Seismic activity shook parts of the Big Country early Sunday, with a series of earthquakes peaking at a 3.7 magnitude. The rumbles began shortly after midnight near Snyder, starting with a 1.7 magnitude quake at a depth of 3 kilometers.

As per the statement, the Alaska earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 48km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

Monday marks one month since seismic activity intensified in the sea around the Tokara island chain in southwestern Japan, with nearly 2,200 tremors perceptible to people so far recorded.

Several earthquakes have struck Tajikistan in recent days, raising concerns about aftershocks. The latest, a 4.6 magnitude tremor, hit on Monday.

Bangkok police have wrapped up their investigation into the SAO building collapse with a top tycoon facing possible criminal charges.

Growth in tourism to Japan slowed in June as Hong Kong visitors stayed away after unfounded predictions that a megaquake was about to hit the country.

Earlier on July 17, the Alaska Peninsula was struck by another major earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude on the Richter Scale.

The Alaska Peninsula experienced yet another powerful earthquake early Monday morning, marking the second major seismic event in the region within just four days. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS),