M5.1 Earthquake Strikes Solomon Islands
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 16 km NW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands at a depth of about 66 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
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M5.0 Earthquake South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.3 Earthquake Strikes Near Hadibu, Yemen
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 203 km N of Hadibu, Yemen at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Sutton, TX – July 17
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:12AM CDT until July 17 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Sutton, TX.
Severe Thunderstorms Leave Tens of Thousands Without Power in France
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Two dead after thunderstorms hit France, tens of thousands without power". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
M5.2 Earthquake Strikes Myanmar – Limited Impact Expected
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 42 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.0 Earthquake Strikes Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.2 Earthquake Hits Eastern Japan Near Nishinoomote
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 48 km E of Nishinoomote, Japan at a depth of about 35 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.0 Earthquake Strikes Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Flash Flood Emergency Declared in Blanco, Texas Through Evening
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 4:21PM CDT until July 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Blanco, TX.
M5.0 Earthquake Reported at Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge at a depth of about 12 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.3 Earthquake on Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.0 Earthquake Detected at Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Flash Flood Emergency Declared in Kerr County, Texas
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 2:10PM CDT until July 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Kerr, TX.
Algeria Power Outage: Geomagnetic Storm a Possible Factor
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Heatwave, Technical Fault Trigger Widespread Power Outage Across Algeria". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
Flash Flood Emergency Declared in Kendall and Kerr Counties, Texas
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:31AM CDT until July 16 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Kendall, TX; Kerr, TX.
Flash Flood Emergency: Central Texas Under Urgent Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:40AM CDT until July 16 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Blanco, TX; Gillespie, TX.
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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Uvalde, Texas Through Mid-Afternoon
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:23AM CDT until July 16 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Uvalde, TX.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Kerr County, Texas Through Early Afternoon
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 7:31AM CDT until July 16 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Kerr, TX.
M5.1 Earthquake Strikes Southeast Alaska
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 122 km SE of McCarthy, Alaska at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Kendall and Kerr Counties, Texas
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 5:30AM CDT until July 16 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Kendall, TX; Kerr, TX.
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Off New Zealand Coast
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 141 km ENE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes New Zealand’s South Island
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck 42 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand at a depth of about 76 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Flash Flood Emergency Declared in Uvalde, Texas
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 4:06AM CDT until July 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Uvalde, TX.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Kerr County, Texas Through Morning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:00AM CDT until July 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Kerr, TX.
M5.5 Earthquake Strikes Near Japan’s Volcano Islands
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region at a depth of about 13 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes South of Fiji Islands
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands at a depth of about 340 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Large-Scale Power Outage in Cuba: What Space Weather Watchers Should Know
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Kendall, TX Through Evening
Flash Flood Warning issued July 15 at 2:54PM CDT until July 15 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Kendall, TX.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Medina, TX Through Evening
Flash Flood Warning issued July 15 at 12:42PM CDT until July 15 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Medina, TX.
Flash Flood Emergency Declared in Kendall, Texas
Flash Flood Warning issued July 15 at 12:11PM CDT until July 15 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Kendall, TX.
M5.7 Earthquake – east of the South Sandwich Islands
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck east of the South Sandwich Islands at a depth of about 13 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
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Cuba Experiences Third Nationwide Blackout in Two Weeks—What We Know
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low - ABC News". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Vilyuchinsk, Russia
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 190 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Valparaíso, Chile
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 52 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile at a depth of about 26 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.1 Earthquake Strikes South Sandwich Islands Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.5 Earthquake – Fiji region
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Fiji region at a depth of about 574 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.4 Earthquake Strikes Near False Pass, Alaska
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 90 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska at a depth of about 47 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.3 Earthquake Strikes Near False Pass, Alaska
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 101 km SE of False Pass, Alaska at a depth of about 5 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Off Philippines Coast
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 34 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines at a depth of about 68 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause significant damage to vulnerable structures near the epicenter.
M5.1 Earthquake Strikes Philippines; Regional Shaking Reported
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 3 km NNW of Sugal, Philippines at a depth of about 24 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.3 Earthquake Strikes Southeast Alaska
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 96 km SE of False Pass, Alaska at a depth of about 41 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.4 Earthquake Strikes Near False Pass, Alaska
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 105 km SE of False Pass, Alaska at a depth of about 1 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Strong Geomagnetic Storm May Have Contributed to Cuba Power Grid Collapse
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Cuba faces nationwide blackout as energy grid collapses". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
M5.6 Earthquake Strikes Peru; Regional Impacts Expected
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 11 km N of Pichigua, Peru at a depth of about 140 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Japan’s East Coast
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 117 km E of Noda, Japan at a depth of about 11 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Philippines Region
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 14 km WSW of Mabiton, Philippines at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Congregación Reforma, Mexico
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 2 km WSW of Congregación Reforma, Mexico at a depth of about 80 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.