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Details: Written by Robin Casey; Category: World News; Published: 17 February 2015; Created: 17 February 2015; Last Updated: 13 November 2025

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Weather Disaster Supply Checklist For People

Water, one gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation

Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

Battery-powered radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert, and extra batteries for both

Flashlight and extra batteries

First Aid kit

Whistle to signal for help

Infant formula and diapers, if you have an infant

Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter the air

Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)

A jacket or coat

Long pants

A long sleeve shirt

Sturdy shoes

A hat and gloves

A sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person

Emergency reference materials such as a first aid book or a print out of the information on www.ready.gov

Rain gear

Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils

Cash or traveler's checks, change

Paper towels

Fire Extinguisher

Tent

Compass

Matches in a waterproof container*

Signal flare*

Paper, pencil

Personal hygiene items including feminine supplies

Disinfectant*

Household chlorine bleach*

You can use bleach as a disinfectant (diluted nine parts water to one part bleach), or in an emergency you can also use it to treat water. Use 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.

Medicine dropper

Important Family Documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container

Weather Disaster Supply Checklist For Pets

Photocopies of medical records and a waterproof container with a two-week supply of any medicine your pet requires (Remember, food and medications need to be rotated out of your emergency kit—otherwise they may go bad or become useless.)

Pet first-aid kit and guide book (ask your vet what to include, or visit the ASPCA Store to buy one online)

3-7 days-worth of canned (pop-top) or dry food (be sure to rotate every two months)

Disposable litter trays (aluminum roasting pans are perfect)

Litter or paper toweling

Liquid dish soap and disinfectant

Disposable garbage bags for clean-up

Pet feeding dishes

Extra collar or harness as well as an extra leash

Bottled water, at least 7 days' worth for each person and pet (store in a cool, dry place and replace every two months)

A traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier, ideally one for each pet

Flashlight

Blanket (for scooping up a fearful pet)

Recent photos of your pets (in case you are separated and need to make "Lost" posters)

Especially for cats: Pillowcase or Evac-Sack, toys, scoopable litter

Especially for dogs: Extra leash, toys and chew toys, a week's worth of cage liner

American Red Cross
AmeriCares
CARE USA
Catholic Relief Services
Church World Service
Direct Relief International
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International Rescue Committee
Oxfam America
Save the Children
World Vision
The Humane Society of the United States

Earthquakes

Earthquakes RSS

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05 January 2026

M 0.7 - 52 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska

Time
2026-01-05 01:51:09 UTC
2026-01-05 01:51:09 UTC at epicenter
Location
60.165°N 152.579°W
Depth
60.70 km (37.72 mi)
M 1.1 - 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA

Time
2026-01-05 01:41:15 UTC
2026-01-05 01:41:15 UTC at epicenter
Location
38.825°N 122.811°W
Depth
2.27 km (1.41 mi)
M 2.7 - 53 km NE of Ouzinkie, Alaska

Time
2026-01-05 01:24:22 UTC
2026-01-05 01:24:22 UTC at epicenter
Location
58.231°N 151.797°W
Depth
0.70 km (0.43 mi)
M 1.1 - 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA

Time
2026-01-05 01:19:35 UTC
2026-01-05 01:19:35 UTC at epicenter
Location
38.836°N 122.788°W
Depth
1.82 km (1.13 mi)
M 2.3 - 51 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska

Time
2026-01-05 01:04:27 UTC
2026-01-05 01:04:27 UTC at epicenter
Location
59.245°N 152.792°W
Depth
70.70 km (43.93 mi)
M 5.4 - 104 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea

PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - III DYFI? - II
Time
2026-01-05 00:42:04 UTC
2026-01-05 00:42:04 UTC at epicenter
Location
5.641°S 147.604°E
Depth
177.82 km (110.49 mi)
M 1.8 - 73 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska

Time
2026-01-05 00:36:29 UTC
2026-01-05 00:36:29 UTC at epicenter
Location
60.192°N 152.998°W
Depth
134.60 km (83.64 mi)
M 1.9 - 4 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii

Time
2026-01-05 00:29:48 UTC
2026-01-05 00:29:48 UTC at epicenter
Location
19.167°N 155.477°W
Depth
30.88 km (19.19 mi)
M 1.9 - 36 km E of Cordova, Alaska

Time
2026-01-05 00:25:30 UTC
2026-01-05 00:25:30 UTC at epicenter
Location
60.510°N 145.092°W
Depth
16.10 km (10.00 mi)
M 1.3 - 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA

Time
2026-01-05 00:17:28 UTC
2026-01-05 00:17:28 UTC at epicenter
Location
38.836°N 122.788°W
Depth
1.80 km (1.12 mi)
M 1.6 - 48 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska

