Geoscience

Strong earthquake strikes Banda Sea at 125 km depth

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A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Banda Sea on March 30, 2026, at 04:00 UTC. The seismic event occurred at a depth of approximately 125.7 km, classifying it as a deep-focus earthquake, which typically reduces the likelihood of strong surface shaking compared to shallow quakes of similar magnitude, News.Az reports, citing Geoscience Australia. The earthquake … Read more

A Meteor Strike Just Revealed a Hidden Seismic Highway on Mars

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In the vast, reddish expanse of Mars, a colossal impact crater known as Cerberus Fossae has recently captured the attention of scientists worldwide. This crater, a testament to the planet’s tumultuous past, is now the subject of intense scrutiny thanks to advanced instruments deployed by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). The MRO, managed by the … Read more