Earthquake Monitor

Recent Earthquakes • Significant Historical Events
December 9 2023

Recent Earthquakes Epicenter Magnitude
2023-12-08 M 5.0 - 116 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia 5
2023-12-08 M 5.5 - 239 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea 5.5
2023-12-08 M 5.0 - 56 km E of Marihatag, Philippines 5
2023-12-08 M 5.2 - 108 km ESE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga 5.2
2023-12-08 M 5.6 - 96 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu 5.6
2023-12-08 M 5.2 - South Sandwich Islands region 5.2
2023-12-08 M 5.0 - 42 km NE of Cortes, Philippines 5
2023-12-08 M 5.3 - 126 km ESE of Pangai, Tonga 5.3
2023-12-08 M 5.8 - 48 km SE of Gizo, Solomon Islands 5.8
2023-12-07 M 5.8 - 10 km NNE of Chiautla de Tapia, Mexico 5.8
2023-12-07 M 5.2 - Kermadec Islands region 5.2
2023-12-07 M 5.1 - 72 km SE of Taoluo, China 5.1
2023-12-07 M 5.0 - 109 km ENE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea 5
2023-12-07 M 5.1 - 132 km NW of Las Khorey, Somalia 5.1
2023-12-07 M 7.1 - 123 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu 7.1
2023-12-07 M 5.2 - Mindanao, Philippines 5.2
2023-12-07 M 5.1 - 42 km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-07 M 5.4 - Near the coast of Azerbaijan 5.4
2023-12-07 M 5.0 - Pulau-Pulau Sula, Indonesia 5
2023-12-07 M 5.8 - 5.8
2023-12-07 M 5.4 - 52 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines 5.4
2023-12-06 M 5.0 - Vanuatu 5
2023-12-06 M 5.3 - 79 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.3
2023-12-06 M 5.4 - 5.4
2023-12-06 M 5.1 - 126 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea 5.1
2023-12-06 M 5.2 - 35 km NE of Hinatuan, Philippines 5.2
2023-12-06 M 5.0 - 61 km N of Claveria, Philippines 5
2023-12-06 M 5.3 - 31 km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines 5.3
2023-12-06 M 5.0 - Off the coast of Aisen, Chile 5
2023-12-05 M 5.4 - Pacific-Antarctic Ridge 5.4
2023-12-05 M 5.5 - Pacific-Antarctic Ridge 5.5
2023-12-05 M 5.4 - 5.4
2023-12-05 M 5.8 - 5.8
2023-12-05 M 5.1 - 36 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-05 M 5.1 - 95 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia 5.1
2023-12-05 M 5.4 - 50 km ENE of Bacolod, Philippines 5.4
2023-12-05 M 5.6 - 5.6
2023-12-05 M 5.7 - 17 km W of Talisay, Philippines 5.7
2023-12-05 M 5.6 - 149 km NNW of Las Khorey, Somalia 5.6
2023-12-05 M 5.1 - Philippine Islands region 5.1
2023-12-05 M 5.0 - 53 km E of Marihatag, Philippines 5
2023-12-05 M 5.1 - 49 km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-05 M 5.4 - 5.4
2023-12-05 M 5.1 - 5.07
2023-12-04 M 5.2 - 65 km SSW of Khuzdar, Pakistan 5.2
2023-12-04 M 5.1 - 7 km NNW of Mudanya, Turkey 5.1
2023-12-04 M 5.0 - 49 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines 5
2023-12-04 M 5.4 - 44 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.4
2023-12-04 M 5.7 - Mindanao, Philippines 5.7
2023-12-04 M 5.4 - 5.4
2023-12-04 M 5.1 - 58 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-04 M 5.4 - 5.4
2023-12-04 M 5.2 - Mindanao, Philippines 5.2
2023-12-04 M 5.1 - 48 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-04 M 5.5 - 5.5
2023-12-03 M 5.1 - Mindanao, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-03 M 5.1 - 67 km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-03 M 5.4 - Mindanao, Philippines 5.4
2023-12-03 M 5.4 - 28 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines 5.4
2023-12-03 M 5.0 - 36 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines 5
2023-12-03 M 6.9 - 35 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines 6.9
2023-12-03 M 5.1 - South Sandwich Islands region 5.1
2023-12-03 M 5.1 - 23 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-03 M 5.0 - Mindanao, Philippines 5
2023-12-03 M 5.1 - 33 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-03 M 5.8 - 5.8
2023-12-03 M 5.2 - 56 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines 5.2
2023-12-03 M 5.4 - 81 km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines 5.4
2023-12-03 M 5.5 - 61 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines 5.5
2023-12-03 M 5.6 - 62 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines 5.6
2023-12-03 M 5.6 - 68 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.6
2023-12-03 M 6.6 - 43 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines 6.6
2023-12-03 M 5.0 - 53 km E of Marihatag, Philippines 5
2023-12-03 M 5.5 - 5.5
2023-12-03 M 5.0 - 5
2023-12-03 M 5.1 - Mindanao, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-03 M 5.2 - 40 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.2
