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In-depth archive

Earthquake reports in regional context

Revisit notable seismic events through concise archive summaries covering location, depth, felt reports and the uncertainty present in early agency estimates.

Archive selection

Event reports

These historical reports retain each event’s geographic context. Review dates show recent editorial organization and do not replace the original event dates shown in article titles.

Rocky forest terrain representing the Korean Peninsula earthquake report
Reviewed 29 August 2026 • East Asia

Minor tectonic earthquake in North Korea — May 11, 2020

An archive account of a small tectonic event reported as felt in parts of the Korean Peninsula. The report considers location and available shaking observations without treating early parameters as final.

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Rome skyline and surrounding terrain for an Italian earthquake archive report
Reviewed 18 August 2026 • Italy

Minor earthquake felt in Rome — May 11, 2020

This report records a weak earthquake near the Italian capital and summarizes the regional felt context available at the time. Small events can still be noticeable when they occur near populated areas.

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Caribbean sea and coastline illustrating the Cuba and Jamaica earthquake report
Reviewed 4 August 2026 • Caribbean

Major undersea earthquake between Cuba and Jamaica — January 28, 2020

An archive summary of the strong offshore event between Cuba and Jamaica, including broad felt-area and marine-setting context. Official bulletins remain the authority for warning information.

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Arid mountain landscape illustrating southern Iran seismic terrain
Reviewed 22 August 2026 • Middle East

Strong earthquake in southern Iran, felt in the UAE — October 21, 2019

The archived coverage follows a southern Iran earthquake and reports that shaking was also noticed across the Gulf. Distance, depth and local ground conditions can produce varied experiences.

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Pacific island coastline representing the Mariana Islands earthquake region
Reviewed 6 August 2026 • Western Pacific

Deep earthquake in the Guam region, Mariana Islands — October 19, 2019

This archive page examines a deep earthquake in the Mariana subduction region. Deep events may be felt over a broad area while producing different surface effects from shallow earthquakes.

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Southern California urban landscape for the Compton earthquake archive
Reviewed 17 August 2026 • California

Earthquake near Compton, California — October 18, 2019

A concise record of an earthquake near Compton in the Los Angeles region. The article organizes the available event parameters and felt context as they were reported.

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Mountainous Mindanao landscape illustrating the Philippines earthquake archive
Reviewed 23 May 2026 • Philippines

Strong earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines — October 16, 2019

The report documents a significant Mindanao earthquake and the developing regional picture. Early impact information is preserved cautiously because initial accounts can change as assessments proceed.

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Island and mountain landscape representing Luzon earthquake context
Reviewed 8 April 2026 • Philippines

Earthquake near Polillo Island, Luzon, felt in Manila — September 13, 2019

This event page records an earthquake east of Luzon and reports from the wider Manila area. Felt distance alone does not establish the severity of local effects.

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Myanmar river and hills illustrating the Shwebo earthquake region
Reviewed 14 February 2026 • Myanmar

Moderate earthquake near Shwebo, felt in Mandalay — August 31, 2019

An archive account of a Myanmar earthquake near Shwebo with shaking reported in Mandalay. The summary distinguishes reported observations from conclusions about effects.

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Oregon coast and Pacific Ocean illustrating an offshore earthquake report
Reviewed 12 December 2025 • Pacific Northwest

Strong offshore earthquake west of Bandon, Oregon — August 29, 2019

This report covers a strong earthquake in the Pacific Ocean west of Oregon. Offshore location does not by itself establish tsunami danger; readers should rely on official warning centers.

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How we work

Reading an event beyond its magnitude

Earthquake Report arranges archived coverage so that a preliminary number is not mistaken for a complete impact assessment.

  1. Identify the source data. Note event time, location, depth and magnitude while recognizing that agencies may revise them.
  2. Place the epicenter in context. Consider nearby communities, coastlines, tectonic setting and distance from the rupture.
  3. Separate observations from estimates. Felt reports describe experience; they do not independently confirm damage or event parameters.
  4. Keep safety guidance distinct. Urgent instructions must come from local emergency and civil-protection authorities.
Archive guidance

Questions about in-depth reports

Why can two agencies list different magnitudes?

They may use different station networks, methods or earthquake scales. Values often converge as more waveform data are reviewed.

Why are some small earthquakes included?

A smaller event may merit context when it is shallow, close to a populated area, widely felt or relevant to an ongoing sequence.

Does a deep earthquake cause less shaking?

Depth changes how seismic energy reaches the surface. Deep events can be felt broadly, but local effects depend on several factors beyond depth.

Are historical impact details final?

Not necessarily. Early event pages capture a developing situation. Later agency catalogs and official assessments are preferable for formal research.

Can an offshore earthquake create a tsunami?

Some undersea earthquakes can displace water, but location alone is insufficient. Follow recognized warning centers and local evacuation guidance.

Where can I learn the terminology?

The earthquake glossary explains magnitude, intensity, depth, epicenter, aftershocks and other terms used throughout the archive.