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Nepal flood death toll revised up to 1,385, NDRRMA says over 5,100 remain missing

Nepal's NDRRMA reported on September 11 that the death toll within Nepal has risen to 1,385, with 5,130 still missing and 13,676 rescued so far. China's most recent update, from September 6, put the toll in Gyirong County, Tibet, at 43 dead and 519 missing; that figure has not been updated since. Search and rescue operations continue.

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The Tribune, citing NDRRMA data (09-11)↗ Full item in ISSUE №48・09/12 ↗

Verification note: Nepal figures summarized from NDRRMA's September 11 official update; the Tibet figure is China's most recent official update from September 6. Search and rescue operations continue; this site does not speculate on unconfirmed casualty numbers.

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll revised upward again, combined official toll reaches 1,412

Nepal's NDRRMA reported on September 9 that the death toll within Nepal has risen to 1,369 (Chitwan 363, Nawalparasi East 227, Nawalparasi West 222, Nuwakot 198, Rasuwa 174, and others), with 5,132 still missing (including 587 foreign nationals) and 13,646 rescued so far. China's most recent update, on September 6, put the toll in Gyirong County, Tibet, at 43 dead and 519 missing. The combined official death toll across both countries now stands at 1,412; search and rescue operations continue.

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The Tribune, citing NDRRMA data (09-09)↗ Full item in ISSUE №46・09/10 ↗

Verification note: Death and missing-person figures summarized from Nepal's NDRRMA and Chinese official statements, cross-referenced with The Tribune and Al Jazeera reporting. Search and rescue operations continue; this site does not speculate on unconfirmed casualty numbers.

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll revised up again, Nepal and China's combined official tally reaches 1,273

Nepal's NDRRMA reported on September 3 that the death toll in Nepal has been revised up to at least 1,252, with 4,216 still missing. Chinese authorities have reported at least 21 deaths and 541 missing in Tibet's Gyirong county. Nepal and China's combined official death toll has now reached 1,273. Rescuers have so far provided medical treatment to at least 4,070 people; the search remains focused on hydropower tunnels along the Trishuli River and continues.

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ABC News (09-03)↗ Full item in ISSUE №45・09/04 ↗

Verification note: Death and missing-persons figures summarized from Nepal's NDRRMA and Chinese official statements, cross-referenced against ABC News and Al Jazeera reporting. The search continues; this site does not speculate on unconfirmed casualty numbers.

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll revised up again, Nepal and China's combined official tally surpasses 1,000

Nepal's NDRRMA reported on September 1 that the death toll in Nepal has been revised up to at least 1,003, from 987 reported previously, with 3,916 still missing, including 583 foreign nationals. China's most recent update, from August 30, put the toll in Tibet's Gyirong county at at least 16 deaths and 546 missing, including 261 foreign nationals. Nepal and China's combined official death toll has now surpassed 1,000. Rescue operations remain focused on hydropower tunnels along the Trishuli River and continue.

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Al Jazeera (09-01)↗ Full item in ISSUE №44・09/02 ↗

Verification note: Death and missing-persons figures summarized from Nepal's NDRRMA and Chinese official statements, cross-referenced against Al Jazeera and CNN reporting. The search continues; this site does not speculate on unconfirmed casualty numbers.

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll revised up again, Nepal and China's combined official tally reaches at least 955

Nepal's NDRRMA reports the death toll in Nepal has risen to 939, with 1,473 injured and 4,247 missing, as of August 31, up from 903 reported days earlier; China separately reports at least 16 deaths and 546 missing in Tibet's Gyirong county. Rescue crews remain focused on hydropower tunnels along the Trishuli River, with nearly 300 workers rescued so far but four bodies also recovered from mud-filled tunnels. The search continues and figures remain subject to change.

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CNN (08-31)↗ Full item in ISSUE №43・09/01 ↗

Verification note: Death and missing-persons figures summarized from Nepal's NDRRMA and Chinese official statements, cross-referenced against CNN and ABC News. The search continues; this site does not speculate on unconfirmed casualty numbers.

