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More than 800 tremors have shaken the southwestern Tokara Islands over the past 11 days, including a 5.6-magnitude quake on Wednesday.
TOKYO, 2nd July, 2025 (WAM) -- Around 457 earthquakes have been recorded off the Tokara Islands in southern Japan since 25th June, according to data from the Japan Meteorological Agency.The quakes ...
More information: Ryo Yamaguchi et al, The complex rupture evolution of the long and slow, tsunamigenic 2021 South Sandwich Islands earthquake, Scientific Reports (2025).
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Redding, California, early Friday morning. The quake, centered west of downtown Redding, was felt by residents but caused no reported damage.
SEWARD, Alaska (CNN, KYMA/KECY)- Residents of Seward, Alaska were forced to evacuate to higher ground Wednesday after a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck offshore. The quake hit approximately ...
In Japan, swarms of earthquakes are fueling a dip in tourism and a viral panic over predictions of the next 'big one' ...
The Japan Meteorological Agency has been recording earthquakes in the sparsely populated island chain near the Tokara Islands since 21 June.
Hundreds of earthquakes have been detected near Mount Rainier on Tuesday, the largest such swarm since 2009.
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the Oregon Coast early Thursday morning, but it was not strong enough to cause a tsunami.
A series of dozens of earthquakes were recorded in the span of hours in Guatemala, leaving two dead when rocks fell on their vehicle, authorities said. Landslides left several others buried.