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August 15, 2026

Notable earthquakes and events:

An earthquake of M 6.9-7.0 has occurred in the area of northern Sumatra.

This earthquake was located at a depth of 180 km and was widely, but weakly

felt at the surface. EMSC reported strong shaking in Indonesia at Sunggal and in Malaysia

at Klng, Shah Alam, Kampung Sungai Ara, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Perai, Tanjung Tokong, and Permatang Kuching; in Lhoknga, Indonesia at Banda Aceh and in Thailant in Phuket and Thalang.

NEIC reported intensity IV in Sumatra at Gunung Stoli, Sibolga, Padang and III in Malaysia at Georgetown, Tanjong Tokong, Kuah, Bukit Baru, Juru Pulau and in Phangnga, Thailand

This epicenter was at the longitude of maximum tidal stress at the time

of the solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 as reported in this and previous

issues of this summary and had been expected to see enhanced seismicity

at this time as:

"The new moon and solar eclipse arrived on August 12, 2026 at 17:37 UT. This will include a total eclipse of the sun. This eclipse will be total near Iceland and Greenland at its peak with the greatest eclipse at 65N 25W over Iceland and will also be total in the area of Spain, Portugal, Southern France and northern Italy. These areas could see significantly enhanced seismicity beginning in several days. This eclipse will be partial in the northeastern U.S. and throughout Canada. Longitudes which are sub-solar (local solar noon) are near 85 West longitude while those at local solar midnight are centered near 95 East longitude. In the west these include area of Central and northwestern South America and eastern U.S. and in the east areas of western Indonesia, Myanmar, and eastern China. These areas are likely to see tidal triggering with this new moon. A moderately large to large tidally triggered earthquake is considered moderately likely with this new moon." (August 9-14, 2026)

The last earthquake within about 200 km of this epicenter in Northern Sumatra,

Indonesia with M>=6.9 occurred on with M 8.6 on March 28, 2002 followed by an April 6, 2010 with M 7.7. At the time

this summary noted in this regard:

"A major earthquake of M 7.7-7.8 hit the Nias and Northern Sumatra area today.

The epicenter was near those of the great earthquakes in December, 2004 and

March, 2005 of M 9.3 and 8.6 respectively.

At least 18 people were injured in this earthquake in Sumatra,

Indonesia. At least 6 injuries were critical due to house

collapses and one person suffered a non-fatal heart attack.

Several houses collapsed in the village of Teupah Selatan on

Simeulue Island. Buildings sustained damaged elsewhere on the

island, including two government buildings, and electricity

poles were uprooted knocking out power to the entire island.

On Nias Island and on Simeulue Island, strong tremors sent the

residents of Guningsitoli, Sinabang and other towns running

for higher ground. The earthquake caused a power failure in

Banda Aceh and in Medan adding to the panic. Telecommunication

networks were also disrupted in Aceh where many people fled to

higher ground fearing a tsunami. At Banda Aceh, the earthquake

was felt for close to a minute sending people running

outdoors. The dome of the Sementara Masjid collapsed at Pemuka

village in Singkil. Several houses were flooded by "knee-high"

water in Singkil at Pasar, Pulo Saro, Singkil Lama, Titi

Ambria and Ujung, when land alongside the river subsided by as

much as 30-centimetres. Tremors were also felt at the Arun LNG

plant in Lhokseumawe and in the port of Belawan; power supply

was disrupted at the port but no damage was reported. Tremors

were felt strongly throughout Sumatra Uttara province and at

Medan where people rushed outdoors in panic across the city

including at the city's main hospital. At Binjai, many people

ran outdoors. At Sibolga, the quake was felt strongly for

close to a minute, pulled down utility poles and knocked a

motorcycle rider off his bike. Tremors caused panic at

Takengon and were also felt at Sigli and Langsa; a power

failure occurred at Langsa after the earthquake. At

Sibulusalam, a three storey nursing academy was damaged.

Shocks were also felt in Sumatera Barat and in Riau regency.

At Pekanbaru, in Riau regency, patients at the district

hospital were evacuated into the parking lot even though the

building did not sustain any damage.

Light tremors were felt as far away as Singapore, Malaysia and

Thailand. In Malaysia, tremors were felt in many parts of the

country including in high-rise buildings at Petaling Jaya and

on Penang island including those on Macallum Street, Rifle

Range and Sungai Ara causing fear among residents. In

Thailand, tremors were felt in Songhkla province and in the

southern city of Hat Yai. According to the USGS CIIM, tremors

were felt as far as Malé in the Maldive Islands.

A small local tsunami was generated by this earthquake. In the

Banyak Islands, several boats were marooned when the sea

rushed onshore. The tsunami was also recorded at tide guages

at Singkil and Teluk Dalam. Press reports claimed the sea

level dropped "several metres" that prompted many people to

flee to higher ground in coastal Sumatra. There was some panic

in the villages of Gunong Kleng Putong suak on the border of

West Aceh and Nagan Raya, after rumours of a rise in the sea

level. Hundreds of residents of Barat Daya, , Sialang, Suak

Bakong and Pulo Air in the sub-district of Kluet Selatan

evacuated to Sapik Durian Kawan villages in the Kluet Timur

sub-district. Many residents of Kemumue village and other

villages living on the coast in Labuhan Haji sub-district in

South Aceh regency, moved to higher areas. From Aceh Barat

regency, thousands of residents living in the coastal areas,

especially in the regency capital of Meulaboh also moved to

higher regions.

A tsunami watch was issued by the PTWC but later lifted for

the coast of Indonesia. Tsunami watches were also issued by

local agencies in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand but were

later lifted. In Malaysia, tsunami advisories were issued for

Kedah, Perlis and Pinang. In Thailand, advisories were issued

for the coastal areas of all provinces on the Andaman Sea and

asked residents to prepare to evacuate in case deemed

necessary. Tsunami advisories were not issued for the Indian

mainland or for the Andaman & Nicobar islands after INCOIS

models determined the event posed no danger.

