Ishan Kishan's explosive 42-ball century powered India to a massive 271/5, setting up a commanding 46-run victory over New Zealand. Kishan's blistering knock, coupled with Suryakumar Yadav's elegant 63, overwhelmed the visitors. Arshdeep Singh's crucial five-wicket haul sealed the 4-1 series triumph, showcasing India's strong T20 World Cup preparations.

Source: Kishan's 42-ball century, Arshdeep fifer drive India to 46-run win over NZ

Sharad Pawar faces a dilemma over merging NCP factions following Ajit Pawar's death. While initial merger talks were advanced, with a February 12 date set, uncertainty now looms. Sunetra Pawar's swift oath as deputy CM complicates matters, potentially forcing Sharad Pawar to align with the BJP, a move he has previously opposed.

Source: To be or not to be: Ajit Pawar’s death pushes Sharad Pawar into a Hamlet’s dilemma

Source: Epstein Files: Fresh tranches put US elites on edge; make wild claims about Gates, Trump

SPC Jan 31, 2026 1730 UTC Day 2 Convective Outlook
SPC 1730Z Day 2 Outlook

Day 2 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1048 AM CST Sat Jan 31 2026

Valid 011200Z - 021200Z

...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...

...SUMMARY...
Thunderstorm potential appears low on Sunday.

...Synopsis...
A large and powerful cyclone initially offshore of the Carolina
coast will move northeastward over the western Atlantic on Sunday,
with cold, dry, and stable conditions expected in its wake across
the eastern CONUS. Elsewhere, a low-amplitude midlevel shortwave
trough will move across the Pacific Northwest early in the period.
Cold temperatures aloft and very weak buoyancy will accompany this
system, and very isolated/sporadic lightning flashes cannot be ruled
out, but it currently appears that convection will be too
weak/shallow for a more substantial thunderstorm threat.

..Dean.. 01/31/2026

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk_1730.html

SPC - No watches are valid as of Sat Jan 31 16:52:02 UTC 2026
No watches are valid as of Sat Jan 31 16:52:02 UTC 2026.
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/

SPC MD 67
MD 0067 CONCERNING HEAVY SNOW FOR PIEDMONT OF UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA INTO NORTH CAROLINA

Mesoscale Discussion 0067
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0942 AM CST Sat Jan 31 2026

Areas affected...Piedmont of Upstate South Carolina into North
Carolina

Concerning...Heavy snow 

Valid 311542Z - 311945Z

SUMMARY...Heavy hourly snow rates around or in excess of 1 inch per
hour may become increasingly common across the Carolina Piedmont
vicinity through 1-4 PM EST.

DISCUSSION...To this point, it appears that peak hourly snow rates
within an area of snow spreading across and to the lee of the
southern Appalachians have remained relatively modest.  Precipitable
water across the Piedmont is generally around or below .35 inches,
with lower values to the west/northwest.  Saturating temperature
profiles are well below freezing, but temperatures conducive to
dendritic ice crystal growth appear initially centered around 700
mb, somewhat low and perhaps not most optimal for larger dendritic
ice crystal growth and aggregation.

However, latest model output suggests that the deep, digging
upstream short wave trough/elongated cyclonic circulation will
gradually take on a more neutral orientation while pivoting across
and southwest of the southern Appalachians through 18-21Z. 
Increasingly difluent and divergent mid/upper flow to the northeast
of this feature is forecast to contribute to a period of
strengthening upward vertical motion across the Carolina Piedmont. 
This may be enhanced by a band of strengthening frontogenetic
forcing in the 800-700 mb layer, where forecast soundings indicate
cooling profiles will contribute to further lowering, but deepening,
of the dendritic growth zone.  As this occurs, high resolution model
output, among other guidance, suggests increasing potential for
hourly snow rates in excess of 1 inch per hour, which may persist,
at least on an off, through much of the afternoon.

..Kerr.. 01/31/2026

...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

ATTN...WFO...RAH...RNK...CAE...GSP...

LAT...LON   35548200 36768021 35767929 34778073 34438187 35548200 

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md0067.html

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook

Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1043 AM CST Sat Jan 31 2026

Valid 311700Z - 011200Z

...NO CRITICAL AREAS...

No changes to Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook were needed. Stronger
northwest winds of 15-25 mph associated with a strong cold front
will continue to spread into the FL Peninsula today. Relative
humidity within the dry, post-frontal air mass will fall to around
30 percent this afternoon, concentrated along the southern AL/GA and
FL Panhandle region. High temperatures primarily in the 30s F
coupled with marginal fuel dryness will limit a broader fire weather
threat across the region where dry and breezy conditions align.
However, pockets of drier fuels may support a locally elevated
wildfire spread potential this afternoon across the northern Gulf
Coast.

..Williams.. 01/31/2026

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1139 PM CST Fri Jan 30 2026/

...Synopsis...
A deepening surface low off the Mid-Atlantic coast will drive 15-20
mph surface winds down the Florida Peninsula today. It is possible
that marginal RH reductions may occur along the Florida-Georgia line
(30-35% during the afternoon). However, light precipitation was
observed on Friday which will dampen fuels. Coupled with
temperatures in the 40s F, fire weather concerns will likely remain
minimal. Elsewhere within the CONUS, combinations of cool/cold
temperatures, light winds, and poor fuel receptiveness will preclude
concerns.

