An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 struck near the coast of Peru on Friday, July 12, 2024. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, prompted concerns about potential impact but thankfully, no tsunami threat was confirmed. The earthquake, centered in the Arequipa region, highlighted the seismic vulnerability of the region located within the Pacific Ring of Fire. Authorities are emphasizing the importance of earthquake preparedness and resilience measures in the face of such events.
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 shook the South Pacific island nation of Tonga on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 9:47 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located 198 kilometers north of the capital, Nuku’alofa, at a depth of 112 kilometers. The Hawaii-based Pacific Warning Center has issued no warnings of a potential tsunami. Tonga is situated on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a seismically active region that accounts for a large portion of the world’s earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Sunday, causing no immediate damage or reports of casualties. The earthquake’s epicenter was 83 kilometers northwest of the capital, Port Vila, and had a depth of 29 kilometers. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre stated that there is no risk of a tsunami. Hotel worker Vanessa Apuary described the quake’s impact as “heavy and slow” but noted that it caused minimal damage in Port Vila. Vanuatu is located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an area known for seismic activity.
A powerful 6.5-magnitude undersea earthquake struck Indonesia’s West Java province on Saturday night, sending tremors across the region. The quake, with its epicenter located 151 kilometers southwest of Garut Regency at a depth of 10 kilometers, was felt in the capital, Jakarta, and several other provinces. The earthquake did not trigger any tsunami alerts, but it serves as a reminder of Indonesia’s vulnerability to seismic activity due to its position on the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire.