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NEIC reported this earthquake was felt within about 1500 km of the epicenter

with intensity II-III. Reports from Indonesia included those from Ayer, Itam,

Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, Banting, Bukit Metagam, Butterworth, Gelugor, Georgetown,

Johor Bahru, Juru, Kajang-Sungai Chua, Kampong Koh, Kota Bahru, Kuala Lumpur,

Kuala Selangor, Lumut, Nilai, Parit Buntar, Perai, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya,

Sungai Ara, Tanjong Bunga, Tanjong Malim and Tanjong Tokong. It was also reported felt in Singapore

750 km from the epicenter widely with intensity II. In Sumatra, Indonesia

it was reported with intensity IV-VI in Sibolga, Padang, Medan, Lhokseumawe,

Kuta, Bali, Jakarta, Duri, Belawan, and Banda Aceh. It was also reported

felt in the Maldives with intensity II at Male.

In our report yesterday (April 6, 2010) we anticipated this event as follows:

"The geomagnetic storm which began at the same time as the M 7.2 earthquake

in Baja California yesterday grew to the strongest geomagnetic disturbance

in more than three years today. The geomagnetic field was at highly active conditions today. The AP level was 49 and the high latitude AP was 75.

This is the highest level of disturbance in the geomagnetic field since

December 15, 2006 when the AP level was 104 and the high latitude AP was 120.

A global seismic watch is in effect for the coming week due to this

disturbance. Strong earthquakes are likely at auroral latitudes and

near the geomagnetic equator (most likely about 10 degree either side

of the geomagnetic equator) during this period. The likely maximum

magnitude is estimated to be about 1-1.5 units higher than that previously

estimated for events in this time period. Some global seismic

activation is likely with this geomagnetic disturbance with the most

likely large earthquakes around April 7-11." (April 6, 2010)

Note that the local date was April 7 and that the epicenter of this event

is exactly 10 degrees south of the local geomagnetic equator so the

forecast is quite accurate in these regards. We also noted the M 6+ event

in Indonesia yesterday in this regard:

"The strongest earthquakes of the day occurred on the equator as befits

seismic activity following strong geomagnetic disturbances. The largest

of these was an M 6.2 in the northern Indonesian waters south of Manado" (April 6, 2010)

The earthquake of M 7.7 today was the strongest in the region since an M 6.5

on March 28, 2005 and an M 9.3 on Boxing Day, December 26, 2004. That was

the strong tsunamigenic earthquakes which together with the Indian Ocean

tsunami killed more than 200,000 around the Indian Ocean coastline. Strong

earthquakes in the same area have also occurred in recent years with M 7.3-7.5

on November 2, 2002; February 20, 2008 and to the south on September 30, 2009.

The geomagnetic field strength was highly variable today as it often is during

strong geomagnetic storms such as continued today for the third day. As in previous

cases of major earthquakes, however, a strong variation in Hp and total field strength

as measured by GOES 11 and 12 accompanied the M 7.7 in Sumatra and peaked

within a minute of the occurrence of that event (22:14-22:15 UT), possibly triggering it.

The strongest variations in the field area measured and were closely

associated with the occurrence of this event as the HF map from Australia

shows below.

It is important to recognize that this is part of a pattern. On October 1, 2009

we reported in regard to the M 7.5 in Sumatra:

"The timing of today's earthquake of M 7.6-7.8 suggests that geomagnetic

effects may also have had a promotional effect of the earthquake. A strong

variation in solar X-ray flux (GOES 11 and 12) began within a minute of the

time of this event. This was the strongest x-ray flux event in several weeks

and may have had an effect on conditions leading to this earthquake." (October 1, 2009)

Or as our report of November 2-3, 2002 reported:

"A seismic watch was issued for the region of Indonesia, and especially

Sumatera in yesterday's daily summary. That watch had read:

"A strong (M>7) earthquake is likely within the next 5 days in the region of

Southern Indonesia, possibly in the Sumatera area with a secondary event

possibly in the region of Peru or northern So. America. This watch is based on

current global seismic activity and on the location of the X1.2 solar flare

which occurred yesterday at 17:00 UT. This flare affected areas near the

equator within about 20 degrees longitude of 100E and 80W. (November 1, 2002)"

(November 3, 2002)

The great shock of December 26, 2004 occurred in association with one of the

strongest Gamma Ray Bursts every observed. We have speculated in the past

an association between these two unusual events.

Tidal triggering may also have been involved in today's event in Sumatra." (April 6, 2010)

Today's epicenter is in the antipodal area of the M 7.4 in Colombia of August

10, 2026 and was also probably promoted by energy from that source. The

antipode to today's M 6.9 in Sumatra is an active seismic area near 3S 81W

in Ecuador. Several unlocated events were felt in this area of of Ecuador

in the hours prior to this event in Sumatra including an event widely felt in Ecuador

at Tutamandahostel, Sangolqui, and further activity (with the

possibility of a strong antipodal event) is considered likely at this time

by this summary.

O: 15AUG2026 10:54:53 3.0N 99.0E MW=6.9 EMSC NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA

A major earthquake of M 7.7 occurred today in the area of Flores, Indonesia.

A possible tsunami threat was identified by relavent agencies. EMSC reported moderate shaking in Indonesia at Labuan Bajo, Bantawora, Sungguminasa, Sulawesi, Sekongkang Bawah, Kute, Mararam, Biaslantang Kaler, Banjar Taman, Ubud, Bali, Banjar Pande, Banjar Taman, Legian, and as far as Surabaya.