Nepal's Upper Trishuli hydropower tunnel rescue drags on as combined death toll is revised to 775

Search and rescue for the August 26 Nepal-Tibet border flood is now in its fifth day, with efforts shifting to workers trapped in hydropower tunnels along the Trishuli River. Nepal's police revised the domestic death toll to 768 on August 30; NDRRMA's 9 a.m. situation update the same day reported 2,502 still unaccounted for and 8,730 rescued. Chinese authorities separately reported at least 7 deaths and 554 missing at the Gyirong border crossing in Tibet, bringing the combined official toll to at least 775. NDRRMA figures show 933 hydropower workers among those unaccounted for, with rescue focused on the Upper Trishuli 3A and 3B tunnels: Nepal's military estimated about 35 trapped, police put it at around 200, and the government said more than 100 may be trapped — the estimates do not agree. So far 279 workers have escaped or been rescued.

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Al Jazeera live updates (08-30)↗ Full issue: ISSUE №42・08/31 ↗

Verification note: Figures are from Nepal police bulletins, NDRRMA situation reports, and Chinese government statements. Estimates of the number trapped differ between Nepal's military, police, and government; we list each as officially reported. Operations continue and figures are still changing; this site does not speculate about unconfirmed casualty numbers.

Nepal-Tibet glacier collapse flood death toll rises to 682, with nearly 2,500 still missing

According to Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), as of August 29 the glacier collapse flood that struck the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26 has killed at least 675 people in Nepal, injured 1,473, and left 2,426 missing; Chinese authorities separately reported at least 7 deaths in Tibet, bringing the combined toll to 682 — up sharply from the 392 initially reported on August 26. The USGS had earlier confirmed the disaster was caused by a glacier collapse and landslide that dammed a river, not seismic activity. Search and rescue operations continue as of this report.

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CNN live updates (08-29)↗ Full issue: ISSUE №41・08/30 ↗

Verification note: Figures are from Nepal's NDRRMA, cross-checked against CNN and ABC News reporting. Figures are still being updated; this site does not speculate about unconfirmed casualty numbers.

Typhoon Saudel makes a double landfall in Zhejiang, China; over 820,000 evacuated in Wenzhou

According to China's National Meteorological Center, Typhoon Saudel — the 18th named typhoon of the year — made its first landfall around 8:05 a.m. on August 28 near Kanmen, Yuhuan City, Taizhou, Zhejiang, with maximum sustained winds of about 35 m/s; it made a second landfall around 9:10 a.m. in Longwan District, Wenzhou, with winds still at about 33 m/s. Zhejiang raised its emergency response to Level I, the highest tier, and China's National Meteorological Center issued a red alert. Per Xinhua, Wenzhou ordered the evacuation of more than 820,000 people, while Taizhou suspended eight ferry routes and identified 52,000 people needing evacuation; no official casualty figures have been released as of this report.

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Xinhua official report (08-28)↗ Full issue: ISSUE №40・08/29 ↗

Verification note: Track, wind speed, and response-level data summarized from China's National Meteorological Center and Xinhua's official reporting. Evacuation figures are from Zhejiang local government announcements. No official casualty figures have been released as of this report; this site does not speculate about casualties.

Glacier collapse at the Nepal-Tibet border triggers deadly flooding; death toll rises to 392, nearly 1,500 still missing

According to USGS observations and satellite-imagery analysis, a section of a Himalayan glacier at roughly 5,200 meters elevation collapsed at about 8:40 a.m. local time on August 26, at the Nepal-Tibet border, falling approximately 1,200 meters and striking the Lhende River in Tibet, temporarily damming it before the blockage gave way and unleashed a flash flood that swept away villages on both sides of the border. USGS said its seismic stations initially detected a magnitude-5.2 signal, later confirmed to have originated from the glacier collapse and landslide rather than an earthquake. Citing local authorities, ABC News (Australia) reported that as of August 28 the death toll had risen to 392, with nearly 1,500 people still missing.

