M5.5 Earthquake Strikes Balleny Islands Region
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Balleny Islands region at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
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M1.6 Solar Flare Detected; Monitor for Radio Effects Today
GOES satellites measured a M1.6-class solar flare peaking at 2026-07-08T17:56:00Z (X-ray flux 1.6e-5 W/m2, radio-blackout scale ~R1). Flares cause immediate shortwave radio blackouts on Earth's sunlit side. If this flare launched a CME toward Earth, a geomagnetic storm could follow in 1-3 days - worth watching the Kp index.
M5.4 Earthquake Strikes Chagos Archipelago Region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Chagos Archipelago region at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Near Tonga
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 245 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Near Vanuatu
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 109 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.0 Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 110 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at a depth of about 26 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.8 Earthquake Strikes Near Vanuatu
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 91 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Power Outage Affects Tens of Thousands in Vail Valley
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Power outage affects tens of thousands across the Vail Valley". Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxQS2owQTBKZV9QazdDTF9oWC1VZ3FueHhZcmRmSlBGRnBHUnV3SGRFb0hRWXZJNndvOVk5T3RjTHQyMDNfcUQxNlFVYk80c0NXV3RreGMwVWtMeWY4V2lSY3JxUkg4MEhaVk1qZkN3UzZSQU50eF8teThSWDVCUkxLOUJaYUdBWk5zRU81RXBaVjhtMHFMUWhkdA?oc=5. 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.
M5.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Xunchang, China
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 15 km NNE of Xunchang, China 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 Changning, China
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 14 km W of Changning, China 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 Labuan, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 95 km WSW of Labuan, Indonesia at a depth of about 35 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.3 Earthquake Strikes Costa Rica; Regional Shaking Reported
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 10 km WSW of Orotina, Costa Rica at a depth of about 48 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Cuba Experiences Third Nationwide Blackout in 6 Months—What We Know
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Cuba slowly getting power back after third nationwide blackout in 6 months: "This is agony"". Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxORHhHcHAyUllFaW44dC1zNmluMmdWSnFMOEw4U1RtdDFZQTNYdC1GRWtnYnFMR1NfY3VmVGNiWW1WUExGNkVHRjAteElOckxnd25ndUpicjlXTzRvYUlZbFh5NnowNC00V29Ya1JQMUR4QlNPb2VwVW5nZjN5NHhaRS1XQTIwTjc1b3RlaVhsTFVob3FPUWxLcDZaaUlxR2k4dzZpNkpubzhmUU5rSmVYMEYzSEJWN0FXNVE?oc=5. 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.
M4.0 Solar Flare Detected; Radio Blackouts Possible Today
GOES satellites measured a M4.0-class solar flare peaking at 2026-07-07T14:19:00Z (X-ray flux 4.0e-5 W/m2, radio-blackout scale ~R1). Flares cause immediate shortwave radio blackouts on Earth's sunlit side. If this flare launched a CME toward Earth, a geomagnetic storm could follow in 1-3 days - worth watching the Kp index.
M5.0 Earthquake Recorded at Reykjanes Ridge
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Reykjanes Ridge at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.3 Earthquake Strikes Reykjanes Ridge Off Iceland
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Reykjanes Ridge at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashes Near Aktau: A Tale of Survival Amid Tragedy
In a devastating aviation accident, an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 aircraft, operating as Flight J2-8243 from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The flight carried 62 passengers and five crew members, resulting in 13 confirmed fatalities, including both pilots. However, amidst the tragedy, there are harrowing tales of survival that bring a glimmer of hope to this somber day.