Time
2026-01-05 00:02:35 UTC
2026-01-05 00:02:35 UTC at epicenter
Location
59.934°N 153.286°W
Depth
147.80 km (91.84 mi)
M 1.7 - 54 km ESE of Whittier, Alaska

Time
2026-01-04 23:28:25 UTC
2026-01-04 23:28:25 UTC at epicenter
Location
60.669°N 147.702°W
Depth
20.10 km (12.49 mi)
M 2.9 - 16 km SSE of Anchorage, Alaska

DYFI? - II
Time
2026-01-04 23:11:44 UTC
2026-01-04 23:11:44 UTC at epicenter
Location
61.078°N 149.805°W
Depth
8.60 km (5.34 mi)
M 1.7 - 95 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska

Time
2026-01-04 22:53:55 UTC
2026-01-04 22:53:55 UTC at epicenter
Location
60.267°N 140.668°W
Depth
14.10 km (8.76 mi)
M 0.8 - 1 km NNW of The Geysers, CA

Time
2026-01-04 22:49:46 UTC
2026-01-04 22:49:46 UTC at epicenter
Location
38.790°N 122.761°W
Depth
1.26 km (0.78 mi)
M 5.4 - 10 km N of Morigaon, India

PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - V DYFI? - V
Time
2026-01-04 22:47:52 UTC
2026-01-04 22:47:52 UTC at epicenter
Location
26.344°N 92.330°E
Depth
35.00 km (21.75 mi)
M 5.2 - 13 km SW of Dhing, India

PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - V DYFI? - VI
Time
2026-01-04 22:47:38 UTC
2026-01-04 22:47:38 UTC at epicenter
Location
26.368°N 92.394°E
Depth
35.00 km (21.75 mi)
M 2.6 - 99 km N of Karluk, Alaska

Time
2026-01-04 22:33:57 UTC
2026-01-04 22:33:57 UTC at epicenter
Location
58.465°N 154.493°W
Depth
0.30 km (0.19 mi)
M 1.3 - 2 km WNW of Universal City, CA

Time
2026-01-04 22:32:51 UTC
2026-01-04 22:32:51 UTC at epicenter
Location
34.147°N 118.371°W
Depth
16.43 km (10.21 mi)
M 4.2 - 26 km NNW of Chilecito, Argentina

Time
2026-01-04 22:29:40 UTC
2026-01-04 22:29:40 UTC at epicenter
Location
28.946°S 67.612°W
Depth
124.45 km (77.33 mi)
M 1.8 - 16 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii

Time
2026-01-04 22:17:34 UTC
2026-01-04 22:17:34 UTC at epicenter
Location
19.314°N 155.316°W
Depth
16.03 km (9.96 mi)
M 1.0 - 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA

Time
2026-01-04 22:09:03 UTC
2026-01-04 22:09:03 UTC at epicenter
Location
38.794°N 122.762°W
Depth
2.14 km (1.33 mi)
M 1.0 - 5 km NNW of The Geysers, CA

Time
2026-01-04 21:56:24 UTC
2026-01-04 21:56:24 UTC at epicenter
Location
38.813°N 122.783°W
Depth
1.40 km (0.87 mi)
M 0.8 - 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA

Time
2026-01-04 21:48:27 UTC
2026-01-04 21:48:27 UTC at epicenter
Location
38.818°N 122.808°W
Depth
3.31 km (2.06 mi)
M 2.7 - 51 km S of Cantwell, Alaska

Time
2026-01-04 21:39:50 UTC
2026-01-04 21:39:50 UTC at epicenter
Location
62.932°N 149.108°W
Depth
66.50 km (41.32 mi)
M 1.8 - 5 km E of Willow, Alaska

Time
2026-01-04 21:23:41 UTC
2026-01-04 21:23:41 UTC at epicenter
Location
61.753°N 149.943°W
Depth
54.70 km (33.99 mi)
M 2.9 - 4 km NNW of Corralitos, CA

DYFI? - III
Time
2026-01-04 21:14:16 UTC
2026-01-04 21:14:16 UTC at epicenter
Location
37.019°N 121.819°W
Depth
13.71 km (8.52 mi)
M 1.6 - 7 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska

Time
2026-01-04 21:00:54 UTC
2026-01-04 21:00:54 UTC at epicenter
Location
59.942°N 151.864°W
Depth
55.50 km (34.49 mi)
M 2.0 - 1 km SW of Anderson Springs, CA

Time
2026-01-04 20:58:23 UTC
2026-01-04 20:58:23 UTC at epicenter
Location
38.768°N 122.703°W
Depth
1.65 km (1.03 mi)
M 3.3 - 142 km SSW of Lanai City, Hawaii

