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Haiti: More than 1,000 killed between July and September, UN report says
UN Peace & Security News: "More than 1,000 people were killed in Haiti during the third quarter of this year, as armed gangs continue to terrorize the population in the capital Port-au-Prince and beyond, the UN team in the island nation, said in its latest human rights report."
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- South America, Haiti
- Updated
- Nov 12, 1:21 PM UTC
M 5.0 - 48 km NW of Ancud, Chile
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 48 km NW of Ancud, Chile at 19:21 UTC on November 11, 2026, at a depth of 22 miles (35 km). 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 156th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -41.5234, -74.1759 (South America)
- Updated
- Nov 11, 9:30 PM UTC
M 5.1 - 27 km WSW of Calama, Chile
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 27 km WSW of Calama, Chile at 11:36 UTC on November 11, 2026, at a depth of 57 miles (91 km). 1 person reported feeling it to USGS.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 152nd Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -22.5427, -69.1693 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Updated
- Nov 11, 4:10 PM UTC
M 5.3 - 80 km ENE of Lagunas, Peru
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 80 km ENE of Lagunas, Peru at 10:23 UTC on November 9, 2026, at a depth of 7.1 miles (11 km).
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 142nd Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -4.9495, -75.0002 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Nov 9, 10:23 AM UTC
M 5.9 - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 23:17 UTC on November 7, 2026, at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 km). USGS rates the expected harm from shaking as green, its lowest level.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5) · PAGER Green
- In the last 30 days
- 149th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- 7.3411, -36.9727 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Nov 7, 11:17 PM UTC
- Updated
- Nov 8, 6:10 AM UTC
M 5.4 - 24 km NNW of Rioblanco, Colombia
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 24 km NNW of Rioblanco, Colombia at 09:13 UTC on November 3, 2026, at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 km). USGS rates the expected harm from shaking as green, its lowest level.…
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5) · PAGER Green
- In the last 30 days
- 144th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- 3.7386, -75.7198 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Nov 3, 9:13 AM UTC
- Updated
- Nov 4, 4:00 AM UTC
M 5.1 - 50 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 50 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru at 15:28 UTC on November 2, 2026, at a depth of 42 miles (67 km). 1 person reported feeling it to USGS.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 144th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -10.1699, -78.5994 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Nov 2, 3:28 PM UTC
- Updated
- Nov 2, 4:10 PM UTC
M 6.4 - southeast of Easter Island
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck southeast of Easter Island at 07:49 UTC on October 29, 2026.
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- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · PAGER Green
- In the last 30 days
- 16th Earthquake alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -36.4058, -98.0489 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Oct 29, 7:49 AM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 29, 10:10 AM UTC
Haiti: U.S. Embassy Alerts of Continuous Fighting in Santo and Croix-des-Bouquets
HAITI — On October 19 the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince reported continuous heavy fighting between gangs and security forces in the vicinity of Santo and Croix-des-Bouquets, with roads possibly blocked or impassable, and advised U.S. citizens to exercise caution and avoid the area.
The U.S. State Department maintains its Haiti advisory at Level 4, Do Not Travel, last updated July 10. The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to Haiti, last updated December 10, 2025.
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- Location
- 19.1400, -72.3571 (South America)
- Updated
- Oct 31, 1:07 PM UTC
M 5.2 - off the coast of Ecuador
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Ecuador at 19:34 UTC on October 16, 2026.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 110th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- 1.1718, -85.2860 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Oct 16, 7:34 PM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 26, 9:41 PM UTC
M 5.1 - 92 km NW of La Serena, Chile
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 92 km NW of La Serena, Chile at 00:30 UTC on October 14, 2026.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 106th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -29.2135, -71.7894 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Oct 14, 12:30 AM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 27, 12:01 AM UTC
M 5.3 - southeast of Easter Island
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck southeast of Easter Island at 21:34 UTC on October 10, 2026.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 102nd Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -37.1165, -95.2667 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Oct 10, 9:34 PM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 27, 11:50 AM UTC
M 5.1 - 72 km SSW of Colchane, Chile
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 72 km SSW of Colchane, Chile at 10:22 UTC on October 9, 2026.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 89th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -19.9128, -68.7905 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Oct 9, 10:22 AM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 26, 7:44 PM UTC
M 5.2 - 62 km SW of San Antonio, Chile
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 62 km SW of San Antonio, Chile at 15:29 UTC on September 25, 2026.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 63rd Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -33.9661, -72.1079 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Sep 25, 3:29 PM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 28, 12:45 AM UTC
M 5.3 - 51 km WSW of Arauco, Argentina
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 51 km WSW of Arauco, Argentina at 09:21 UTC on September 23, 2026.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 59th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -28.7298, -67.2912 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Sep 23, 9:21 AM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 27, 7:04 PM UTC
M 5.2 - 167 km WNW of Mejillones, Chile
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 167 km WNW of Mejillones, Chile at 11:48 UTC on September 21, 2026.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 59th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -22.3643, -71.8678 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Sep 21, 11:48 AM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 27, 1:01 AM UTC
M 5.1 - 42 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 42 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile at 06:04 UTC on September 3, 2026.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 68th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -29.7346, -71.6979 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Sep 3, 6:04 AM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 27, 7:23 PM UTC
M 6.7 - 38 km NW of Upahuacho, Peru
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck 38 km NW of Upahuacho, Peru at 18:00 UTC on August 20, 2026.
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- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · PAGER Green
- In the last 30 days
- 11th Earthquake alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -14.6262, -73.6160 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Aug 20, 6:00 PM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 27, 8:08 PM UTC
U.S. Embassy Havana Issues Security Alert on Cuba Nationwide Electrical Grid Collapse
HAVANA — As of 10:43 p.m. EST on August 2, Cuba experienced a total power failure due to a collapse of its electrical grid, according to a U.S. Embassy Havana security alert published August 3, as well as a statement by the Cuban Electric Union on the same day.
The embassy stated that Cuban state-run media reported the reason for the collapse and the timeline to restore power as unknown. All U.S. citizens in Cuba or planning to travel to Cuba should be aware and plan accordingly. There are reports of cellphone and internet outages.
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- Operator
- Location
- 23.1598, -82.3385 (South America)
- Updated
- Oct 27, 10:54 PM UTC
SOUTHCOM Establishes Combined Humanitarian Coordination Center to Coordinate Aid for Venezuela
DORAL, Florida — As part of its ongoing commitment to regional security and crisis response, U.S. Southern Command established a Combined Humanitarian Coordination Center (CHCC) at its headquarters in Doral, Florida.…
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- Location
- South America, Venezuela
- Event
- Aug 3, 3:19 PM UTC
M 5.1 - 69 km W of Coquimbo, Chile
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 69 km W of Coquimbo, Chile at 17:47 UTC on July 31, 2026.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 99th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -29.8946, -72.0611 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Jul 31, 5:47 PM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 25, 8:47 AM UTC
M 5.2 - 151 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 151 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru at 13:24 UTC on July 28, 2026.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 83rd Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -9.6737, -79.8368 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Jul 28, 1:24 PM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 26, 5:38 PM UTC
M 5.4 - 82 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 82 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile at 08:57 UTC on July 27, 2026.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5) · PAGER Green
- In the last 30 days
- 70th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -23.5454, -68.6330 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Jul 27, 8:57 AM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 26, 7:01 AM UTC
M 5.1 - 61 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 61 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile at 17:34 UTC on July 22, 2026.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 49th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -23.3767, -68.5273 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Jul 22, 5:34 PM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 26, 7:00 AM UTC
Contingency Response Element Returns from Massive Earthquake Relief Operations in Venezuela
SIMÓN BOLÍVAR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Venezuela — After weeks of supporting a continuous, 24-hour airlift of global aid, the U.S. Air Force’s 621st Contingency Response Wing has concluded its disaster relief deployment in Venezuela.…
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- Location
- South America, Venezuela
M 5.1 - 121 km NW of Vallenar, Chile
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 121 km NW of Vallenar, Chile at 09:34 UTC on July 22, 2026.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 47th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -27.8666, -71.7009 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Jul 22, 9:34 AM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 27, 7:49 AM UTC
M 5.1 - 52 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 52 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile at 01:09 UTC on July 15, 2026.
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- Severity
- Elevated (3/5)
- In the last 30 days
- 12th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
- Location
- -32.6034, -71.8626 (Latin America & Caribbean)
- Event
- Jul 15, 1:09 AM UTC
- Updated
- Oct 27, 3:56 PM UTC
Haiti - Level 4: Do Not Travel
U.S. State Dept Travel Advisories: "There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Do Not Travel to Haiti due to the risk of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and limited health care."
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- Primary source
- Severity
- Severe (4/5)
- Location
- South America, Haiti
- Event
- Jul 10, 12:00 AM UTC
- Updated
- Nov 1, 4:04 AM UTC
621st Contingency Response Wing Responds to Accelerate Earthquake Disaster Relief in Venezuela
The 621st Contingency Response Wing deployed a 110-airman contingency response element to Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, Vargas, Venezuela, to work with local authorities and other disaster relief teams to safely expand the intake…
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- South America, Venezuela
U.S. Navy Ships Support Disaster Relief Operations in Venezuela
At the direction of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and the Department of War, assigned U.S. military forces are actively supporting Department of State-led disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes on…
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- Location
- South America, Venezuela
- Updated
- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
UK steps up support for Venezuela following devastating earthquakes
British Government: "The UK is scaling up its humanitarian response to Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes on 24 June"
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- Location
- South America, Venezuela
- Updated
- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
Puerto Rico National Guard Serves as Strategic Bridge for Humanitarian Response in Venezuela
The deployment of U.S. Armed Forces to Venezuela following recent earthquakes highlights the strategic role of the Puerto Rico National Guard in the region.
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- Location
- South America, Venezuela
- Updated
- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
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