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USGS official event report (08-27)↗ Full issue: ISSUE №39・08/28 ↗

Verification note: The glacier-collapse cause and seismic-signal analysis is summarized from official USGS data; casualty figures are summarized from ABC News' reporting of local authorities and remain subject to update. This site does not speculate about unconfirmed casualty numbers.

Magnitude-5.8 earthquake strikes off southeastern Taiwan; weather agency reports no damage

Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA) reported that an earthquake struck off southeastern Taiwan at 3 p.m. on August 25, measured by the CWA at magnitude 5.8 (the USGS's preliminary reading was 5.6). The epicenter was located 48 km southeast of the Taitung County government building at a depth of 13.1 km. Taitung County recorded a maximum intensity of 4. As of publication, neither the CWA nor local authorities had reported any casualties or building damage.

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CWA official earthquake report (08-25)↗ Full issue: ISSUE №38・08/27 ↗

Verification note: Magnitude, depth, and intensity data summarized from Taiwan's CWA official report and Focus Taiwan. The USGS reading differs slightly from the CWA's; refer to the CWA for official figures. This site does not speculate about damage or casualties.

Magnitude-6.1 earthquake off southwest Maluku, Indonesia; BMKG confirms no tsunami risk

Indonesia's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency (BMKG) reported a shallow earthquake in the Banda Sea at 9:10 p.m. local (WIB) time on August 24, later revised to magnitude 6.1 at a depth of 39 km, with an epicenter roughly 166 km northwest of Southwest Maluku (Maluku Barat Daya) at 6.68°S, 127.51°E, consistent with a thrust-fault mechanism. BMKG's tsunami modeling found "no tsunami potential." Shaking intensity reached MMI IV (felt by many people indoors) on the nearby Romang and Damer islands. BMKG's official statement did not report any casualties or structural damage.

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BMKG official report (08-24)↗ Full issue: ISSUE №36・08/25 ↗

Verification note: Magnitude, depth and tsunami assessment are from BMKG's official analysis, cross-checked against Okezone News. Casualty and damage status are subject to BMKG's official statements; this site does not speculate on casualties.

Magnitude-5.9 earthquake off southern Ibaraki, Japan; JMA confirms 37 injured, no tsunami warning

Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported a magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck off southern Ibaraki Prefecture around 2 a.m. local time on August 23, at a depth of roughly 68-70 km, with an epicenter about 38 km east of Saitama; strong shaking was felt across Tokyo and the wider Kanto region. JMA's official count put injuries at 37 (15 in Tokyo, 9 in Saitama, 8 in Kanagawa, 4 in Chiba, 1 in Ibaraki), most of them minor, largely from people falling or colliding with furniture after being startled awake; one elderly woman in Yokohama suffered a more serious hip injury after falling from her bed. JMA said no tsunami warning was issued and no abnormalities were reported at nuclear facilities.

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Euronews (08-23)↗ Full issue: ISSUE №35・08/24 ↗

Verification note: Magnitude, depth and injury count summarized from Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) official reporting, cross-checked against Euronews, Weather.com and other outlets. The latest figures are subject to JMA's official statements; this site does not speculate on casualties.

Indiana flooding drags into second week; governor seeks federal disaster declaration as officials confirm at least 7 dead

Severe flooding has struck the US state of Indiana since August 11 following days of heavy rain. In its latest update on the evening of August 20, the state government confirmed the disaster-related death toll had risen to 7 (up from at least 5 reported on August 15), with more than 1,000 residents displaced statewide. Indiana Governor Mike Braun formally submitted a request for a federal Major Disaster Declaration on the evening of August 20, covering 54 counties; the federal government had already approved an Emergency Declaration covering 53 counties. Braun's letter estimated storm losses could exceed $5 billion.

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Indiana Capital Chronicle (08-21)↗ Full issue: ISSUE №34・08/23 ↗

Verification note: Death toll and county count summarized from Indiana Department of Homeland Security reporting and Governor Braun's official statements, cross-checked against Indiana Capital Chronicle, WBIW and other local outlets. The latest figures and federal approval outcome are subject to official announcements from the Indiana state government and FEMA; this site does not speculate on casualties.