NEIC reported intensity VIII in Ende Nusa and VI in Ruteng, Timur, VI in Timur, Indonesia at Ruteng; IV in Waingapu; III in Maumere, Bima Nusa, Kuta snd Denpasar, Bali and in Ubud, Dili, East Timor and Gedangan, Java and in Manado, Sulawesi.

Initial damage and death tolls are arriving following the M 7.7 earthquake

in Timor/Flores, Indonesia earlier in the day. Initial authorized tolls include

more than 38 deaths, damage to many structures and thousands of evacuations

linked to the earthquake. A tsunami with height up to 1 meter was observed and recorded

in Maurole, Ende, Indonesia but no damage from that tsunami was reported. The first strong aftershock

recorded by NEIC of the M 7.7 mainshock today occurred as an M 5.9 15 minutes and

30 seconds after the time of the mainshock. Travel time tables show that for

an event at 10 km depth returning to the same depth the time for an ScS

wave reflected off the core-mantle boundary is 15 minutes 30 seconds, so

this appears to be yet another confirmation that this type of triggering

by reflected seismic waves is occurring (as previously discussed in this summary on July 16, 2026 as).

"This earthquake (of M 6.3 in New Zealand) may have been triggered by the ScS seismic wave (an S-wave that reflects off the core-mantle boundary) which

originated 16 minutes earlier when an M 5.0 occurred off the east coast of

North Island, New Zealand. This wave returns to the surface at 11-12 degrees

distance from the epicenter after 16 minutes, the time between the two

earthquakes in New Zealand and may have helped trigger the larger event

in South Island. In a similar manner, the strongest aftershock recorded

by GeoNet occurred also at 16 minutes after the mainshock at the return

time of the ScS wave originating in New Zealand to the epicentral area." (July 16, 2026) The M 5.9 is the strongest earthquake in South Island, New

This event in Flores, Indonesia joined similar earthquakes of M 7.7-7.8 in the past year that occurred in Kamchatka, Mindanao, Philippines, and the Drake Passage.

The last earthquake in the world of significantly larger magnitude

than M 7.7 occurred as an 8.1 five years ago on August 12, 2021 in the South Sandwich Islands

and an M 8.2 14 days earlier in the Alaska Peninsula on July 29, 2021.

Those events, like today's were closely linked to the full and new moon

alignments of late July and early August, 2021.

This earthquake is the strongest recorded within about 300 km of this epicenter

since an M 7.8 on December 12, 1992. This summary described that earthquake

as:

"12 12 5 29 26 1992 -8.560 121.960 36 7.7 Flores Island area

At least 2500 were killed and missing in the Flores region along with 90,000 homeless. Most houses were destroyed by Maumere. A tsunami was generated which destroyed many of the buildings at Maumera and up to 80% of the structures on Flores. Also damaging at Alor and Sumbawa. Inundation from the tsunami was up to 300 meters and maximum height 25 meters. Ground cracks and landslides were observed. Felt also at Sumba, Sulawesi and Timor." (December 12, 2025)

The most recent major earthquake in the Flores region of Indonesia occurred

with M 7.3-7.6 on December 14, 2021. This followed a total solar eclipse

south of this area which occurred on December 4, 2021 near local solar noon

in Flores and may have been promoted by energy from that eclipse/new moon. At the time this summary noted:

"A major earthquake of M 7.3-7.6 occurred today in the Flores Sea of Central Indonesia.

NEIC reported maximum intensity IX (damage) in Timur at Ende Nusa Tenggara; VIII in Maumere, VII in Ruteng and VI in Sulawesi at Kendari and V in Mima; IV in Makasar, and lesser shaking at Mataram, Singkang, Kupang.

BMG gave this event M 7.4 and reported intensity IV in Ruteng, Labuan Bajo, Larantuka, Maumere, Adonara, Lembata; III in Tambolaka, Waikabubak, Waingapu and II-III in Makassar, Takalar and Pangkep, Indonesia.

This event occurred within minutes of local solar noon and was probably

promoted by tidal stresses which maximize near this hour.

It was followed by a strong aftershock series. A tsunami warning was issued

but later withdrawn when no significant increases in sea level were observed. Residents fled from their homes during the earthquake which was

strongest in the Sulawesi and Flores areas near the town of Larantuka.

At least one person was injured in Manggarai on Flores in the quake and some minor damage was

reported in South Sulawesi to a school and several homes on Selayar island.

This is the strongest earthquake in the Flores Sea area within about 300 km

since an M 7.9 at great depth on June 17, 1996. A shallow focus event (like today's)

occurred southwest of today's epicenter on December 12, 1992.

Earthquakes of M 7.3-7.5 occurred about 300 km from today's epicenter on November 11, 2003 and October 19, 2001.

An M 5.6 occurred near today's epicenter on December 11 and was noted in this summary as:

"An M 5.6 also occurred today in the Banda Sea, Indonesia today. BMG reported it was felt lightly in the area.

This is an area which can be triggered by geomagnetic effects as it lies near

the geomagnetic equator and could be a foreshock to a larger regional

event in the next several days. Today's event within minutes of local solar

midnight and apparently was triggered by high tidal stresses which maximize

at this hour." (December 12, 2021, December 14, 2021)

...

The antipode of this epicenter in the Flores Sea is near Trinidad and Tobago in the Windward Islands

north of Venezuela. Some subsequent triggering in this area is possible.

The 103 degree distance from this Flores epicenter passes through the South

Sandwich Ialands, off the coast of Oregon and in eastern Europe among others.

Areas at 144 degrees include recent active epicenters in Guatemala, Chiapas

Mexico as well as area of the Eastern U.S. in Ohio, Maine and in northern Chile and the Canary

Islands. These areas may see enhanced seismicity in coming days." (December 14, 2021)

Similar effects are likely with today's Flores earthquake.

