Has there been an increase in big earthquakes worldwide this year?
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Key context: 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. This development from globalnews.ca highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
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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