Earthquakes around the world

[Puma]

We now have an 11-hour seismic silence for M≥5.0. On other occasions, this has been a sign of an imminent major seismic event. Let's wait and see.

Last M5+ earthquake

M 5.0 - southeast of the Loyalty Islands
2026-03-10 05:20:04 (UTC)
23.346°S 171.565°E. 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

Richard Cordaro forecast​

Tomorrow, 2026-03-10, I have four planetary energy impacts on my list. The first three will land just after midnight tonight (UTC time) in the Central/South America Regions. The one-day probability of an M 6+ earthquake will be 75%.​

 

[Puma]

We now have an 11-hour seismic silence for M≥5.0. On other occasions, this has been a sign of an imminent major seismic event. Let's wait and see.

It took around 16 hours to break the seismic silence, and this occurred in Waingapu Indonesia with a magnitude of 5.0. It is in the Kermadec Islands region where something seems to be brewing. Three strong earthquakes have occurred.

M 5.5 - south of the Kermadec Islands
2026-03-10 23:51:16 (UTC)
32.936°S 178.423°W. 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

M 5.2 - south of the Kermadec Islands
2026-03-11 06:26:42 (UTC)
33.677°S 179.349°W. 31.6 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

M 5.5 - south of the Kermadec Islands
2026-03-11 07:40:13 (UTC)
33.038°S 178.541°W. 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

Strong seismic activity has been recorded in the north since the beginning of the month, and another M6+ event in the Kermadec Islands region would not be unusual.

Ten years ago, an M7.3 earthquake occurred in this region.

M 7.3 - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
2019-06-15 22:55:04 (UTC)
30.644°S 178.100°W. 46.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert
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The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 8.2. It had occurred 109 years ago earlier, on Tuesday, May 1, 1917 Volcanodiscovery ​

In this region, most events are subduction earthquakes, where the Pacific Plate subducts westward beneath the Australian Plate along the Kermadec Trench.
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[Puma]

WORLDWIDE EARTHQUAKE REPORT MARCH 11, 2026

Seismic activity continues in the Kermadec Islands region with three moderate earthquakes measuring M5+ and several between magnitude 2 and 4 (77 in the last 24 hours according to Volcanodiscovery)​

M 5.2 - south of the Kermadec Islands
2026-03-11 18:39:32 (UTC)
33.014°S 178.312°W 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

M 5.1 - south of the Kermadec Islands
2026-03-11 21:29:15 (UTC)
33.188°S 178.395°W. 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

M 5.0 - south of the Kermadec Islands
2026-03-11 22:26:29 (UTC)
33.409°S 178.479°W. 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

Moderate earthquake hit Turkmenistan

M 5.1 - 65 km N of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan
2026-03-11 07:55:18 (UTC)
40.094°N 54.245°E. 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 7.0. It had occurred 25 years ago earlier, on Wednesday, Dec 6, 2000
M 7.0 - 37 km E of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan
2000-12-06 17:11:06 (UTC)
39.566°N 54.799°E. 30.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

This event occurred in the region of interaction between the Arabian plate and the Eurasian plate. The Arabian plate collides and pushes northward against the Eurasian plate. This region is not as intense as the Himalayas, but it does pose significant risks in populated areas, with notable historical events like the M7.0​

 

[Puma]

A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit 36 km (22 mi) away from Trikala, Thessaly, Greece

M 5.1 - 15 km SE of Anthiró, Greece
2026-03-12 10:14:18 (UTC)
39.264°N 21.598°E. 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

Second strong earthquake this week in Greece.

● Situation so far.