2023-12-03 M 5.2 - 41 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.2
2023-12-03 M 5.1 - 37 km ENE of Santa Maria, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-03 M 5.2 - Seram, Indonesia 5.2
2023-12-03 M 5.3 - Mindanao, Philippines 5.3
2023-12-02 M 5.1 - 5.1
2023-12-02 M 6.0 - 47 km NE of Barcelona, Philippines 6
2023-12-02 M 5.0 - 58 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines 5
2023-12-02 M 5.4 - 58 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.4
2023-12-02 M 5.1 - 42 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-02 M 5.1 - 35 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-02 M 6.0 - 6
2023-12-02 M 5.4 - Mindanao, Philippines 5.4
2023-12-02 M 5.3 - 40 km NE of Hinatuan, Philippines 5.3
2023-12-02 M 5.1 - 20 km ENE of Santa Maria, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-02 M 5.2 - Mindanao, Philippines 5.2
2023-12-02 M 5.4 - 53 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.4
2023-12-02 M 5.3 - 61 km NE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.3
2023-12-02 M 5.0 - 100 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia 5
2023-12-02 M 5.0 - Mindanao, Philippines 5
2023-12-02 M 5.4 - 49 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines 5.4
2023-12-02 M 6.2 - 62 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 6.2
2023-12-02 M 5.2 - 5.2
2023-12-02 M 5.7 - 53 km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines 5.7
2023-12-02 M 6.2 - Mindanao, Philippines 6.2
2023-12-02 M 5.1 - 55 km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-02 M 5.3 - 33 km NE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.3
2023-12-02 M 5.7 - 59 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.7
2023-12-02 M 5.1 - 5.1
2023-12-02 M 5.4 - 47 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines 5.4
2023-12-02 M 5.7 - 40 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.7
2023-12-02 M 5.6 - Mindanao, Philippines 5.6
2023-12-02 M 5.2 - Mindanao, Philippines 5.2
2023-12-02 M 6.4 - 47 km NE of Barcelona, Philippines 6.4
2023-12-02 M 5.2 - 55 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines 5.2
2023-12-02 M 5.1 - 25 km E of Santa Maria, Philippines 5.1
2023-12-02 M 5.3 - Mindanao, Philippines 5.3
2023-12-02 M 5.3 - 58 km NE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.3
2023-12-02 M 5.5 - 49 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines 5.5
2023-12-02 M 5.0 - 68 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 5
2023-12-02 M 5.4 - 40 km NE of Barcelona, Philippines 5.4
2023-12-02 M 5.8 - Philippine Islands region 5.8
2023-12-02 M 5.3 - 5.3
2023-12-02 M 7.6 - Mindanao, Philippines 7.6
2023-12-02 M 5.5 - 5.5
2023-12-02 M 5.1 - 5.1
2023-12-02 M 5.5 - 5.5
2023-12-02 M 5.1 - 96 km S of Antofagasta, Chile 5.1
2023-12-02 M 5.2 - 43 km NE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe 5.2
2023-12-02 M 5.8 - 40 km ENE of Camiña, Chile 5.8
2023-12-02 M 5.2 - 185 km S of Dampit, Indonesia 5.2
2023-12-02 M 5.0 - 5
2023-12-02 M 5.1 - 5.1
2023-12-02 M 5.5 - 10 km ENE of Rāmganj, Bangladesh 5.5
2023-12-02 M 6.9 - 92 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 6.9
2023-12-01 M 5.1 - 5.1
2023-12-01 M 5.0 - Myanmar-China border region 5
2023-12-01 M 5.4 - 5.4
2023-12-01 M 5.0 - Tarapaca, Chile 5
2023-12-01 M 5.0 - 53 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska 5
2023-11-30 M 5.0 - 282 km E of Levuka, Fiji 5
2023-11-30 M 5.0 - 5
2023-11-30 M 5.0 - 5
2023-11-30 M 5.8 - South Sandwich Islands region 5.8
2023-11-28 M 5.0 - 108 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea 5
2023-11-28 M 5.1 - 5.1
2023-11-28 M 5.1 - Tonga region 5.1
2023-11-28 M 5.2 - 129 km ENE of Tobelo, Indonesia 5.2
2023-11-28 M 5.8 - Vanuatu region 5.8
2023-11-28 M 5.6 - 5.6
2023-11-28 M 5.1 - 5.1
2023-11-27 M 6.5 - 45 km E of Wewak, Papua New Guinea 6.5
2023-11-27 M 5.0 - Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands 5
2023-11-27 M 5.0 - Near the coast of Antofagasta, Chile 5
2023-11-27 M 5.0 - 5
2023-11-27 M 5.0 - 5
2023-11-27 M 5.2 - Vanuatu region 5.2
2023-11-27 M 5.4 - Vanuatu region 5.4
2023-11-27 M 5.5 - Vanuatu region 5.5
2023-11-27 M 5.6 - Indian Ocean Triple Junction 5.6
2023-11-26 M 5.0 - 78 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina 5
2023-11-26 M 5.4 - Vanuatu region 5.4
2023-11-26 M 5.2 - 5.2
2023-11-26 M 5.1 - 8 km NNW of Odala, Philippines 5.1
2023-11-26 M 5.0 - 5
2023-11-25 M 5.6 - Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands 5.6
