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 6.0 off 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.
M 6.5 Rancho Viejo, Mexico
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred along the coast of Guerrero, Mexico.
M 7.6 Aomori Prefecture, Japan
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred off the coast of Japan.
M 7.0 Hubbard Glacier, Alaska/Yukon
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred near Hubbard Glacier on the border of Alaska and Yukon.