No major event has occurred in recent days despite critical planetary geometries, but this could change in the coming hours or days.
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The second near-quadruple conjunction this week (Mercury-Sun-Saturn-Neptune) occurred yesterday and can cause stronger seismic activity, possibly some temporal clustering in the next two days. SSGEOS

Richard Cordaro forecast (Model Moon-Earth-Planet)

Four planetary energy impacts that rank among our most effective seismic influencers over the past four months, are forecast for tomorrow, 2026-03-12. The one-day probability of an M 6+ earthquake due to these impacts will be close to 90%. By now, you all know how to calculate the antipodes of the impact locations on the list (or simply ask grok). Our Moon-Planet teams will kick to their antipodes at will. Richard Cordaro

Magnetic impacts

 

[Puma]

WORLDWIDE EARTHQUAKE REPORT MARCH 12, 2026

A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit 16.8 km (10 mi) away from Erbaa, Tokat, Turkey

M 5.3 - 16 km E of Erbaa, Turkey
2026-03-13 00:35:14 (UTC)
40.693°N 36.764°E. 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

The second strong earthquake recorded this week. This event occurred in the north of the Anatolian Plate, specifically in an area influenced by the North Anatolian Fault (NorNAF), one of the most active transform faults in the world.
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For this earthquake, 18 aftershocks (above mag. 2) have been detected so far. The strongest was a magnitude 3.0 quake that hit 43 minutes after the mainshock.​

Strongest in 72 years​

The earthquake was the strongest to hit this part of

Turkey in over 72 years. Earlier, the last quake of equal or greater strength near the present epicenter had been a magnitude 5.3 earthquake on Friday, Aug 20, 1954

The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 7.8. It had occurred 86 years ago earlier, on Tuesday, Dec 26, 1939 Volcanodiscovery​

A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 160 km (99 mi) from New Zealand​

M 5.2 - Kermadec Islands region
2026-03-13 04:54:31 (UTC)
28.262°S 176.660°W. 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

Except for this M5.2 earthquake, the rest of the seismic activity in the Kermadec Islands has remained at low levels, with earthquakes mainly ranging from magnitudes 2 to 3.
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Other strong earthquakes

Hualien City, Taiwan (M5.2)
Java Indonesia (M5.2)
Papua New Guinea (M5.2)

 

[Puma]

A very strong magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of Region de Atacama, Chile

M 6.3 - 85 km W of Vallenar, Chile
2026-03-13 13:39:18 (UTC)
28.684°S 71.627°W. 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

 

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WORLDWIDE EARTHQUAKE REPORT MARCH 15, 2026

Seismic activity has remained at moderate levels following the M6.3 earthquake in Chile. Most of the earthquakes had a magnitude of less than 5.3.

We concluded the observation period from March 4 to 13 with four earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 or higher. The earthquake that was most widely felt occurred in Chile, specifically in northern and central Chile from Antofagasta to La Serena/Coquimbo, with even minor reports from Mendoza, Argentina. The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.3 and a depth of 10 km, which is why it was felt so strongly.

Another strong earthquake occurred in Italy with a magnitude of 6.0; however, this one occurred at a depth of 373 km, so the waves were greatly attenuated at the surface, and according to reports, it was felt as a brief, moderate “jolt” in Naples, Salerno, Molise, and slightly in Milan. According to Frank Hoogerbeets this earthquake was very rare and it is related to subduction process of the Calabrian Arc and not to volcanic activity

No property damage or injuries were reported in any of these events.

● SSGEOS Earthquake forecast updated 15 March 2026, 13:31 UTC​

From approximately the 16th to the 20th will be critical with a high probability of temporal clusters of stronger tremors and a potential larger earthquake, possinly reaching higher 6 to 7 magnitude.​

According to SSGEOS's analysis, the probability of an M7.0–M7.4 event is 60%, while the probability of M5.5 clusters—and, in the worst-case scenario, an M6.4 event—is 70%.

Next observation period: March 13-22

During this period, several lunar alignments occur involving the outer planets as well as Mercury, Venus, and Mars. There is a critical planetary alignment on March 17 involving the Sun, Mercury, and Jupiter, and a lunar alignment involving Mars. Therefore, an increase in seismic activity around this time is possible, as is the possibility of an M7+ event