This event occurred at the peak of the strongest solar flare identified by

SWPC in the past 12 days. The last flare of higher energy class was a C6.3 (#1020)

on August 2, 2026. Other earthquakes associated within a couple of minutes

with the peak of this flare occurred in Luzon, Philippines (M 3.2);

Eastern Honshu, Japan (M 3.6), Southern Sumatra (M 2.5), Oregon (M 2,1) and Spain (M 2.3).

Preliminary parameters for this flare from SWPC follow.

Flare # START MAX END CLASS DATE Flux (Jm-2)

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3740 2145 2155 2200 C4.3 (August 14, 2026) 1.9E-03

Flores, Indonesia M 7.7 21:58 UT

Luzon M 3.2 21:57 UT

Eastern Honshu, Japan M 3.6 21:58 UT

Southern Sumatra M 2.5 21:59 UT

Western Turkey M 3.2 22:00 UT

Oregon M 2.1 22:02:15 UT

Spain M 2.3 22:04 UT

The epicenter in Flores, Indonesia is also at a longitude near the maximum

stress associated with the solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 as noted in this

summary in previous issues:

This epicenter in Flores is also near the antipode of the strong earthquakes

in Venezuela of M 7.5 on June 24, 2026 and close to the antipode of the M 7.4 in

Colombia of August 10, 2026 and at 103 degrees from the path of the solar

eclipse (in Greenland) of August 12 and was near local solar midnight when

that eclipse was near maximum and may have been promoted by strong

concentrated antipodal effects from those sources. In previous issue of this

summary the antipodal area in southern and western Indonesia had been

noted as a prime area where major seismicity was likely after the earthquakes

in Colombia and Venezuela.

A foreshock in Bali occurred yesterday on August 13, 2026 and was discussed

in this summary at the time as:

"NEIC reported an earthquake of M 4.6 in Bali, Indonesia was felt with intensity up to II-III in the area(s) of Bali, Indonesia at Kuta, Bali.

O: 13AUG2026 10:23:19 8.5S 114.2E MB=4.6 EMSC BALI REGION, INDONESIA" (August 13, 2026)

An aftershock of M 5.0 occurred within a minute of local solar noon in Flores

and was likely promoted by tidal stresses which maximize near this hour.

O: 14AUG2026 21:58:24 8.4S 121.4E MW=7.7 NEIC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 22:13:50 8.3S 121.2E MW=5.9 NEIC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 03:54:13 8.3S 121.4E MW=5.0 NEIC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

Following is a list of aftershocks in Flores, Indonesia to the time of this

report with M>=4.

O: 15AUG2026 00:22:51 7.8S 120.6E ML=4.4 EMSC FLORES SEA

O: 15AUG2026 03:14:24 7.9S 120.8E ML=4.1 EMSC FLORES SEA

O: 15AUG2026 04:34:35 7.9S 120.7E ML=4.2 EMSC FLORES SEA

O: 14AUG2026 23:39:00 8.0S 120.7E ML=4.4 EMSC FLORES SEA

O: 15AUG2026 00:17:57 8.0S 120.3E ML=4.0 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 00:53:33 8.0S 121.0E ML=4.1 EMSC FLORES SEA

O: 15AUG2026 01:17:19 8.0S 120.8E mb=5.1 EMSC FLORES SEA

O: 15AUG2026 02:39:53 8.0S 121.5E ML=3.5 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 04:46:19 8.0S 120.6E ML=4.1 EMSC FLORES SEA

O: 15AUG2026 05:47:50 8.0S 120.4E ML=4.1 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 22:59:12 8.1S 120.2E mb=4.7 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 23:07:45 8.1S 120.5E ML=4.2 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 23:12:31 8.1S 120.7E mb=5.1 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 23:29:55 8.1S 120.3E ML=4.4 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 23:36:04 8.1S 120.5E ML=4.2 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 23:47:20 8.1S 120.7E ML=4.0 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 00:30:12 8.1S 120.7E ML=4.0 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 00:42:10 8.1S 120.2E ML=4.0 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 01:37:39 8.1S 120.5E mb=4.9 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 01:58:08 8.1S 120.7E ML=4.3 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 02:55:30 8.1S 121.4E ML=4.0 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 03:02:24 8.1S 121.5E ML=4.1 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 03:44:04 8.1S 121.2E ML=4.2 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 04:07:52 8.1S 120.8E ML=4.0 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 04:47:47 8.1S 121.3E ML=3.8 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 05:10:39 8.1S 120.6E ML=4.0 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 07:03:36 8.1S 120.6E ML=4.2 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 07:39:40 8.1S 120.9E mb=5.1 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 22:13:50 8.2S 120.2E mb=5.9 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 22:37:17 8.2S 120.2E mb=5.5 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 22:46:12 8.2S 120.3E ML=4.1 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 22:53:16 8.2S 120.3E mb=5.3 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 23:48:30 8.2S 120.5E ML=4.3 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 23:49:58 8.2S 121.4E mb=4.5 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 23:52:55 8.2S 121.5E mb=4.8 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 23:59:26 8.2S 120.6E ML=4.2 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 00:03:22 8.2S 121.3E mb=4.7 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 01:09:17 8.2S 120.2E ML=4.0 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 02:08:35 8.2S 121.2E ML=4.3 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 02:12:42 8.2S 120.9E ML=4.2 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 02:18:46 8.2S 121.4E mb=4.5 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 04:16:21 8.2S 120.4E ML=4.2 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 06:43:10 8.2S 120.7E mb=4.7 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 06:48:12 8.2S 121.4E ML=4.1 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 07:16:07 8.2S 121.5E ML=4.4 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 07:19:32 8.2S 120.2E ML=4.2 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 22:18:06 8.3S 121.4E mb=5.6 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 23:00:03 8.3S 120.8E mb=4.8 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 23:03:45 8.3S 121.6E ML=4.0 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 23:17:04 8.3S 121.4E mb=5.0 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 01:19:39 8.3S 121.5E ML=4.3 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 02:03:49 8.3S 121.4E ML=4.2 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 02:46:55 8.3S 121.4E mb=4.9 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 03:54:13 8.3S 121.4E mb=5.0 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 06:05:45 8.3S 121.4E ML=4.0 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 06:28:51 8.3S 121.4E mb=5.1 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 21:58:24 8.4S 121.4E Mw=7.7 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 22:28:40 8.4S 121.6E mb=6.1 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 22:47:21 8.4S 121.4E ML=4.4 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 00:40:22 8.4S 121.4E mb=5.1 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 01:30:37 8.4S 121.6E ML=4.1 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 01:34:37 8.4S 121.6E ML=4.0 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 04:23:09 8.4S 121.6E mb=4.6 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 05:45:08 8.4S 121.4E mb=5.0 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 00:24:47 8.5S 121.5E ML=4.2 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 00:44:34 8.5S 121.6E ML=4.4 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 23:18:34 8.6S 121.6E ML=4.1 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 00:20:27 8.6S 121.3E mb=4.6 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 02:41:31 8.6S 120.8E ML=4.1 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 14AUG2026 23:10:16 8.8S 120.4E ML=4.2 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 01:28:03 8.8S 121.5E ML=4.3 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 00:12:18 8.9S 121.5E ML=4.2 EMSC FLORES REGION, INDONESIA

