A recent run of powerful, deadly earthquakes worldwide has renewed attention to seismic risk, including whether Florida could ever be next. Major quakes this month: a magnitude 7.4 event in western Colombia on Aug. 10 and a magnitude 7.7 quake off Indonesia’s Flores Island on Aug. 15, while stressing significant Florida earthquakes are exceedingly rare.
WHO:U.S. Geological Survey
WHAT:Worldwide earthquake activity raises questions about whether Florida could experience a significant earthquake, despite rarity.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 9:15 AM ET
WHERE:Florida
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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