Geophysical Events
We provide data and educational content for significant geophysical events like earthquake and volcanic eruptions. Visit the IRIS archive for older Teachable Moments or the UNAVCO archive for older Event Responses. To receive notifications of educational content for notable earthquakes, see the Mailing Lists page.
Historical M 9.1 Sumatra (2004)
M 7.4 Chile
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred near Atacama, Chile on Thursday evening local time at a depth of 117 kilometers (72 miles).
M 7.2 Peru
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake has occurred in Peru. Eight people have been reported injured in the earthquake and landslides have been reported on local roads.
M 4.8 New Jersey
At approximately 10:23 eastern and local time, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred in
New Jersey near the town of Clinton and 45 miles west of New York City.
M 7.4 Taiwan
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake, followed by several strong aftershocks, struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Wednesday morning 18km (11.2 miles) SSW of Haulien City, Taiwan at a depth of 34.8 km (21.6 miles).
Historical M 9.2 Alaska (1964)
A magnitude 9.2 earthquake struck Alaska at 5:36 p.m. local time on Good Friday, 1964. The epicenter was 120.7 km (75 miles) east of Anchorage on the north shore of Prince William Sound.
M 7.0 China
At 18:09:04 (UTC) on January 22, 2024, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred on the border of China and Kyrgyzstan.
M 7.1 Vanuatu
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck just after 4:56 AM local time about 123 km (80 mi) south of Isangel, Vanuatu (population 1,200), the provincial administrative capital of Tafea Province which is the southernmost of the seven provinces of Vanuatu.