• Very strong M6.8 earthquake hits Cuba, tsunami waves possible near epicenter

    A very strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.8 hit near the southeast coast of Cuba at 16:50 UTC (11:50 local time) on November 10, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 23.5 km (14.6 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.8 at a depth of 17 km (10.5 miles). The quake was preceded by M5.9 at 15:50 UTC.

  • Earthquake swarm at Kamaʻehuakanaloa (Lōʻihi) volcano, Hawaii

    A period of increased seismic activity started at Kamaʻehuakanaloa volcano (previously known as Lōʻihi) near Hawaii on November 1, 2024, with over 70 recorded earthquakes and two reaching M4.3. Seismicity remains above normal levels today, indicating magma movement beneath the volcano.

  • Deep M6.0 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

    A deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit near the coast of Papua New Guinea at 12:18 UTC on October 30, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 521 km (323 miles).

  • Earthquake swarm rattles Death Valley, California

    An earthquake swarm consisting of 64 recorded events has been occurring in the Death Valley region of California since October 24, 2024, with magnitudes ranging from 0.5 to 4.7 and focal depths reaching a maximum of 15.9 km (9.9 miles). The seismic activity is characterized by shallow to mid-crustal depths, typical of intraplate swarms in tectonically active regions.