Earthquakes

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at 8:22 p.m. on May 15, right after an emergency warning was issued for the Tohoku region.

14 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ

A massive body of magma surged upward beneath São Jorge Island in Portugal's Azores archipelago in March 2022, triggering thousands of earthquakes before stalling underground. The event, detailed in a new study, represented a failed eruption that raised but ultimately eased fears of volcanic activity.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission announced that during the February 18 regional drill in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, Apple devices will display the “Presidential Alert” message. Changes to update this label and reduce the alert volume will be implemented by April. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced these adjustments in response to citizen comments on the sound's intensity.

11 февраля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

A new analysis of sediment cores from a Nepali lake reveals that major earthquakes in the central Himalayas occur randomly rather than at regular intervals, challenging fears of an imminent massive quake. Researchers identified at least 50 events of magnitude 6.5 or larger over the past 6,000 years, including eight since 1505. This finding suggests the region has experienced more seismic activity than previously thought.