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.
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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.
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.
M5.0 Earthquake – southeast of the Loyalty Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Butulan, Philippines
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 5 km SE of Butulan, Philippines at a depth of about 20 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Loyalty Islands
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Near Loyalty Islands
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause significant damage to vulnerable structures near the epicenter.
M6.7 Earthquake – southeast of the Loyalty Islands
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause significant damage to vulnerable structures near the epicenter.
M6.4 Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea Region
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck 191 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause significant damage to vulnerable structures near the epicenter.
M5.0 Earthquake Near Loyalty Islands – No Tsunami Risk Expected
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.4 Earthquake Strikes Philippines Region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 24 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.
M5.3 Earthquake – 192 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 192 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia at a depth of about 35 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.1 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia; No Tsunami Warning Issued
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 27 km SSE of Tambolaka, Indonesia at a depth of about 43 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Tonga
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 139 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.
M1.2 Solar Flare Detected; Possible Radio Effects Now, Storm Watch for Next 72 Hours
GOES satellites measured a M1.2-class solar flare peaking at 2026-07-12T08:11:00Z (X-ray flux 1.2e-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.
M5.5 Earthquake Recorded at Southern East Pacific Rise
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck southern East Pacific Rise at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.2 Earthquake Hits Southern Philippines
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 56 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines at a depth of about 62 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.1 Earthquake – 89 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 89 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.4 Earthquake Strikes Near Sarangani, Philippines
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 41 km S of Sarangani, Philippines at a depth of about 57 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M6.4 Earthquake Strikes South Sandwich Islands Region
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region at a depth of about 46 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause significant damage to vulnerable structures near the epicenter.
M5.1 Earthquake Strikes Peru; Moderate Shaking Reported
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 129 km SW of Huarmey, Peru at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.4 Earthquake Strikes South Sandwich Islands Region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region at a depth of about 105 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Tonga
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 299 km W of Neiafu, Tonga at a depth of about 368 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.0 Earthquake West of Macquarie Island
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck west of Macquarie Island 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 Philippines
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 19 km ENE of Abuyog, Philippines at a depth of about 104 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.1 Earthquake Near Vanuatu; Regional Shaking Reported
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 59 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at a depth of about 160 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Japan’s Coast; Regional Shaking Reported
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 50 km SW of Shirahama, Japan at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M1.2 Solar Flare Detected; Minor Radio Disruptions Expected
GOES satellites measured a M1.2-class solar flare peaking at 2026-07-09T02:27:00Z (X-ray flux 1.2e-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 Near Xunchang, China – Regional Impact Expected
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 1 km NNW of Xunchang, China at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
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.
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.
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.
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.