Mi, 11. Mai 2022, 18:39
University of Utah Earthquake Hazards Program Website. Photo Credit: USGS.
The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reported that a light earthquake of magnitude 4.2 occurred at 07:32 AM on May 11, 2022 (MDT).
Do, 9. Sep 2021, 19:57
![Updated InSAR image. Credit: IMO]()
Updated InSAR image. Credit: IMO
IMO has now raised Askja to Yellow status as the rapid deformation of the caldera is continuing and has now reached 7 cm in just six weeks. Rising magma is also only at 2-3 km depth, so the possibility of an eruption in the near-term is increased.
![Deformation data from station OLAC showing the significant deformation. Credit: IMO]()
Deformation data from station OLAC showing the significant deformation. Credit: IMO
Mi, 8. Sep 2021, 04:54
![Map of areas where last night's quake in Mexico was felt]()
Map of areas where last night's quake in Mexico was felt
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Mexico's west coast near Acapulco city Thursday night Sep 7, 2021 at 8:47 pm local time. According to preliminary news, it caused only relatively moderate damage, fortunately, despite its dangerously large magnitude. However, at least on man was reported killed by a falling post.
Read allDo, 29. Jul 2021, 17:32
![Seismic waves of the Alaska earthquake earlier today recorded on Etna's ESVO seismic station in more than 9000 km distance (image: INGV Catania)]()
Seismic waves of the Alaska earthquake earlier today recorded on Etna's ESVO seismic station in more than 9000 km distance (image: INGV Catania)
The earthquake's powerful seismic waves traveled the globe and were recorded by seismic stations access.
Read allSa, 1. Mai 2021, 07:39
![Map showing shaking over Japan experienced by today's earthquake (image: USGS)]()
Map showing shaking over Japan experienced by today's earthquake (image: USGS)
A large quake of magnitude 6.8 struck northeast Japan this morning, but seems to have caused no significant damage or injuries, thanks to the country's excellent building standards and preparedness for large quakes.
Read allDi, 20. Apr 2021, 18:13
![This morning's earthquake near Kolumbo volcano offshore Santorini]()
This morning's earthquake near Kolumbo volcano offshore Santorini
This morning, a
magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred 10 km northeast of Santorini Island. The quake hit at 11.21 am local time. It was felt by many people on Santorini, especially in the northern part of the island in the town of Oia, mostly as weak shaking that lasted a few seconds.
Read allMo, 5. Apr 2021, 14:50
![User reports from this morning's quake in L.A.]()
User reports from this morning's quake in L.A.
Southern Los Angeles was treated to a rude awakening with three quakes within the space of half an hour, with thousands of people reporting shaking beds and even cracking walls.
Read allDo, 25. Feb 2021, 12:55
![Image showing the locations, relative to one another, of the Pacific Plate, North American Plate, and the Juan de Fuca Plate. (source: Google Earth)]()
Image showing the locations, relative to one another, of the Pacific Plate, North American Plate, and the Juan de Fuca Plate. (source: Google Earth)
A certain plate known as the Juan de Fuca Plate is subducting under the North American Plate faster than it is being created – and it has nearly disappeared!
Read allSa, 13. Feb 2021, 19:01
![User reports of the magnitude 7 quake in Japan this evening (13 Feb 2021)]()
User reports of the magnitude 7 quake in Japan this evening (13 Feb 2021)
Ten years after Fukushima was hit by the major magnitude 9 earthquake of 11 March 2011, followed by a devastating tsunami and the breakdown of nuclear facilities, today's strong earthquake in almost the same spot hit with a magnitude of 7.1, considered very strong by earthquake standards.
Read allFr, 12. Feb 2021, 21:05
![Location of user reports of the 12 Feb 2021 mag 5.8 Tajikistan quake]()
Location of user reports of the 12 Feb 2021 mag 5.8 Tajikistan quake
Millions of people in the northern parts of India and Pakistan were awoken by a
very noticeable earthquake on Friday evening (February 12, 2021).
Read allSa, 2. Jan 2021, 18:47
Monterey's earthquake earlier today at a very noticeable magnitude of 4.3 sent shockwaves through the region's inhabitants, literally. The uncharacteristically very shallow quake of barely 4 miles below the surface caused a flurry of comments to flood our VolcanoDiscovery monitoring service. Messages came in from a wide range of neighborhoods, communities and towns around Monterrey including Aptos, Ben Lomond, Boulder, Carmel, Corralitos, Hollister, Marina, Newman, Salinas, Santa Cruz, Sand City, Soquel, Watsonville, and many more.
Read allSa, 2. Jan 2021, 15:25
![Earthquakes under Etna volcano during 31 Dec 2020-2Jan 2021]()
Earthquakes under Etna volcano during 31 Dec 2020-2Jan 2021
A series of earthquakes shook the flanks of Etna volcano during the past days. Since the afternoon of 31 Dec 2020 until this morning, a swarm of tremors has occurred at depths of 10-15 km mainly under the southern flank of the volcano.
Read allDo, 31. Dez 2020, 16:21
![Location of users reporting this morning's quake in San Francisco]()
Location of users reporting this morning's quake in San Francisco
San Francisco's earthquake earlier today jolted the city's residents out of bed at 5:41 am, with hundreds of live reports flowing into our online monitoring service at VolcanoDiscovery within minutes after it occurred. Most users classified the intensity as a 3 or 4 on the 12-point Modified Mercalli Scale, considered the most common intensity scale used in seismology.
Read allDi, 29. Dez 2020, 11:39
![Epicenter area of today's devastating earthquake in Croatia]()
Epicenter area of today's devastating earthquake in Croatia
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