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Strong M6.4 earthquake hits South Sandwich Islands region

The Watchers

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July 11, 2026

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A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.4 struck the South Sandwich Islands region at 10:26 UTC on July 11, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 46 km (28.6 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. Source

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Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes South Sandwich Islands

London, July 02 (QNA) - A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck the South Sandwich Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· 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 []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 21, 2026

Gempa bumi lemah landa perairan Batu Pahat

PETALING JAYA: Gempa bumi lemah bermagnitud 3.3 direkodkan berlaku di perairan Batu Pahat, Johor pada pukul 1.17 pagi tadi. Jabatan Meteorologi (MetMalaysia) berkata, gempa bumi itu berlaku pada kedudukan 1.7 darjah Utara dan 102.7 darjah Timur. Katanya, pusat gempa dikesan kira-kira 20 kilometer barat daya dari Batu Pahat pada kedalaman 10 kilometer. “Gegaran mungkin dirasai ... Read more The post Gempa bumi lemah landa perairan Batu Pahat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 5, 2026

‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 26, 2026

6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Philippine island

No immediate reports of casualties or damage

The Watchers

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· Jul 3, 2026

Strong and shallow M6.1 earthquake hits Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit the Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan at 04:04 UTC (13:04 LT) on July 3, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6 miles). EMSC is reporting the same depth and magnitude. There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake. Source

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Related coverage for "Strong M6.4 earthquake hits South Sandwich Islands region": Qatar News Agency — 5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes South Sandwich Islands. Syrian Arab News Agency — 6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s Okinawa coast. Utusan Malaysia — Gempa bumi lemah landa perairan Batu Pahat. Borneo Bulletin — ‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific islands. Anadolu Agency — 6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Philippine island. The Watchers — Strong and shallow M6.1 earthquake hits Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan