Earthquakes and Seismic Activity Worldwide Blog: Earthquakes and Seismic Activity Worldwide Blog

A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Mexico's west coast near Acapulco city Thursday night Sep 7, 2021 at 8:47 pm local time. According to preliminary news, it caused only relatively moderate damage, fortunately, despite its dangerously large magnitude. However, at least on man was reported killed by a falling post. Read allThe earthquake's powerful seismic waves traveled the globe and were recorded by seismic stations access. Read allA large quake of magnitude 6.8 struck northeast Japan this morning, but seems to have caused no significant damage or injuries, thanks to the country's excellent building standards and preparedness for large quakes. Read allThis morning, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred 10 km northeast of Santorini Island. The quake hit at 11.21 am local time. It was felt by many people on Santorini, especially in the northern part of the island in the town of Oia, mostly as weak shaking that lasted a few seconds. Read all

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Southern Los Angeles was treated to a rude awakening with three quakes within the space of half an hour, with thousands of people reporting shaking beds and even cracking walls. Read allA certain plate known as the Juan de Fuca Plate is subducting under the North American Plate faster than it is being created – and it has nearly disappeared! Read allTen years after Fukushima was hit by the major magnitude 9 earthquake of 11 March 2011, followed by a devastating tsunami and the breakdown of nuclear facilities, today's strong earthquake in almost the same spot hit with a magnitude of 7.1, considered very strong by earthquake standards. Read allMillions of people in the northern parts of India and Pakistan were awoken by a very noticeable earthquake on Friday evening (February 12, 2021). Read all