Earthquakes around the world

[Puma]

A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit 27 km from Picota Peru

M 6.0 - 27 km ESE of Picota, Peru
2026-04-01 11:20:25 (UTC)
7.056°S 76.124°W108.8 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

 

[Puma]

Is there a link between X solar flares and earthquakes of magnitude 7 or higher?​

Richard Cordaro has raised the possibility, and others such as Stefan Burns have done the same, while Frank Hoogerbeets denies it and cites the Moon as "the most significant seismic modulator". AI systems reiterate the scientific consensus that "there is no proven causal link between solar flares and earthquakes"

We’ve been monitoring the earthquakes for over two years now, and personally, I don’t think there’s a connection either—or perhaps there’s an unknown mechanism, a factor we’re not taking into account. A comet? Let's see.

So far in 2026, there have been 7 Class X solar flares:

● January 18, 2026: X1.9 from active region 4341, (18:09 UTC). Sunspot located in S11E17. Radio blackout on South America. No earthquake of magnitude 7 or higher was recorded; the strongest earthquake had a magnitude of 5.7 (Several lunar geometries and 1 critical planetary geometry)

● February 1, 2026: X8.11 from active region 4366, (23:57 UTC) Sunspot located in N14E34. Radio blackout on Mid-Atlantic Ridge. No earthquake of magnitude 7 or higher was recorded; the strongest earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9 on February 03 (Several lunar geometries previously)

● February 2, 2026: X2.9 from active region 4366 (00:36 UTC) Sunspot located in N14E21. Radio blackout on Australia. No earthquake of magnitude 7 or higher was recorded

● February 2, 2026: X1.6 from active region 4366, (08:14 UTC) Sunspot located in N14E21. Radio blackout on Australia. No earthquake of magnitude 7 or higher was recorded.

● February 3, 2026: X1.5 from active region 4366, (14:08 UTC) Sunspot located in N14E07. Radio blackout on India. No earthquake of magnitude 7 or higher was recorded.

● February 4, 2026: X4.21 (12:13 UTC) far side solar flare. Magnitude 6.1 earthquake following several lunar geometries. No earthquake of magnitude 7 or higher was recorded.

February 1-5 saw 4 X-class solar flares, but there was no earthquake of magnitude 7 or higher—only a typical magnitude 6.1 following lunar geometries. Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) was the highlight of February 2026, reaching its closest approach to Earth on February 17

● March 30, 2026: X1.4 from active region 4405, (03:19 UTC) Sunspot located in S27E30 Radio blackout on Southeast Asia and Australia. Magnitude 7.3 earthquake in Vanuatu between two critical planetary geometries.

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Each of these eruptions was accompanied by coronal mass ejections. In January, the ejecta was directed toward Earth and triggered a G4 geomagnetic storm. In the other cases, the ejecta struck Earth at a glancing angle, causing minor G1–G2 storms.

Based on these examples, there doesn't seem to be a connection, or perhaps we need to look at the bigger picture. The X-class solar flare and the planetary and lunar alignments present at that time working together—that is, solar activity was adding more energy.​

 

[Gaby]

Based on these examples, there doesn't seem to be a connection, or perhaps we need to look at the bigger picture. The X-class solar flare and the planetary and lunar alignments present at that time working together—that is, solar activity was adding more energy.

Stefan Burns has practically a track record of zero in this forum. Worse than tossing a coin. And the times when the non zero possibility of him getting it right is because he essentially repeated stuff from others, without giving proper due.

 

[Puma]

A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit 168 km (105 mi) away from Manado, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia

M 7.4 - 119 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia
2026-04-01 22:48:15 (UTC)
1.249°N 126.408°E. 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

Strongest in 19 years
The earthquake was the strongest to hit this part of

Indonesia in over 19 years. Earlier, the last quake of equal or greater strength near the present epicenter had been a magnitude 7.5 earthquake on Sunday, Jan 21, 2007, Volcanodiscovery

Third strong earthquake in the region. This earthquake was expected, although not of such a high magnitude.​

If more strong seismic events are recorded in this region, a M6+ event is possible, as well as a response to the M7.6 earthquake in Tonga.

Situation so far.

 

[Puma]

Several aftershocks (more than 95 aftershocks above mag. 2 according to Volcanodiscovery) have been recorded following the M7.4 earthquake in Ternate, Indonesia. So far, the strongest aftershocks have measured 5.7 and 6.2.​

M 5.7 - 130 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia
2026-04-02 03:17:53 (UTC)
1.148°N 126.270°E. 35.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert


M 6.2 - 113 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia
2026-04-02 03:23:53 (UTC)
1.178°N 126.444°E35.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

 

[Puma]

Moderate earthquake M4.6 Boulder Creek California

M 4.6 - 1 km ESE of Boulder Creek, CA
2026-04-02 08:41:25 (UTC)
37.122°N 122.107°W10.9 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

The epicenter lies within the San Andreas Fault system. Boulder Creek and the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains lie along or very close to segments of this major transform boundary between the Pacific and North American plates. Local reports and the regional geology confirm it happened in the Santa Cruz Mountains along the San Andreas Fault system.
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[Ca.]

