Has there been an increase in big earthquakes worldwide this year?

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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Published by CurrentWire Aug 18, 2026 at 11:42 AM ET · First coverage Aug 18, 2026 at 11:40 AM ET

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Has there been an increase in big earthquakes worldwide this year?

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