# Is the world experiencing more earthquakes now than before?

https://mins.news/en/item/24109

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-17 11:09 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/is-the-world-experiencing-more-earthquakes-now-than-before?traffic_source=rss

> Three magnitude 7-plus earthquakes struck Indonesia, Colombia and Mexico in the past month, following two powerful quakes in northern Venezuela in June. By mid-August, 91 magnitude 6 or greater earthquakes had been recorded worldwide—slightly ahead of the past decade’s pace but still within the normal range. Fatality depends more on depth, proximity to cities and building strength than magnitude alone.

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