Moderate earthquake M4.6 Boulder Creek California

This quake was initially reported as 5.1 and later downgraded by the USGS to 4.9, then a 4.1 (at a depth of 6 km), producing significant shaking in the SF Bay Area and other nearby areas.

A quote from the Los Angeles Times indicated:
"According to a USGS preliminary report, the quake occurred at about 1:41 a.m. Pacific Time, with the epicenter roughly a mile east-southeast of Boulder Creek, or 7 miles northwest of Scotts Valley.

"The quake hit about 14 miles from the devastating 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, which killed at least 63 and damaged critical infrastructure".

Overnight quake in Santa Cruz rocks Bay Area

The Brief​

• A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Boulder Creek early Thursday morning.
• It struck at a depth of about 6 miles.
• Viewers called or emailed from areas including Santa Rosa, San Leandro and Walnut Creek to report shaking.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Boulder Creek early Thursday morning, shaking parts of Santa Cruz County and nearby areas, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Dig deeper:

It struck at a depth of about 6 miles.

USGS first reported the quake at magnitude 5.1, and then downsized it to 5.0, 4.9 and later to 4.6.

Possible injuries or damage linked to the quake were not immediately reported.

What they're saying:

KTVU received numerous calls and emails from viewers who said the shaking woke them up.

Viewers called or emailed from areas including Santa Rosa, San Leandro and Walnut Creek.

One person said his 150-gallon fish tank shook, and water splashed out, but the tank remained intact, and he said there was no harm to the fish.

Flashback:

Coming Earthquakes by Jacques Mar 26, 2007 ​

Thread 'Coming Earthquakes'

Mar 26, 2007

I found that article on that french website :

http://www(dot)incapabledesetaire(dot)com/rebelog.htm

As mentioned it is a french website but a friend of the author translated his last message in english.

I met him a couple of times, my reading instrument might be way out, but i do not think he as an agenda. I think he really believes in what he is doing and he puts all his time in that research. He is a truth seeker. I know that does not mean that he is right for that.

Anyway, here is the article:

A Severe Warning to All.

I am very SERIOUS about this.

As many of you know, I have...

• Jacques
• Replies: 75
• Forum: Earth Changes

 

[Puma]

WORLDWIDE EARTHQUAKE REPORT APRIL 04, 2026

Strong earthquake magnitude 6.0 occurred in Sarangani, Philippines​

M 6.0 - 90 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines
2026-04-04 10:34:31 (UTC)
4.889°N 126.103°E. 99.6 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

This M6.0 earthquake may be a response to the M7.4 earthquake that occurred west of Ternate, Indonesia, on April 1, which has been followed by several aftershocks of magnitude 5.0 or greater, the largest of which measured 6.2, 5.9, and 5.8

According to Volcanodiscovery data: "For this strong earthquake, 752 aftershocks (above mag. 2) have been detected so far"

It is possible that the energy from the three M7+ earthquakes will continue to move toward regions such as the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, and Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, potentially triggering strong earthquakes that, in the worst-case scenario, could reach a magnitude of 6+; it may also move toward the Pacific Ocean ridge and Central and South America, where smaller earthquakes, possibly of magnitude 5+ could occur.

Strong seismic activity has been recorded in Central Asia on April 03

Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China (M5.2)
Jurm, Afghanistan (M5.8)
Rasht, Tajikistan (M5.5)

Strong earthquake east of Turkey

M 5.1 - 21 km SSE of Erciş, Turkey
2026-04-04 05:52:42 (UTC)
38.862°N 43.487°E. 6.3 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

Situation so far

The period from March 23 to April 4 ended with very intense seismic activity; three earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.0 occurred, the strongest of which had a magnitude of 7.6 and hitTonga.

