Tsunami

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Venezuela, triggers tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

by

A preliminary 7.1 magnitude earthquake was reported Wednesday evening in northwest Venezuela, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered 17.6 miles southeast of the Venezuelan town of Montalbán, the USGS said, and struck at a depth of 8.2 miles. A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026.  U.S. Geological Survey It … Read more

Earthquake off Cuba coast leads to reports of shaking in South Florida including Miami; no tsunami threat expected

by

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake off the northwest coast of Cuba led to reports of light shaking in Florida on Monday afternoon, including in South Florida. According to the United States Geological Survey, the magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck about 65 miles to the west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba – which is to the west of Havana. Shaking … Read more

Tsunami watch triggered after 7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Philippines

by

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines early Monday, and a tsunami was possible on some regional coasts. No information on damage was immediately available. The epicenter was 15.3 miles west-southwest of Burias, Philippines, and had a depth of 22 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It struck at … Read more

Sirens blare as tsunami warning issued after earthquake off Japan’s coast

by

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Sirens blare as tsunami warning issued after earthquake off Japan’s coast 00:34 UP NEXT Humanoid robot runs a half-marathon race faster than the human world record 00:26 Factory workers in India protest over soaring living costs 00:48 Taiwan’s … Read more

Earthquake off Japan’s north coast prompts tsunami warning

by

Tokyo — A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast Monday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami alert in the region. The quake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 occurred off the coast of Sanriku in northern Japan at around 4:53 p.m. (2:53 a.m. Eastern on Sunday), at a depth of … Read more