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SPC - No MDs are in effect as of Wed Feb 25 02:50:02 UTC 2026
No Mesoscale Discussions are in effect as of Wed Feb 25 02:50:02 UTC 2026.
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SPC - No MDs are in effect as of Wed Feb 25 02:50:02 UTC 2026
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SPC Feb 25, 2026 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook

Day 1 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0647 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026

Valid 250100Z - 251200Z

...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...

...SUMMARY...
Thunderstorms are not expected tonight.

...Discussion...
Along the northern periphery of an expansive upper ridge over the
West, several subtle/low-amplitude perturbations will overspread
northern CA and the Intermountain West tonight. While associated
cooling aloft amid a deep saturated profile will yield weak elevated
instability, any thunder potential will remain limited/isolated.

..Weinman.. 02/25/2026

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk_0100.html

SPC Feb 25, 2026 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook

Day 1 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0647 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026

Valid 250100Z - 251200Z

...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...

...SUMMARY...
Thunderstorms are not expected tonight.

...Discussion...
Along the northern periphery of an expansive upper ridge over the
West, several subtle/low-amplitude perturbations will overspread
northern CA and the Intermountain West tonight. While associated
cooling aloft amid a deep saturated profile will yield weak elevated
instability, any thunder potential will remain limited/isolated.

..Weinman.. 02/25/2026

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk_0100.html

Volcano earthquake report for Wednesday, 25 Feb 2026

Quakes detected near: Askja (6 quakes between mag 0.0-1.4), Brennisteinsfjöll (2 quakes between mag 0.6-1.3), Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields) (8 quakes between mag 0.1-2.1), Canlaon (1 quake mag 3.0), Churchill (1 quake mag 1.8), Clear Lake (18 quakes between mag 0.6-1.6)
Don Joao de Castro Bank (1 quake mag 2.8), El Chichón (8 quakes between mag 2.1-2.7), Etna (4 quakes between mag 0.9-3.5), Gagak (1 quake mag 3.2), Gareloi (2 quakes between mag 0.8-1.1), Hrómundartindur (3 quakes between mag 0.1-1.6), Irazu (1 quake mag 1.7), Katla (4 quakes between mag 0.5-1.3), Kilauea (2 quakes between mag 1.8-1.9), Kolumbo (1 quake mag 2.7), Krísuvík (2 quakes between mag 0.7-1.0), Lanzarote (1 quake mag 3.0), Loihi (3 quakes between mag 1.7-1.9), Maunaloa (1 quake mag 1.5), Michoacán-Guanajuato (1 quake mag 2.8), Prestahnukur (2 quakes between mag 1.1-1.5), Salton Buttes (1 quake mag 1.3), San Martín (1 quake mag 4.2), Sandal (1 quake mag 1.3), Sousaki (1 quake mag 1.0), Tenerife (2 quakes between mag 0.2-3.0), Terceira (1 quake mag 2.0), Tjörnes Fracture Zone (1 quake mag 1.4), Toba (1 quake mag 2.5) (updated 00h50)

Note: Earthquakes within 20 km from and at depths less than 50 km under active volcanoes are reported. The list is not complete because many volcanoes are not monitored and/or seismic data in high resolution is not available publicly.

Volcanoes with recent earthquakes above magnitude 2 or more than 10 quakes are listed below:

Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields) volcano (Italy): 8 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.1

8 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 12 hours, the last being recorded quake 1 hour 57 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 4.53 and 0.01 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.1 quake 12 km west of Naples, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Feb 24, 2026 11:39 pm (GMT +1) (7 km NW)
2.0 quake Tyrrhenian Sea, 19 km northeast of Isola d'Ischia Island, Italy, Feb 24, 2026 11:40 am (GMT +1) (3 km SW)
0.5 quake Tyrrhenian Sea, 19 km northeast of Isola d'Ischia Island, Italy, Feb 24, 2026 10:12 pm (GMT +1) (4 km SSW)
0.1 quake 2 km southeast of Pozzuoli, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Feb 24, 2026 11:49 pm (GMT +1) (2 km WNW)
0.1 quake 2.7 km northwest of Monterusciello, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Feb 24, 2026 11:52 pm (GMT +1) (9 km NW)
All earthquakes at Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields)

Canlaon volcano (Central Philippines): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 20 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 18 km distance NW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 18 km south of Bacolod City, Philippines, Feb 24, 2026 12:33 pm (GMT +8) (18 km NW)
All earthquakes at Canlaon

Clear Lake volcano (California): 18 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.6

Possible earthquake swarm: 18 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 22 hours, the last being recorded quake 1 hour 41 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 22.91 and 1.07 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.6 quake Sonoma County, 14 mi southwest of Clearlake, Lake County, California, United States, Feb 24, 2026 03:09 pm (GMT -8) (17 km S)
1.6 quake 12 mi southwest of Clearlake, Lake County, California, United States, Feb 24, 2026 10:47 am (GMT -8) (15 km S)
1.5 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Feb 24, 2026 01:59 pm (GMT -8) (18 km SSW)
1.5 quake Sonoma County, 13 mi southwest of Clearlake, Lake County, California, United States, Feb 23, 2026 05:15 pm (GMT -8) (16 km SSW)
1.3 quake Lake County, 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Feb 23, 2026 08:09 pm (GMT -8) (16 km S)
All earthquakes at Clear Lake

