Magnitude

• A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on June 29, 2026, causing significant seismic activity in the region. • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently visiting the Seychelles to strengthen bilateral ties and diplomatic relations. • These events highlight critical international developments involving natural disaster management in Asia and strategic geopolitical engagement in Africa.

• Magnitude has officially emerged from stealth mode after securing $10 million in seed funding. • The company aims to redefine Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) by utilizing autonomous AI agents to streamline and enhance security processes. • This development matters as it introduces AI-driven automation to a critical area of cybersecurity, potentially reducing the manual burden of managing vendor risks.

Earthquake was region’s strongest tremor in nearly 150 years and was also felt in parts of Mexico including CancúnAn earthquake on Monday off the coast of Cuba, which was that region’s strongest tremor in nearly 150 years, could be felt in Florida and parts of Mexico.The 6.1-magnitude earthquake, which struck in the afternoon, occurred approximately 65 miles (105km) north-west of Mantua, Cuba, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS added that the earthquake had a depth of 16 miles. Continue reading...

Geoscience Australia says aftershocks likely but much lighter and in a smaller areaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPart of Australia’s east coast has been shaken by an earthquake that could be felt hundred of kilometres away.A 4.5-magnitude quake hit at 8.19pm on Tuesday at a depth of 5km about 30km south-west of Orange in central west NSW, near the Cadia goldmine. 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...