
Worldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 5 Feb 2023Summary: 4 quakes 5.0+, 31 quakes 4.0+, 103 quakes 3.0+, 173 quakes 2.0+ (311 total)This report is being updated every hour.Magnitude 5+: 4 earthquakesMagnitude 4+: 31 earthquakesMagnitude 3+: 103 earthquakesMagnitude 2+: 173 earthquakesNo quakes of magnitude 6 or higher10 largest earthquakes in the world (past 24 hours)#1: Mag 5.8 North Pacific Ocean, JapanSunday, Feb 5, 2023 at 9:03 am (GMT +9) - #2: Mag 5.7 97 km west of Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New GuineaSaturday, Feb 4, 2023 at 10:22 pm (GMT +10) - #3: Mag 5.5 29 km north of La Serena, Provincia de Elqui, Coquimbo Region, ChileSaturday, Feb 4, 2023 at 10:02 pm (GMT -3)…

World map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius during the past 24 hours on 5 Feb 2023 Number in brackets indicate nr of quakes.Quakes detected near: Agung (1 quake mag 3.6), Ardoukôba (1 quake mag 3.0), Bulusan (1 quake mag 1.9), Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields) (7 quakes between mag 0.2-3.0), Cerro Singüil (8 quakes between mag 1.8-3.0), Clear Lake (35 quakes between mag 0.3-2.4)Didicas (1 quake mag 1.9), Dieng (1 quake mag 2.6), Etna (1 quake mag 3.0), Katla (3 quakes between mag 1.0-2.3), La Palma (2 quakes between mag 1.5-1.6), Machin (1 quake mag 1.4), Martin (4 quakes between mag 0.3-1.6), Maunaloa (1 quake mag 1.7), Okataina (Tarawera) (1 quake mag 2.1),…

4.1 quake 5 Feb 2:08 am (GMT -5)Just 15 minutes ago, a 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Valparaiso, Provincia de Valparaíso, Region de Valparaiso, Chile. The tremor was recorded early morning on Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at 2:08 am local time, at a shallow depth of 15 km below the surface.The event was filed by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the first seismological agency to report it.Our monitoring service identified a second report from the citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake which listed the quake at magnitude 4.1 as well.Towns or cities near the epicenter where the quake might have been felt as very weak shaking include Valparaiso (pop. 282,400) located 38 km from the epicenter, Viña del Mar (pop. 294,600) 41 km…

3.1 quake 5 Feb 9:18 am (GMT +3)A shallow magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported in the morning near Izmir, İzmir, Turkey.According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake hit on Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at 9:18 am local time at a shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow earthquakes are felt more strongly than deeper ones as they are closer to the surface. Magnitude and other quake parameters can still change in the coming hours as the agency continues to process seismic data.A second report was later issued by the Kandilli Oservatory and Earthquake Research Institute in Istanbul (KOERI-RETMC), which listed it as a magnitude 3.1 earthquake as well. A third agency, the citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake, reported the same…

3.7 quake 5 Feb 8:06 am (GMT +2)A magnitude 3.7 earthquake near Famagusta, Ammóchostos, Ammochostos, Cyprus, was reported only 14 minutes ago by the citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake, considered the main national agency that monitors seismic activity in this part of the world. The earthquake occurred at a moderately shallow depth of 30.8 km beneath the epicenter in the morning on Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at 8:06 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.Towns or cities near the epicenter where the quake might have been felt as very weak shaking…

Ash emissions from Cotopaxi volcano during the overflight on 26 Jan (image: IGEPN)On 20 and 26 January, the local observatory Instituto Geofísico (IGEPN), in collaboration with the Republic of Ecuador, the Ministry of Defense, the Risk Management department and the Ecuadorian Air Force performed two surveillance overflights of the volcano. During the overflight on 20 January, no ash emissions were observed. However, the second observation flight on 26 January allowed volcanologists to watch sporadic gas emissions containing some amount of light-to-moderate ash depositing on the southern slope due to the prevailing wind pattern. Acquired thermal images haven't shown any significant changes in comparison to previous flights. The maximum detected temperature reached only 30 °C. Continuing gas and ash emissions prevent…

5.0 quake 5 Feb 6:12 pm (GMT +13)Just 36 minutes ago, a 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck near ‘Ohonua, Ohonua, ʻEua, Tonga. The tremor was recorded early evening on Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at 6:12 pm local time, at a shallow depth of 10 km below the surface.The event was filed by the United States Geological Survey, the first seismological agency to report it.Our monitoring service identified a second report from the citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake which listed the quake at magnitude 5.0 as well. A third agency, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), reported the same quake at magnitude 5.0.Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake should not have caused any significant damage, but was probably felt by many people as…

