Strong earthquake strikes Banda Sea at 125 km depth

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

Large earthquake strikes Tonga, no tsunami threat for New Zealand

Tonga’s National Disaster Risk Management Office and Tonga Meteorological Services issued a tsunami warning for Tonga’s coastal areas. Residents were warned to move immediately to higher ground, and avoid beaches, shorelines, and low-lying coastal areas. The tsunami warning was subsequently lifted for Tongatapu, ‘Eua, Ha’apai and the Niuas, authorities say. It remains in place for … Read more

5.8 quake hit near Indonesia’s Java Island

Creator: Petrovich9 | Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A powerful 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit south of Indonesia’s Java Island on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred south of Java Island at 18:06 GMT, with a depth of 58.4 kilometers (about 36.29 miles), News.Az reports, citing foreign media. No immediate damage reports were … Read more