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🚨​ EARLY MORNING Shallow Quake Strikes Near Suceava and Gura Humorului.​SUCEAVA, ROMANIA — A light magnitude 3.1 earthq...
18/09/2026

🚨​ EARLY MORNING Shallow Quake Strikes Near Suceava and Gura Humorului.

​SUCEAVA, ROMANIA — A light magnitude 3.1 earthquake hit 34 km (21 mi) away from , Suceava, 🇷🇴, in the early morning of Friday, Sep 18, 2026 at 4.09 am local time (GMT +3).

The quake had a very shallow of 21 km (13 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter.

The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre ( ) was the first to report it.

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Very weak shaking was likely felt in Gura Humorului, a town with roughly 16,000 residents situated 19.7 km (12 mi) north of the epicenter. Smaller nearby towns and villages closer to the hypocenter may have experienced slightly stronger vibrations. In contrast, Bucharest, located 328 km (204 mi) to the south, remained unaffected.

No structural damage or injuries have been reported.

🚨BREAKING : 6.5-Magnitude Strikes Near Alaska's Amukta Island.​AMUKTA ISLAND, ALASKA — A Powerful magnitude 6.5 earth...
17/09/2026

🚨BREAKING
: 6.5-Magnitude Strikes Near Alaska's Amukta Island.

​AMUKTA ISLAND, ALASKA — A Powerful magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred in the Bering Sea near Island island, 🇺🇲, in the early morning of Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 at 4.19 am local time (GMT -10).

The quake had a moderate of 112 km (69 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter.

The epicentre was located 162.4 kilometres east-northeast of Nikolski and about 1,594.9 kilometres northeast of Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city.

The United States Geological Survey ( ) was the first to report it.

: ​No tsunami warnings were issued, and no initial reports of severe structural damage or injuries have been made due to the epicenter's remote offshore location. Scientists continue to monitor the area for potential aftershocks.

16/09/2026

DISASTER AVERTED: High-Tech Early Warning Saves Hundreds from Massive Sichuan Rockslide

MAOXIAN COUNTY, SICHUAN — A massive mountain slope collapse triggered a high-volume rockslide early on the morning of September 16 in Maoxian County, Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. Despite significant structural and environmental damage in the immediate impact zone, local officials confirmed that zero casualties were reported following an urgent, early-morning evacuation.

​Incident Breakdown
​Time & Location: Early morning, September 16, along a steep canyon slope in Maoxian County, Sichuan Province.

​Casualties & Injuries: 0 reported.
​Evacuation Status: All residents in the high-risk hazard zone were evacuated prior to the main collapse.

​Key Factors Behind the Zero-Casualty Outcome
​Early Detection & Geological Monitoring: Automated monitoring equipment and ground inspectors detected critical surface displacement, micro-cracks, and slope instability along the mountain ridge hours before the catastrophe.

​Rapid Response Protocols: Emergency response teams issued immediate high-priority alerts to nearby settlements upon reaching critical displacement thresholds.

​Orderly Relocation: Local authorities and community leaders quickly cleared homes and roads, guiding residents to designated temporary shelters equipped with food, water, and medical aid.

​Environmental & Infrastructure Hazards
​Geological Instability: Situated within an active seismic and fault zone, Maoxian County features steep, highly weathered te
rrain prone to landslides during heavy or prolonged rainstorms.

​Impact Site Details: Thousands of cubic meters of rock and debris roared down the slope, leaving behind a massive dust cloud and blocking local transport routes. Debris management and structural assessments of neighboring slopes remain underway to prevent secondary hazards.

🚨Midnight Quake Jolts Greater Tokyo Area; No Tsunami Warning Issued.​TOKYO, JAPAN — A strong magnitude 5.0 earthquake hi...
16/09/2026

🚨Midnight Quake Jolts Greater Tokyo Area; No Tsunami Warning Issued.

​TOKYO, JAPAN — A strong magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit 50 km (31 mi) away from , 🇯🇵 shortly after midnight, on Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 at 12.07 am local time (GMT +9).

The quake had a moderate of 77 km (48 mi) and was felt over a large region.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) was the first to report it.

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Weak shaking might have been felt in Tsuchiura (pop. 144,400) located 10 km from the epicenter, Ami (pop. 48,600) 11 km away, Ishioka (pop. 73,100) 13 km away, Naka (pop. 53,100) 14 km away, Tsukuba (pop. 241,700) 18 km away, Ushiku (pop. 84,700) 20 km away, Tsukuba (pop. 175,600) 24 km away, Mito (pop. 270,700) 33 km away, Tokyo (pop. 9,733,300) 71 km away, and Yokohama (pop. 3,777,500) 93 km away.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. Japanese authorities had not announced whether the earthquake posed any tsunami threat.

'S : Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Rattles Granada Metropolitan Area.​GRANADA, Spain — A light magnitude 3.1 earthquake hit...
16/09/2026

'S : Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Rattles Granada Metropolitan Area.

​GRANADA, Spain — A light magnitude 3.1 earthquake hit 7.3 km (4.5 mi) away from , , , in the morning of Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026 at 9.54 am local time (GMT +2).

The quake had a very shallow of 0.3 km (0.2 mi) and was felt widely in the area.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), was reported.

A second report was later issued by Spain's Instituto Geográfico Nacional ( ).

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Weak shaking might have been felt in Huetor Vega (pop. 11,300) located 2 km from the epicenter, Armilla (pop. 21,400) 3 km away, Zubia (pop. 19,000) 3 km away, Granada (pop. 233,500) 4 km away, Las Gabias (pop. 16,400) 7 km away, Maracena (pop. 20,800) 7 km away, Albolote (pop. 17,100) 11 km away, and Atarfe (pop. 15,400) 12 km away.

