Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii, lava confined to crater
The lava flows are currently confined to the surrounding crater floor, the US Geological Survey said.
Thu Jun 08 2023
6.3-magnitude quake hits Izu Islands, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 jolted Izu Islands, Japan, at 04:49:52 GMT on Monday, the US Geological Survey said.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Magnitude 7.3 quake strikes New Zealand; tsunami warnings possible, says PTWC
Tsunami waves were possible within 300 km of the quake's epicentre.
Thu Mar 04 2021
6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS
The undersea tremor struck at a depth of more than 600 kilometres about 220 kilometres south of Katabu on the island of Sulawesi.
Fri Aug 21 2020
Magnitude 8.2 quake off Alaska prompts tsunami warning
A magnitude 8.2 earthquake hit the Gulf of Alaska in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting authorities to warn people in the area to move away from the coast in case it causes a tsunami.
Tue Jan 23 2018
6.2-magnitude earthquake felt in Bali
The quake hit around 300 kilometres east of Bali at a depth of around 72 kilometres just off the island of Sumbawa at 6.30am, the US Geological Survey said.
Fri Dec 30 2016
Third strong quake in two weeks hits off Solomon Islands
The quake hit at 4.46pm (0546 GMT) at a depth of 39 kilometres (24 miles) about 83 kilometres west-northwest of Kirakira, the USGS added.
Sun Dec 18 2016
6.0-magnitude undersea quake hits eastern Indonesia
The undersea quake hit about 190 kilometres (120 miles) northeast of Maumere, a holiday destination in Flores, at 09:13 am (0113 GMT), at a depth of 522 kilometres, said the US Geological Survey.
Mon Dec 05 2016
5.4-magnitude quake hits Taiwan
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan early Friday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no reports of damage or casualties.
Fri Nov 25 2016
5.6 quake shakes Japan, no tsunami risk
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook northeast Japan early Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, two days after a powerful tremor triggered a tsunami near the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Thu Nov 24 2016
Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes near Christchurch, New Zealand - USGS
A strong new earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck New Zealand's South Island on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Mon Nov 14 2016
Major seismic tremor in Italy, felt in Rome
The quake -- which was felt from Rome to Venice -- struck at 0640 GMT six kilometres (3.5 miles) north of the small town of Norcia.
Sun Oct 30 2016
Strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake strike off Fiji, Tonga, but no tsunami risk
A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Fiji on Sunday shortly after another hit off Tonga but there was no threat of a tsunami, US seismologists said.
Sun Sep 25 2016
Magnitude-6.5 quake hits S. Philippines
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries following the quake, which according to the US Geological Survey has a magnitude of 6.5.
Sat Sep 24 2016
5.4-magnitude quake hits southern S. Korea: USGS
A powerful 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit the southern region of South Korea Monday evening, the US Geological Survey (USGS).
Mon Sep 12 2016