Earthquakes around the world

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A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the Caribbean Sea near the coast of Cuba in the early morning of Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 2.00 am local time. Landslides and slight damage to some houses were reported.

M 5.9 - 37 km S of Guisa, Cuba
2024-12-23 06:00:59 (UTC)
19.916°N 76.515°W. 22.2 km depth
USGS earthquake alert


No aftershocks have been recorded so far.

Was this earthquake an aftershock? A magnitude 6.8 earthquake occurred in the same area on November 10, 2024.

M 6.8 - 39 km S of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba
2024-11-10 16:49:51 (UTC)
19.807°N 76.955°W
23.5 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

 

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WORLDWIDE EARTHQUAKE REPORT DECEMBER 24_2024

Strong earthquake in Argentina

M 5.9 - 23 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina
2024-12-24 22:42:26 (UTC)
28.252°S 67.462°W. 138.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

According to preliminary estimates from the US Geological Survey, the quake might have been felt by over 1.2 million people across 2 countries: Argentina (1.2 million) and Chile (2,950). For most people (79.5%), the quake might only have felt as barely noticeable or weak shaking if at all. No aftershocks have been recorded so far. The earthquake was the strongest to hit this part of Argentina in over 23 years.

We are ending the observation period December 15-24 with the following significant earthquakes​

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M 5.9 - 136 km W of Neiafu, Tonga

M 5.7 - west of Macquarie Island

M 7.3 - 30 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

M 6.1 - 30 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

M 5.9 - 37 km S of Guisa, Cuba

There is still the possibility of a major event between December 24 and 25.

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