All articles tagged with #seismology
Originally Published 5 days ago — by The New York Times
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.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The New York Times
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.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by The New York Times
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Yilan, Taiwan, in the Philippine Sea, with potential aftershocks occurring in the region, prompting seismic monitoring and updates from the USGS.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by ScienceAlert
Scientists have discovered a thick layer of low-density rock beneath Bermuda, which may explain the island's unusual buoyancy and the persistent swell supporting it, despite the absence of recent volcanic activity or a mantle plume. This underplating could be a remnant of volcanic activity from 30-35 million years ago, helping Bermuda stay above water until sea levels rise further.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by ABC News
Scientists have discovered a massive, dense rock structure beneath Bermuda that explains its appearance of floating in the ocean. This unique layer, formed over millions of years after the island's volcanic activity ceased, acts like a raft within the tectonic plate, raising the ocean floor and preventing Bermuda from sinking. The discovery was made using seismic data from earthquake recordings, revealing a layer not seen elsewhere in the world.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Volcano Discovery
A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred near Siargao Island in the Philippines on October 17, 2025, at a depth of 69 km, felt by thousands across the region with minimal expected damage and low risk of fatalities, according to USGS estimates.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Ars Technica
AI has significantly advanced earthquake detection by automating the identification of small earthquakes, especially in noisy environments, using machine learning models like Earthquake Transformer, which outperform traditional methods in speed and sensitivity, though predicting earthquakes remains a challenge.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A 7.4 magnitude offshore earthquake near Davao Oriental in the Philippines has triggered a tsunami warning, with potential waves up to 3 meters, prompting alerts for nearby regions and concerns about damage and aftershocks.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Earth.com
A recent study using earthquake wave analysis revealed large, persistent magma pockets beneath several dormant Cascade volcanoes, indicating that these volcanoes still hold significant melt at depth, which could influence future volcanic activity. The findings highlight the importance of continuous monitoring and advanced imaging techniques to better understand volcanic behavior and potential eruption risks.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Berkeley, California, waking residents and highlighting the region's seismic activity, with no significant damage reported but serving as a reminder of the area's earthquake risk, especially along the Hayward Fault.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake occurred near Berkeley in the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday morning, with the USGS initially reporting a slightly higher magnitude of 4.6; the quake was felt as a weak shake and may be followed by aftershocks, with data subject to revision as scientists analyze additional information.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Phys.org
Scientists using NASA's InSight mission have discovered that Mars has a solid inner core surrounded by a liquid outer core, similar to Earth's structure, which has important implications for understanding the planet's evolution and past magnetic field.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ScienceAlert
NASA's InSight mission has discovered that Mars has a solid inner core about 600 km across, contrary to previous beliefs that it was entirely soft, providing new insights into the planet's internal structure and evolution.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by eos.org
A video of the Myanmar earthquake revealed real-time, pulse-like rupture propagation and curved fault slip, providing new insights into earthquake dynamics and potential for improved seismic hazard prediction.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Live Science
A 1954 magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Northern California was likely caused by the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which is usually quiet but may rupture in segments, as suggested by new research analyzing old seismic records, helping to better understand regional earthquake hazards.