaii Island. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 9:46 p.m. It was centered about 3.7 miles east-southeast of the Honaunau-Napoopoo area along the western flank of Mauna Loa, at a depth of 14 miles. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said no tsunami was generated by the earthquake. A second, weaker magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred six minutes later, just to the northwest of the first about 13 miles beneath the surface. https://www.sott.net/article/506483-Shallow-magnitude-6-0-earthquake-on-Hawaii-island-shakes-the-state-no-tsunami-generated Sat, 23 May 2026 09:48:59 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506458-Shallow-6-6-magnitude-earthquake-southern-East-Pacific-Rise 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake UTC time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 17:43 PM Your time: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 18:43 BST Depth: 10.0 km No tsunami statement issued Magnitude Type: mww USGS page: M 6.6 - southern East Pacific Rise USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist Reports from the public: 0 persons https://www.sott.net/article/506458-Shallow-6-6-magnitude-earthquake-southern-East-Pacific-Rise Fri, 22 May 2026 11:32:21 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506382-Strong-quake-in-south-China-kills-2-triggers-evacuation-of-7000 A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south China's Guangxi region early Monday, killing two people, toppling buildings and triggering the evacuations of thousands, state media reported. Four others were injured, while more than 7,000 residents were evacuated from Liuzhou city. The search for several missing residents wrapped up around midday Monday, after the last trapped person, a 91-year-old man, was found alive in good condition, authorities said. Images aired by state broadcaster CCTV showed excavators clearing debris. At least 13 buildings collapsed, while landslides triggered by the quake blocked roads to the area, according to CCTV. Train services around Liuzhou were cancelled or delayed. Earthquakes occasionally strike south China, with more intense ones usually occurring toward the mountainous west or the east, toward Taiwan. The most devastating recent earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 occurred in the southwestern Sichuan province in 2008, leaving more than 87,000 dead or... https://www.sott.net/article/506382-Strong-quake-in-south-China-kills-2-triggers-evacuation-of-7000 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:12:40 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506355-Powerful-magnitude-6-0-earthquake-rattles-Caribbean-islands-of-Antigua-and-Barbuda The Leeward Islands in the Caribbean were shaken by a powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake on Saturday morning. The epicenter was measured about 43.5 miles (70.1 kilometers) from the village of Codrington on the island of Barbuda at around 10:50 a.m. local time. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), shakes were reported as far west as Puerto Rico and as far south as Martinique. There is no threat of a tsunami at this time. https://www.sott.net/article/506355-Powerful-magnitude-6-0-earthquake-rattles-Caribbean-islands-of-Antigua-and-Barbuda Sat, 16 May 2026 18:20:09 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506326-Japan-hit-by-powerful-6-7-magnitude-earthquake-as-warnings-issued-for-five-prefectures A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 6.7 has struck off the coast of the Japanese region of Miyagi, north of Tokyo, prompting the government to issue emergency warnings to people in five prefectures. The Japanese authorities rated Friday's earthquake a five on its 1-7 intensity scale, but said there was no immediate risk of a tsunami. A high speed railway line between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori stations was suspended following the quake, according to operator JR East, but there has been no immediate reports of injuries or damage, according to reports in the Japan Times. The focus of the 8.22pm (local time) quake was off the coast of Miyagi prefecture. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake's epicentre was 50km east of the town of city of Ofunato and revised the magnitude of the quake from 6.6 to 6.7. https://www.sott.net/article/506326-Japan-hit-by-powerful-6-7-magnitude-earthquake-as-warnings-issued-for-five-prefectures Fri, 15 May 2026 15:03:08 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506323-Magnitude-6-2-earthquake-off-Tual-Indonesia A very strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in the Banda Sea 142 km (88 mi) from Indonesia in the early morning of Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2.53 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a moderate depth of 146 km (91 mi) and was felt widely in the area. Earthquake details Date & time May 14, 2026 17:53:14 UTC Local time at epicenter Friday, May 15, 2026, at 02:53 am (GMT +9) Status confirmed (manually revised) Magnitude 6.20 Depth 146 km https://www.sott.net/article/506323-Magnitude-6-2-earthquake-off-Tual-Indonesia Fri, 15 May 2026 10:09:06 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506281-4-6-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Irans-capital-Tehran A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Tehran on Tuesday at a depth of 10 kilometres, Iranian state media reported. No casualties or damage were immediately reported in the Tehran-Mazandaran border region. A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Iran's capital, Tehran on Tuesday, Iranian state media reported, citing the country's seismological centre. The quake hit at a depth of 10 kilometres, with tremors felt in the border region between Tehran and Mazandaran provinces. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Red Crescent teams in Tehran, Mazandaran, Qom and Alborz provinces were placed on alert following the earthquake. Iran's state broadcaster IRIB reported that no injuries or major financial damage had been recorded an hour after the tremor. https://www.sott.net/article/506281-4-6-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Irans-capital-Tehran Wed, 13 May 2026 14:47:10 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506101-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Philippines An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck the central region of the Philippines on Monday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The quake was recorded at a depth of 56 kilometers at 8:09 am CET. Its epicenter was registered 8 kilometers south-southeast of the Philippine municipality of Sulat and 75 kilometers north-northeast of the city of Panalanoy, which has a population of 189,000. There were no initial reports of casualties or material damage, and no tsunami warning was issued following the quake. https://www.sott.net/article/506101-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Philippines Mon, 04 May 2026 09:37:54 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505963-6-1-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-northern-Japan An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck northern Japan early on Monday, local time, with its epicenter in the Southern Tokachi region of Hokkaido Island, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The tremor occurred at a depth of 80 kilometers. There were no preliminary reports of casualties or damage, and no tsunami warning has been issued for the affected areas. Another powerful earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan last week, triggering a tsunami alert. https://www.sott.net/article/505963-6-1-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-northern-Japan Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:22:22 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505833-Tsunami-observed-trains-disrupted-after-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-Japan A strong earthquake of 7.4 magnitude jolted Japan on Monday evening local time, with waves of tsunami observed in the northern and northeastern parts of the country. The earthquake was recorded at around 0752GMT, with its epicenter at around 71 miles off Miyako city, located in the Iwate province, according to the US Geological Survey. The Japanese government recorded the magnitude of the quake as 7.5, and issued a tsunami warning along the Pacific Coast in Aomori, Hokkaido, and Iwate. "Those in coastal or river areas, evacuate right now to high ground and safer areas," a notification issued by the government said. Waves of tsunamis were observed off the Iwate and Aomori provinces in the Pacific Ocean, according to Kyodo News. https://www.sott.net/article/505833-Tsunami-observed-trains-disrupted-after-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-Japan Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:01:25 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505832-Shallow-6-1-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Tonga-Islands-in-South-Pacific A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the islands of Tonga in the South Pacific, according to the United States Geological Survey. The agency said the quake occurred about 114 kilometers northeast of the village of Hihifo, at a depth of 10 kilometers. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or material damage. Tonga is an archipelago of 176 scattered islands in the South Pacific, of which only 52 are inhabited. It lies northwest of both New Zealand and Australia. https://www.sott.net/article/505832-Shallow-6-1-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Tonga-Islands-in-South-Pacific Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:01:20 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505758-Shallow-magnitude-6-0-earthquake-South-of-the-Kermadec-Islands-New-Zealand A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 188 km (117 mi) from Gisborne, New Zealand, in the early morning of Friday, Apr 17, 2026 at 1.30 am local time (GMT +12). 