2023-11-25 M 5.5 - 5.5
2023-11-25 M 5.1 - 86 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador 5.1
2023-11-25 M 5.0 - 5
2023-11-25 M 5.1 - 67 km NW of Madang, Papua New Guinea 5.1
2023-11-25 M 5.1 - Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands 5.1
2023-11-24 M 5.0 - Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands 5
2023-11-24 M 5.2 - Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands 5.2
2023-11-24 M 5.1 - 5.1
2023-11-24 M 5.0 - 5
2023-11-24 M 5.1 - 5.1
2023-11-24 M 5.1 - 5.1
2023-11-24 M 5.1 - 5.1
2023-11-24 M 5.2 - 5.2
2023-11-24 M 5.2 - 5.2
2023-11-24 M 5.3 - Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands 5.3
2023-11-24 M 6.9 - Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands 6.9
2023-11-23 M 5.0 - 5
2023-11-23 M 5.3 - 5.3
2023-11-23 M 5.3 - 5 km NW of Sincik, Turkey 5.3
2023-11-23 M 5.2 - Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region 5.2
2023-11-22 M 5.0 - 5
2023-11-22 M 6.7 - 98 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu 6.7
2023-11-22 M 6.0 - 93 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia 6
2023-11-21 M 5.0 - 63 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea 5
2023-11-21 M 5.1 - 94 km NNE of Labasa, Fiji 5.1
2023-11-21 M 5.3 - 69 km NNW of Insrom, Indonesia 5.3
2023-11-21 M 5.5 - 100 km SSE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea 5.5
2023-11-21 M 5.5 - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge 5.5
2023-11-20 M 5.2 - 16 km SW of Baliton, Philippines 5.2
2023-11-20 M 5.2 - 7 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines 5.2
2023-11-19 M 5.1 - 154 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga 5.1
2023-11-19 M 5.8 - 85 km E of Yokohama, Japan 5.8
2023-11-19 M 5.1 - 76 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan 5.1
2023-11-19 M 5.3 - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge 5.3
2023-11-19 M 5.9 - Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands 5.9
2023-11-18 M 5.5 - 109 km WNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea 5.5
2023-11-17 M 6.7 - 26 km WSW of Burias, Philippines 6.7
2023-11-17 M 5.3 - 196 km W of Abepura, Indonesia 5.3
2023-11-17 M 5.7 - 76 km SW of Kēng Tung, Myanmar 5.7
2023-11-16 M 5.0 - 205 km NNE of Agats, Indonesia 5
2023-11-15 M 5.1 - south of the Fiji Islands 5.1
2023-11-15 M 5.0 - 65 km SSW of Ollagüe, Chile 5
2023-11-15 M 5.7 - Minahasa, Sulawesi, Indonesia 5.7
2023-11-15 M 5.0 - Banda Sea 5
2023-11-14 M 5.1 - 139 km WNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea 5.1
2023-11-14 M 5.1 - 135 km WNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea 5.1
2023-11-14 M 5.9 - 66 km NE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea 5.9
2023-11-14 M 5.4 - south of the Kermadec Islands 5.4
2023-11-14 M 6.1 - South Indian Ocean 6.1
2023-11-14 M 5.2 - Banda Sea 5.2
2023-11-14 M 5.4 - 128 km W of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea 5.4
2023-11-14 M 5.1 - 42 km SE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea 5.1
2023-11-13 M 5.7 - Kermadec Islands region 5.7
2023-11-13 M 5.3 - 106 km SE of Karakenja, Tajikistan 5.3
2023-11-13 M 6.1 - 135 km WNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea 6.1
2023-11-12 M 5.3 - Papua, Indonesia 5.3
2023-11-12 M 5.1 - 127 km W of Neiafu, Tonga 5.1
2023-11-12 M 5.2 - 131 km SSE of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea 5.2
2023-11-12 M 5.2 - 5.2
2023-11-12 M 5.2 - 5.2
2023-11-12 M 5.9 - 112 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea 5.9
2023-11-12 M 5.2 - 5.2
2023-11-11 M 5.5 - 28 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu 5.5
2023-11-11 M 5.7 - 285 km W of Tual, Indonesia 5.7
2023-11-10 M 5.6 - 294 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia 5.6
2023-11-10 M 5.3 - 5.3
2023-11-10 M 5.0 - Banda Sea 5
2023-11-10 M 5.3 - 13 km SSW of Kanoya, Japan 5.3
2023-11-10 M 6.1 - Banda Sea 6.1
2023-11-10 M 5.0 - 9 km SW of Grindavík, Iceland 5
2023-11-10 M 5.1 - 7 km W of Grindavík, Iceland 5.1
2023-11-10 M 5.0 - 7 km WNW of Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic 5
2023-11-10 M 5.0 - 67 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan 5
2023-11-10 M 5.2 - 29 km SE of Ābdānān, Iran 5.2
2023-11-10 M 5.1 - 87 km W of Vallenar, Chile 5.1
2023-11-10 M 5.8 - 255 km ENE of Kuril’sk, Russia 5.8
2023-11-10 M 5.2 - 189 km SSW of Vailoatai, American Samoa 5.2
2023-11-10 M 5.9 - 289 km W of Tual, Indonesia 5.9
2023-11-10 M 5.0 - 25 km SSE of Madang, Papua New Guinea 5
2023-11-10 M 5.0 - 3 km WSW of Vogar, Iceland 5