O: 15AUG2026 00:15:42 9.0S 121.3E ML=4.0 EMSC SAVU SEA

DISTANCE RELATIONS BETWEEN EARTHQUAKES

Statistical evidence indicates that some triggering or promotion forward in time can occur in regions which are under high stress due to additional stress events of small size. Among these are surface and body waves passing through a region. Triggering may be dynamic with the promoted earthquake occurring at the same time as the stress event or delayed with an earthquake occurring later in time but still related to the stress event through water lubrication or other various geophysical effects on the faults. We have argued in this report for the past 35 years that this effect is most observable where the seismic waves are largest. In general this occurs at distances from the rupture ends of the earthquake producing those waves (mainshock) which we have termed nodal distances. These are defined by the formula D=360*m/n where D is the distance in degrees and m<=m where n an m are small integers. These are also the locations of the maximum corrections to magnitude in the standard Jeffreys-Bullen tables. In addition there is focusing of seismic energy from reflections and refractions of f the core-mantle and the inner-outer core boundary of the earth. This focuses energy at the surface in the distance between 101 and 108 degrees (core-mantle) and 141-148 degrees (inner-outer core boundary). In this report we monitor seismicity at these distances following major earthquakes as experience has shown that strong and/or unusual earthquake are much more likely to occur at these distance from the mainshock.

The following nodal areas showed seismic enhancement in the several months

following the December, 2021 M 7.3 in Flores, Indonesia near today's epicenter.

Antipodal (~180 degrees)

Flores Sea to Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela,

Outer shadow zone edge (141-148 degrees)

Flores Sea to Massachusetts, Argentina, Guatemala, Virginia, Central Mid-Atlantic, South Carolina, Georgia, Maine, Argentina, Galapagos Is, Atacama Central Chile, Guatemala, Chiapas, Mexico, Canary Islands,

Node 3 (120 degrees)

Flores Sea to Southeast Pacific, Montana, Utah, Gulf of California, Southern, Baja California, Iceland, Spain,

P- and S- shadow zone edge and node 7 (101-110 degrees)

Flores Sea to South of Africa, Antarctica, Greenland Sea, Central, Southern Italy, Greece, South Sandwich Islands, Southern and Eastern Alaska,

Node 4 (90 degrees)

Flores Sea to Alaska Peninsula, Eastern Turkey

Node 5 (72 degrees)

Flores Sea to Komandorsky Islands, Near Islands, Western Iran,

Node 6 (60 degrees)

Flores Sea to Kuril Is. Tonga, Fiji, Kashmir, Western Andreanof Is. Eastern Iran,

Node 7 (52 degrees)

Flores Sea to Fiji, South, North Island, New Zealand, Northern Honshu, Nepal, Vanuatu, Macquarie Is,

Node 8 (45 degrees)

Flores Sea to Bangladesh, Myanmar, Kyushu, Solomon Is., l, Vanuatu, Macquarie Is,

Six minutes after the M 7.7 in Flores, Indonesia an earthquake of M 2.3 was recorded

in Spain. This was also with the solar flare (#3730) noted above. This

event in Spain was felt lightly in Armilla, Huetor Vega, Granada, Niguelas.

It was followed by an increasingly larger series of minor shocks in the same

area of Spain which culminated with an M 5.2 near local solar midnight in Spain.

This earthquake of M 5.2 was reported by NEIC to have been felt with intensity VII (with damage)

in Granada, Spain at Santa Fe and Ogijares and VI in Otura, Maracena with V in La Zubia, Armilla, Granada and IV in Pulianas, Chauchina, Rogiva, Lanjaron, Solobrena and in Malaga, Spain in Nerja, Velez-Malaga, Benalmadena with lesser shaking in Spain in Jaen, Almeria, Sevilla, and Murcia.

News sources on the web indicated the M 5.2 caused roads to crack in Granada and Alhendin, Andalusia

with damage to many buildings. Footage from the area on the web shows cars

buried under debris from damaged to building facades, nornices, walls, balconies etc.

Many structures showed damage from the shaking with the earthquake.