Next observation period from April 01 to Aprl 10

From April 4 to 10, we observe four lunar geometries involving Venus, Uranus, and Jupiter, as well as three planetary geometries:

●Venus, Saturn, and Neptune on April 6
●Mercury, Mars, and Neptune on April 6
●Venus, Saturn, and Neptune on April 9

April 6 features the highest number of lunar and planetary convergences, increasing the likelihood of a major event. SSGEOS estimates a 60% probability of an event with a magnitude of up to 6.4 in the worst-case scenario and a 40% probability of an event exceeding a magnitude of 7.0

SSGEOS Earthquake forecast updated April 04​

Increased seismic activity, mainly in the higher 5 magnitude range is likely. A stronger seismic event may occur around 7 April.​

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[Puma]

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck central Australia at 3:56 a.m. local time

M 5.5 - 77 km SSW of Yulara, Australia
2026-04-04 18:26:13 (UTC)
25.927°S 130.823°E. 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

Posts on social media mention that this is highly unusual for Australia’s interior. Australia is generally considered a stable continental region with low seismic activity compared to plate boundaries like the Pacific Ring of Fire. However, small to moderate earthquakes still occur occasionally in the interior. Science attributes this to ancient faults and intraplate stress, so it is not unprecedented or "rare" in a geological sense.​

Strongest in 10 years​

The earthquake was the strongest to hit this part of

Australia in over 10 years. Earlier, the last quake of equal or greater strength near the present epicenter had been a magnitude 6.0 earthquake on Saturday, May 21, 2016, Volcanodiscovery

 

[Puma]

WORLDWIDE EARTHQUAKE REPORT APRIL 06, 2026

A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean​

M 5.9 - Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
2026-04-06 11:18:37 (UTC)
54.994°S 129.111°W. 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

It is possible that this M5.9 earthquake is a response to the M7+ seismic activity in Southeast Asia.​

It is possible that the energy from the three M7+ earthquakes will continue to move toward regions such as the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, and Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, potentially triggering strong earthquakes that, in the worst-case scenario, could reach a magnitude of 6+; it may also move toward the Pacific Ocean ridge and Central and South America, where smaller earthquakes, possibly of magnitude 5+ could occur.

A swarm of earthquakes with magnitudes 5.1 or higher was recorded in the last 24 hours in the Kermadec Islands region. Other strong earthquakes prior to the M5.9 earthquake occurred in Philippines and Japan.
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Tabonok, Philippines (M5.2)
Kermadec Islands (M5.2) (M5.1) (M5.2) (M5.4) (M5.5)
Bonin Islands, Japan (M5.1)

Situation so far

All the lunar and planetary geometries highlighted for April 6 have occurred. As of now (0:20 UTC Apr 07), there has been a 12-hour seismic silence for earthquakes of magnitude ≥ 5.0

Electromagnetic impacts will occur in Tonga, Coral Sea and North Australia according to Richard Cordaro.
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Three planetary energy impacts for tomorrow, 2026-04-07. These three teams have not shown much seismic influence over the last four months, however the Southwest Pacific has been very ticklish recently. My estimate for the one-day probability of an M 6+ earthquake is still around 50%.Richard Cordaro

 

[Ca.]

Latest Earthquake activity across the Planet. Tuesday update.
Apr 7, 2026 TheEarthMaster

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M 4.0 - off the coast of Oregon

2026-04-07 13:49:25 (UTC-07:00)

44.652°N 129.337°W

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M 5.0 - 186 km WSW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
Time 2026-04-07 06:40:15 (UTC-07:00)
Location 6.192°S 103.764°E
Depth 30.8 km

 

[Puma]

WORLDWIDE EARTHQUAKE REPORT APRIL 08, 2026
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A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean

Nearly 22 hours passed before the seismic silence was broken by a magnitude 5.2 aftershock of the magnitude 5.9 earthquake in the Antarctic Pacific​

M 5.2 - Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
2026-04-07 09:07:44 (UTC)
55.134°S 128.440°W. 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

Following this aftershock, seismic activity remained at low levels, with typical earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 or lower. On April 7, there was only one earthquake, measuring magnitude 5.0, and it occurred in Lampung, Indonesia

On April 8th, seismic activity has been moderate, and so far the most significant earthquake occurred in the Caspian Sea, adding to the recent seismic activity in Central Asia region
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Strong seismic activity has been recorded in Central Asia on April 03

Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China (M5.2)
Jurm, Afghanistan (M5.8)
Rasht, Tajikistan (M5.5)

M 5.6 - 64 km SSE of Sovetabad, Azerbaijan
2026-04-08 09:05:36 (UTC)
38.841°N 49.600°E. 10.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

Strongest in 36 years [in this region]​

The earthquake was the strongest to hit this part of

Azerbaijan in over 36 years. Earlier, the last quake of equal or greater strength near the present epicenter had been a magnitude 7.4 earthquake on Thursday, Jun 21, 1990 Volcanodiscover

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Other strong earthquakes

New Caledonia (M5.1)
Solomon Islands (M5.0)
Kýthira, Greece (M4.8)
western Indian-Antarctic Ridge (M5.0)

After a period of intense seismic activity, including three magnitude 7 earthquakes, seismic activity subsided significantly.

