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A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, killing two people and prompting the evacuation of about 7,000 residents as rescuers searched for survivors and assessed damage.
A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan, according to AP News. The excerpt provides no details on damage or casualties; authorities are assessing the situation and aftershocks may follow as more information becomes available.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Japan’s northeast coast triggered tsunami warnings that prompted evacuations and railway disruptions; warnings were downgraded to advisories as waves subsided, but authorities warned the risk of a larger 8.0+ quake could persist for about a week, with chances running about ten times higher than normal. No deaths have been reported, though some injuries and power outages occurred, and officials urged continued readiness amid memories of the 2011 Tohoku disaster.
A 7.7-magnitude quake off northern Japan prompted a brief tsunami alert and a rare 1% advisory for a potential mega-quake in the coming days; one injury was reported, Shinkansen services were disrupted, small tsunamis were recorded, nuclear plants remained intact, and officials said the threat has since passed without a mega-quake occurring.
A 7.7 magnitude undersea earthquake off Japan's northeast coast prompted a tsunami warning and evacuation orders, with initial fears of waves up to 3 meters; actual waves reached about 80 cm. Tremors were felt in Tokyo and as far as Hokkaido, some trains were disrupted and power outages reported, and officials warned there is a relatively higher risk of a larger quake in the coming week, though the alert was later downgraded to a tsunami alert.
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck offshore near Iwate in northern Japan, prompting a tsunami warning for waves up to about 3 meters and urging residents to move to higher ground; authorities activated a crisis-management team and are assessing casualties and damage, with NHK reporting no immediate damage at several ports.
A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Iwate, Hokkaido and Aomori, with smaller advisories elsewhere. Observed waves reached Kuji Port (0.8 m) and Miyako Port (0.4 m); residents were urged to evacuate to higher ground as authorities activated an emergency task force. Rail services were suspended due to outages and TEPCO reported no abnormalities at major nuclear plants. Officials cautioned the situation is developing, underscoring Japan’s ongoing seismic risk after the 2011 Tohoku disaster.
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck offshore Japan, triggering a tsunami alert; no immediate details on damage or casualties were provided.
A magnitude 5.49 earthquake about 17 miles southwest of Fallon, NV, generated more than 100 aftershocks (at least 120 by Tuesday) with no major damage or injuries reported; aftershocks are expected to continue for days to months and scientists will deploy aftershock kits to improve coverage while mapping a potentially unnamed fault near Mason Valley.
A magnitude-5.49 earthquake about 17 miles southwest of Fallon, Nevada, has been followed by a sequence of aftershocks ranging from 2.09 to 3.71 in the same area. Scientists from the Nevada Seismological Laboratory say aftershocks could continue for days as they study the activity to help map and name a potential new fault. Officials report no significant damage or injuries so far, but Lyon and Churchill Counties will continue damage assessments in the coming days amid residents’ accounts of strong shaking.
A preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, with the update timestamp noted; the excerpt does not provide details on damage or casualties.
A 2.3-magnitude earthquake struck Sleepy Hollow in Westchester County around 10:17 a.m., about 4.5 miles underground, felt by more than 900 people. Officials say quakes of this size are typically minor with little to no damage, and there are no expected impacts in New York City; the event is linked to the Ramapo Fault region.
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.