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Did You Feel It? Earthquake Recorded In Lake Michigan Wednesday
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KHMO – 1070 AM – Quincy
· Jul 8, 2026
Illinois Shaken by Earthquake Centered in Lake Michigan
Illinois Shaken by Earthquake Centered in Lake Michigan
Hananya Naftali
· Jun 26, 2026
[Photo] Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and surrounding areas in Japan
Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and surrounding areas in Japan
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 23, 2026
2.8 magnitude earthquake hits Lahj
LAHJ, June 23 (YPA) – The stations of the Earthquake and Volcano Monitoring Center recorded a sudden earthquake in the early hours of Tuesday morning northeast of Al-Anad area in the Tuban district of Lahj Governorate. The seismic bulletin issued by the center explained that the earthquake occurred at 2:01 AM, and measured 2.8 on []
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 3, 2026
6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s Okinawa coast
Tokyo, July 3 (SANA) A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck waters northwest of Miyakojima Island in Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture on Friday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The agency said the quake was recorded at a lower 3 on Japan’s seven-point seismic intensity scale in Kume Island. No tsunami warning was issued. The epicenter was located at latitude 26 degrees []
The Watchers
· Jul 1, 2026
Strong M6.0 earthquake hits off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan
A strong earthquake registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as M6.0 hit off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Honshu at 12:08 UTC (21:08 JST) on July 1, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 40 km (25 miles). USGS registered this quake as M5.9 at a depth of 37 km (23 miles). Source
The Japan Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and surrounding areas
There was no threat of a tsunami following the magnitude 5.6 quake.
teleSUR English
· Jun 26, 2026
Japan Rules Out Tsunami Threat After Earthquake, Coastal Areas Evacuated
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake shook Japan prefecture on Friday, but authorities ruled out any tsunami warnings for coastal regions. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported on June 26 a 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Chiba prefecture, located close to the capital city of Tokyo. The geological event occurred at approximately 12:46 P.M. local time at a depth []
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 26, 2026
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes near Tokyo, no tsunami warning issued
- No immediate reports of casualties or significant damage
BERNAMA
· Jul 3, 2026
World : Earthquake Strikes Off Japan's Miyakojima And Ryukyu Islands
TOKYO, July 3 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck waters northwest of Miyakojima Island in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture on Friday, the weather agency said, reported Xinhua.
The Guardian
· Jun 26, 2026
Experts say three recent powerful earthquakes are not related
5.6-magnitude California tremor, 7.2-magnitude temblor in Japan and two quakes in Venezuela all struck within hoursA 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck a rural part of northern California on Wednesday. Hours later, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit the northern coast of Japan and two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela in a devastating mass casualty event.The tremors happened in the span of eight hours, prompting online speculation over whether they were related. Continue reading...
Times of India
· Jun 28, 2026
Japan hit by 6.1-magnitude earthquake days after strong Iwate tremor, no tsunami threat
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted Japan's Iwate Prefecture coast early Sunday, following a series of recent tremors. While no tsunami risk or immediate damage was reported, authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant due to the ongoing seismic activity. This latest quake occurred in an area previously hit by a stronger tremor, raising concerns about potential landslides as the typhoon season approaches.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 27, 2026
10 cedera gempa bumi berhampiran Gunung Fuji
TOKYO: Sekurang-kurangnya 10 orang mengalami kecederaan ringan akibat gempa bumi berukuran 5.6 skala Richter yang melanda berhampiran Gunung Fuji di tengah Jepun kelmarin, menurut pihak berkuasa negara itu. Gempa yang berlaku kira-kira 10.28 malam itu menggegarkan kawasan tengah dan timur Jepun, termasuk kawasan metropolitan Tokyo, dengan mencatatkan intensiti bawah 6 pada skala intensiti seismik Jepun ... Read more The post 10 cedera gempa bumi berhampiran Gunung Fuji appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
BNO News
· Jul 9, 2026
Small but rare earthquake shakes Chicago area
A small but rare magnitude 2.9 earthquake shook the Chicago area, with weak shaking reported across parts of northeastern Illinois, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck at 2:38 p.m. in Lake Michigan, about 12 miles east-northeast of Kenilworth in Cook County and 22 miles northeast of downtown Chicago, according [] The post Small but rare earthquake shakes Chicago area appeared first on BNO News.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 25, 2026
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northern Japan
A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake has struck northern Japan, sending strong tremors through the region. Authorities have not issued a tsunami warning. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
South China Morning Post
· Jul 3, 2026
Japan’s disaster plans fail to keep pace with tourist boom
When the ground shook off Iwate prefecture at 9pm on Wednesday, the magnitude 6.0 jolt – the latest in a series of sizeable tremors – barely registered in a country still mopping up after two powerful typhoons and bracing for a fresh bout of torrential rain and landslides. Natural disasters have long been a fact of life in Japan, where schoolchildren rehearse earthquake evacuations the way other nations hold fire drills. Every September 1, in a ritual as much of collective memory as civil...
Associated Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Prime Minister Takaichi says earthquake struck northern Japan
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s northern coast on Thursday, but the country’s meteorological agency said there was no danger of a tsunami. The quake had a magnitude of 7.2 and occurred off the eastern coast of Iwate, upgraded from an initial reading of 6.9, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. #shorts #japan #earthquake #asia
USA TODAY
· Jun 25, 2026
Northern California hit by 5.6 magnitude earthquake. See eyewitnesses videos.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Northern California, leaving residents without power. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/06/24/earthquake-northern-california-magnitude/90676763007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
Latestly.com
· Jun 25, 2026
Dutch Researcher Frank Hoogerbeets' SSGEOS Accurately Predicted Venezuela Earthquake 27 Minutes Before It Struck; X Post Goes Viral
An X post by Frank Hoogerbeets’ group SSGEOS went viral after warning of a major seismic spike 27 minutes before a devastating doublet earthquake hit Venezuela. While proponents call it a precise prediction, global seismologists dismiss the planetary geometry model, calling the near-simultaneous timing a statistical coincidence.
Fark
· Jul 9, 2026
Earthquake hits Chicago. Stinky spins wheel for blame: Obama, DEI, vandals [Strange]
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Korea Times News
· Jun 28, 2026
Earthquake off northeastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issued
Earthquake off northeastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issued
Afghanistan News
· Jun 27, 2026
Tremors felt in J-K after 6.2 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 27 (ANI): Tremors were felt in Srinagar and other parts of Jammu and Kashmir after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Saturday evening, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).As per NCS data posted on X, the earthquake occurred at 19:04:51 IST with its epicentre located at latitude 36.442 North and longitude 70.672 East in Afghanistan. The q
The Tribune
· Jun 25, 2026
Powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan, no tsunami warning
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s northern coast on Thursday, but the country’s meteorological agency said there was no danger of a tsunami. The quake had a magnitude of 7.2 and occurred off the eastern coast of Iwate, upgraded from an initial reading of 6.9, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake had a depth []
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 6, 2026
The eight unprecedented geodynamic phenomena of Venezuela’s twin earthquakes
Greek experts say the two major quakes, striking just 39 seconds apart, produced rare seismic effects and catastrophic damage far from the epicentres The post The eight unprecedented geodynamic phenomena of Venezuela’s twin earthquakes appeared first on ProtoThema English.
UrduPoint
· Jul 1, 2026
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake tremors felt in KP
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake tremors felt in KP
India TV News
· Jun 28, 2026
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeastern region; no tsunami warning issued
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeastern region; no tsunami warning issued
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 28, 2026
Magnitude 6.1 quake jolts northeastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
Magnitude 6.1 quake jolts northeastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
Al Jazeera
· Jun 25, 2026
‘Truly terrifying’: Caracas confronts the aftermath of Venezuela earthquake
Devastated residents recall the moment when they experienced the twin earthquakes that toppled buildings and killed 188.
Smithsonian Magazine
· Jun 25, 2026
Powerful Back-to-Back Earthquakes Killed at Least 188 People in Venezuela. Here's the Science Behind the Rare 'Doublet'
On June 24, two quakes above magnitude seven struck the northern part of the country only 39 seconds apart. While doublet sequences aren't unheard of in seismology, they are uncommon—especially in such short succession
brazilnews.net
· Jun 27, 2026
Tremors felt in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir after 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Powerful earthquake tremors shook Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and several other northern Indian states on Saturday evening after an earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hit Afghanistan.According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the nodal agency of the Government of India for monitoring earthquake activity, the epicentre of the quake was located in Afghanistan, measuring 6.2 on
Christian Headlines
· Jun 25, 2026
Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Japan, and California
A wave of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, Japan, and California within a single day, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
BOL News
· Jun 27, 2026
Kohlu jolted a gain as third earthquake hits Balochistan in two days
Earlier 5.1 magnitude quake injured three people and damaged around 70 houses. The post Kohlu jolted a gain as third earthquake hits Balochistan in two days appeared first on BOL News.
Live Science
· Jun 25, 2026
Scientists find thousands of earthquakes in a perfectly straight line in Alaska, revealing a hidden 'microplate'
Scientists find thousands of earthquakes in a perfectly straight line in Alaska, revealing a hidden 'microplate'
Drudge Report
· Jun 24, 2026
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