Strong and shallow M6.1 earthquake hits near the coast of Hokkaido, Japan

Strong and shallow M6.1 earthquake hits near the coast of Hokkaido, Japan

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the JMA as M6.1 hit near the coast of Hokkaido, Japan at 09:18 UTC on March 28, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 20 km (12.4 miles). The USGS is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 30 km (18 miles); EMSC M6.0 at a depth of 40 km (25 miles).

M6.1 earthquake hits Solomon Islands

M6.1 earthquake hits Solomon Islands

A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit the Solomon Islands at 22:19 UTC on March 27, 2021. The agency is reporting a depth of 86 km (53 miles).

Strong M6.5 earthquake hits Argentina at intermediate depth

Strong M6.5 earthquake hits Argentina at intermediate depth

A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.5 hit Jujuy, Argentina at 16:00 UTC on March 22, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 209 km (130 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.4 at a depth of 220 km (136 miles).

At least 14 fatalities after M6.8 earthquake hits Ecuador, over 330 homes destroyed or damaged

At least 14 fatalities after M6.8 earthquake hits Ecuador, over 330 homes destroyed or damaged

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook several provinces in central-southwestern Ecuador and Tumbes Province in north-western Peru on March 18, 2023, causing casualties and damage. The quake resulted in at least 14 fatalities, 462 injuries, and over 330 homes destroyed or damaged in Ecuador and Peru. Unofficial reports mention at least 15 fatalities.

Earthquake swarm rattles Central Volcanic Region of New Zealand

Earthquake swarm rattles Central Volcanic Region of New Zealand

Located in the Central Volcanic Region, the town of Kawerau in New Zealand has been hit by a series of earthquakes since March 17, 2023, with a tally of over 780 quakes. Of these, six earthquakes have registered magnitudes above M4.0. The seismic activity has caused noticeable shaking in the region, with the most substantial earthquake having a magnitude of M4.8, while the majority of the quakes have been rated between M2.0 and M2.9.

Very strong M6.8 earthquake hits near the coast of Ecuador

Very strong M6.8 earthquake hits near the coast of Ecuador

A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS and IGEPN as M6.7 hit Ecuador at 17:12 UTC on March 18, 2023. IGEPN is reporting a depth of 37 km (23 miles); USGS 66.4 km (41 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.7 at a depth of 80 km (50 miles).

Strong M6.3 earthquake hits eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea

Strong M6.3 earthquake hits eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea

A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit the eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea at 00:49 UTC on March 14, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 213 km (132 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.3 at a depth of 211 km (131 miles).