The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the southern Philippines on 8 June 2026 is expected to trigger a multi-line claims event for insurers and reinsurers, according to AM Best. While the quake will cause significant economic losses across Mindanao, the ratings agency reports that insured losses will represent only a fraction of the total damage … Read more
At least 37 people are dead and more than 32,000 have been displaced following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, on Monday. According to the Office of Civil Defense, rescue operations remain ongoing as authorities inspect damaged infrastructure for survivors, while the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology confirms this … Read more
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Bhutan on Sunday evening, sending tremors across parts of West Bengal, Assam, the northeast region, and Bangladesh. According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the seismic event occurred at approximately 11:06 pm at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), with an epicentre located in Bhutan’s Punakha district. … Read more
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck the west flank of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi at 9:46 p.m. On Friday, May 22, 2026. The tremor, which originated at a depth of just over 15 miles, was felt across the island and as far away as Oʻahu and Kauaʻi. According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the event was … Read more
False claims circulating on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook alleged that the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued a megathrust earthquake alert for islands across Indonesia in 2026. These posts included a map of earthquake red zones and imagery associated with the BMKG. False Alarm: No Earthquake Warning Issued An investigation by Tempo confirmed that … Read more
Alaska Earthquake and the Growing Need for Resilient Infrastructure A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Alaska on Monday, serving as a stark reminder of the region’s seismic activity. Fortunately, a tsunami warning wasn’t issued. This event follows a 6.0-magnitude quake that shook Anchorage in November of last year. Alaska experiences nearly a magnitude 7 earthquake annually, … Read more
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia late Saturday, according to seismic monitoring agencies. While the region frequently experiences seismic activity, initial assessments indicate no immediate tsunami threat or widespread damage. Details of the Seismic Event The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake occurred approximately 244 kilometers north-northwest of Tobelo, a town in Indonesia’s North … Read more
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Northern California Sunday afternoon. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the temblor at 4:41 p.m., locating its epicenter seven miles from Susanville in Lassen County. Earthquake Impacts The earthquake was felt across a wide area. Moderate shaking occurred near the epicenter, while light shaking extended as far east as Redding, north … Read more
Why Japan’s Recent Quakes Matter for Future Disaster Planning Japan sits atop the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” where the Pacific Plate collides with the Eurasian and Philippine plates. The 6.7‑magnitude quake off Aomori’s coast and the earlier 7.5‑magnitude event highlight a pattern of offshore tremors that can trigger tsunamis, damage infrastructure, and affect millions. Did … Read more
The Future of Earthquake Preparedness: Are We Ready for the Next Big One? Shifting Sands: Understanding Earthquake Trends in the Bay Area The recent 4.3 magnitude earthquake near Berkeley served as a stark reminder of the ever-present seismic risk in the San Francisco Bay Area. While this particular quake caused only minor damage, it underscores … Read more