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 Apr 16, 2026 13:30:01 UTC Local time at epicenter Friday, Apr 17, 2026, at 01:30 am (GMT +12) Status confirmed (manually revised) Magnitude 6.00 Depth 10 km https://www.sott.net/article/505758-Shallow-magnitude-6-0-earthquake-South-of-the-Kermadec-Islands-New-Zealand Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:43:27 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505547-6-0-magnitude-quake-hits-90-km-SE-of-Sarangani-Philippines-USGS An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted 90 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines at 10:34 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 99.6 km, was initially determined to be at 4.89 degrees north latitude and 126.10 degrees east longitude. https://www.sott.net/article/505547-6-0-magnitude-quake-hits-90-km-SE-of-Sarangani-Philippines-USGS Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:40:04 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505545-5-8magnitude-quake-hits-Afghanistan-Pakistan-8-dead-in-Kabul An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 rattled parts of northern and eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan late Friday. The spokesperson for Kabul's governor said at least eight people are dead. The region is highly seismically active, and quakes have caused thousands of deaths in recent years. Friday's earthquake had an epicenter in the Hindu Kush mountain range, about 150 kilometers (93 miles) east of the Afghan city of Kunduz, according to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center and the United States Geological Survey. With the epicenter at a depth of over 180 kilometers, the quake was felt across a wide swathe of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It was felt in the areas of Islamabad, Peshawar, Chitral, Swat and Shangla, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Afghanistan's Health Ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman said Kabul and provincial health authorities had been put on alert. https://www.sott.net/article/505545-5-8magnitude-quake-hits-Afghanistan-Pakistan-8-dead-in-Kabul Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:01:20 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505511-Overnight-California-earthquake-shakes-Bay-Area There were no reports of significant damage after the tremor shook millions awake early Thursday morning. Millions in the Bay Area of California were jostled awake by an early Thursday earthquake, but there have been no reports of significant damage so far. At 1:41 a.m. local time (4:41 a.m. EDT), a magnitude 4.6 earthquake was reported by the U.S. Geological Survey just outside of Boulder Creek, California, about 60 miles south of San Francisco. The tremor was shallow, reportedly less than 7 miles below the surface. https://www.sott.net/article/505511-Overnight-California-earthquake-shakes-Bay-Area Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:49:20 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505501-Magnitude-7-4-earthquake-hits-off-Indonesia-killing-one-numerous-aftershocks-including-a-magnitude-6-2 A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck in the Molucca Sea off Indonesia's Ternate island early Thursday, killing at least one person. The quake, which struck at 06:48 local time (22:48 GMT) at a depth of 35km, sparked tsunami warnings which have since been withdrawn. A 70-year-old woman in North Sulawesi died after being crushed by building debris, and another person broke their leg after jumping off a building, Indonesia's national news agency Antara reported. While the region experiences high levels of seismic activity, some residents told the BBC this was one of the strongest earthquakes they have felt in at least the past six years. https://www.sott.net/article/505501-Magnitude-7-4-earthquake-hits-off-Indonesia-killing-one-numerous-aftershocks-including-a-magnitude-6-2 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:21:03 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505488-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-northern-Peru An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck northern Peru on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake was recorded at a depth of 108.8 kilometers at 6:20 am local time. Its epicenter was registered 27 kilometers east-southeast of Peru's town of Picota and 227 kilometers west-northwest of the Peruvian city of Pucallpa, which has 310,000 inhabitants. There were no initial reports of material damage or casualties following the earthquake. https://www.sott.net/article/505488-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-northern-Peru Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:09:21 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505432-7-3-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-Vanuatu-in-South-Pacific A strong earthquake measuring 7.3 struck off the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Monday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The tremor occurred at around 0844 GMT, northeast of Luganville, the country's second-largest city. The earthquake, recorded at a depth of approximately 72 miles, caused no immediate reports of damage at the time of publication. https://www.sott.net/article/505432-7-3-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-Vanuatu-in-South-Pacific Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:18:43 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505360-Powerful-shallow-6-5-magnitude-earthquake-hits-off-Japans-northeastern-coast The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that a 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit off the Sanriku coast in northeastern Japan at approximately 11:18 p.m. local time on Thursday. The temblor originated at a depth of about 10 km. While slight sea level fluctuations may occur along the coast, the JMA said there is no risk of tsunami damage, News.Az reports, citing foreign media. The quake registered an intensity of 4 on Japan's seismic scale of 7 in Morioka City of Iwate Prefecture. No immediate