Earthquake & Volcano Monitor — 2026-07-10
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck the Philippines on July 9, while multiple volcanoes worldwide continue active eruptions. Kīlauea in Hawaii remains non-eruptive but under advisory alert, while Etna, Krakatau, Lewotolo, and other Pacific Ring of Fire volcanoes show ongoing ash emissions and seismic activity.
Earthquake & Volcano Monitor — 2026-07-10
Seismic Activity
A moderate magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 16 km southwest of Baguio in the Province of La Union, Ilocos region of the Philippines on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 02:33 pm (Manila time). The area is known for high levels of seismic activity.
A weak magnitude 2.8 earthquake also occurred in the Sumbawa Region of Indonesia on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 08:07 am (GMT +8).
Additional seismic monitoring across the Pacific Ring of Fire on July 8–9 reported scattered tremors, with a comprehensive earthquake report documenting global activity during this period.
Volcanic Watch
Multiple volcanoes remain active across the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean regions:
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Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): Volcanic ash emissions reached 7,000 feet (2,100 m) as of July 8.
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Krakatau (Sunda Strait): Continued eruptive activity with ash observations recorded through July 8.
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Aoba (Vanuatu): An eruption was detected July 9 at 02:00 UTC with ash visible in satellite imagery at 09:02 UTC, reaching 8,000 feet (2,400 m).
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Kīlauea (Hawaii): The volcano is not currently erupting as of July 9, with Alert Level downgraded to ADVISORY and Aviation Color Code at YELLOW. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues close monitoring.
- Etna (Italy): Continued volcanic tremor activity and ongoing lava fountain eruptions remain under observation.
Earth Science
No recent earth science research findings or earthquake preparedness tips are available for this reporting period.
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