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5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Kills At Least 5 In Peru's Andes Region
The US Geological Survey reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9:24 pm, with its epicentre located 2 kilometres (1.24 miles) west-southwest of the city of Sicaya in Huancayo province. It was 10 kilometres (6.21 miles) deep.
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7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Mexico, Tsunami Alert Issued
A series of aftershocks, including some with magnitudes between 5 and 6, were also felt in Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador.
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Watch: Volcano Spews Lava For Hours Before Eruption Pauses In US
The Halemaumau eruption at Kilauea paused abruptly after nine hours of continuous lava fountaining on June 1, 2026.
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New Lithium Reserves In US Can Power 500 Billion Phones, Reveals Study
The US Geological Survey stated in a new study that the Appalachians contain an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium.
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6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Gulf Of California
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck the Gulf of California on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
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Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the sea north of the Indonesian island of Java, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday.
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6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Eastern Philippines
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Philippines on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with local authorities warning of aftershocks and possible damage.
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Earthquake Of 6.1 Magnitude Hits Central Philippines, No Casualties
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the central Philippines on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, though there were no reports of casualties or significant damage.
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After Cyclone Gabrielle, Strong Earthquake Hits New Zealand
New Zealand's capital Wellington was swayed by a strong earthquake Wednesday, with residents reporting feeling a sudden jolt and buildings quivering.
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Tsunami Alert After 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Pacific Nation Of Vanuatu
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast from the Pacific nation of Vanuatu late Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, triggering a tsunami warning for the region.
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Landsat 9: NASA, USGS Release First Light Images of Earth Capture by Satellite
Landsat 9, a joint mission between NASA and USGS was launched on September 27, 2021. It has now collected its first light images of Earth.
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6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines: US Geological Survey
A strong earthquake shook the Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, but it was deep, and local authorities said they did not expect damage.
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Strong Earthquake Hits Costa Rica-Panama Border: US Geological Survey
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the Panama-Costa Rica border around midnight on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with the potential to cause casualties and "significant damage".
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Strong 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits El Salvador, Says USGS
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador on Thursday near the capital San Salvador, the US Geological Survey said.
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U.S. Geological Survey Sees 18 Volcanoes as 'Very High Threat'
A new U.S. Geological Survey national volcanic threat assessment identified 18 volcanoes as a “very high” risk.
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5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Kills At Least 5 In Peru's Andes Region
The US Geological Survey reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9:24 pm, with its epicentre located 2 kilometres (1.24 miles) west-southwest of the city of Sicaya in Huancayo province. It was 10 kilometres (6.21 miles) deep.
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7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Mexico, Tsunami Alert Issued
A series of aftershocks, including some with magnitudes between 5 and 6, were also felt in Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador.
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Watch: Volcano Spews Lava For Hours Before Eruption Pauses In US
The Halemaumau eruption at Kilauea paused abruptly after nine hours of continuous lava fountaining on June 1, 2026.
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New Lithium Reserves In US Can Power 500 Billion Phones, Reveals Study
The US Geological Survey stated in a new study that the Appalachians contain an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium.
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6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Gulf Of California
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck the Gulf of California on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
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Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the sea north of the Indonesian island of Java, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday.
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6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Eastern Philippines
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Philippines on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with local authorities warning of aftershocks and possible damage.
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Earthquake Of 6.1 Magnitude Hits Central Philippines, No Casualties
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the central Philippines on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, though there were no reports of casualties or significant damage.
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After Cyclone Gabrielle, Strong Earthquake Hits New Zealand
New Zealand's capital Wellington was swayed by a strong earthquake Wednesday, with residents reporting feeling a sudden jolt and buildings quivering.
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Tsunami Alert After 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Pacific Nation Of Vanuatu
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast from the Pacific nation of Vanuatu late Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, triggering a tsunami warning for the region.
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Landsat 9: NASA, USGS Release First Light Images of Earth Capture by Satellite
Landsat 9, a joint mission between NASA and USGS was launched on September 27, 2021. It has now collected its first light images of Earth.
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6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines: US Geological Survey
A strong earthquake shook the Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, but it was deep, and local authorities said they did not expect damage.
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Strong Earthquake Hits Costa Rica-Panama Border: US Geological Survey
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the Panama-Costa Rica border around midnight on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with the potential to cause casualties and "significant damage".
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Strong 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits El Salvador, Says USGS
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador on Thursday near the capital San Salvador, the US Geological Survey said.
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U.S. Geological Survey Sees 18 Volcanoes as 'Very High Threat'
A new U.S. Geological Survey national volcanic threat assessment identified 18 volcanoes as a “very high” risk.