Strong thermal anomaly from the crater and dense ash emissions at Sangay as seen from space (image: Sentinel-2)The activity at the volcano remains unchanged. Continuing lava flows continue to be active on the SE flank. Near-frequent vulcanian eruptions continue to produce ash columns sending pyroclastic material to approx. 6,1 km (20,000 ft) in the north-northwestern direction. Most of the ejected hot, juvenile and glowing material slid down along the southeastern flank in the form of incandescent avalanches. Satellite-based measurements of SO2 concentrations were detected in plumes of about 1,551 tonnes on 3 February. Source: Instituto Geofísico volcano activity update 5 February 2023

We are receiving unverified early reports of ground shaking possibly caused by seismic activity in or near Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada on 5 Feb 2023 (GMT) at approximately 04:40 GMT.There are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this possible quake. If confirmed, we can expect more accurate data to emerge in the next few minutes. The location, magnitude and time mentioned are indicative, based on our best-fit seismic model. They are temporary until our 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: Feb 4, 2023 9:40 pm (GMT -7) local time (5 Feb 2023 04:40 GMT)Magnitude: unspecifiedDepth: unspecifiedEpicenter latitude…

5.5 quake 5 Feb 1:14 pm (GMT +12)The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a magnitude 5.5 quake in Russia near Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Ust-Kamchatsky District, Kamchatka, only 19 minutes ago. The earthquake hit around noon on Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at 1:14 pm local time at a shallow depth of 10 km. 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 citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake which listed the quake at magnitude 5.5 as well. A third agency, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), reported the same quake…

5.6 quake 4 Feb 10:02 pm (GMT -3)An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 occurred late at night on Saturday, February 4th, 2023, at 10:02 pm local time near La Serena, Elqui, Coquimbo Region, Chile, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a moderately shallow depth of 67 km. 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 citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake, which listed it as a magnitude 5.6 earthquake as well. A third agency, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre…

4.1 quake 5 Feb 8:39 am (GMT +8)A very shallow magnitude 4.1 earthquake was reported in the morning near Wagin, Western Australia, Australia.According to Geoscience Australia (GeoAu), the quake hit on Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at 8:39 am local time at a very shallow depth of 3.1 miles. 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.Our monitoring service identified a second report from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) which listed the quake at magnitude 4.1 as well. A…

3.2 quake 5 Feb 3:15 am (GMT +3)Just 18 minutes ago, a 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Istanbul, Stambul, Turkey. The tremor was recorded early morning on Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at 3:15 am local time, at a shallow depth of 12.1 km below the surface.The event was filed by the Kandilli Oservatory and Earthquake Research Institute in Istanbul (KOERI-RETMC), the first seismological agency to report it.Our monitoring service identified a second report from the citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake which listed the quake at magnitude 2.9. A third agency, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), reported the same quake at magnitude 2.9.Towns or cities near the epicenter where the quake might have been felt as very weak shaking include Şişli (pop. 314,700)…

Worldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 5 Feb 2023Summary: 2 quakes 5.0+, 44 quakes 4.0+, 108 quakes 3.0+, 172 quakes 2.0+ (326 total)Magnitude 5+: 2 earthquakesMagnitude 4+: 44 earthquakesMagnitude 3+: 108 earthquakesMagnitude 2+: 172 earthquakesNo quakes of magnitude 6 or higher10 largest earthquakes in the world (4 Feb 2023)#1: Mag 5.7 97 km west of Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New GuineaSaturday, Feb 4, 2023 at 10:22 pm (GMT +10) - #2: Mag 5.2 South Pacific Ocean, 157 km southeast of Nukalofa, Nuku'alofa, TongatapuSaturday, Feb 4, 2023 at 6:09 pm (GMT +13) - #3: Mag 4.9 11 km west of Hollandia, Papua, IndonesiaSaturday, Feb 4, 2023 at 11:48 am (GMT +9) - #4: Mag 4.9 Eastern…

