New temporary sensors were deployed by the USGS and PNSN around Mount Adams this month in response to the volcano experiencing an unusual spike in seismic activity since September 2024.
A series of small earthquakes, including one with a magnitude of 3.6, struck off the coast of Southern California near Catalina Island on October 20 and 21, 2024.
A deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.9 hit the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at 18:56 UTC (23:26 LT) on October 16, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 203 km (126 miles).
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit Turkey at 07:46 UTC (10:46 LT) on October 16, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Multiple earthquakes hit Iceland’s Reykjanes Ridge during the early hours of October 14, 2024, with the strongest reaching M3.0 near Eldey Island.
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit off the coast of Costa Rica at 17:43 LT (11:43 LT) on October 12, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 18 km (11.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, on April 5, 2024, causing vibrations throughout the northeastern United States. Surprisingly, the most vigorous shaking was observed in New York City, far from the epicenter.
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.6 hit the Tonga Region at 20:05 UTC on October 2, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
A deep earthquake registered by the BMKG as M6.2 hit Banda Sea, Indonesia, at 09:28 UTC (16:28 local time) on October 1, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 631 km (392 miles). USGS and EMSC are reporting M6.1 at a depth of 588 km (365 miles).
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit Mauritius – Reunion region at 19:19 UTC on September 26, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
