Powerful Series of Earthquakes Strikes Five Countries Within Just Hours

Five earthquakes in hours.

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Venezuela.

Pacific Ring of Fire remains highly active.

The Pacific Ring of Fire once again experienced intense seismic activity on Wednesday.

Within just a few hours, at least five earthquakes ranging from magnitude 4.9 to 7.5 were recorded across different parts of Asia and the Americas.

Why it matters: This region accounts for more than 80% of the planet’s seismic activity.

Pacific Ring of Fire Records Five Earthquakes

| In a frightening sequence, the planet experienced six earthquakes within hours, but Venezuela’s was the strongest:

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The earthquakes occurred in China, the United States, Peru, Venezuela, and Japan, keeping authorities in each country on alert.

So far, officials have not reported any fatalities.

However, material damage has been reported in some of the affected areas following the seismic events.

China and the United States Began the Day With Strong Earthquakes

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The sequence of earthquakes began Tuesday night in China. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Haixi Prefecture in the western province of Qinghai.

China’s Earthquake Networks Center reported that the quake occurred at a depth of 8 kilometers (5 miles).

Local authorities said the epicenter was located just 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) from the area where a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck on June 16.

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Preliminary assessments classified the new quake as an aftershock of that earlier event.

Hours later, seismic activity continued in the United States.

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Northern California shortly after 8:10 a.m. local time.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the epicenter was located about 10 kilometers (6 miles) north of Redwood Valley.

The affected area is in Mendocino County, north of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Several aftershocks followed the main earthquake.

The strongest aftershock reached magnitude 2.7, according to the USGS.

Peru and Venezuela Experience New Earthquakes

Specialized personnel from at least five countries will begin arriving in Venezuela to assist with search and rescue operations following the earthquakes that struck the South American nation, leaving a preliminary toll of 164 dead and 971 injured.

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Around midday, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake was reported in Peru’s Amazon region of Ucayali.

The Geophysical Institute of Peru reported that the epicenter was located 18 kilometers (11 miles) north of the city of Pucallpa.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 154 kilometers (96 miles).

It was felt with light intensity in the regional capital of Ucayali.

Later in the day, the strongest earthquake of the series occurred.

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northwest of Montalbán in central Venezuela.

The USGS reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 13.2 kilometers (8.2 miles).

Because of its shallow depth, it was classified as a shallow-focus earthquake.

The epicenter was located approximately 300 kilometers (186 miles) east of Caracas.

As of now, authorities have not reported any fatalities related to this event.

Japan Closes Out the Intense Day of Seismic Activity

Minutes after the earthquake in Venezuela, another strong earthquake was recorded in Japan.

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the quake reached magnitude 6.9.

Its epicenter was located off the coast of Iwate Prefecture.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 50 kilometers (31 miles).

The tremor was strongly felt even in Tokyo.

Japanese authorities confirmed that no tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake.

The quake occurred in an area that has experienced repeated significant seismic events in recent months.

With these five earthquakes recorded across different parts of the Pacific Ring of Fire, the day was marked by exceptionally intense seismic activity.

Authorities continue monitoring the affected regions and are evaluating reports of material damage while remaining on alert for possible aftershocks.