Has there been an increase in big earthquakes worldwide this year? | Page 917 | Unpublished
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Source Feed: Global News - Canada
Author: Adriana Fallico
Publication Date: August 18, 2026 - 11:40

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Has there been an increase in big earthquakes worldwide this year?

August 18, 2026
So far in 2026, there have been 34 earthquakes with a magnitude between six and 6.9, alongside 11 earthquakes above a magnitude of seven.


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