Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Tonga region
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit the Tonga region at 10:49 UTC on May 25, 2025. The quake occurred at a depth of 11.6 km (7.2 miles).
I'm a dedicated researcher, journalist, and editor at The Watchers. With over 20 years of experience in the media industry, I specialize in hard science news, focusing on extreme weather, seismic and volcanic activity, space weather, and astronomy, including near-Earth objects and planetary defense strategies. You can reach me at teo /at/ watchersnews.bigscoots-staging.com.
Major X1.1 solar flare erupts from Region 4098
A major solar flare measuring X1.1 erupted at 01:52 UTC on May 25, 2025, from Active Region 4098 located in the southwest quadrant. The event began at 01:46 UTC and ended at 01:57 UTC. Multiple associated radio bursts were detected between 01:48 and 01:53 UTC.
Shallow M6.1 earthquake hits west of Macquarie Island
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit west of Macquarie Island at 16:33 UTC on May 23, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: May 14–20, 2025
New activity/unrest was reported for five volcanoes from May 14 to 20, 2025. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 19 volcanoes.
Strong M6.2 earthquake hits near the coast of Crete, Greece
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit near the north coast of Crete, Greece, at 03:19 UTC (06:19 local time) on May 22, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 64 km (40 miles). EMSC measured it as M6.1 at a depth of 75 km (47 miles).
Cold snap breaks May temperature records across Victoria
A strong cold outbreak gripped southeastern Australia on May 20, 2025, causing widespread frost and record-breaking low temperatures across Victoria and parts of South Australia. Coldstream dropped to -5.5°C (22.1°F), Morwell reached -3.9°C (25.0°F), Kanagulk -4.1°C (24.6°F), and Ballarat -3.0°C (26.6°F) during the state’s coldest morning so far this year.Coldstream dropped to –5.5°C (22.1°F), Morwell reached –3.9°C (25.0°F), Kanagulk –4.1°C (24.6°F), and Ballarat –3.0°C (26.6°F) during the state’s coldest morning so far this year.
Strong M6.4 earthquake hits near the coast of Papua New Guinea
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.4 hit near the coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea at 15:05 UTC. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Asteroid 2025 KF to fly past Earth at 0.3 LD on May 21
A newly discovered asteroid designated 2025 KF will fly by Earth at a distance of 0.3 LD / 0.00077 AU (114 000 km / 71 222 miles) from the center of our planet on May 21, 2025.
SPC warns of significant severe weather outbreak from the southern Plains into the Ozarks
A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across far north Texas, much of central and eastern Oklahoma, southeast Kansas, and the Ozarks from the afternoon of May 19 into the night. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued a Moderate Risk warning for this region, with the potential for strong tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds.
Large wedge tornado hits Plevna, Kansas near midnight, causing severe structural damage
A large wedge tornado struck Plevna, Kansas, around 23:50 local time (04:50 UTC) on May 18, 2025, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure. The tornado crossed Highway 50 before weakening and left a trail of destruction, including flattened homes near South Langdon Road.