Reports from local emergency services indicate that the quake produced detectable vibrations in nearby population centers, including Armilla, La Zubia, Huétor Vega, and down through Las Gabias and Maracena.

: Earthquake Rattles Region Near Susanville, California.​SUSANVILLE, CALIFORNIA — A moderate magnitude 4.1 earthquake...
16/09/2026

: Earthquake Rattles Region Near Susanville, California.

​SUSANVILLE, CALIFORNIA — A moderate magnitude 4.1 earthquake hit 92 km (57 mi) away from , , United States, late in the evening of Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026 at 11.17 pm local time (America/Los Angeles GMT -8).

The quake had a very shallow of 6.9 km (4.3 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter.

According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre ( ) reported the event.

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Weak shaking might have been felt in Gerlach (pop. 210) located 13 miles from the epicenter.

Other towns or cities near the epicenter where the quake might have been felt as very weak shaking include Janesville (pop. 1,400) located 54 miles from the epicenter, Johnstonville (pop. 1000) 55 miles away, and Susanville (pop. 15,200) 57 miles away.

No immediate reports of structural damage or injuries.

: Earthquake Strikes Near Aroa, Venezuela.​AROA, Venezuela — A moderate magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit 50 km (31 mi) aw...
16/09/2026

: Earthquake Strikes Near Aroa, Venezuela.

​AROA, Venezuela — A moderate magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit 50 km (31 mi) away from Aroa, Estado Yaracuy, 🇻🇪 in the evening of Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026 at 9.37 pm local time (America/Caracas GMT -4).

The quake had a shallow of 10. Km from the epicenter.

RaspberryShake was the first to report this event.

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​Shaking was perceived across a wide radius spanning approximately 70 to 120 kilometers (43 to 75 miles), with isolated reports of weak shaking originating up to 258 kilometers (160 miles) away from the epicenter.

​The majority of felt reports originated from nearby population centers:

(Lara State): Located 46 km (29 mi) south of the epicenter, the town of 40,000 residents accounted for a significant portion of community reports.

(Yaracuy State): Located 50 km (31 mi) southeast of the epicenter, residents in the town of 36,000 reported notable ground movement.

(Carabobo State): Light shaking was also reported 116 km (72 mi) to the southeast.

​No immediate reports of major structural damage or casualties have been issued.

Quake Jolts Western Colombia; Shaking Felt in Major Cities.​BUENAVENTURA, Colombia — Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit 7...
14/09/2026

Quake Jolts Western Colombia; Shaking Felt in Major Cities.

​BUENAVENTURA, Colombia — Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit 75 km (47 mi) away from Buenaventura, Departamento del Valle del Cauca, 🇨🇴, on Mon, Sep 14, 2026 at 20:02 GMT.

The quake had a shallow of 60 km (37 mi) and was felt widely in the area.

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The reports of felt movement concentrated heavily around key regional populations:

​Cali (Valle del Cauca): Located roughly 121 km (75 mi) south of the epicenter, Colombia's third-largest city (pop. 2.4 million) logged the highest volume of citizen felt reports.

​Pereira (Risaralda Department): Situated 122 km (76 mi) east of the epicenter, residents across the city of 470,000 felt noticeable ground movement.

​Armenia (Quindío Department): Tremors were registered by residents approximately 119 km (74 mi) east of the seismic origin.

No immediate critical structural failures or casualties have been reported

: Earthquake 5.6 Strikes Off Northern Indonesia; No Tsunami Warning Issued.​JAKARTA, INDONESIA — A Moderate magnitude...
14/09/2026

: Earthquake 5.6 Strikes Off Northern Indonesia; No Tsunami Warning Issued.

​JAKARTA, INDONESIA — A Moderate magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit 384 km (238 mi) away from Manado, Sulawesi Utara, 🇮🇩, in the late afternoon of Monday, Sep 14, 2026 at 7.58 pm local time (Asia/Jayapura GMT +9).

The quake had a moderate of 162 km (101 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter.

The event was filed by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre ( ).

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The quake felt by many people as light vibration in the area of the epicenter.

shaking might have been felt in Daruba (pop. 23,600) located 43 km from the epicenter, Tobelo (pop. 34,200) 87 km away, and Galela (pop. 8,800) 91 km away.

​Local disaster mitigation officials in North Maluku confirmed that emergency monitoring teams have not received any reports of collapsed buildings or injuries in nearby centers like Daruba or Tobelo. Operations at regional airports and maritime routes continue as normal.

: Earthquake Strikes Near Hualien City, Taiwan.​HUALIEN CITY, TAIWAN — A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit 47 km ...
14/09/2026

: Earthquake Strikes Near Hualien City, Taiwan.

​HUALIEN CITY, TAIWAN — A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit 47 km (29 mi) away from City, Taiwan, 🇹🇼, in the early morning of Monday, Sep 14, 2026 at 3.21 am local time (Asia/Taipei GMT +8).

The quake had a very shallow depth of 12.2 km (8 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter.

The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre ( ) was reported.

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​Due to the shallow depth of the event, weak ground vibrations were felt near the epicenter and across adjacent inland regions.

​Hualien Region: Nearby coastal residents reported brief, light shaking.

​Taichung City: Located about 95 kilometers (59 miles) northwest of the epicenter, residents in Taichung—a metropolis of 2.9 million—likely experienced very weak, rolling tremors.

​Local authorities and emergency services have not reported any structural damage or injuries. The Central Weather Administration and regional monitoring services continue to track seismic activity, though no tsunami warnings were issued.

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