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This Month on Earth · Updated Jul 7, 2026, 8:35 AM UTC

Recent significant earthquakes and what to check next

A preparedness-first earthquake map using recent public USGS and GDACS signals, with official source links and practical household actions.

This is a preparedness brief, not an official alert, forecast, evacuation order, medical advice, or insurance advice. During an emergency, follow local authorities and official warning systems.
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Current matching signals12

Public feed items currently matching this hazard type.

Brief typeEarthquake

Awareness signal routed into preparedness actions.

Source links3

Official or expert sources preserved for verification.

Best first action10 min

Finish one household step before the signal becomes personal.

Public feed snapshot

Recent earthquake signals

Signals are useful because they create a reason to check official sources and complete practical preparation — not because they replace local alerts.

M3.8 USGS · Earthquake

M 3.8 - 2 km E of Oak Harbor, Washington

2 km E of Oak Harbor, Washington · 2026-07-02

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M5.3 USGS · Earthquake

M 5.3 - 265 km SSE of Dunhuang, China

265 km SSE of Dunhuang, China · 2026-06-30

Open source → Prepare →
M6.5 USGS · Earthquake

M 6.5 - 34 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines

34 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines · 2026-06-26

Open source → Prepare →
M7.5 USGS · Earthquake

M 7.5 - 20 km ESE of Yumare, Venezuela

20 km ESE of Yumare, Venezuela · 2026-06-24

Open source → Prepare →
M7.2 USGS · Earthquake

M 7.2 - 21 km ENE of San Felipe, Venezuela

21 km ENE of San Felipe, Venezuela · 2026-06-24

Open source → Prepare →
M5.6 USGS · Earthquake

M 5.6 - 11 km N of Redwood Valley, CA

11 km N of Redwood Valley, CA · 2026-06-24

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M6.6 USGS · Earthquake

M 6.6 - 133 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

133 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia · 2026-06-19

Open source → Prepare →
M6.3 USGS · Earthquake

M 6.3 - 262 km SSE of Dunhuang, China

262 km SSE of Dunhuang, China · 2026-06-16

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M6.7 USGS · Earthquake

M 6.7 - 43 km ESE of Palu, Indonesia

43 km ESE of Palu, Indonesia · 2026-06-16

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Preparedness context

Why this page is useful even before an emergency reaches you.

How to read today’s earthquake signals

A recent earthquake on a global map does not mean your home is in danger. It is a public signal that can remind people in seismic regions to check plans, furniture anchoring, kits, and official local guidance.

What matters more than the headline magnitude

Impact depends on depth, distance from populated areas, building standards, local soil, tsunami potential, and aftershock risk. Use the source link for scientific details and use local authorities for emergency instructions.

  • Magnitude and depth
  • Distance to population centers
  • Tsunami or landslide potential
  • Aftershock sequence
  • Local building and infrastructure vulnerability

Preparedness route

If earthquakes are relevant where you live or travel, turn the map into one action: anchor furniture, check water and medicine, and save official earthquake or civil-protection links for your country.

FAQ

Common questions about this earthquake brief.

Safety disclaimer

Is this earthquake map official?

No. It summarizes public feeds for preparedness awareness. Use USGS and local emergency agencies for official information.

Why do small earthquakes appear?

Some public feeds include notable or reviewed events even when they are not globally destructive. The goal is context, not alarm.

What should I do next?

Open the related preparedness checklist and finish one practical household action today.

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Where are official local links?

Use country resource hubs to find government weather, emergency, and disaster agencies.

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