USGS
Powerful 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Japan Following Recent Seismic Activity
Dec 12, 2025 11:43 am CST
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan on Friday, prompting temporary tsunami warnings just days after a larger 7.5 tremor injured dozens in the region. Japan's position on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" makes it highly seismically active, experiencing approximately 1,500 earthquakes annually. This recent seismic activity has renewed concerns following the catastrophic 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster that claimed 18,500 lives.
6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Anchorage Area: No Tsunami Threat or Major Damage Reported
Nov 28, 2025 07:09 am CST
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Anchorage, Alaska on Thursday morning, with its epicenter located 12 kilometers west-northwest of Susitna. Officials confirmed no tsunami threat and no significant infrastructure damage was reported in what locals humorously dubbed "Shakesgiving." The event marks the largest earthquake in south central Alaska since 2021.
6.1 Magnitude Quake Hits Indonesia's Central Papua
Sep 19, 2025 05:30 am CST
A shallow earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Indonesia's Central Papua province early Friday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Russia, Tsunami Warning Issued
Sep 19, 2025 05:21 am CST
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Kamchatka in Russia's Far East on Friday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported, days after another strong quake in the area.