United States Geological Survey

Anak Krakatau volcanic activity and ash impact

6 clusters · 37 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Anak Krakatau volcano eruption disrupts Indonesian air travel

Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait experienced a period of intense volcanic activity in late August 2026. During this time, the volcano produced frequent eruptions, including a series of events on August 24 and 25 t

Brazil advances mineral policy and attracts major investment

65 clusters · 252 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Flávio Bolsonaro proposal targets Rockbridge Network for rare earths deal

Brazil is accelerating its critical minerals strategy to transition from a raw-material exporter to a high-value industrial hub. The Brazilian Senate has approved Bill 2,780/2024, establishing a National Policy for Criti

Indonesia seismic activity: June–September 2026

35 clusters · 1234 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Flores experiences over 15,000 aftershocks following M7.7 earthquake

The seismic swarm initiated by the June 8 Mw 7.7 Sulawesi Sea earthquake intensified in mid-August 2026. On August 15, a powerful Mw 7.7 earthquake struck the Flores region at a shallow depth of 10 to 15 km, centered nea

Lebanon-Israel conflict diplomatic negotiations

5 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Israel-Lebanon negotiations in Rome postponed to October

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict between Lebanon and Israel face significant hurdles. U.S.-mediated negotiations originally scheduled for September 15-16 in Rome have been postponed until October. U.S. official

Nepal-China border floods and landslide risks escalate

55 clusters · 2847 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Glacier collapse in Nepal triggers massive debris flow into China

Two weeks after the August 26 glacial collapse, the humanitarian crisis in Nepal and Tibet continues to escalate. The number of missing persons has risen to 5,133, including 587 foreign tourists. While 1,377 bodies or hu

Dominican Republic seismic risk and preparedness efforts

11 clusters · 152 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic enhances emergency response and health resilience

Following the National Earthquake Evacuation Drill on September 7, the Dominican Republic conducted a large-scale nationwide exercise on September 8, 2026. Coordinated by the Center for Emergency Operations (COE), the dr

Nazca Plate seismic activity in South America

4 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Venezuela reports earthquakes in Falcón and Yaracuy alongside widespread power outages

Seismic activity along the western coast of South America is driven by the Nazca Plate subducting beneath the South American continent. The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) notes the plate moves at approximately seven

Mexico‑Guatemala quakes & Peru seismic activity

22 clusters · 548 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Peru reports earthquakes and major fire in Lince

The region continues to experience significant seismic events. On 17 July 2026, a shallow magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the Pacific coast near Tapachula, Chiapas, and the adjacent Guatemalan shoreline. Tsunami alerts w

Seismic activity and infrastructure issues in South America

4 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Argentina and Venezuela face seismic activity and power crises

Seismic activity remains elevated across South America, with recent tremors reported in Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela. In Argentina, activity has expanded to the northwest. A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struc

Global and North American seismic risk assessment

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: US West Coast faces high risk from overdue major earthquakes

Global seismic activity has prompted renewed scientific focus on the potential for devastating megathrust earthquakes. In North America, significant tension has been identified in the San Andreas Fault system, with tecto

Colombia earthquake: Transition to reconstruction phase

21 clusters · 2227 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Colombia earthquake relief efforts led by social organizations

Three weeks after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake near San José del Palmar on August 10, 2026, Colombia has transitioned from rescue operations to a massive reconstruction phase. The disaster has resulted in at least 331 de

Climate change induced geological instability

7 clusters · 239 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Tibetan Plateau glaciers face rapid decline amid rising disaster risks

Climate change continues to drive global geological instability by destabilizing mountain systems through melting glaciers and warming oceans. In the Nepal-Tibet region, devastating flash floods suspected to be caused by

Seismic activity in Mexico, Central America and Peru

14 clusters · 117 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Chiapas coast hit by magnitude 5.5 earthquake and multiple aftershocks

Seismic activity continued across Mexico, Central America, and Peru through late August 2026. In early August, a series of tremors struck the Pacific coast of Mexico, including magnitude 4.4 events near Mapastepec and Hu

Seismic and natural disaster risks in Latin America

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Latin America faces high risk from natural disasters and seismic activity

Recent seismic activity has been recorded across several Latin American and Caribbean nations. In the Dominican Republic, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred near Punta Cana, accompanied by several smaller tremors. Colom

US landslide susceptibility and exposure research

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Landslide risks in the U.S. disproportionately affect low-income populations

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed the Landslide Exposure Database, the first nationwide mapping of landslide susceptibility in the United States. The database utilizes data from the U.S. Geologic

San Andreas Fault seismic risk research

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: San Andreas Fault sliding faster than previously thought, study finds

Scientific research has highlighted increasing seismic risks along the San Andreas Fault. One study indicates that tectonic tension accumulation has reached its highest level in 1,000 years, raising concerns about a pote

Winter weather, El Niño risks, and seismic activity in Peru

7 clusters · 350 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: DANA Bertha triggers weather alerts across Peru and Chile

Winter weather patterns in Peru and Chile continue to be characterized by rain, overcast skies, and varying regional conditions. In Peru, the meteorological phenomenon ‘Dana Aníbal’ and El Niño Costero have intensified t

Seismic activity in Indonesia and Japan

4 clusters · 343 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Japan hit by two significant earthquakes in 24 hours

Seismic activity has intensified across the Pacific Ring of Fire, affecting both Indonesia and Japan. In Indonesia, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of western Sumatra at a depth of 29 kilometers. This ev

US severe weather persists, Fausto weakens near Hawaii

60 clusters · 162 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: United States experiences widespread severe storms and flooding

The multi‑day severe‑weather pattern that began on July 24‑25 remains active across the United States. In addition to ongoing heat warnings in the Upper Midwest and severe‑thunderstorm watches in the South, isolated thun

Seismic activity in China and the Himalayan region

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes near Dunhuang, China

In late July 2026, a cluster of four earthquakes struck the Himalayan region, affecting China, Tibet, and Nepal. The strongest tremor in this series was a magnitude 4.5 event in western China, accompanied by two quakes i

Mobile seismic alert system usage and interest

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Seismic alert interest rises in Latin America after earthquakes

Mobile seismic alert technologies, including Google’s Android Earthquake Alerts System, utilize smartphone sensors like accelerometers to detect seismic patterns and provide early warnings. While Android offers a widespr