injuries or damage have been reported https://www.sott.net/article/505360-Powerful-shallow-6-5-magnitude-earthquake-hits-off-Japans-northeastern-coast Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:40 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505297-Deep-magnitude-7-5-earthquake-in-Pacific-Ocean-shakes-Tonga-triggers-brief-Tsunami-Warning-across-islands A magnitude 7.5 earthquake was detected some 148 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean roughly 103 miles west of Neiafu, Tonga. According to the USGS, the quake was felt across several of the Tongan islands just after 5:30 p.m. local time (12:30 a.m. EST). At least three other smaller quakes were recorded shortly after at similar depths. The country's meteorological service issued a Tsunami Warning across the whole island chain and urged people to evacuate to higher ground. The warning was lifted about 2 hours after the quake and there's no immediate report of any tsunami waves or any damage. https://www.sott.net/article/505297-Deep-magnitude-7-5-earthquake-in-Pacific-Ocean-shakes-Tonga-triggers-brief-Tsunami-Warning-across-islands Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:35:33 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505268-3-shallow-earthquakes-of-magnitudes-6-2-6-3-and-6-2-in-24-hours-South-Pacific-Ocean-off-Samoa-on-March-22 A very strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 184 km (114 mi) from Samoa in the late afternoon of Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 at 7.15 pm local time (GMT +13). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter. Earthquake details Date & time Mar 22, 2026 06:15:36 UTC Local time at epicenter Sunday, Mar 22, 2026, at 07:15 pm (GMT +13) Status confirmed (manually revised) Magnitude 6.2 Depth 10 km Epicenter latitude / longitude 15.3824°S / 173.0468°W Samoa Seismic antipode 15.3824°N / 6.9532°E Niger Quality 42 seismic stations Shaking intensity VII Very strong shaking near epicenter Felt 2 reports Primary data source USGS (United States Geological Survey) https://www.sott.net/article/505268-3-shallow-earthquakes-of-magnitudes-6-2-6-3-and-6-2-in-24-hours-South-Pacific-Ocean-off-Samoa-on-March-22 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:20:59 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505257-Shallow-6-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-the-Atlantic-Ocean A strong earthquake measuring 6.7 has struck the North Atlantic Ocean, roughly halfway between Puerto Rico and Africa, according to seismologists. No tsunami warnings were issued. The earthquake, which struck at 12:16 UTC on Saturday, hit the Atlantic Ocean about 1,360 miles (2,189 kilometers) to the northeast of Puerto Rico, or 1,846 miles (2,972 kilometers) west of Mauritania. Seismologists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) put the earthquake's magnitude at 6.7, down from an earlier estimate of 6.9. They said it struck at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). No tsunami alerts were issued. "Based on earthquake information and historical tsunami records, the earthquake is not expected to generate a tsunami," the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center said in a bulletin. Because it happened so far from land, no damage is expected and it's unlikely anyone could have felt the earthquake, which is the second-biggest so far this year. Last month, a 7.0-magnitude... https://www.sott.net/article/505257-Shallow-6-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-the-Atlantic-Ocean Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:33:12 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505240-Indonesias-Mount-Lewotobi-erupts-sending-ash-1000m-high Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted on Thursday, sending a dense column of gray ash up to 1,000 meters above its 1,703-meter peak, according to Indonesia's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG). Herman Yosef Mboro, an official at the volcano's observation post in East Nusa Tenggara Province, said the eruption was recorded on a seismograph with a maximum amplitude of 14.8 mm and lasted 130 seconds, News.Az reports, citing Xinhua. Authorities have urged residents to avoid activities within a 4-kilometer radius of the crater and to wear masks to protect against volcanic ash. Residents were also warned to stay alert for potential rain-triggered lava floods in rivers flowing from the volcano, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall. https://www.sott.net/article/505240-Indonesias-Mount-Lewotobi-erupts-sending-ash-1000m-high Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:50:58 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505239-Magnitude-6-1-earthquake-off-Isangel-Vanuatu A very strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea 80 km (50 mi) from Vanuatu around noon of Friday, Mar 20, 2026 at 1.30 pm local time (GMT +11). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would. Significant magnitude 6.0 earthquake 104 km west of Isangel, Vanuatu An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 occurred around noon on Friday, March 20th, 2026, at 1:30 pm local time near Isangel, Tafea Province, Vanuatu, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). https://www.sott.net/article/505239-Magnitude-6-1-earthquake-off-Isangel-Vanuatu Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:51:41 +0000