Earthquake Strikes

• A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Jurm in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on July 2, 2026. • The seismic event occurred in a region known for high geological activity, though immediate casualty reports were not provided in the initial update. • This event is significant due to the vulnerability of local infrastructure in the Hindu Kush mountains, which often exacerbates the impact of mid-range tremors.

People told to prepare for waves of up to three metres in parts of the Philippines, with smaller waves possible in Indonesia and MalaysiaA magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early on Monday, sparking tsunami warnings on some regional coasts, collapsing some houses and killing at least one person.“Many buildings were affected, but I cannot enumerate them now because we are busy with ongoing rescues,” Master Sergeant Robert Dagon of the General Santos City police told Agence France-Presse. Continue reading...

The quake was at a shallow depth of 10km in the Northern Molucca Sea region, the USGS saidA magnitude 7.8 earthquake has struck the Northern Molucca Sea region in Indonesia, the United States Geological Survey said.The quake on Thursday was at a shallow depth of 10km (6.21 miles), it said. Continue reading...