DYFI? - I
Time
2026-01-04 20:41:33 UTC
2026-01-04 20:41:33 UTC at epicenter
Location
19.615°N 157.395°W
Depth
15.36 km (9.54 mi)
M 2.1 - 1 km NNW of Palomas, Puerto Rico

Time
2026-01-04 20:36:46 UTC
2026-01-04 20:36:46 UTC at epicenter
Location
18.024°N 66.876°W
Depth
14.46 km (8.99 mi)
M 2.2 - 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA

Time
2026-01-04 20:28:45 UTC
2026-01-04 20:28:45 UTC at epicenter
Location
38.824°N 122.810°W
Depth
2.32 km (1.44 mi)
M 1.9 - 2 km NNW of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico

Time
2026-01-04 20:28:01 UTC
2026-01-04 20:28:01 UTC at epicenter
Location
18.043°N 66.799°W
Depth
12.23 km (7.60 mi)
M 2.2 - 98 km N of Karluk, Alaska

Time
2026-01-04 20:26:55 UTC
2026-01-04 20:26:55 UTC at epicenter
Location
58.451°N 154.470°W
Depth
4.60 km (2.86 mi)
M 1.4 - 98 km N of Karluk, Alaska

Time
2026-01-04 20:24:59 UTC
2026-01-04 20:24:59 UTC at epicenter
Location
58.449°N 154.507°W
Depth
5.93 km (3.69 mi)
M 3.4 - 103 km N of Karluk, Alaska

ShakeMap - IV
Time
2026-01-04 20:16:42 UTC
2026-01-04 20:16:42 UTC at epicenter
Location
58.496°N 154.568°W
Depth
1.53 km (0.95 mi)
M 2.6 - 10 km SW of Middlesboro, Kentucky

DYFI? - II
Time
2026-01-04 20:07:15 UTC
2026-01-04 20:07:15 UTC at epicenter
Location
36.537°N 83.796°W
Depth
23.69 km (14.72 mi)
M 4.5 - 60 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia

DYFI? - IV
Time
2026-01-04 20:05:36 UTC
2026-01-04 20:05:36 UTC at epicenter
Location
13.815°N 39.925°E
Depth
10.00 km (6.21 mi)
M 1.7 - 24 km E of Forsan, Texas

Time
2026-01-04 20:03:55 UTC
2026-01-04 20:03:55 UTC at epicenter
Location
32.119°N 101.109°W
Depth
2.40 km (1.49 mi)
M 2.4 - 14 km NNW of Susanville, CA

DYFI? - I
Time
2026-01-04 20:01:31 UTC
2026-01-04 20:01:31 UTC at epicenter
Location
40.539°N 120.680°W
Depth
5.12 km (3.18 mi)
M 3.3 - 5 km NNE of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico

Time
2026-01-04 19:47:59 UTC
2026-01-04 19:47:59 UTC at epicenter
Location
18.297°N 66.081°W
Depth
133.00 km (82.64 mi)
M 1.2 - 58 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska

Time
2026-01-04 19:43:17 UTC
2026-01-04 19:43:17 UTC at epicenter
Location
61.192°N 141.959°W
Depth
56.60 km (35.17 mi)
M 2.1 - 6 km W of Glen Ellen, CA

Time
2026-01-04 19:37:48 UTC
2026-01-04 19:37:48 UTC at epicenter
Location
38.369°N 122.601°W
Depth
24.98 km (15.52 mi)
M 1.4 - 22 km S of Trona, CA

Time
2026-01-04 19:30:17 UTC
2026-01-04 19:30:17 UTC at epicenter
Location
35.567°N 117.371°W
Depth
8.75 km (5.44 mi)
M 1.3 - 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA

Time
2026-01-04 19:15:45 UTC
2026-01-04 19:15:45 UTC at epicenter
Location
38.824°N 122.797°W
Depth
2.81 km (1.75 mi)
M 0.7 - 6 km W of Cobb, CA

Time
2026-01-04 18:50:48 UTC
2026-01-04 18:50:48 UTC at epicenter
Location
38.825°N 122.787°W
Depth
0.47 km (0.29 mi)
M 1.2 - 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA

Time
2026-01-04 18:40:59 UTC
2026-01-04 18:40:59 UTC at epicenter
Location
38.801°N 122.782°W
Depth
3.21 km (1.99 mi)
M 4.4 - 128 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

Time
2026-01-04 18:07:20 UTC
2026-01-04 18:07:20 UTC at epicenter
Location
53.114°N 160.540°E
Depth
47.93 km (29.78 mi)
M 1.6 - 8 km NW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska

Time
2026-01-04 18:04:13 UTC
2026-01-04 18:04:13 UTC at epicenter
Location
61.410°N 150.105°W
Depth
35.70 km (22.18 mi)
M 1.7 - 55 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska

Time
2026-01-04 18:01:51 UTC
2026-01-04 18:01:51 UTC at epicenter
Location
58.052°N 154.238°W
Depth
80.30 km (49.90 mi)

Global

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Near real-time notification about natural disaster with a potential humanitarian impact

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Ethiopia 04/01/2026 20:05 UTC, 3.8 million in 100km.
On 1/4/2026 8:05:36 PM, an earthquake occurred in Ethiopia potentially affecting 3.8 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:99.315km) in El Salvador 04/01/2026 14:20 UTC, 870 thousand in 100km.
On 1/4/2026 2:20:31 PM, an earthquake occurred in El Salvador potentially affecting 870 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:99.315km.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in Prince Edward Islands Region 04/01/2026 13:07 UTC, [unknown].
On 1/4/2026 1:07:06 PM, an earthquake occurred in Prince Edward Islands Region potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Off East Coast Of Kamchatka 04/01/2026 11:36 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/4/2026 11:36:00 AM, an earthquake occurred in Off East Coast Of Kamchatka potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:35km) in Russia 04/01/2026 11:01 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/4/2026 11:01:08 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:35km.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:35km) in South Sandwich Islands Region 04/01/2026 10:35 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/4/2026 10:35:54 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Sandwich Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:35km.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in China 04/01/2026 08:30 UTC, 280 thousand in 100km.
On 1/4/2026 8:30:06 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 280 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:231.058km) in Indonesia 04/01/2026 08:01 UTC, 110 thousand in 100km.
On 1/4/2026 8:01:07 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 110 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:231.058km.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:53.815km) in Russia 04/01/2026 01:41 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.
On 1/4/2026 1:41:04 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:53.815km.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:33.682km) in Papua New Guinea 04/01/2026 01:23 UTC, 40 thousand in 100km.
On 1/4/2026 1:23:35 AM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 40 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:33.682km.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:240.91km) in Indonesia 04/01/2026 00:04 UTC, 100 thousand in 100km.
On 1/4/2026 12:04:20 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 100 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:240.91km.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Off Coast Of Southern Chile 04/01/2026 00:00 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/4/2026 12:00:50 AM, an earthquake occurred in Off Coast Of Southern Chile potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.

Tornadoes

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29 December 2025

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SPC - No watches are valid as of Mon Dec 29 02:35:01 UTC 2025
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Hurricanes

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05 January 2026

National Hurricane Center Graphical Tropical Weather Outlooks

NHC Atlantic Outlook

ZCZC MIATWOAT ALL
TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
700 PM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America:

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.

This is the last regularly scheduled Tropical Weather Outlook of the
2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Routine issuance of the Tropical
Weather Outlook will resume on May 15, 2026. During the off-season,
Special Tropical Weather Outlooks will be issued as conditions
warrant.

$$
Forecaster Bucci
NNNN
NHC Eastern North Pacific Outlook

ZCZC MIATWOEP ALL
TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1000 PM PST Sun Nov 30 2025

For the eastern and central North Pacific east of 180 longitude:

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.

This is the last regularly scheduled Tropical Weather Outlook of the
2025 Hurricane Season. Routine issuance of the Tropical Weather
Outlook will resume on May 15, 2026 for the eastern North Pacific
and on June 1, 2026 for the central North Pacific. During the
off-season, Special Tropical Weather Outlooks will be issued as
conditions warrant.

$$
Forecaster Gibbs
NNNN
CPHC Central North Pacific Outlook

ZCZC HFOTWOCP ALL
TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM HST Sun Nov 30 2025

For the central North Pacific...between 140W and 180W:

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.

This is the last regularly scheduled Tropical Weather Outlook of
the 2025 Hurricane Season. Routine issuance of the Tropical
Weather Outlook will resume on June 1, 2026. During the
off-season, Special Tropical Weather Outlooks will be issued as
conditions warrant.

$$
Forecaster Gibbs
NNNN

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Epiphany: The History, Traditions, and Future of “Little Christmas”
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:38:17 +0000

As the glow of Christmas lights begins to fade and the New Year settles in, one last celebration quietly continues in many homes and churches around the world: Epiphany. Observed on January 6, Epiphany is also known as Three Kings’ Day, Theophany, or Little Christmas. It marks the moment when Jesus was revealed to the world traditionally through the visit of the Wise Men bearing gifts.

Even though Christmas Day has passed, Epiphany keeps the spirit of the season alive a little longer. It blends history, faith, folklore, and family tradition, and it’s a celebration that continues to evolve in modern times.