Earthquake & Volcano Monitor — 2026-07-02
Taal Volcano in the Philippines experienced a sharp surge in seismic activity following two phreatomagmatic eruptions on June 30, while Kīlauea in Hawaii remains in a paused state after Episode 50 ended on June 27. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Mexico on June 30, and a 2.6 magnitude tremor was recorded in New Zealand on July 2.
Earthquake & Volcano Monitor — 2026-07-02
Seismic Activity
Mexico — M6.0 Earthquake
A magnitude 6.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 75 km south-southwest of El Progreso, Mexico on June 30, 2026 at 19:45 UTC. The event occurred at a depth of 10.0 km and was felt by 15 people with a maximum intensity of MMI 4.8.
New Zealand — M2.6 Earthquake
A weak magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near New Zealand on July 2, 2026 at 04:28 am GMT +12, reflecting ongoing regional seismic activity.
Russia (Kamchatka) — M3.8 Earthquake
A light magnitude 3.8 earthquake was recorded 154 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Russia on June 30, 2026 at 03:00 pm Kamchatka time, in the eastern Pacific Ring of Fire region.
Venezuela — Multiple Events
Venezuela continues to experience elevated seismic activity, with a magnitude 4.6 earthquake recorded 27 km north of Caraballeda and a magnitude 7.5 event reported 28 km southeast of Yumare.
Volcanic Watch
Taal Volcano (Philippines) — Seismic Surge
Taal Volcano in Batangas, Philippines logged a sharp increase in seismic activity over the past 24 hours following two short-lived phreatomagmatic eruptions on June 30. The twin eruptions triggered heightened monitoring by Philippine volcanologists and raised alert levels in surrounding communities.
Kīlauea (Hawaii) — Eruption Paused
Kīlauea volcano is not currently erupting; the summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu is paused following Episode 50, which ended at 5:10 p.m. HST on June 27. Inflation measured by tiltmeters around the summit has resumed, and continued glow from both vents suggests magmatic systems remain active. The volcano remains at ADVISORY alert level with a YELLOW aviation color code.
Santiaguito Volcano (Guatemala) — Sporadic Emissions
Santiaguito Volcano in Guatemala continues to produce sporadic emissions of volcanic ash, according to Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) reports.
Earth Science
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