A magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m. local time. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed no tsunami was expected, with seismic intensity reaching 3 in parts of Miyagi.
President Prabowo Subianto visited Aceh, Indonesia, pledging accelerated post-flood recovery efforts for the region severely impacted by recent floods and landslides. His commitments include infrastructure repair, agricultural rehabilitation, and debt relief for affected farmers, following a disaster that has claimed over 1,000 lives and displaced 1.2 million people.
The Madeira archipelago has been severely impacted by Depression Emilia, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and high seas. The adverse weather led to over 300 incidents, including fallen trees and power lines, and caused the cancellation of more than 180 flights at Madeira Airport, affecting thousands of passengers and disrupting maritime connections.
A magnitude ML 2.8 earthquake occurred on December 13, 2025, off the Costa Calabra nord-occidentale (Cosenza) in Italy, at a depth of 211 km. The event, localized by INGV-Roma, caused no reported damage or injuries.
The Indonesian government is investigating allegations that mining activities contributed to devastating floods and landslides in South Tapanuli, North Sumatra. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed a review of mining concessions, while PT Agincourt Resources, operator of the Martabe gold mine, firmly denies claims, attributing the disaster to extreme weather.
Authorities in Texas have released hundreds of harrowing 911 calls from the catastrophic July 4, 2025, flash floods in the Hill Country. The recordings, made public by the Kerrville Police Department, capture desperate pleas for rescue amidst rapidly rising waters that claimed over 130 lives, including many from Camp Mystic.
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Fuengirola, Málaga, on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10:38 AM local time. The tremor, with a deep epicenter of 78-79 km, was widely felt across Andalusia, prompting the activation of a pre-emergency protocol. No significant damage or injuries have been reported.
Japan's Aira volcano, also known as Sakurajima, continued its eruptive phase on December 4, 2025, as reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The activity included explosions, ash plumes, and the ejection of large volcanic bombs. The JMA has maintained the alert level at 'Level 3 - Restriction on proximity to the volcano,' urging caution around the Minamidake Crater.
A massive landslide in East Greenland's Dickson Fjord on September 16, 2023, triggered by melting glaciers, caused a mega-tsunami and a mysterious global seismic hum that resonated for nine days. Scientists initially dubbed the phenomenon an 'Unidentified Seismic Object' before linking it to climate change.
Mexico's Popocatépetl Volcano continued its eruptive phase between November 30 and December 1, 2025, emitting ash, gas, and vapor plumes. Authorities maintained the 'Yellow Alert - Phase 2' and urged the public to stay 12 km from the crater.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited flood-ravaged Sumatra, pledging to rebuild critical infrastructure and enhance climate change response. The disaster, triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar and heavy monsoon rains, has claimed over 700 lives and displaced more than a million people across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, highlighting environmental degradation's role.
A strong magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near Tonga on December 1, 2025, at a shallow depth of 47 km. The seismic event was reported by the GFZ and was not widely felt, with no damage reported.
Brazil's National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) has issued an orange warning for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across multiple states from November 30 to December 2, 2025. Expected impacts include flooding, landslides, and strong winds, with several regions already experiencing significant damage throughout November.
A moderate magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded in the North Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oaxaca, Mexico, on November 30, 2025. The tremor occurred southeast of Salina Cruz at a shallow depth, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Japan has sent a four-member JICA medical assessment team and emergency relief supplies, including tents and blankets, to Sri Lanka following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. The cyclone, which made landfall on November 28, 2025, has caused widespread flooding and landslides, resulting in 334 deaths and affecting over 1.3 million people across the island.
Severe flooding in southern Thailand has claimed 162 lives, with Songkhla province reporting 126 fatalities. Record rainfall triggered widespread inundation, affecting over a million households and prompting emergency responses across multiple provinces.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn has graciously donated 100 million baht to aid the recovery of Hat Yai Hospital, severely damaged by recent floods in southern Thailand. The King also extended royal sponsorship for the funerals of all flood victims, providing burial soil and financial assistance to affected families. The severe flooding has impacted millions and caused extensive damage in the region.
A powerful magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The tremor, centered near Simeulue Island, prompted residents to evacuate buildings, but authorities confirmed no immediate reports of damage or tsunami threat.
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was registered in western Thessaly, Greece, on November 24, 2025, at 10:51 AM local time. The tremor, with an epicenter near the Plastiras dam in Karditsa province and a depth of 10 km, was widely felt across the region but caused no reported damage or injuries.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Dhaka on Friday, November 21, 2025, killing at least 10 people and injuring over a hundred. The tremor damaged numerous buildings, prompting experts to renew warnings about the city's extreme seismic vulnerability and inadequate building codes.
