Southern California earthquake faults reach a stress level not seen in 1,000 years
Concerns Rise Over Southern California Faults Recent findings indicate that stress levels beneath Southern California’s two most hazardous fault systems have reached their highest point in over a thousand years, sparking renewed worries about the potential for the long-anticipated “Big One.” A new study published in the AGU Journal highlights this concerning trend. Researchers focused […]
Philippines 7.8 magnitude earthquake claims at least 32 lives and causes tsunami
Major Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines A 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred offshore in the southern Philippines on Monday, resulting in at least 32 fatalities and over 200 injuries, primarily in abandoned structures. The quake also generated a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami that affected nearby beaches. In General Santos, one of the areas hardest hit, numerous low-rise buildings […]
Earthquake happens close to Japan
A significant earthquake, preliminarily measured at a magnitude of 7.7, struck off Japan’s northern coast on Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the quake occurred around 4:53 p.m. local time, at a depth of approximately 11 miles near Sanriku. Officials from the Cabinet Office and the JMA mentioned a 1% chance of experiencing […]
Video: Earthquake Hits Japanese Coast with Threat of Major Quake and Tsunamis
A significant earthquake hit the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, leading to authorities issuing a tsunami warning and advising residents to move to higher ground. The Weather Channel indicated it registered as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake, while the BBC reported it at 7.7. According to the Weather Channel: The U.S. Geological Survey noted that […]
Initial 7.6 magnitude earthquake hits close to Tonga in the South Pacific, according to USGS
Strong Earthquake Hits Near Tonga A significant earthquake, measured at a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, struck close to Tonga in the South Pacific on Tuesday. It led to evacuations along the coast, though there wasn’t a widespread tsunami warning issued. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake occurred in the evening local time, about […]
6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes central Mexico, disrupts president’s press conference
Strong Earthquake Strikes Mexico During Press Conference President Claudia Sheinbaum’s inaugural press conference of the new year took an unexpected turn on Friday when a powerful earthquake rocked southern and central Mexico, triggering earthquake alarms. The quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.5, as reported by Mexico’s National Seismological Agency, with its epicenter located near […]
7.6 earthquake strikes Japan’s coast, prompting evacuation of 90,000 residents
Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Japan On December 8, 2025, at approximately 11:15 PM local time, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook the Pacific Ocean, located about 45 to 50 miles east-northeast of Misawa City in Aomori Prefecture. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed a minor aftershock of magnitude 5.5 occurred about 15 minutes […]
USD/JPY climbs as the US Dollar strengthens, Japanese earthquake increases uncertainty for the BoJ
At the moment, USD/JPY is trading near 155.80, which is a 0.30% increase for the day. This rise is largely driven by a rebound in the U.S. dollar and climbing U.S. Treasury yields. There’s notable buying interest in the dollar as markets anticipate a significant decision from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. This comes amid […]
7.4 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines leaves 2 dead and sparks tsunami evacuations
Major Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Philippines A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit off the southern Philippines’ coast on Friday morning, resulting in at least two fatalities. The quake caused considerable damage to hospitals and schools, disrupted power supply, and triggered a tsunami warning that led to evacuations in nearby coastal areas—though this warning was later […]
Repeatedly Calling Their Names: Many Lives Lost After Earthquake Strikes The Philippines
Tragic Earthquake in the Philippines A father searched desperately for his wife and young son after a devastating earthquake struck the Philippines on Tuesday night, claiming at least 72 lives. Isagani Jerig witnessed firefighters retrieving his 4-year-old son, John, from the debris of the Associated Press Condor Pension House in Bogo, Cebu. The child’s body […]