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Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Depth 33 km Strikes East of Kuril Islands on 9th December 2025

The Kuril Islands consist of the Greater Kuril Chain and, at the southwest end, the parallel Lesser Kuril Chain. The group termed the ‘South Kurils’ consists of those of the Lesser Kuril Chain together with Kunashir and Iturup in the…

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Depth 35 km Strikes South Sandwich Islands Region on 8th Dec 2025

In the Southern Ocean, a chain of islands forming part of the Scotia Arc. Volcanic islands, with some active volcanoes. Extreme weather conditions, including high winds and unpredictable storms. No permanent human settlements. South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Maritime…