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 7.2 south of Fiji
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands at a depth of 167.4 km (104 miles). There is no threat of a tsunami and no reports of damage or injuries.
M 6.5 Panama-Colombia
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred offshore between Panama and Colombia.
M 7.1 Loyalty Islands
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred 23 hours after a M7.7 earthquake and was located approximately 33 km to the west of the mainshock.
M 7.7 Loyalty Islands
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has occurred 448.2 km (278.5 miles) ESE of Nouméa, New Caledonia at a depth of 37.7 km (23.4 miles).
M 6.4 Guatemala
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred at a depth of 252 km beneath Canillá, Guatemala.
M 7.6 Tonga
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred at a depth of 210.1 km (130 miles). The earthquake was followed by a magnitude 5.1 aftershock approximately 30 minutes later. The epicenters of both earthquakes were located northwest of the Tongan island of Niuatoputapu.
M 7.1 Indonesia
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred 203.5 km (126.4 mi) west of Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia at a depth of 15.5 km (9.6 mi).
M 7.1 Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred in the Kermadec Islands at a depth of 49 km.
M 7.0 Indonesia
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred 96 km (59 miles) north of Tuban, Indonesia at a depth of 594 km beneath the Java Sea.