Strong aftershocks shaking Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia after shallow M7.0

Strong aftershocks shaking Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia after shallow M7.0

A series of strong aftershocks hit Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia following very strong M7.0 earthquake that struck the region early October 31, 2017. All of them occurred at depths between 5.7 and 19.4 km (3.5 – 12 miles). Between 00:42 UTC, October 31 and 05:21…

Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits Seram, Indonesia

Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits Seram, Indonesia

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit near Hila, Indonesia at 11:50 UTC on October 31, 2017. The agency is reporting a depth of 32.4 km (21.2 miles). The quake was preceded by M5.9 at 11:34 and M5.7 at 11:34 UTC. EMSC is reporting M6.3…

Very strong and shallow M7.0 earthquake off the coast of New Caledonia

Very strong and shallow M7.0 earthquake off the coast of New Caledonia

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by Geoscience Australia as M7.0 hit southeast of New Caledonia at 00:42 UTC on October 31, 2017. The agency is reporting a depth of 17 km (10.6 miles). USGS is reporting M6.8 at a depth of 11.1 km (6.9 miles), EMSC M6.7 at…

Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits north of Franz Josef Land, Arctic Ocean

Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits north of Franz Josef Land, Arctic Ocean

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit north of Franz Josef Land, Arctic ocean at 19:11 UTC on October 28, 2017. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. This is the third…

Shallow M6.0 earthquake off Bouvet Island, South Atlantic Ocean

Shallow M6.0 earthquake off Bouvet Island, South Atlantic Ocean

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit off the coast of Bouvet Island, South Atlantic Ocean at 08:32 UTC on October 23, 2017. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 20 km (12.4 miles)….

Strong and shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Tonga

Strong and shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Tonga

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit Tonga at 12:00 UTC on October 18, 2017. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 46 km (28.6 miles). According to the USGS, the epicenter was located…

Strong and shallow M6.7 earthquake hits Bouvet Island region

Strong and shallow M6.7 earthquake hits Bouvet Island region

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.7 hit Bouvet Island region, South Atlantic Ocean at 18:53 UTC on October 10, 2017. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). This is the second M6+ earthquake within 24 hours. The epicenter was…

Strong M6.3 earthquake hits Tarapaca, Chile at intermediate depth

Strong M6.3 earthquake hits Tarapaca, Chile at intermediate depth

A strong earthquake registered by the CSN as M6.3 hit Tarapaca, Chile at 06:32 UTC on October 10, 2017. The agency is reporting a depth of 99.7 km (61.9 miles). USGS is reporting M6.3 at a depth of 82.4 km (51.2 miles). According to the USGS, the epicenter was…

Strong M6.6 earthquake hits Rat Islands at intermediate depth, Alaska

Strong M6.6 earthquake hits Rat Islands at intermediate depth, Alaska

A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.6 hit near the Rat Islands, Alaska at 22:34 UTC on October 8, 2017. The agency is reporting a depth of 111.8 km (69.4 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.6 at a depth of 121 km (75 miles). According to the USGS, the…

Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake near Balleny Islands / South Magnetic Pole

Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake near Balleny Islands / South Magnetic Pole

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS was recorded near Balleny Islands / South Magnetic Pole at 20:48 UTC on October 8, 2017. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.3 at a depth of 40 km (24.8 miles). According…