Deep M5.9 earthquake hits Hindu Kush, Afghanistan
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).
Very strong shaking after shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Turkey
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.
Earthquake swarm recorded at Reykjanes Ridge, Iceland
Multiple earthquakes hit Iceland’s Reykjanes Ridge during the early hours of October 14, 2024, with the strongest reaching M3.0 near Eldey Island.
Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake hits off the coast of Costa Rica
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.
Unusual shaking patterns during 2024 Whitehouse Station Earthquake — New Jersey’s strongest earthquake since 1783
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.
Strong and shallow M6.6 earthquake hits Tonga
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.
Deep M6.1 earthquake hits Banda Sea, Indonesia
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).
Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits Mauritius – Reunion region
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.
Swarm of over 100 earthquakes hits Hanford nuclear site near Tri-Cities in Washington, U.S.
A series of over 100 shallow earthquakes have struck 48 km (30 miles) on the edge of the Hanford nuclear site northwest of Washington’s Tri-Cities since Saturday, September 21, 2024, with scientists attributing the tremors to tectonic activity near the Yakima Fold and Thrust Belt.
Shallow M5.9 earthquake near Sumisujima volcano triggers 50 cm (1.6 feet) tsunami, Japan
A strong and shallow earthquake, registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as M5.9, struck near Torishima Island, Japan, at 23:14 UTC on September 23, 2024 (08:14 JST on September 24). The agency reported a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). The USGS reported M5.6 at a depth of 11.7 km (7.3 miles), while the EMSC reported M5.6 at a depth of 9 km (5.6 miles).