Tropical Storm Moke forms; Central Pacific Hurricane Center warns of heavy rain for Hawaii's Big Island

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center (part of the US National Hurricane Center system) issued an advisory on August 21 announcing that Tropical Storm Moke had formed in the central Pacific, then located about 660 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, moving west-northwest at 9 mph with maximum sustained winds of about 45 mph. The forecast track showed Moke passing roughly 180 miles south of the Big Island at tropical-storm strength, with the Big Island — especially its mountains and eastern slopes — expected to see 5 to 15 inches of rain, and the remaining islands 1 to 4 inches, raising the risk of localized flash flooding. Because the Big Island's ground remained saturated from Hurricane Lala, the center warned of dangerous rip currents, life-threatening flooding and landslides. Forecasters expected gradual strengthening over the next day or two but said the system was likely to stay below hurricane strength.

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Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) official advisory↗ Full issue: ISSUE №33・08/22 ↗

Verification note: Track, wind speed and rainfall figures summarized from CPHC/NHC official advisories and CNN reporting. Real-time track and intensity change continually — consult the National Hurricane Center's latest advisory; this site does not speculate on damage or casualties.

M6.7 earthquake strikes southern Peru Andes at 99km depth, USGS says

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Andes of southern Peru (Parinacochas province, Ayacucho region) at about 1 p.m. local time on August 20, with the USGS placing the epicenter about 31 km northwest of Aniso and the depth at roughly 99 km. Because of the intermediate depth, USGS's PAGER system rated the likelihood of significant casualties or damage as low, issuing a green alert. Shaking was felt across southern Peru, including the Ica and Arequipa regions. The Washington Post reported at least two injuries and damage to some homes, a health center, and schools, while Peru's Geophysical Institute said the depth limited the quake's surface impact. Peruvian authorities had not released a full damage or casualty tally as of this report.

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USGS official event page↗ Full issue: ISSUE №32・08/21 ↗

Verification note: Magnitude, depth, and location per USGS; injury and damage details compiled from Washington Post coverage citing preliminary local reports. Peruvian officials have not released a complete casualty tally — we do not speculate beyond confirmed figures; check USGS and Peru's official channels for updates.

Big Grass Fire becomes largest wildfire in Oregon history, tops 579,000 acres

The Big Grass Fire, burning along the Oregon-Idaho border (Malheur County, Oregon, and Owyhee County, Idaho) since a lightning ignition on July 23, had burned approximately 579,000 acres as of August 20, according to InciWeb's official incident page — surpassing the 2012 Long Draw Fire (about 558,000 acres), which had held the state record for 14 years, to become the largest wildfire in Oregon's recorded history. Containment stood at roughly 85% as of August 20, up from about 70% on August 18. This is a separate fire from the Rowe Creek Complex. No official casualties have been reported.

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InciWeb official incident page↗ Full issue: ISSUE №32・08/21 ↗

Verification note: Acreage and containment are live figures that change during an active fire; report times differ slightly across outlets. Check the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) and InciWeb's official page for the latest numbers. We report only official/authoritative-agency figures for extent and containment, and never speculate about casualties or property loss.

Oregon's 2026 wildfire season breaks state record for acres burned; Rowe Creek Complex tops 320,000 acres

The Rowe Creek Complex — a cluster of lightning-caused wildfires (ignited mid-July) managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry, concentrated in Wheeler County in central Oregon — has been burning for over a month. Local media reports from August 18-19 put its total burned area at more than 320,000 acres, with containment reported at roughly 53-60% (figures vary slightly by report time across outlets). Oregon officials separately said the state's total acreage burned in the 2026 fire season has broken the all-time state record, surpassing the mark set in 2024, with more than 1.9 million acres burned statewide so far. No casualties have been reported.

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InciWeb official incident page↗ Full issue: ISSUE №31・08/20 ↗

Verification note: Acreage and containment are live figures that change during an active fire; report times differ slightly across outlets. Check the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) and InciWeb's official page for the latest numbers. We report only official/authoritative-agency figures for extent and containment, and never speculate about casualties or property loss.