Don Joao de Castro Bank volcano (Azores): magnitude 2.8 earthquake

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred at the volcano 18 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 2.00 km depth at 16 km distance SE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.8 quake North Atlantic Ocean, 85 km northwest of Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal, Feb 24, 2026 06:10 am (GMT -1) (16 km SE)
All earthquakes at Don Joao de Castro Bank

El Chichón volcano (Southern Mexico): 8 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.7

8 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 7 hours, the last being recorded quake 15 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 3.00 and 1.50 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.7 quake Estado de Chiapas, 36 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Feb 24, 2026 02:19 am (GMT -6) (1 km N)
2.6 quake Estado de Chiapas, 37 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Feb 24, 2026 01:22 am (GMT -6) (1 km NNW)
2.6 quake Estado de Chiapas, 37 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Feb 24, 2026 02:46 am (GMT -6) (1 km S)
2.4 quake Estado de Chiapas, 36 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Feb 23, 2026 10:36 pm (GMT -6) (2 km N)
2.2 quake Estado de Chiapas, 38 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Feb 24, 2026 03:22 am (GMT -6) (1 km SW)
All earthquakes at El Chichón

Etna volcano (Italy): 4 earthquakes up to magnitude 3.5

4 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 10 hours, the last being recorded quake 9 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 10.00 and 0.75 km.
Earthquake details:
3.5 quake Province of Messina, 23 km northwest of Giarre, Catania, Sicily, Italy, Feb 24, 2026 07:40 am (GMT +1) (19 km NNE)
1.7 quake 8.9 km northeast of Adrano, Catania, Sicily, Italy, Feb 24, 2026 01:35 pm (GMT +1) (10 km WSW)
1.1 quake 11 km west of Giarre, Catania, Sicily, Italy, Feb 24, 2026 12:12 pm (GMT +1) (6 km E)
0.9 quake 36 km north of Catania, Catania, Sicily, Italy, Feb 24, 2026 05:15 pm (GMT +1) (9 km NE)
All earthquakes at Etna

Gagak volcano (West Java): magnitude 3.2 earthquake

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 22 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 5.00 km depth at 10 km distance W from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.2 quake Bogor Regency, 25 km west of Cicurug, Kabupaten Sukabumi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, Feb 24, 2026 10:08 am (GMT +7) (10 km W)
All earthquakes at Gagak

Kolumbo volcano (Greece): magnitude 2.7 earthquake

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred at the volcano 16 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 13.70 km depth at 11 km distance E from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.7 quake Aegean Sea, 20 km northeast of Santorini Island, Greece, Feb 24, 2026 11:16 am (GMT +2) (11 km E)
All earthquakes at Kolumbo

Lanzarote volcano (Canary Islands): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 20 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 17 km distance SSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported quake or seismic-like event: 28 km southwest of Arrecife, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, Feb 24, 2026 05:20 am (GMT +0) (17 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Lanzarote

Michoacán-Guanajuato volcano (Western & Central Mexico): magnitude 2.8 earthquake

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred at the volcano 17 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.90 km depth at 9 km distance SW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.8 quake 27 km west of Uruapan, Estado de Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico, Feb 24, 2026 01:56 am (GMT -6) (9 km SW)
All earthquakes at Michoacán-Guanajuato

San Martín volcano (Western & Central Mexico): magnitude 4.2 earthquake

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 11 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 42.90 km depth at 5 km distance SSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
4.2 quake 13 km southeast of Crucecita, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, Feb 24, 2026 07:46 am (GMT -6) (5 km SSW)
All earthquakes at San Martín

Tenerife volcano (Canary Islands): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 3.0

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 10 hours, the last being recorded quake 3 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 10.00 and 8.00 km.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 30 km west of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, Feb 24, 2026 11:36 am (GMT +0) (18 km NNE)
0.2 quake 15 km north of Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Feb 24, 2026 09:36 pm (Universal Time) (6 km SSE)
All earthquakes at Tenerife

Toba volcano (Sumatra): magnitude 2.5 earthquake

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred at the volcano 9 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 4.00 km depth at 9 km distance WSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.5 quake Kabupaten Humbang Hasundutan, 41 km northwest of Tarutung, Indonesia, Feb 24, 2026 10:21 pm (GMT +7) (9 km WSW)
All earthquakes at Toba
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes-volcanoes/news/295853/Volcano-earthquake-report-for-Wednesday-25-Feb-2026.html

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Magnitude 3.6 earthquake strikes near Blinman, South Australia, Australia

Just 12 minutes ago, a 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Blinman, South Australia, Australia. The tremor was recorded in the morning on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, at 10:14 am local time, at a very shallow depth of 3.1 miles below the surface.
The event was filed by Geoscience Australia (GeoAu), the first seismological agency to report it.
Our monitoring service identified a second report from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) which listed the quake at magnitude 3.6 as well.
Towns or cities near the epicenter where the quake might have been felt as very weak shaking include Blinman (pop. 63) located 35 miles from the epicenter.

Earthquake data:
Date & time: Feb 25, 2026 10:44 am (GMT +10:30) local time (25 Feb 2026 00:14 GMT)
Magnitude: 3.6
Depth: 5.00 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 31.34°S / 139.23°E (South Australia, Australia)
Primary data source: GeoAu
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquake/news/295849/Magnitude-36-earthquake-strikes-near-Blinman-South-Australia-Australia.html

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