US Geological Survey

Seismic activity in Los Angeles region

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Earthquake strikes off the coast of Los Angeles

A series of seismic events has occurred in the Los Angeles area, beginning with a magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Compton on September 6. The tremor, which originated at a depth of approximately eight miles near the Newpor

Indonesia seismic activity: June–September 2026

37 clusters · 1237 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Flores earthquake impacts trigger water and food shortages

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

Nepal-China border floods and landslide risks escalate

59 clusters · 2867 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nepal glacial avalanche leaves hundreds of children orphaned

One month after the August 26 glacier collapse on Mount Langtang Lirung, the death toll stands at 1,451, with more than 5,700 people still missing. The disaster, which impacted the Langtang, Bhotekoshi, and Trishuli rive

Waste removal in Yellowstone hydrothermal features

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Yellowstone National Park removes 20,000 waste items from thermal springs

Conservation crews in Yellowstone National Park have removed a record amount of debris from the park’s hydrothermal features during the 2026 season. As of early September, teams recovered over 20,100 pieces of paper and

Tourism and landscapes in Mediterranean islands

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Mediterranean islands offer diverse hiking and coastal experiences

Mediterranean islands provide diverse tourism opportunities centered on hiking, unique geological landscapes, and local culinary traditions. In the Greek Cyclades, Santorini is noted for its volcanic history and specifi