Tag: seismology
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Northern California Coast
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off Northern California's coast on June 3, 2026, near Ferndale and Eureka. The shallow tremor, reviewed by seismologists, was reported by USGS, with details now confirmed.
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Hawaii Region
A preliminary magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit the Hawaii region on June 3, 2026, at a depth of 34 km. The tremor was centered near Kahaluu-Keauhou and Kailua-Kona, with the USGS reporting it as a computer-generated alert.
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Hawaii Experiences Record-Setting Magnitude-6 Earthquake
A magnitude-6 earthquake off Hawaii's west coast generated over 7,000 felt reports, a new state record. The deep tremor was caused by Pacific Plate flexure, not volcanic activity, prompting rapid agency response and safety reminders.
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Andreanof Islands
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Alaska's Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, on May 28, 2026, at a depth of 58 km. The USGS confirmed the event, located near Adak, Alaska.
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Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit Alaska's Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, on May 28, 2026, at a depth of 22 km. The USGS confirmed the event, located southeast of Adak, Alaska, after review by a seismologist.
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit Alaska's Fox Islands in the Aleutian chain on May 23, 2026. The shallow quake, 7 km deep, was located southwest of Nikolski and reviewed by seismologists.
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit Alaska's Fox Islands in the Aleutian chain on May 23, 2026. The shallow tremor, 5 km deep, was centered southwest of Nikolski and reviewed by seismologists.
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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Hawaii Coast
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit off the Island of Hawaii on May 23, 2026, at a depth of 22 km. The USGS confirmed the event, located near Honaunau-Napoopoo, after review by a seismologist.
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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Island of Hawaii
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit off the Island of Hawaii on May 23, 2026, at a depth of 16 km. The USGS confirmed the event, located near Honaunau-Napoopoo, which has been reviewed by a seismologist.
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Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Fox Islands
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit Alaska's Fox Islands in the Aleutian chain on May 22, 2026, at a shallow depth of 13 km. The event, reviewed by a seismologist, was centered ENE of Atka, Alaska.
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Alaska's Fox Islands in the Aleutian chain on May 18, 2026, at a depth of 20 km. The event, reviewed by a seismologist, was centered east of Atka.
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Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Rat Islands in Alaska's Aleutian Chain
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit the Rat Islands region of Alaska's Aleutian Islands early on May 6, 2026. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the shallow quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.
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Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Rat Islands in Alaska
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Rat Islands region of Alaska's Aleutian Islands on May 6, 2026. The shallow quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, approximately 147.5 miles east-southeast of Attu Station.
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