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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes western japan

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Japan on Tuesday morning, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), causing strong tremors but no tsunami alert. The quake occurred at 10:18 a.m. local time in the eastern part of Shimane Prefecture, at a shallow depth of around 10 kilometers, the......

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake felt in Martinique, tremors reported in Guadeloupe

A strong earthquake measuring magnitude 5.7 struck off the coast of Martinique on Friday afternoon, according to regional seismic monitoring authorities. The quake occurred at 5:48 p.m. local time and was widely felt across the island, prompting numerous reactions on social media and in local media outlets. The......

6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico City and southern regions

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck southern Mexico on Friday morning, sending tremors through the capital and prompting widespread evacuations. The quake, centered in the state of Guerrero near the Pacific coast, rattled buildings across central Mexico, activating seismic......

Moderate earthquake rattles northern California near Susanville

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 9 miles northwest of Susanville in Lassen County, California, at around 9:49 p.m. PST on December 30, 2025. The U.S. Geological Survey pinpointed the epicenter in a seismically active zone known for its tectonic unrest, where the quake originated at a shallow......

New earthquakes shake northern Peru after dozens injured

Two additional earthquakes were recorded off the northern coast of Peru on Sunday, further affecting the area recently hit by a strong tremor that left at least 25 people injured, according to official sources. The strongest of the two new seismic events reached a magnitude of 5.1 and was detected in......

Minor earthquake briefly felt in rabat

A mild earthquake was briefly felt in Morocco’s capital on Saturday afternoon, according to available seismic data. The tremor was noticed by some residents in Rabat and nearby areas but caused no injuries or material damage. Witnesses described a short vibration, sometimes perceived as a low......

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake shakes northern Meknès

A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck the Fès-Meknès region on Wednesday, December 24, at 11:43 p.m. local time (GMT+1), according to the specialized platform Volcano Discovery. The epicenter was located approximately 15 kilometers north of Meknès. Residents......

Taiwan hit by 6.1-magnitude earthquake

Taiwan experienced a significant seismic event on Wednesday, when a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the southeastern part of the island. The Central Weather Bureau reported that the quake occurred at 5:47 p.m. local time (9:47 a.m. GMT) at a depth of approximately 11.9 kilometers in Taitung County. Although......

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits remote area near Alaska-Canada border

A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck a sparsely populated region near the border between Alaska and Canada’s Yukon Territory on Saturday. Despite the quake’s strength, authorities reported no injuries, structural damage, or tsunami warnings. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the epicenter......