• Deep M6.5 earthquake hits south of Fiji Islands

    A deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.5 hit south of Fiji Islands at 20:03 UTC on April 13, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 270 km (168 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.5 at a depth of 262 km (163 miles).

  • Severe sandstorms move across northern China, breaking wind records at 499 stations and prompting rare public advisories

    Chinese authorities warned citizens weighing less than 50 kg (110 lb) to stay indoors as a large-scale low-pressure system moving in from Mongolia brought record-breaking winds exceeding 150 km/h (93 mph) to parts of northern China. Over 499 weather stations broke April wind records as the system moved southeast through the weekend, causing widespread damage and placing millions under severe weather alerts.

  • Strong M6.1 earthquake hits New Ireland, Papua New Guinea

    A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 struck near the New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea, at 03:47 UTC (13:47 local time) on April 12, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 62 km (38 miles). ESMC is reporting the same depth and magnitude.

  • Rare April snowfall blankets Mount Teide as Storm Olivier impacts Canary Islands

    Storm Olivier brought a rare April snowfall to Mount Teide, the highest peak in Tenerife and all of Spain, on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The event was driven by a sharp drop in temperatures at higher elevations, allowing snow to accumulate on the summit. Wind gusts associated with the storm exceeded 90 km/h (56 mph), creating hazardous conditions across Teide National Park, while intense rainfall at lower elevations forced the closure of multiple recreational areas and trails.