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A magnitude-4.2 earthquake (following a 3.9 and a series of tremors) was felt in Santa Clara on Monday morning as Super Bowl 60 preparations pick up at Levi's Stadium; the U.S. Geological Survey notes a depth of about 9.4 kilometers, with ESPN confirming the tremor felt in town and noting that the area has experienced multiple tremors in recent months.
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake near Ohlman, Illinois, occurred at about 1:27 a.m. Tuesday, roughly 5.5 miles underground and about 90 miles northeast of St. Louis. No damage was reported, but tremors were felt across the Metro East and into Missouri, and USGS encouraged residents to submit Did You Feel It reports to aid assessments.
A magnitude-4.9 earthquake centered about 12 miles northeast of Indio rattled Southern California Monday evening, with several aftershocks reported (the largest around 3.5 magnitude) and no immediate damage or injuries. USGS had initially listed a higher magnitude before upgrading to 4.9, and officials warned more aftershocks may occur in the coming days, though the chance of a larger quake is small. Millions reportedly received alerts seconds before the quake.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Matsue, Japan, causing shaking with potential aftershocks within 100 miles, with data subject to revision as scientists analyze further information.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Shimane Prefecture in western Japan, causing widespread shaking but no tsunami warning was issued. Multiple aftershocks followed, with increased risks of landslides and falling rocks, though no injuries or power abnormalities have been reported. The earthquake caused temporary disruptions to transportation and was felt across several regions in western Japan.
A NASA satellite, SWOT, captured high-resolution data of a complex tsunami triggered by a 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, revealing intricate wave interactions that challenge traditional models and could improve future tsunami predictions.
A series of strong earthquakes, including a magnitude 6.2 quake, struck western Japan's Shimane and Tottori prefectures, causing widespread shaking, power outages, and train delays, but no tsunami threat or nuclear plant damage has been reported.
Hundreds of low-frequency glacial earthquakes have been detected in Antarctica, especially near the unstable Thwaites Glacier, indicating increased ice flow and potential risks of collapse that could significantly raise global sea levels, prompting calls for further research into their causes and implications.
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck central and southern Mexico, causing at least two deaths and significant damage in Guerrero and Mexico City, with over 420 aftershocks reported. The earthquake led to evacuations and injuries, highlighting Mexico's vulnerability to seismic activity.
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Mexico near Guerrero, causing at least two deaths, structural damage, and landslides, with over 500 aftershocks reported; emergency responses and evacuations were underway as residents and officials assessed the damage.
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Mexico, particularly near Acapulco and Mexico City, causing at least two deaths, injuries, and some landslides, but no major damage was reported.
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck southern and central Mexico near Guerrero, causing landslides and prompting residents and tourists to evacuate, but no serious damage was reported according to officials.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Rancho Viejo, Mexico, causing no immediate casualties or widespread damage, with aftershocks potentially occurring in the region. Seismologists are reviewing data and may update the quake's details and impact maps.
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck southern and central Mexico near Guerrero, causing landslides and prompting residents to evacuate, but initial reports indicate no serious damage.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico near Guerrero, causing panic and brief disruption during a presidential press conference, but no injuries or serious damage were reported.