Global Seismic Surge: 93 Earthquakes Recorded in Just 8 Days
Between June 19 and June 26, at least 93 earthquakes measuring 4.5 magnitude or higher were recorded worldwide.
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico’s western coast. However, authorities have not immediately reported any damage or casualties. The tremor hit amid a recent surge in seismic activity across the globe.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake struck the Gulf of California at 1:45 pm local time on Tuesday. The epicenter was located about 75 kilometers (47 miles) south-southwest of El Progreso, Mexico, at a depth of 10 kilometers below the surface.
According to USGS data, at least 93 earthquakes measuring 4.5 magnitude or higher were recorded worldwide between June 19 and June 26, indicating growing global seismic activity. Just before the earthquake in Mexico, a powerful double earthquake struck Venezuela, causing widespread damage.
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake first struck Venezuela, followed just 39 seconds later by another 7.5-magnitude quake. In geological terms, this phenomenon is known as a doublet. When two powerful earthquakes of a similar nature strike in quick succession, they can multiply the scale of destruction.
Reports of moderate and strong earthquakes also emerged from other parts of the world during the same period. A moderate 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Mendocino County near Redwood Valley in Northern California, United States, with its epicenter located just 5 miles below the surface. Meanwhile, another 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Iwate Prefecture in northern Japan during a busy period.
Japan’s Meteorological Agency initially reported the earthquake’s magnitude as 6.9 before revising it to 7.2. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers below the surface.
