Earthquakes near volcanoes Earthquakes often precede volcanic eruptions. Find out where the latest earthquakes in the vicinity of volcanoes have occurred.
Worldwide earthquake activity level What is the level of global earthquake activity today compared to the past? Find out with our graph showing the current and past Global Seismic Activity Level indicator!
Land of Theseus The Saronic Gulf opposite Athens is one of the most beautiful and interesting areas of Greece, full of beautiful landscapes, small towns, islands, archeological remains and one of Europe's least known active volcanic areas. Join us on a relaxing tour to discover this fascinating area!
Volcanoes of Java Climb some of its most interesting and active volcanoes of Java: Papandayan and Galunggung, Merapi in Central Java, Kelud, Semeru, Bromo, the Tengger caldera, and Ijen.
Volcanoes & Cultures The contrast between unspoiled rain-forest, coconut palm beaches, primitive culture and moon-like landscapes surrounding lava-spitting volcanoes could not be bigger: join us on an expedition to the two most active volcanoes of Vanuatu: Ambrym and Yasur.
An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 occurred in the morning on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at 10:26 am local time near Stilfontein, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, North West, South Africa, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). ...Read all
The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.7 quake in the United States near Homer, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, only 5 minutes ago. The earthquake hit after midnight on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at 12:01 am local time at an intermediate depth of 63 miles. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report. ...Read all
The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a magnitude 5.3 quake in Tonga near Neiafu, Vava'u, only 11 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early evening on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at 7:46 pm local time at an intermediate depth of 146 km. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report. ...Read all
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake near Bayside, Humboldt County, California, USA, was reported only 6 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered the key international and national agency that monitors seismic activity in the US. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 15 miles beneath the epicenter late at night on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, at 11:39 pm local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report. ...Read all
Volcanoes & Spices This 17-days adventurous expedition is one of our most exciting volcano tours! Visit Halmahera, North Sulawesi and the Sangihe Islands with some of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, including Dukono, Ibu, Lokon, Soputan and Karangetang.
Divergent plate boundaries in oceans Two ocean plates move apart from each other. Hot upwelling mantle material forms magmas that continuously produce new oceanic crust. An ocean widens.
Sakurajima volcano photos One of the world's most active volcanoes, Sakurajima on Japan's Kyushu Island is famous for its frequent vulcanian explosions, often accompanied by eruption lightning.
Largest 20 earthquakes past 24 hrs Our continuously updated worldwide map and list of the most recent largest earthquakes in the world during the past 24 hours. You can also find top 20 lists for given past days / months / years from the archive.