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.
M 7.1 Banda Sea
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has occurred 255 km (158 miles) from the Tanimbar Islands in Indonesia’s Maluku province.
M 6.3 Afghanistan
A fourth magnitude 6.3 earthquake has struck western Afghanistan. This is the latest in a sequence of 27 earthquakes that have occurred since October 7, 2023.
M 6.3 Afghanistan
Another magnitude 6.3 earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, the 3rd M 6.3 earthquake in a sequence of 19 earthquakes that have occurred since October 7, 2023.
M 6.8 Morocco
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake occurred late Friday evening local time 71km (44 miles) southwest of Marrakesh, the fourth largest city in Morocco, at a depth of 18.5 km (11.5 miles).
M 7.1 Indonesia
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred north of the Bali and Mataram islands, Indonesia at a depth of 513.5 km (319 mi) beneath the Java Sea.
M 6.6 near Antigua and Barbuda
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurred 277 km northeast of Antigua and Barbuda.