Multiple Powerful Earthquakes Strike Around the Globe

A series of powerful earthquakes struck different parts of the world within less than eight hours on Wednesday, according to Gizmodo, drawing attention from both scientists and the public.

Among the strongest quakes were a magnitude 7.5 and a 7.2 in Venezuela, a magnitude 6.9 off the coast of Japan, a magnitude 5.6 in Northern California, and a magnitude 5.4 near Papua New Guinea. Numerous smaller earthquakes were also recorded around the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”

While seeing several major earthquakes occur in such a short time can be alarming, experts say there is currently no evidence that most of these earthquakes are connected (the two Venezuela quakes were a linked pair). They occurred on separate fault systems and are considered independent seismic events.

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Even so, the cluster of significant earthquakes serves as a reminder of how active our planet is. Emergency officials continue to assess damage in the hardest-hit areas, particularly in Venezuela, where the strongest earthquakes caused widespread destruction.

Also reported by: Gizmodo.