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[Puma]

WORLDWIDE EARTHQUAKE REPORT APRIL 11, 2026

We conclude the period from April 1 to 10 with low levels of seismic activity. In recent days, minor earthquakes of up to magnitude 5.2 have occurred, mainly in Southeast Asia, which is typical. During this period, two earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.0 and 6.2 occurred.

In the upcoming observation period from April 10 to 19, the geometries are observed to be closer together than those observed during the previous period.

April 16–19 marks the most critical period, according to Frank Hoogerbeets . During this period, there are five planetary alignments involving Mercury and Venus, and toward the end of this period, four lunar alignments involving Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, and Neptune:
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We could see a significant increase in seismic activity; in the worst-case scenario, possibly an earthquake of magnitude 7+, or even a larger earthquake following this geometries, that's quite a convergence.​

SSGEOS Earthquake forecast updated 11 April 2026, 14:55 UTC

A convergence of planetary geometry, including Earth's conjunction with Mars and Neptune can result in stronger seismic activity 12-14 April. A lunar peak on the 15th will likely result in temporal clustering of stronger earthquakes around the 16th, potentially peaking higher 6 to 7 magnitude. A convergence of planetary conjunctions from 16 to 19 April, including Earth's conjunction with Mars and Saturn likely causes continuous seismic unrest, potentially peaking around the 20th. SSGEOS ​

So far, there has been a 12-hour seismic silence (M≥5.0). The last one occurred in Indonesia with magnitude 5.2


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[Puma]

WORLDWIDE EARTHQUAKE REPORT APRIL 13, 2026

Moderate levels of seismic activity.

A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit 68 km (42 mi) away from Carson City, Nevada

M 5.7 - 20 km ESE of Silver Springs, Nevada
2026-04-14 01:29:12 (UTC)
39.335°N 119.008°W. 5.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

For this earthquake, 22 aftershocks (above mag. 2) have been detected so far. The strongest was a magnitude 3.6​

The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 7.2. It had occurred 93 years ago. Volcanodiscovery ​

A 5.7 earthquake jolts rural Nevada near Carson City, with damage reported

Video shot in the town of Fallon showed shattered glass and food scattered on the floor in the aisles of a grocery store.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2043890888263512198

A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near Agrihan island, Northern Mariana Islands.​

M 5.5 - Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands
2026-04-14 03:04:21 (UTC)
18.934°N 145.499°E. 220.0 km depth
USGS earthquake alert

 

[Ca.]

A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit 68 km (42 mi) away from Carson City, Nevada

The Sacramento station KCRA 3 and other nearby news outlets, along with YouTube comments, state that the intensity was felt very strongly near the epicenter. Shaking in Fernley was pretty significant. Currently, 12 aftershocks have been reported on the USGS, with more expected.

A 5.7-magnitude quake struck in Nevada on Monday evening, the USGS said
Apr 13, 2026 KCRA

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake in Nevada felt across parts of California

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck western Nevada on Monday evening, shaking communities across the region and sending tremors into parts of Northern California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake hit at 6:29 p.m. about 12 miles east-southeast of Silver Springs, Nev., at a depth of about 6 miles, the USGS reported. The agency initially reported the earthquake at a lower magnitude before revising it to 5.7 after further analysis.

Shaking was felt across much of western Nevada, including Reno, as well as in parts of Northern California, according to regional media reports.

Based on U.S. Geological Survey shaking maps, light to moderate shaking likely reached into the Lake Tahoe basin, the Sacramento area and parts of the Central Valley, including Stockton.
The earthquake was also felt inside the KTVN News 2 studio.

“Our studio is shaking and has been for what feels like an eternity,” anchor Kristen Remington said as the 6:30 p.m. broadcast began. “That was a pretty good one.”

Data from the USGS shows the earthquake reached a maximum intensity of VII on the Modified Mercalli scale, a level capable of causing very strong shaking. The agency assigned the event a “green” alert on its PAGER system, indicating a low likelihood of significant casualties or economic losses.

The National Weather Service office in Reno reported two periods of shaking lasting about five to 10 seconds each, with a brief pause between them. Officials there said no damage was immediately reported at the office.

Video from Fallon showed items knocked from shelves inside a grocery store, according to local media reports.
A series of smaller aftershocks followed the main quake, according to preliminary measurements from the Nevada Seismological Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno.

The largest aftershock measured a magnitude of 3.7 and struck minutes. Several others in the magnitude 3 range followed, indicating an active sequence along the same fault system.

As of Monday night, there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries based on publicly available information.

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