The M 5.0 is the strongest earthquake within about 150 km of this epicenter

in Spain since an M 5.2 on July 14, 2025 about 200 km southeast of today's

epicenter and an M 5.1 on May 11, 2011 about the same distance to the northeast

of today's epicenter. At the time this summary noted the antipodal relation

with a strong earthquake in New Zealand on the same date and the consequences

of the event in Spain from that far-field aftershock as:

"The initial event in the New Zealand series of M 4.8-5.0 was located within

less than 100 km of being exactly antipodal to the subsequent earthquakes

in Spain. Earthquakes are exactly antipodal if their latitudes are the same

and their longitudes are in opposite hemispheres and numerically add to 180.

In this case the latitudes are 38 South for New Zealand and 38 North for Spain

and the longitudes are 178 East for New Zealand and 2 West for Spain. This

is an exact antipodal pair, highly unusual and very likely related to each

other. There are many possible causes of antipodal pairs but in this

case the most likely appears to be a direct seismic connection. Seismic

energy is concentrated at the antipode (exact opposite point on the earth)

because of the spherical shape of the earth. Where antipodal regions are

seismic, antipodal pairs are common but antipodal events in two regions which see rare earthquakes

such as occurred today are much more significant in the hypothesis of

antipodal triggering.

...

The two earthquakes in Spain killed at least 10 people, the highest death

toll from an earthquake in Spain in the past 50 years and injured dozens

while causing major damage. About 270 people were being treated for injuries

in Lorca according to the Murcia government. The deaths included a child and occurred

during the second, stronger event. Many older buildings an churches

were damaged. Damage included collapsed and cracked buildings and damage

from falling debris. It was the deadliest quake in Spain since 1956 when

12 people died in Granada.

The initial event of M 4.5-4.7 in Spain was felt with intensity IV in Mazarron

and II-III in Aguilas, Alcoi, Ciudad Real, Lorca, Murcia and Velez-Rubio,

Spain and in general within about 100 km of the epicenter. ..." (May 11, 2011)

In the earlier issue of this summary (see below) this area of Spain had been

targeted as prime real estate for triggering associated with the solar eclipse

of August 12, 2026 as:

" ... Much of the unusual seismicity of the day - including

a swarm of minor earthquakes in Spain and a light M 3.9 in the San Francisco

Bay area of California were probably promoted by energy from the M 7.4 in

Colombia two days ago or to the new moon and solar eclipse of August 12, 2026.

These types of earthquakes are expected to continue for several more days.

and

...

EMSC reported a series of light earthquakes in Spain today.

These events are occurring at an epicenter which was the last

location where the total eclipse of the sun of August 12 was observed

and were likely being promoted by tidal stresses associated with that eclipse." (August 14, 2026)

Aftershocks of today's event in Spain were plentiful. Some of these including

an M 2.4 were felt within minutes of local solar midnight in Spain in Velez-Malaga historic center and in Huetor Vega.

O: 14AUG2026 23:04:40 37.1N 3.6W MW=5.0 EMSC SPAIN

O: 14AUG2026 23:04:40 37.1N 3.6W MW=5.2 NEIC SPAIN

O: 14AUG2026 22:04:15 37.1N 3.6W MW=2.3 EMSC SPAIN

O: 15AUG2026 00:06:24 37.1N 3.6W MW=2.4 EMSC SPAIN

O: 14AUG2026 23:09:43 37.0N 2.8W ML=2.2 EMSC SPAIN

O: 14AUG2026 16:43:45 37.1N 3.6W ML=3.6 EMSC SPAIN

O: 14AUG2026 18:03:25 37.1N 3.6W ML=2.2 EMSC SPAIN

O: 14AUG2026 22:04:15 37.1N 3.6W ML=2.3 EMSC SPAIN

O: 14AUG2026 23:04:40 37.1N 3.6W mb=5.0 EMSC SPAIN

O: 14AUG2026 23:04:40 37.1N 3.6W mb=5.2 NEIC SPAIN

O: 14AUG2026 23:08:56 37.1N 3.6W ML=2.1 EMSC SPAIN

O: 14AUG2026 23:14:37 37.1N 3.6W ML=2.0 EMSC SPAIN

O: 14AUG2026 23:18:16 37.1N 3.6W ML=2.0 EMSC SPAIN

O: 14AUG2026 23:34:29 37.1N 3.6W ML=2.6 EMSC SPAIN

O: 15AUG2026 00:03:17 37.1N 3.6W ML=2.0 EMSC SPAIN

O: 15AUG2026 00:06:24 37.1N 3.6W ML=2.4 EMSC SPAIN

O: 15AUG2026 00:10:00 37.1N 3.6W ML=2.2 EMSC SPAIN

O: 15AUG2026 00:24:57 37.1N 3.6W ML=1.8 EMSC SPAIN

O: 15AUG2026 00:30:53 37.1N 3.6W ML=2.1 EMSC SPAIN

O: 15AUG2026 01:47:54 37.1N 3.6W ML=2.1 EMSC SPAIN

O: 15AUG2026 04:21:50 37.1N 3.6W ML=2.2 EMSC SPAIN

O: 15AUG2026 04:34:09 37.1N 3.6W ML=3.3 EMSC SPAIN

O: 15AUG2026 04:52:13 37.1N 4.8W ML=2.3 EMSC SPAIN

O: 15AUG2026 05:33:21 37.1N 3.6W ML=2.0 EMSC SPAIN

O: 15AUG2026 06:04:44 37.1N 3.6W ML=2.1 EMSC SPAIN

The new moon and solar eclipse arrived on August 12, 2026 at 17:37 UT. This will include a total eclipse of the sun. This eclipse will be total near Iceland and Greenland at its peak with the greatest eclipse at 65N 25W over Iceland and will also be total in the area of Spain, Portugal, Southern France and northern Italy. These areas could see significantly enhanced seismicity beginning in several days. This eclipse will be partial in the northeastern U.S. and throughout Canada. Longitudes which are sub-solar (local solar noon) are near 85 West longitude while those at local solar midnight are centered near 95 East longitude. In the west these include area of Central and northwestern South America and eastern U.S. and in the east areas of western Indonesia, Myanmar, and eastern China. These areas are likely to see tidal triggering with this new moon. A moderately large to large tidally triggered earthquake is considered moderately likely with this new moon." (August 9-12, 2026)

NEIC reported an earthquake of M 4.6 in Bali, Indonesia was felt with intensity up to II-III in the area(s) of Bali, Indonesia at Kuta, Bali.

