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Map: 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Greece

Map: 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Greece

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Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Eastern European time. The New York Times A moderately strong, 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck in Greece on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 1:02 p.m. Eastern European time about 50 miles northwest of Athens, data from the agency shows. As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map. Sources: United States Geological Survey (epicenter, aftershocks, shake intensity); LandScan via Oak Ridge National Laboratory (population density) | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Eastern European time. Shake data is as of Sunday, June 7 at 3:29 p.m. …

Lancashire village struck by second earthquake in less than a month | UK | News

Lancashire village struck by second earthquake in less than a month | UK | News

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A UK village has been shaken by a second earthquake in under a month as residents described a massive thud resembling “a distant explosion”. The 2.2 magnitude tremor struck Silverdale, Lancashire, at 9.35pm on Saturday evening, according to the British Geological Survey (BGS). People as far away as Grange-over-Sands and Bolton-le-Sands reported experiencing “a big thud” and “a burst of noise” that seemed like “a distant explosion,” while another turned to social media, writing: “One hell of a bang that”. The identical location was hit by a 2.3-magnitude earthquake on May 13, while a considerably smaller 0.4-magnitude tremor occurred on April 12. Several other earthquakes have also affected the area since late 2025, including two in December and additional ones in February and March this year, reports Lancashire Live. One resident who experienced the tremor posted on social media last night, writing: “Another earthquake just happened?” In a statement on Facebook, BGS said: “BGS: BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION […] SILVERDALE,LANCASHIRE 06 JUNE 2026 21:35 UTC 2.2 ML The following preliminary information is available for this earthquake. …

Map: 3.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Las Vegas

Map: 3.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Las Vegas

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Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Pacific time. The New York Times A minor, 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck in Nevada on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake prompted a flurry of chatter online, but no widespread damage was reported. The temblor happened at 1:47 p.m. Pacific time about 7 miles northwest of Summerlin South, Nev., data from the agency shows. On social media, residents across the area described the earthquake jolting their homes and rattling windows and doors. Some said they heard the boom-like sound of an explosion, while others said they didn’t feel anything or described a small disturbance that lacked any significant oomph. Brian Cohen was at home putting away groceries in Lone Mountain, about a half hour west of the Las Vegas strip, just before 2 p.m. when he felt the entire house rattle intensely for about three seconds. “The whole …

Map: 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off the Coast of Italy

Map: 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off the Coast of Italy

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Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Central European time. The New York Times A strong, 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the Tyrrhenian Sea on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 12:12 a.m. Central European time about 11 miles southwest of Scarcelli, Italy, data from the agency shows. As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map. Sources: United States Geological Survey (epicenter, aftershocks, shake intensity); LandScan via Oak Ridge National Laboratory (population density) | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Central European time. Shake data is as of Monday, June 1 at …

Map: 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off the Coast of Chile

Map: 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off the Coast of Chile

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Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Chile Standard Time. The New York Times A strong, 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 5:34 p.m. Chile Standard Time about 22 miles northwest of Valparaíso, Chile, data from the agency shows. As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map. Aftershocks detected Subsequent quakes have been reported in the same area. Such temblors are typically aftershocks caused by minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake. Quakes and aftershocks within 100 miles Aftershocks can occur days, weeks or even years after the first earthquake. These events can be of equal or larger magnitude to the initial earthquake, …

Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico

Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico

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Shake intensity Pop. density Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Central time. The New York Times A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Mexico on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 9:19 a.m. Central time about 1 mile southeast of Zocoteaca de León, Mexico, data from the agency shows. As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map. Sources: United States Geological Survey (epicenter, aftershocks, shake intensity); LandScan via Oak Ridge National Laboratory (population density) | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Central time. Shake data is as of Monday, May …

Map: 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the Philippines

Map: 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the Philippines

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Shake intensity Pop. density Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Philippine time. The New York Times A strong, 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the Philippines on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 2:09 p.m. Philippine time about 3 miles northwest of Nena, Philippines, data from the agency shows. As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map. Sources: United States Geological Survey (epicenter, aftershocks, shake intensity); LandScan via Oak Ridge National Laboratory (population density) | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Philippine time. Shake data is as of Monday, May 4 at …

Map: 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northern Japan

Map: 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northern Japan

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Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Japan time. The New York Times A strong, 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck in Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 5:23 a.m. Japan time about 11 miles west of Sarabetsu, Japan, data from the agency shows. As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map. Source: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Japan time. Shake data is as of Sunday, April 26 at 4:44 p.m. Eastern. Aftershocks data is as of Sunday, April 26 at 4:55 p.m. Eastern. Source link

Map: 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Japan

Map: 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Japan

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Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Eastern. The New York Times A major, 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 3:53 a.m. Eastern about 62 miles northeast of Miyako, Japan, data from the agency shows. As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map. Aftershocks detected Subsequent quakes have been reported in the same area. Such temblors are typically aftershocks caused by minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake. Quakes and aftershocks within 100 miles Aftershocks can occur days, weeks or even years after the first earthquake. These events can be of equal or larger magnitude to the initial earthquake, and they can …

Strong 7.5 earthquake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

Strong 7.5 earthquake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres (10 feet). The quake, which hit at 4:53pm (0753 GMT) in Pacific waters off northern Iwate prefecture, was strong enough to shake large buildings as far as Tokyo, hundreds of kilometres away. Around 40 minutes later, an 80-centimetre (31-inch) tsunami wave hit a port in Kuji in Iwate, according to the JMA. “Evacuate immediately from coastal regions and riverside areas to a safer place such as high ground or an evacuation building,” it said, warning that damage due to tsunami waves was expected. “Tsunami waves are expected to hit repeatedly. Do not leave safe ground until the warning is lifted,” it said. Footage from national broadcaster NHK did not show any immediate visible damage around several ports in Iwate. The JMA warned that more quakes could strike the area, at magnitude 8.0 or stronger. “The likelihood of a new, huge earthquake occurring is relatively higher than during normal times,” it said in a statement. …