Magnitude-6.7 Quake Rattles Japan’s East Coast
A magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck off Japan’s east coast on Dec 12, prompting emergency alerts for Aomori, Hokkaido and Iwate prefectures and a possible 1m tsunami advisory.
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Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Jolts Japan’s East Coast, Tsunami Advisory Issued
A magnitude-6.7 quake struck Japan’s east coast on Dec. 12, prompting tsunami warnings for Aomori, Hokkaido and Iwate. Here’s what you need to know.
M6.0 Quake Strikes Xinjiang’s Kizilsu Prefecture
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck Akqi County in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on December 4, 2025. Rescue teams are mobilized, and global communities rally behind relief efforts.
Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Shakes Biru County in Xizang
A 4.9 magnitude quake struck Biru county in Nagqu city, in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region on Dec 2, 2025, according to the CENC.
Magnitude 5.7 Quake Strikes Kyushu, No Tsunami Warning
A magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck Kyushu, Japan, on Nov 25, 2025, shaking Kumamoto and Oita prefectures. No tsunami warning was issued.
M5.6 Earthquake Rattles Ecuador’s Coast
A magnitude-5.6 earthquake struck off Ecuador’s coast at 35 km depth on Tuesday, EMSC reports. Here’s what residents, travelers, and digital nomads need to know.
Magnitude 6.9 Quake Strikes Cebu Province, 69 Dead and Counting
A 6.9-magnitude quake rocked Cebu province, central Philippines, killing at least 69 and sparking urgent relief efforts as military convoys deliver aid to affected communities.
6.7-Magnitude Quake Shakes Cebu, Philippines
A 6.7-magnitude quake struck Cebu, Philippines at 10 km depth near Bogo City. No casualties reported yet as authorities monitor for aftershocks.
Chinese Study Reveals New Lunar Landslides Triggered by Moonquakes
New research by mainland Chinese experts reveals shallow lunar landslides since 2009, driven by moonquakes and clustering near the Imbrium Basin, paving the way for targeted seismometer missions.
Powerful M7.3 Earthquake Jolts Kamchatka’s East Coast
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka east coast on Saturday, shaking coastal communities. CENC data highlights the region’s seismic risks.