O: 13AUG2026 10:23:19 8.5S 114.2E MB=4.6 EMSC BALI REGION, INDONESIA

NEIC reported an earthquake of M 5.3 in the Balleny Islands was not felt in this remote area.

This epicenter is near the exact location where the total eclipse of the sun

was maximized on August 12, 2026. It is likely it was promoted by tidal

and antipodal effects from that solar eclipse. This area had been expected

to see such antipodal effects with the eclipse as noted in previous issues

of this summary:

"In the previous summary this summary provided some historical insight

into the relation between total solar eclipses in the vicinity of of Europe

and accompanying major earthquakes in that region. Tidal stresses are

maximized at antipodal locations as well so today this summary will examine

some notable earthquakes antipodal to total solar eclipses. In the current

case the antipode of Iceland to Europe is in the vicinity of the Balleny

Islands north to New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands, an active seismic

region where a strong earthquake may be expected with the eclipse ..." (August 10-11, 2026)

This epicenter in the Balleny Islands is within a couple of degrees of

104 degrees from Honshu, Japan, Colombia, Chiapas, and Kyushu, japan and

may have been promoted by strong constructive interference of energy

from those sources.

O: 15AUG2026 00:40:13 62.9S 165.9E MB=5.3 NEIC BALLENY ISLANDS REGION

NEIC reported an earthquake of M 3.4 in Mammoth Lakes, California was felt with intensity up to II-III in the area(s) of Mammoth Lakes, California in Fresno, Three River and Bishop and in Glenbrook, Nevada.

O: 14AUG2026 20:38:32 37.4N 118.8W MB=3.4 NEIC CALIFORNIA-NEVADA BORDER

O: 14AUG2026 20:38:32 37.5N 118.8W ML=2.9 EMSC CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

O: 14AUG2026 20:45:23 37.5N 118.8W MD=2.4 EMSC CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

NEIC reported an earthquake of M 4.9 in Solomon Islands was felt with intensity up to II-III in the area(s) of Solomon Islands in Honiara, Guadalcanal.

This epicenter is at the third node (120 degrees) from Colombia; 107 degrees from Chiapas and at the

seventh node (52 degrees) from Honshu and Kyushu, Japan and may have been promoted

by energy from those sources.

O: 14AUG2026 20:23:53 10.4S 161.8E MB=4.8 NEIC SOLOMON ISLANDS

NEIC reported an earthquake of M 4.9 in Azerbaijan was felt with intensity up to II-III in the area(s) of Azerbaijan in Quba and Kesla, Baki and in Usukhchay, Dagestan, Russia.

EMSC reported strong shaking in Azerbaijan at Kyzyl-Burun, Altiagac, Hacihuseynli, Quba, Xacmaz, Ismayilli, Qutqashen, Haci Zeynalabdin, Saray, Kyurdarmit, Badamdar, Qaracuxur, and in Russia at Usukhchay and Makhachkala,

O: 14AUG2026 16:56:14 41.1N 48.8E MB=4.9 NEIC AZERBAIJAN

NEIC reported an earthquake of M 2.5 in Southern California was felt with intensity up to II-III in the area(s) of Southern California in Lompoc and Goleta.

O: 14AUG2026 12:31:45 34.5N 120.5W MB=2.5 NEIC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

NEIC reported an earthquake of M in was felt with intensity up to II-III in the area(s) of

EMSC reported an earthquake of M in was felt with intensity up to IV in the area(s) of

SEISMIC EFFECTS OF TROPICAL CYCLONES

Some seismicity may be affected by weather due to wind, tidal surge and air pressure systems effects of the continental mass compared with adjoining plate masses. During the tropical storm season in the Northern Hemisphere we keep an eye on tropical storms which may affect seismicity according to our models. Currently the following tropical storms appear to have potential to affect seismicity in the coming week:

TROPICAL STORM HERNAN (DEPRESSION 08E)

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TS HERNAN 2026-08-15 00:00 UT 16.3N 133.2W 40 kts North Pacific east of Hawaii

TS Hernan (TD 08E) continued today in the Northern Pacific east of Hawaii with winds up to 40 kts. It will track to the west and is expected to reach Hawaii as a Tropical Storm around August 18. If it survives and makes landfall in Hawaii (which looks unlikely at this time) a moderate earthquake could occur near the time of landfall. No seismic enhancement at the antipode in the South Indian Ocean is expected.

TROPICAL STORM LALA (01C)

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TS LALA 2026-08-15 00:00 UT 17.2N 153.0W 70 kts Southeast of Hawaii

TS Lala (TC 01C) continued today in the Northern Pacific southeast of Hawaii with winds up to 70 kts. It will track to the northwest and is expected to reach Hawaii as a Hurricane around August 15-16. A moderate earthquake could occur near the time of landfall of this storm. Seismic enhancement near the antipode in the South Indian Ocean is not expected.

TROPICAL STORM NANGKA (TD 16W)

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TS NANGKA 2026-08-15 00:00 UT 28.4N 154.5E 35 kts North Pacific

TD Nangka (TD 16W) continued today in the Northern Pacific with winds up to 35 kts. It will track to the northeast and not encounter seismic areas in the next several days. No seismicity is expected to be enhanced near this storm or at its antipode at this time.

