Geophysical Events
We provide data and educational content for significant geophysical events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. To receive notifications of new posts, sign up for the Geophysical Events list on our Mailing Lists page.
We also have a lesson plan available to guide your students through analyzing an earthquake and communicating their findings with a presentation!
M 7.4 San José del Palmar, Colombia
M 6.8 earthquake in Uto, Japan
An earthquake occurred near Uto, Japan, causing extensive damage to structures.
M 7.3 off Puerto Madero, Mexico
A shallow magnitude 7.3 earthquake occurred just offshore near the border of Mexico and Guatemala. A small tsunami was produced locally.
M 7.5 Yumare, Venezuela
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred immediately after a separate 7.2 near Valencia, Venezuela.
M 7.8 off Kablalan, Philippines
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake occurred just offshore from Kablalan, Philippines, producing a tsunami.
M 6.0 off Antigua and Barbuda
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred offshore of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda.
M 7.4 Miyako, Japan
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred offshore of Miyako, Japan, generating a small tsunami locally.
M 5.7 Silver Springs, Nevada
A shallow magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred near Silver City, Nevada.
M 7.4 Ternate, Indonesia
An earthquake occurred offshore of Ternate, Indonesia, in the Molucca Sea.
