Earthquake & Volcano Monitor — 2026-11-08
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, while Kīlauea volcano officially paused its ongoing eruption after Episode 56 ended. In the Philippines, Mayon Volcano remains on high alert due to dangerous pressure build-up, and researchers continue to analyze the potential megatsunami threat from Spain's Cumbre Vieja.
Earthquake & Volcano Monitor — 2026-11-08
Seismic Activity
On November 6, 2026, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred approximately 144 km southeast of Hasaki, Japan, at a depth of 29.0 km. The event was recorded at 10:39 AM local time and triggered real-time alerts via seismic monitoring platforms.
In Indonesia, a weaker but notable seismic event occurred on November 7, 2026. A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was detected in the Flores Sea, approximately 49 km north of Ruteng, Indonesia, occurring at 03:34 AM GMT+8.
The U.S. Embassy in Suva, Fiji, issued an earthquake alert on November 6, 2026, highlighting ongoing seismic concerns in the Pacific region.
Volcanic Watch
Kīlauea Eruption Paused The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) announced that Episode 56 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea ended abruptly at 6:01 p.m. HST on November 5, 2026. Following this cessation of activity, the alert level was lowered from WATCH to ADVISORY, and the Aviation Color Code was downgraded from ORANGE to YELLOW. Volcano watchers have been actively measuring the heights of lava fountains during the recent active period on the Big Island.
Mayon Volcano Alert Level 3 Mayon Volcano in the Philippines remains on Alert Level 3 as authorities warn of stronger explosions, rising internal pressure, and the potential for deadly pyroclastic flows. The current unrest raises fears of deadlier eruptions in the coming days.
Global Activity Summary VolcanoDiscovery reported widespread volcanic activity worldwide on November 6, 2026, involving several key volcanoes including Santiaguito, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Bromo, Semeru, and Ib. The daily report also tracks shallow earthquakes near active volcanoes globally.
Earth Science
Researchers are continuing to debate the risks associated with unstable volcanoes in the Canary Islands, specifically regarding the potential for a catastrophic landslide to trigger a megatsunami affecting the US East Coast. Recent discussions highlight that such an event could theoretically provide only a few hours for evacuation if it occurred.
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