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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Sea of Japan or East Sea, 45 km northeast of Ushitsu, Ishikawa-ken, Japan, on Saturday, Mar 21, 2026, at 03:32 am (GMT +9)
18+ min ago (164+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Sea of Japan or East Sea, 45 km northeast of Ushitsu, Ishikawa-ken, Japan, on Saturday, Mar 21, 2026, at 03:32 am (GMT +9) - Look up quakes in: Mag. 4.0 earthquake - Sea of Japan or…...
Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake - 67 km northwest of Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Mar 21, 2026, at 04:32 am (Port Moresby time)
18+ min ago (118+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake - 67 km northwest of Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Mar 21, 2026, at 04:32 am (Port Moresby time) - Look up quakes in: Strong mag. 5.1 Earthquake - 67 km northwest of Madang,…...
Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 20/0744Z EST VA DTG: 20/1730Z
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (30+ words) Ibu volcano, Halamhera island / Indonesia, volcano news Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 20/0744Z EST VA DTG: 20/1730Z Support Us " Help Us Enhance Our Services!...
New geological repository expands essential geoscience research capabilities at WMU
7+ hour, 59+ min ago (702+ words) KALAMAZOO, Mich.From exploring carbon capture to identifying climate-related erosion risks to locating rare earth minerals, researchers are just scratching the surface of Michigan's capacity for geological innovation. A new facility will position the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) at Western…...
Iceland announces recipient geothermal projects for ISK 600 million in grants
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (168+ words) Geothermal projects in Iceland on superhot drilling, exploration, and technology research will be receiving a total of ISK 600 million in grants. The list of supported geothermal projects encompasses a spectrum of deep drilling, technology and materials development, micro-seismic research, improved…...
Northern Lights Alert: 20 States Could See Aurora Friday Night
9+ hour ago (545+ words) It comes on the same night as equinox, whose celestial geometry makes auroras statistically twice as likely in March and early April. NOAA is also forecasting unsettled conditions for March 23-24, 26-28 and 30. NOAA's aurora viewline for Friday, March 20, through Saturday, March…...
Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 139 km northwest of Raoul Island, New Zealand, on Saturday, Mar 21, 2026, at 04:27 am (GMT +13)
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (143+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 139 km northwest of Raoul Island, New Zealand, on Saturday, Mar 21, 2026, at 04:27 am (GMT +13) - Look up quakes in: Mag. 4.4 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 139 km northwest of…...
Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago near Inopacan, Eastern Visayas, Philippines
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (118+ words) Earthquake news: reports and updates on earthquake activity world-wide Look up quakes in: Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago near Inopacan, Eastern Visayas, Philippines World Earthquake Report for Friday, 20 March 2026 Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago…...
Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Tonga, on Saturday, Mar 21, 2026, at 05:17 am (GMT +13)
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (134+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Tonga, on Saturday, Mar 21, 2026, at 05:17 am (GMT +13) - Look up quakes in: Mag. 4.3 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Tonga, on Saturday, Mar 21, 2026, at 05:17 am (GMT +13) - A moderate…...
Mayon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20260320/1617Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 20/1620Z
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (168+ words) news about the erupting mayon volcano Mayon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20260320/1617Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 20/1620Z Mayon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20260320/0907Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 20/0920Z Mayon Volcano (Philippines) activity update Mar…...