World map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 20 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius during the past 24 hours on 19 Sep 2021 Number in brackets indicate nr of quakes.Quakes detected near: Arenal (1 quake mag 3.0), Askja (7 quakes between mag 0.2-2.1), Bardarbunga (2 quakes between mag 1.0-1.8), Cabalian (1 quake mag 2.7), Clear Lake (21 quakes between mag 0.4-1.6), Coso (4 quakes between mag 0.2-1.3)Herdubreid (11 quakes between mag 0.3-1.3), Hrómundartindur (3 quakes between mag 0.5-2.4), Krísuvík (4 quakes between mag 0.7-1.6), La Palma (175 quakes between mag 0.8-3.2), Las Lajas (1 quake mag 2.1), Moyuta (3 quakes between mag 3.0-3.6), Nisyros (12 quakes between mag 1.4-2.1), Pinatubo (1 quake mag 1.5), Sabancaya (1 quake mag 3.6),…

3.2 quake 18 Sep 5:39 pm (GMT -8)An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 occurred only 12 minutes ago 17 miles northeast of Arctic Village, Alaska, United States, the United States Geological Survey reported.The quake hit at a very shallow depth of 0.1 miles beneath the epicenter near Arctic Village, Yukon-Koyukuk, Alaska, USA, in the afternoon on Saturday, September 18th, 2021, at 5:39 pm local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.Our monitoring service identified a second report from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) which listed the quake at magnitude 3.2 as well.Towns or…

We are receiving unverified early reports of seismic activity in or around Chile at approximately 00:49 GMT. There are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this seismic-like event. It may or may not turn out to be an actual naturally occurring earthquake. We expect more accurate data to emerge in the next few minutes. The location and magnitude mentioned are indicative and temporary until the AllQuakes monitoring service receives more exact scientific data from a national or international seismological agency. Check back here shortly and stay safe.Earthquake data: Date & time: 19 Sep 2021 00:49 GMTMagnitude: unspecifiedDepth: unspecifiedEpicenterlatitude / longitude: 30°S / 71°W (Chile)Primary data source: VolcanoDiscovery

3.2 quake 18 Sep 5:09 pm (GMT -7)Just 9 minutes ago, a 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck near San Ramon, Contra Costa County, California, USA. The tremor was recorded in the afternoon on Saturday, September 18th, 2021, at 5:09 pm local time, at a very shallow depth of 4.7 miles below the surface.The event was filed by the United States Geological Survey, the first seismological agency to report it.A second report was later issued by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), which listed it as a magnitude 3.2 earthquake as well.Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake should not have caused any significant damage, but was probably felt by many people as light vibration in the area of the epicenter. Weak shaking…

World map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 20 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius during the past 24 hours on 18 Sep 2021 Number in brackets indicate nr of quakes.Quakes detected near: Askja (6 quakes between mag 0.2-2.1), Bardarbunga (2 quakes between mag 1.0-1.8), Cabalian (1 quake mag 2.7), Clear Lake (20 quakes between mag 0.4-1.6), Coso (4 quakes between mag 0.2-1.3), Herdubreid (11 quakes between mag 0.3-1.2)Hrómundartindur (3 quakes between mag 0.5-2.4), Kolumbo (1 quake mag 1.7), Krísuvík (6 quakes between mag 0.1-1.6), La Palma (165 quakes between mag 0.8-3.2), Las Lajas (1 quake mag 2.1), Maroa (1 quake mag 1.4), Moyuta (2 quakes between mag 3.2-3.6), Nisyros (17 quakes between mag 1.1-2.1), Pinatubo (1 quake mag 1.5),…

3.7 quake 18 Sep 5:27 pm (GMT -5)A magnitude 3.7 earthquake near Toyah, Reeves County, Texas, USA, was reported only 21 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered the key international and national agency that monitors seismic activity in the US. The earthquake occurred at a very shallow depth of 4.9 miles beneath the epicenter in the afternoon on Saturday, September 18th, 2021, at 5:27 pm local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.A second report was later issued by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), which listed it as a…

5.6 quake 19 Sep 6:47 am (GMT +10)Papua New Guinea was shaken near Popondetta, Sohe, Northern Province, by an earthquake of magnitude 5.6 only 13 minutes ago, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported.The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the epicenter near Popondetta, Sohe, Northern Province, Papua New Guinea, early morning on Sunday, September 19th, 2021, at 6:47 am local time. Shallow earthquakes are felt more strongly than deeper ones as they are closer to the surface. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.A second report was…

Worldwide earthquakes above magnitude 5 during September 2021Summary: 1 quake 7.0+, 3 quakes 6.0+, 99 quakes 5.0+, 632 quakes 4.0+, 2926 quakes 3.0+, 4640 quakes 2.0+ (8301 total)This report is being updated every day.Magnitude 9+: noneMagnitude 8+: noneMagnitude 7+: 1 earthquakeMagnitude 6+: 3 earthquakesMagnitude 5+: 99 earthquakesMagnitude 4+: 632 earthquakesMagnitude 3+: 2926 earthquakesMagnitude 2+: 4640 earthquakesNo quakes of magnitude 8 or higherList of 10 largest earthquakes in the world during September 2021:#1: 7.1 quake North Pacific Ocean, 8 km south of Acapulco de Juarez, Guerrero, Mexico, Sep 7, 2021 8:47 pm (GMT -5)#2: 6.2 quake Departamento de Susques, 174 km west of Jujuy, Departamento de Doctor Manuel Belgrano, Jujuy, Argentina, Sep 13, 2021 2:18 am (GMT -3)#3: 6.0 quake South…

Quakes under La Palma during the past 24 hours (map) and depths of quakes over the past 7 days, showing a gradual trend of getting closer to the surface.The seismic activity under la Cumbre Vieja has picked up again during the past 12 hours, after having decreased significantly during the previous day. The largest quake was a magnitude 3.2 event at 03:26 (UTC) today, at shallow depth of 0.1 km, and was felt by the population. Up to today moment and since the beginning of the series, 5391 earthquakes have been detected, of which 1102 have been located. The maximum accumulated vertical deformation is around 10 cm in the area close to the earthquake swarm and its distribution is still…

4.8 quake 18 Sep 2:56 pm (GMT +2)A magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Kabalo, Tanganyika, Congo - Kinshasa, was reported 34 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic activity worldwide. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the epicenter early afternoon on Saturday, September 18th, 2021, at 2:56 pm local time. Magnitude and other quake parameters can still change in the coming hours as the agency continues to process seismic data.Our monitoring service identified a second report from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) which listed the quake at magnitude 4.8 as well.Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake should not have caused any significant damage,…

4.6 quake 19 Sep 12:56 am (GMT +12)An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 occurred only 10 minutes ago 45 km northwest of Te Anau, New Zealand, New Zealand's Earthquake Commission and Geological Survey (GeoNet) reported.The quake hit at a moderately shallow depth of 64.7 km beneath the epicenter near Te Anau, Southland District, Southland, New Zealand, after midnight on Sunday, September 19th, 2021, at 12:56 am local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.A second report was later issued by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), which listed it as a magnitude 4.6 earthquake…

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