Flores, Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 68; over 12,800 displaced

Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported as of August 18 that the death toll from the August 14 magnitude-7.7 earthquake (USGS measured the depth at roughly 10 km, epicenter about 68 km northwest of Ende) has risen to 68, up 17 from the 51 reported on August 16. Fatalities were reported across Manggarai (24), East Manggarai (17), and Sikka, Ngada, and Ende regencies. More than 1,600 aftershocks have been recorded, over 12,800 people have been displaced, and 346 houses have been damaged (157 severely, 41 moderately, 148 lightly), along with 87 educational facilities, 18 health facilities, 5 places of worship, and 6 government offices. BNPB continues to provide food, medical, and psychosocial support.

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CBS News follow-up coverage, citing BNPB (Aug 18)↗ Full issue: ISSUE №30・08/19 ↗

Verification note: Magnitude and depth per USGS observation; casualty and damage figures are BNPB's cumulative report as of Aug 18. Search and rescue continues and figures are expected to keep changing — check Indonesian authorities for the latest. We do not cite unverified casualty rumors.

M7.7 earthquake strikes off Flores, Indonesia; officials report at least 51 dead

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Flores Island in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province at 5:58am local time on August 14, with the USGS placing the epicenter about 68km northwest of Ende at a shallow depth of roughly 10km. Indonesia's national disaster agency (BNPB) reported as of August 16 that the quake and more than 200 aftershocks have killed at least 51 people and injured over a hundred, with 346 houses damaged (157 severely); rescuers are still reaching some remote villages cut off by damaged roads.

Al Jazeera, citing USGS and BNPB (Aug 16)↗ Full issue: ISSUE №29・08/17 ↗

Verification note: Magnitude and depth per USGS observation data; casualty and damage figures are BNPB's tally as of Aug 16 — search and rescue is ongoing and numbers are expected to change. Check Indonesian officials for the latest; this site does not cite unverified casualty claims.

No M6.0+ significant earthquakes recorded worldwide this week

Per USGS observation data, no magnitude 6.0+ significant earthquakes occurred worldwide within this issue's review window (Aug 11–13) — a comparatively quiet week, with only scattered sub-M4 activity.

USGS earthquake data (Aug 11)↗ Full issue: ISSUE №28・08/13 ↗

Verification note: Snapshot at time of compilation — seismic activity is ongoing, check USGS's official reports for the latest.

M6.3 shallow earthquake strikes Mindanao, Philippines

A magnitude 6.3 shallow earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines on August 5, with a depth of about 10 km — a shallow quake, which typically produces stronger surface shaking than a deeper one.

The Watchers earthquake report↗ Full issue №27 (2026-08-10) ↗

Verification note: Magnitude and depth from seismic observatory data. Casualty and damage figures have not been fully released officially — we don't cite unverified disaster-impact rumors.

M6.8 earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan

The Amakusa-Ashikita region of Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, was hit by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake on July 28 — the strongest quake within this issue's review period.

The Watchers earthquake roundup↗ Full issue №27 (2026-08-10) ↗

Verification note: For detailed impact and official response, check Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and Kumamoto Prefecture announcements.

2026 Pacific typhoon season status: Super Typhoon Sinlaku

As of this issue, the 2026 Pacific typhoon season has produced 8 tropical depressions, 6 storms, 1 typhoon, and 1 unofficial super typhoon. The strongest system so far is Typhoon Sinlaku, with a minimum central pressure of 905 hPa; season damages so far are estimated at over $483 million.

2026 Pacific typhoon season (continuously updated)↗ Full issue №27 (2026-08-10) ↗

Verification note: The typhoon season entry is continuously updated; figures will shift as the season progresses. For live tracking and warnings, check your national meteorological authority (e.g. Taiwan CWA, Japan JMA, Philippines PAGASA).

Twin typhoons: Kujira and Chan-hom both form on Aug 5

Typhoon Kujira and Typhoon Chan-hom both formed in the Northwest Pacific on August 5, bringing the year's total of named Northwest Pacific typhoons to 14 — activity running above the normal pace for this point in the season.