Earthquakes result from the movements of tectonic plates along fault lines, releasing energy and causing ground-shaking seismic waves. Fault lines are fractures or zones of weakness in the Earth's crust where tectonic plates interact. These plates are large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them. The movement of these tectonic plates is not smooth and continuous but rather occurs in jerks due to the buildup of stress along the fault lines.

When the accumulated stress exceeds the strength of the rocks holding the plates together, they suddenly slip past each other along the fault line. This rapid movement releases a tremendous amount of energy in the form of seismic waves, causing the ground to shake, resulting in an earthquake.

While not directly caused by climate change, some studies suggest potential links. Melting glaciers and groundwater extraction can redistribute weight on the Earth's crust, influencing tectonic plate adjustments and seismic activity in certain regions. However, the exact relationship remains a subject of ongoing research and debate. Regardless of causation, earthquake preparedness and resilience are essential to mitigate their impact on vulnerable areas worldwide.


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Most Devastating Earthquakes
1906 San Francisco Earthquake

One of the most notorious earthquakes in modern history, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake struck California's bustling city with devastating force. With a magnitude of 7.8, it remains one of the most destructive earthquakes in the United States. The resulting fires consumed much of San Francisco, leaving thousands dead and hundreds of thousands homeless.

1960 Great Chilean Earthquake

Known as the "Valdivia Earthquake," the 1960 Chilean earthquake holds the record as the most potent earthquake ever recorded. With a staggering magnitude of 9.5, it unleashed a massive tsunami that traveled across the Pacific, causing destruction and fatalities as far away as Hawaii, Japan, and the Philippines.

2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami

This undersea megathrust earthquake off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, on December 26, 2004, had a magnitude of 9.1-9.3. It triggered a colossal tsunami that engulfed coastal regions in more than a dozen countries, claiming an estimated 230,000 lives, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in history.

2010 Haiti Earthquake

Haiti experienced a catastrophic earthquake on January 12, 2010, with a magnitude of 7.0. The shallow depth of the quake and the country's lack of preparedness amplified the devastation, resulting in over 200,000 deaths and widespread destruction of infrastructure.

2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami

Striking off the east coast of Japan, this massive undersea earthquake had a magnitude of 9.1. It triggered a colossal tsunami that inundated Japan's coastline, causing immense destruction and leading to the Fukushima nuclear disaster.


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