Earthquake & Volcano Monitor — 2026-06-28
Venezuela faces ongoing rescue efforts following catastrophic twin earthquakes that killed over 900 people on June 26. Mount Etna and Kilauea show elevated volcanic activity, while Dukono continues ash emissions. Global seismic activity remains elevated across multiple regions including Hawaii, Japan, and Pakistan.
Earthquake & Volcano Monitor — 2026-06-28
Seismic Activity
Venezuela Earthquakes Dominate Global Seismic Events
Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 26, 2026, resulting in at least 920 confirmed deaths and overwhelming emergency response systems. The U.S. dispatched hundreds of rescue workers, including transport planes and helicopters from the Pentagon, to assist overwhelmed hospitals and search-and-rescue operations.
Recent Earthquakes (June 26–27, 2026)
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Magnitude 2.4 — Sulawesi, Indonesia, June 26, 2026, at 10:36 am GMT +8
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Magnitude 5.4 — 63 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan, June 27, 2026, at 03:06 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 6.7, classified as very strong shaking.
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Magnitude 2.7 — 43 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii, June 27, 2026, at 12:55 am GMT -10
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Magnitude 5.8 — 51 km ENE of Noda, Japan, June 27, 2026, at 20:21:50 UTC
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Magnitude 4.8 — 35 km NNE of El Limón, Venezuela, June 27, 2026, at 19:20:36 UTC
The World Earthquake Report for Saturday, June 27, 2026 documents multiple events across the Pacific Ring of Fire and Caribbean region.
Volcanic Watch
Kilauea Alert Level Elevated to WATCH
Mount Kilauea in Hawaii continues its Halemaʻumaʻu eruption with Episode 50 beginning at approximately 10:10 a.m. HST on June 27. The volcano alert level has been raised to WATCH status with an Aviation Color Code of ORANGE as of June 27, 2026. Light fall of Pele's hair has been reported from Pāhala in Kaʻu district.
Mount Etna: Strombolian and Effusive Activity Underway
Mount Etna in Italy has begun strombolian and effusive eruption, prompting an alert level upgrade to Orange.
Dukono Continuous Ash Emissions
Dukono volcano in Sulawesi, Indonesia continues to emit volcanic ash to FL070 (approximately 7,000 feet / 2,100 meters) as of June 26, 2026.
Isolated Explosion at Atka
A seemingly isolated explosion was reported at Atka volcano as part of ongoing monitoring activities.
Earth Science
Weekly Volcanic Activity Summary
During the period of June 18–24, 2026, new activity or unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes globally, while 27 volcanoes showed ongoing activity.
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