TROPICAL DEPRESSION PEILOU (13W)

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TD PEILOU 2026-08-15 00:00 UT 33.8N 170.2E 40 kts North Pacific

TD Peilou (TD 13W) continued today in the Northern Pacific with winds up to 40 kts. It will track to the northeast and not encounter seismic areas in the next several days. It is expected to dissipate in the north Pacific by late August 14. No seismicity is expected to be enhanced near this storm or at its antipode at this time.

SOLAR FLARES

Following is the listing of C- M- or X-class flares from SWPC for the date

of August 14, 2026. These listings are published daily in this summary and at SWPC.

The main line gives details of flares. Subsequent lines identify some earthquakes

which are at or after the time of the flare and could have been affected by

immediate Solar Flare Effects (SFE). Some earthquakes occur at longitudes

which were at local solar noon or local solar midnight when a flare occurred and may also have

been affected by SFE. These are not identified here.

SOLAR FLARES

Flare # START MAX END CLASS DATE Flux (Jm-2)

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3580 0615 0701 0830 C4.1 (August 14, 2026) 9.4E-03

Leeward Is. M 3.3 06:27 UT

3630 0945 0953 0956 C1.5 (August 14, 2026) 7.1E-04

Honshu M 4.8 09:58 UT

Hawaii M 2.6 14:09 UT

3640 1133 1142 1146 C1.1 (August 14, 2026) 6.8E-04

Northern Sumatra M 2.6 11:47 UT

3740 2145 2155 2200 C4.3 (August 14, 2026) 1.9E-03

Flores, Indonesia M 7.7 21:58 UT

Luzon M 3.2 21:57 UT

Eastern Honshu, Japan M 3.6 21:58 UT

Southern Sumatra M 2.5 21:59 UT

Western Turkey M 3.2 22:00 UT

Oregon M 2.1 22:02:15 UT

Spain M 2.3 22:04 UT

No solar flares of C- or higher class were reported by SWPC today,

* Indicates variation in parameters from SWPC list

GEOMAGNETIC FIELD: active August 15, unsettled August 16 quiet August 17. Solar M-flare chance: 15% X-class: 1% proton storm: 1%

AP Indicies: global: 9, high: 22, mid-latitude: 12, time of max k: 11:00-17:00 UT; Max k: 5 Global Kp 2.67 1200-1400, August 14; Sunspot Number: 106; Radio Flux: 114

A sudden enhancement in the geomagnetic field strength was recorded on the GOES-18 magnetometer beginning

about 17:55 UT on August 14, 2026 (at 137 W longitude satellite position). An arcjet maneuver

returned the satellite to expected orbit and was completed by 18:45 UT.

Earthquakes in Kamchatka (M 4.5) and Chiapas (M 4.5) and Halmahera, Indonesia (M 4.3)

may have been promoted by this geomagnetic anomaly. The area of the M 7.7 in Flores,

Indonesia was near local solar midnight when this anomaly began.

O: 14AUG2026 17:47:52 51.3N 159.0E MB=4.5 EMSC OFF EAAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

O: 14AUG2026 17:49:28 14.1N 93.2W MB=4.3 EMSC CHIAPAS, MEXICO

O: 14AUG2026 18:03:54 4.3N 128.0E MB=4.7 EMSC NORTH OF HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

The Hp30 index (GFZ) did not exceed 3.0 on August 14, 2026. No geomagnetic storms were observed.

August 14, 2026

Notable earthquakes and events:

ANOTHER UPDATE:

An earthquake of M 6.9-7.0 has occurred in the area of northern Sumatra.

This earthquake was located at a depth of 180 km and was widely, but weakly

felt at the surface. NEIC reported strong shaking in Indonesia at Sunggal and in Malaysia

This epicenter was at the longitude of maximum tidal stress at the time

of the solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 as reported in this and previous

issues of this summary and had been expected to see enhanced seismicity

at this time as:

The last earthquake within about 200 km of this epicenter in Northern Sumatra,

Indonesia with M>=6.9 occurred on with M 8.6 on March 28, 2002 followed by an April 6, 2010 with M 7.7. At the time

this summary noted in this regard:

Today's epicenter is in the antipodal area of the M 7.4 in Colombia of August

10, 2026 and was also probably promoted by energy from that source. The

antipode to today's M 6.9 in Sumatra is an active seismic area near 3S 81W

in Ecuador. Several unlocated events were felt in this area of of Ecuador

in the hours prior to this event in Sumatra and further activity (with the

possibility of a strong antipodal event) is considered likely at this time

by this summary.

O: 15AUG2026 10:54:53 3.0N 99.0E MW=6.9 EMSC NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA

Initial damage and death tolls are arriving following the M 7.7 earthquake

in Timor/Flores, Indonesia earlier in the day. Initial authorized tolls include

more than 38 deaths, damage to many structures and thousands of evacuations

linked to the earthquake. A tsunami with height up to 1 meter was observed and recorded

in Maurole, Ende, Indonesia but no damage from that tsunami was reported. That event in Flores, Indonesia joined similar

earthquakes of M 7.7-7.8 in the past year that occurred in Kamchatka, Mindanao, Philippines, and the Drake Passage.

The last earthquake in the world of significantly larger magnitude

than M 7.7 occurred as an 8.1 five years ago on August 12, 2021 in the South Sandwich Islands

and an M 8.2 14 days earlier in the Alaska Peninsula on July 29, 2021.

Those events, like today's were closely linked to the full and new moon

alignments of late July and early August, 2021.

UPDATE:

A major earthquake of M 7.7 occurred today in the area of Flores, Indonesia.

NEIC reported intensity VI in Timur, Indonesia at Ruteng Nusa; IV in Waingapu; III in Maumere, Bima Nusa, Kuta snd Denpasar, Bali and in Ubud, Dili, East Timor and Gedangan, Java.