2026 Pacific typhoon season (continuously updated)↗ Full issue №26 (2026-08-06) ↗

Verification note: Formation counts are from a continuously updated Wikipedia entry and weather-media reporting; for live tracks and intensity forecasts, check Taiwan CWA, Japan JMA, or Philippines PAGASA.

Global seismic snapshot: 3 M6.0+ quakes recorded so far in early August

Per observatory roundups, through early August the world has recorded 3 earthquakes of M6.0+, 37 of M5.0+, and 349 of M4.0+ — activity within a normal range for the period.

AllQuakes / VolcanoDiscovery World Earthquake Report (August 2026)↗ Full issue №26 (2026-08-06) ↗

Verification note: These are continuously updated aggregate figures for overall activity levels only; for details on any individual quake, check USGS or the relevant local observatory's own report.

M5.6 earthquake in Egypt's Sinai region felt across the Middle East

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck northeast of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, early on August 3, with a separate M5.3 quake northeast of Suez — tremors were felt across multiple Middle Eastern countries, among the stronger regional quakes of this period.

The National earthquake report (Aug 3)↗ Full issue №25 (2026-08-03) ↗

Verification note: Magnitude and location are from seismic observatory data; official damage figures have not been fully released, so we don't cite unverified impact rumors.

M6.0 earthquake strikes 82 km west of Sola, Vanuatu

The USGS recorded a magnitude 6.0 earthquake 82 km west of Sola, Vanuatu — the largest quake worldwide in that 24-hour observation window.

VolcanoDiscovery World Earthquake Report (Jul 25)↗ Full issue №23 (2026-07-27) ↗

Verification note: Magnitude and location are from USGS observatory data; official local damage figures have not been fully released, so we don't cite unverified impact rumors.

M5.0 earthquake in the Texas Panhandle, strongest in over a century

A magnitude 5.0 (M5.1 per some agencies) earthquake struck the Texas Panhandle at 5:21 a.m. on July 23, with an epicenter about 23 miles southeast of Spearman, Texas, and a shallow depth of roughly 3.4 miles. Per USGS data, it's the strongest quake to hit the region in over 100 years; shaking was felt as far as southern Oklahoma and New Mexico. No structural damage or injuries have been reported.

Texas Tribune earthquake report (Jul 23)↗ Full issue №22 (2026-07-23) ↗

Verification note: Magnitude, location, and depth are from USGS data; "no damage or injuries reported" reflects the initial status at time of reporting — check official updates for any changes.

M4.6 earthquake off Mexico's coast

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck off Mexico's coast between July 20 and 21, one of the regional seismic events recorded during this period.

VolcanoDiscovery World Earthquake Report (Jul 20)↗ Full issue №21 (2026-07-20) ↗

Verification note: Magnitude and location are from observatory data; no further official damage reports have been issued, so we don't cite unverified impact rumors.

M5.6 earthquake in Japan's Fuji region

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Japan's Fuji region around 10:28 p.m. on June 26, registering a lower-6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, and an upper-5 in Otsuki City — among the stronger regional quakes of this period.

VolcanoDiscovery World Earthquake Report (Jun 26)↗ Full issue №15 (2026-06-29) ↗

Verification note: Magnitude and intensity are from Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) observatory data; official damage figures have not been fully released, so we don't cite unverified impact rumors.

M7.2/M7.5 earthquake doublet devastates northwestern Venezuela, at least 188 dead and 1,520 injured per initial official tally

Northwestern Venezuela was struck by back-to-back earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 at 6:04 and 6:05 p.m. local time on June 24 — epicenters roughly 10 km apart, arriving just 39 seconds apart, a rare "earthquake doublet" in which two distinct quakes share nearly identical waveforms, hypocenters, and magnitudes. The quakes collapsed more than 250 structures, the strongest to hit Venezuela since a M7.7 quake in 1900. As of this issue's press time, official figures put the toll at at least 188 dead and 1,520 injured, with search-and-rescue ongoing and the toll expected to rise.

