After an extended period without any quakes above magnitudes in the 5 range the big shakes are back. New Caledonia had a 7.1 quake today, Marianna Islands low 6's and Southern California was awakened with a 4.4 quake early in their Tuesday. Tennessee even had a shake today.
This is quite a few days in a row with a quake above 6 and several 7's and an 8 have rocked the rim of the Pacific, of late. Lots of action where the northeast edge of the Australian plate is being jammed into the Pacific plate. Pressures build, and then they are released, seems to be how the big planet works.
And, yes, there are quakes in Oklahoma and Kansas today. But, none in Hawaii, so far. Hang on Earthlings, it could get shaky down your way, Today On Earth.
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