Tag Earthquake

Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Depth 10 km Strikes Tajikistan on 13th April 2025

The territory was previously home to cultures of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, including the Oxus civilization in west, with the Indo-Iranians arriving during the Andronovo culture. Parts of country were part of the Sogdian and Bactrian civilizations, and…

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Depth 28 km Strikes South Sandwich Islands Region on 5th April 2025

Key Characteristics: Location: In the Southern Ocean, a chain of islands forming part of the Scotia Arc. Geography: Volcanic islands, with some active volcanoes. Climate: Extreme weather conditions, including high winds and unpredictable storms. Uninhabited: No permanent human settlements. Maritime…

Tsunami Alert – Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Depth 10 km Strikes New Britain Region, P.N.G. on 4th April 2025

When the island was part of German New Guinea, its name was Neupommern (“New Pomerania”). In common with most of the Bismarcks it was largely formed by volcanic processes, and has active volcanoes including Ulawun (highest volcano nationally), Langila, the…