Al Jazeera earthquake report (Jun 25)↗ Full issue №14 (2026-06-25) ↗

Verification note: Magnitude, location, and timing are from seismic observatory data; casualty figures reflect the official tally at press time and remain in flux — check Venezuela's latest official updates, and we'll refresh the number in our next issue.

M6.9 earthquake off Iwate, Japan

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake (per USGS) struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on June 25 — coincidentally the same day as the Venezuela doublet, another notable seismic event in this period's global activity.

2026 Iwate earthquake (Wikipedia entry)↗ Full issue №14 (2026-06-25) ↗

Verification note: Magnitude and location are from USGS data; for the official damage assessment, check Japan Meteorological Agency announcements.

Over 90 M4.5+ earthquakes recorded worldwide in one week

Per USGS's official weekly summary, 93 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded worldwide during the week of June 19–26, including a M6.9 quake offshore Japan, a M5.6 quake in northern California, and a M6.3 quake 143 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia.

USGS official weekly earthquake summary (Jun 19–26)↗ Full issue №13 (2026-06-22) ↗

Verification note: Figures are from USGS's official weekly roundup; for details on any individual quake's impact, check the relevant local observatory or government announcement.

M7.8 earthquake off Mindanao, Philippines triggers tsunami, at least 35 dead and 200+ injured per official reports

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore of Sarangani province, Mindanao, Philippines at 7:37 a.m. local time on June 8, recorded by both the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and the USGS, with an epicenter about 24 km southwest of Kablalan. The quake triggered a roughly 3-foot (about 1-meter) tsunami that reached Indonesia, Palau, and as far as southern Japan's coast in smaller waves. A landslide triggered in the town of Glan killed 13 villagers. Per official reports, the quake and its aftermath have killed at least 35 people and injured more than 200, most trapped in collapsed buildings.

NPR earthquake report (Jun 7/8)↗ Full issue №9 (2026-06-08) ↗

Verification note: Magnitude, location, and tsunami warnings are from official PHIVOLCS and USGS data; casualty figures reflect the official tally at press time, with search-and-recovery still ongoing and numbers subject to change — check the Philippine government's latest updates; we don't cite unverified disaster-impact rumors.

M6.0 earthquake hits Hawaii's Big Island, homes shaken off foundations and roads blocked in South Kona

A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck Hawaii's Big Island just before 10 p.m. local time on May 22, with the USGS recording the epicenter about 8 miles south of Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo on the west flank of Mauna Loa at a depth of about 14 miles. South Kona saw notable damage: homes shaken off their foundations, cracked walls, broken windows, boulders blocking roads, collapsed stone walls, and localized power outages — with no life-threatening injuries reported.

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory↗ Full issue №5 (2026-05-25) ↗

Verification note: Magnitude, location, and depth are from official USGS data; damage details are from local outlet Big Island Now — for the latest recovery updates, check Hawaii state and county government announcements; we don't cite unverified disaster-impact rumors.

M5.0/5.1 doublet earthquake in Liuzhou, China kills 2, injures 6, damages nearly 1,000 buildings

Liujiang District in Liuzhou, Guangxi, China was struck by two earthquakes from the night of May 17 into May 18, with the USGS measuring magnitudes of Mw 5.0–5.2 and Mw 5.1–5.2 respectively (China Earthquake Administration assessed both at Mw 5.2), epicenters about 2km apart at roughly 10km depth. The first mainshock killed a married couple in a collapsed house and injured at least 5 others; the second caused one house to collapse and damaged several more, lightly injuring one person. Combined, the two quakes killed 2, injured 6, displaced over 7,000 people, and severely damaged or destroyed nearly 1,000 homes and buildings.

Wikipedia compilation (sourcing USGS/China Earthquake Administration data)↗ Full issue №3 (2026-05-18) ↗

Verification note: Magnitude, location, and depth are from official USGS and China Earthquake Administration data; casualty and displacement figures are compiled from Chinese state media reports, with search-and-recovery still ongoing and numbers subject to change — check China's official latest updates; we don't cite unverified disaster-impact rumors.