Where was the 7.0 earthquake today?

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Acapulco in Oaxaca, Mexico on September 7, 2021 at about 9:48 pm Eastern Daylight Time (September 8 at 01:48 UTC). Seismic instruments indicate the earthquake was shallow, originating at a depth of about 12.5 miles beneath the city of Acapulco.
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Where was there a 7.0 earthquake today?

7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes in Mexico near Acapulco; 1 reported dead. The earthquake was felt in Mexico City, which is around 180 miles from Acapulco.
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Where was the biggest earthquake today?

today: 5.6 in Naha, Okinawa, Japan.
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Where was the 7.3 earthquake today?

TOKYO — A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory and plunging more than 2 million homes in the Tokyo area into darkness.
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Where did the earthquake take place today?

"Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 29-09-2021, 09:04:10 IST, Lat: 33.29 & Long: 89.07, Depth: 10 Km, Location: 623km N of Lachung, Sikkim, India," said National Center for Seismology said in a tweet.
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How big was that earthquake just now?

today: 3.4 in Progreso, Baja California, Mexico. this week: 3.8 in Delta, Baja California, Mexico. this month: 4.1 in Bay Point, California, United States.
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Were there any earthquakes today?

In the past 24 hours, there were 2 quakes of magnitude 5.0 or above, 40 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, 98 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 227 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0.
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Is Japan in the Ring of Fire?

Japan lies along what is called the Pacific Ring of Fire, an imaginary horseshoe-shaped zone that follows the rim of the Pacific Ocean, where many of the world's earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
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Where was Japan earthquake today?

today: 4.5 in Yonakuni, Okinawa, Japan. this week: 5.1 in Ōarai, Ibaraki, Japan. this month: 6.3 in Yonakuni, Okinawa, Japan.
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What is the largest earthquake ever recorded?

On May 22, 1960 a great Mw 9.5 earthquake, the largest earthquake ever instrumentally recorded, occurred off the coast of southern Chile. This earthquake generated a tsunami that was destructive not only along the coast of Chile, but also across the Pacific in Hawaii, Japan, and the Philippines.
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When was the last 7.0 earthquake?

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Acapulco in Oaxaca, Mexico on September 7, 2021 at about 9:48 pm Eastern Daylight Time (September 8 at 01:48 UTC).
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Are earthquakes increasing 2021?

In 2021 there were 3 earthquakes with a magnitude over 8.0, which is the highest number since 2007. The number of magnitude 5 to 5.9 earthquakes was also very high in comparison with 2047 recorded in 2021.
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How big was the earthquake just now near Long Beach CA?

M 6.4 - Long Beach, California Earthquake.
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How big was the earthquake just now near San Leandro CA?

The largest earthquake in San Leandro:

today: 2.0 in Day Valley, California, United States.
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Did Tokyo just have an earthquake?

The last earthquake in Tokyo occurred 55 minutes ago: Minor mag. 2.5 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 31 km south of Tateyama, Chiba, Japan, on Thursday, Jun 23, 2022 at 4:35 pm (GMT +9).
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Was there a big earthquake in Japan today?

When was the latest earthquake in Japan? The last earthquake in Japan occurred 32 minutes ago: Minor mag. 3.1 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 43 km southeast of Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan, on Sunday, Jun 26, 2022 at 11:10 am (GMT +9).
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Did Okinawa just have an earthquake?

When was the latest earthquake in Okinawa? The last earthquake in Okinawa occurred 13 hours ago: Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake - Philippine Sea, 79 km southwest of Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, on Wednesday, Jun 22, 2022 at 6:30 pm (GMT +9).
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What are 10 countries located on the Ring of Fire?

There are 15 countries in the ring of fire; Indonesia, New Zealand, Papa New Guinea, Philippines, Japan, United States, Chile, Canada, Guatemala, Russia, Peru, Solomon Islands, Mexico and Antarctica.
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Where are 90% of volcanoes found?

The Ring of Fire, also referred to as the Circum-Pacific Belt, is a path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. The majority of Earth's volcanoes and earthquakes take place along the Ring of Fire.
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Why the Philippines belong to the Ring of Fire?

There are 53 active volcanoes in the Philippines. The Philippines belong to the Pacific Ring of Fire where the oceanic Philippine plate and several smaller micro-plates are subducting along the Philippine Trench to the E, and the Luzon, Sulu and several other small Trenches to the W.
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Was Christchurch earthquake today?

The strongest earthquake in Christchurch City today occurred 1 hour and 17 minutes ago: Moderate mag.
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Was there an earthquake in California a few minutes ago?

The last earthquake in California occurred 16 minutes ago: Weak mag. 1.9 earthquake - 24km SW of Bodfish, CA, on Saturday, Jun 25, 2022 at 8:15 am (GMT -7).
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