World map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius during the past 24 hours on 4 Feb 2023 Number in brackets indicate nr of quakes.Quakes detected near: Apaneca Range (1 quake mag 2.1), Ardoukôba (1 quake mag 3.0), Bardarbunga (1 quake mag 1.1), Cerro Singüil (8 quakes between mag 1.8-3.0), Clear Lake (44 quakes between mag 0.2-2.4), Didicas (1 quake mag 1.9)Dieng (1 quake mag 2.6), Etna (1 quake mag 3.0), Herdubreid (2 quakes between mag 0.6-2.4), Katla (4 quakes between mag 1.0-2.3), Kilauea (1 quake mag 1.7), La Palma (1 quake mag 1.6), Martin (3 quakes between mag 0.3-1.3), Nevado de Toluca (1 quake mag 3.0), Okataina (Tarawera) (1 quake mag 2.1), Patoc…

Map of today's active volcanoesShiveluch (Kamchatka): (4 Feb) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 and is moving at 15 kts in S direction.The full report is as follows: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG:04/0520Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)Bromo (East Java, Indonesia): The alert level for the volcano was raised to Level 2, as an increase in activity was observed yesterday.The PVMBG surveillance camera detected a glow visible from the summit crater of the cinder cone at about 21:14 local time last night, indicating likelihood of rise of fresh magma. ... [read more] ... [show less] Near-constant…

Worldwide earthquakes above magnitude 5.5 during February 2023Summary: 1 quake 6.0+, 14 quakes 5.0+, 135 quakes 4.0+, 387 quakes 3.0+, 803 quakes 2.0+ (1340 total)This report is being updated every day.Magnitude 9+: noneMagnitude 8+: noneMagnitude 7+: noneMagnitude 6+: 1 earthquakeMagnitude 5+: 14 earthquakesMagnitude 4+: 135 earthquakesMagnitude 3+: 387 earthquakesMagnitude 2+: 803 earthquakesNo quakes of magnitude 7 or higherList of 10 largest earthquakes in the world during February 2023:#1: Mag 6.0 7.8 km south of Monkayo, Davao de Oro, PhilippinesWednesday, Feb 1, 2023 at 6:44 pm (GMT +8) - #2: Mag 5.7 97 km west of Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New GuineaSaturday, Feb 4, 2023 at 10:22 pm (GMT +10) - Earthquake stats:

Eruption at Kerinci volcano this morning (image: PVMBG)The explosive eruption at the volcano continues. An eruption at the volcano occurred at 06:46 local time today generating a gray-to-brown ash plume, which reached approx. 13,000 ft (4,005 m) altitude and drifted east-southeast. Source: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi volcano activity update 4 February 2023

Glowing steam from the summit crater at Bromo volcano last night (image: PVMBG)The alert level for the volcano was raised to Level 2, as an increase in activity was observed yesterday. The PVMBG surveillance camera detected a glow visible from the summit crater of the cinder cone at about 21:14 local time last night, indicating likelihood of rise of fresh magma. Near-constant emissions of steam and gas accompanied the event. The lightened plume could be seen rising about 50-900 meters above the summit over the past week. Moreover, a strong smell of sulfur has been reported causing vegetation on the east face of the caldera to turn yellow color which gradually dries up. The seismic network registered a continuous volcanic…

Fountaining activity at the western fissure vent (image: HVO)The effusive activity within the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor continues. The eastern lava lake continues to be at stable values. Two smaller floating islands within it seem to disappeared as they being already submerged over the past day, the HVO reported. A new lava crust began to form itself against the north and east levees. The small lava fountain, located in the southern part of the lake, continues to be active and is getting back to previous average levels with height of 1-2 meters. The 2021-2022 western lava lake continues to be active and remains unchanged within the Halemaʻumaʻu crater. The live-stream video of the activity is available here. The ground deformation parameters…

3.3 quake 4 Feb 10:02 pm (GMT +8)Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported a magnitude 3.3 quake in Indonesia near Matalam, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, 31 minutes ago. The earthquake hit late at night on Saturday, February 4th, 2023, at 10:02 pm local time at a shallow depth of 12 km. Magnitude and other quake parameters can still change in the coming hours as the agency continues to process seismic data.A second report was later issued by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), which listed it as a magnitude 3.3 earthquake as well. A third agency, the citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake, reported the same quake at magnitude 3.3.Towns or cities near the epicenter where the quake might have been felt…

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Brazil sank a decommissioned aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Ocean off its northeast coast, the Brazilian Navy said, despite warnings from environmentalists that the rusting 1960s French-built ship would pollute the sea and the marine food chain. The 32,000-tonne carrier had been floating offshore for three months since Turkey refused it entry to be scrapped there because it was an environmental hazard and the ship was towed back to Brazil. The carrier was scuttled in a "planned and controlled sinking" late on Friday, the Navy said in a statement, that would "avoid logistical, operational, environmental and economic losses to the Brazilian state," it said.