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On December 4, 2025, the USGS mistakenly issued a false alert for a 5.9-magnitude earthquake near Dayton, Nevada, triggering warnings as far as San Francisco. No shaking was reported, and the alert was quickly retracted. The cause remains unclear, with speculation about sensor noise or human-made interference. Meanwhile, a 3.3-magnitude quake was felt in northwest England and a 6.2-magnitude quake struck Alaska earlier this week.
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Kilauea volcano on Hawaii Island has entered its 32nd eruptive episode since December, with lava confined within the summit crater. Multiple vents are active, shooting fountains up to 1,000 feet high. The eruption remains ongoing, with no threat to nearby communities, and is visible via park visits and livestreams. The activity underscores the volcano's persistent activity.
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On October 10, 2025, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore near Manay town in Davao Oriental, Philippines, at a shallow depth of 10 km. The quake caused damage to buildings, hospital evacuations, and two deaths. A tsunami warning was issued for six coastal provinces but later lifted after small waves were detected. The region is still recovering from a deadly 6.9 quake on September 30.
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A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Berkeley early Monday morning, felt across the Bay Area and as far south as Salinas. No injuries or significant damage reported; BART trains slowed for safety inspections. Authorities are assessing impacts, with no immediate reports of harm.
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Since late September 2025, the Philippines has experienced a series of powerful earthquakes, including a magnitude 7.4 quake near Davao Oriental on October 10 and a 6.9 tremor in Central Visayas on September 30. These events caused at least 87 deaths, thousands of injuries, widespread structural damage, and triggered tsunami alerts. Authorities continue rescue and damage assessments amid ongoing aftershocks.
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Multiple recent earthquakes have struck Alaska, Hokkaido, and Kamchatka, with no damage or tsunami threats reported. A 14th-century Caribbean tsunami linked to the Puerto Rico Trench has been identified, and new research explains Japan's 2024 quake as caused by ancient magma. No current tsunami risks are evident.
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Early Monday, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, at a depth of 28 km. Initial reports confirm at least seven deaths and 150 injuries in Balkh province. The quake caused widespread fear amid poor infrastructure and ongoing humanitarian crises in the region.
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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early Monday, with the epicenter near Khulm. At least 20 people were killed and over 500 injured. Damage includes destroyed homes and historic sites. Rescue efforts are ongoing in Balkh and Samangan provinces amid challenging conditions.
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A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least 27 and injuring nearly 1,000. It damaged homes, infrastructure, and the historic Blue Mosque. Aid efforts are ongoing, with Saudi Arabia providing relief. The disaster follows recent quakes and ongoing crises in the country.
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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake off Japan's Iwate coast has prompted a tsunami advisory of up to 1 meter. Waves of up to 1 meter were possible along the Iwate coast, with a tsunami observed 70 km off the coast. No abnormalities reported at nuclear plants. The quake struck at 5:03 p.m. local time, causing local tremors and a tsunami warning. This is a developing story.
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The Biden administration has announced a plan to open federal waters off California, Alaska, and Florida to oil and gas drilling, including areas never previously touched. The move aims to boost energy security and industry development, despite opposition from environmentalists and some state leaders. The plan proposes multiple lease sales through 2030, with significant political and environmental debate ongoing.
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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday, causing at least six deaths and hundreds of injuries. The quake was felt in Dhaka and neighboring regions, with aftershocks continuing. Authorities activated emergency response efforts amid widespread damage and panic.