...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/fire_wx/fwdy1.html

World Earthquake Report for Saturday, 31 January 2026
Summary: 2 quakes 5.0+, 35 quakes 4.0+, 203 quakes 3.0+, 389 quakes 2.0+ (629 total)
This report is being updated every hour.
Magnitude 5+: 2 earthquakes
Magnitude 4+: 35 earthquakes
Magnitude 3+: 203 earthquakes
Magnitude 2+: 389 earthquakes
No quakes of magnitude 6 or higher

10 largest earthquakes in the world (past 24 hours)

#1: Mag 5.3 Northeast, 205 km east of Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 11:54 am (Reykjavik time) -

#2: Mag 5.0 South Atlantic Ocean, 75 km northeast of Montagu Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 04:21 am (GMT -2) -

#3: Mag 4.9 South Pacific Ocean, 65 km south of Minas de Marcona, Ica, Peru

Friday, Jan 30, 2026, at 08:09 pm (GMT -5) -

#4: Mag 4.9 3.8 km southwest of Lahewa, Kabupaten Nias Utara, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 03:47 am (GMT +7) -

#5: Mag 4.9 North Musi Rawas Regency, 36 km north of Lahat, Indonesia

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 06:03 am (GMT +7) -

#6: Mag 4.8 North Pacific Ocean, 179 km north of Chichijima Island, Japan

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 07:36 pm (GMT +9) -

#7: Mag 4.8 Yelizovskiy Rayon, 89 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia

Sunday, Feb 1, 2026, at 03:53 am (GMT +12) -

#8: Mag 4.8 South Pacific Ocean, 180 km southeast of Namuka Island, Eastern, Fiji

Sunday, Feb 1, 2026, at 04:59 am (GMT +13) -

#9: Mag 4.8 Celebes Sea, 140 km west of Tahuna, Indonesia

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 08:36 am (GMT +8) -

#10: Mag 4.7 Momsky District, Sakha, Russia

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 10:03 am (GMT +11) -

Earthquakes reported felt

#1: Mag 4.5 74 km southwest of Juchitan de Zaragoza, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico - 39 reports

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 03:58 am (GMT -6) -

#2: Mag 3.4 Contra Costa County, 14 mi north of Fremont, Alameda County, California, United States - 37 reports

Friday, Jan 30, 2026, at 10:33 am (GMT -8) -

#3: Mag 2.4 Hunterdon County, 6.2 mi northwest of Bridgewater, Somerset County, New Jersey, United States - 21 reports

Friday, Jan 30, 2026, at 03:42 pm (GMT -5) -

#4: Mag 2.6 33 km northwest of Limassol, Limassol District, Cyprus - 7 reports

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 01:18 pm (GMT +2) -

#5: Mag 3.5 2.5 km south of Ocotal, Departamento de Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua - 5 reports

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 07:44 am (GMT -6) -

#6: Mag 3.3 Clarendon, 47 km west of Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica - 5 reports

Friday, Jan 30, 2026, at 05:41 pm (GMT -5) -

#7: Mag 4.9 North Musi Rawas Regency, 36 km north of Lahat, Indonesia - 3 reports

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 06:03 am (GMT +7) -

#8: Mag 2.8 2.8 mi southeast of San Ramon, Contra Costa County, California, United States - 3 reports

Friday, Jan 30, 2026, at 10:33 am (GMT -8) -

#9: Mag 4.7 Celebes Sea, 43 km southwest of Kalamansig, Philippines - 3 reports

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 03:23 pm (GMT +8) -

#10: Mag 2.7 Kabupaten Gunungkidul, 17 km southeast of Yogyakarta, Indonesia - 2 reports

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 04:32 pm (GMT +7) -

#11: Mag 3.8 41 km north of Danao, Province of Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines - 2 reports

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 05:59 pm (GMT +8) -

#12: Mag 4.9 South Pacific Ocean, 65 km south of Minas de Marcona, Ica, Peru - 2 reports

Friday, Jan 30, 2026, at 08:09 pm (GMT -5) -

#13: Mag 2.7 40 km south of Bucaramanga, Departamento de Santander, Colombia - 2 reports

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 02:20 am (GMT -5) -

#14: Mag 4.9 3.8 km southwest of Lahewa, Kabupaten Nias Utara, North Sumatra, Indonesia - 2 reports

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 03:47 am (GMT +7) -

Earthquake stats

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquake/news/293479/World-Earthquake-Report-for-Saturday-31-January-2026.html

Despite a politically charged atmosphere and extremist threats, the 1999 Chennai Test between India and Pakistan showcased remarkable sportsmanship. Sachin Tendulkar's valiant 136-run innings, battling injury, ultimately fell short as Pakistan secured a 12-run victory. The Chennai crowd's standing ovation for the victorious Pakistani team became a powerful testament to the spirit of sport.

Source: 'Victory for sport': When Chennai stood up for Pakistan after India lost Test match

SPC Jan 31, 2026 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook

Day 1 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1000 AM CST Sat Jan 31 2026

Valid 311630Z - 011200Z

...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...

...SUMMARY...
Thunderstorms are not forecast across the U.S. through tonight.

...Synopsis and Discussion...
An upper trough/low over the lower OH and TN Valleys late this
morning will pivot eastward over GA/the Carolinas into the western
Atlantic through tonight. Further deepening of a surface low over
the Gulf Stream east of the NC Outer Banks is forecast through the
period, but any associated thunderstorms are expected to remain
offshore. A separate upper trough with related cool mid-level
temperatures will approach the coastal Pacific Northwest late
tonight into early Sunday morning. However, NAM/RAP forecast
soundings suggest minimal MUCAPE will be detrimental to
lightning-producing convection.

..Gleason/Supinie.. 01/31/2026

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk_1630.html

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 171 km southeast of Namuka Island, Eastern, Fiji, on Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 03:59 pm (Universal Time)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22674897/mag4quake-Jan-31-2026-Fiji-Islands-Region.html

Volcano earthquake report for Saturday, 31 Jan 2026

Quakes detected near: Bardarbunga (24 quakes between mag 0.1-2.5), Barva (1 quake mag 2.6), Brennisteinsfjöll (2 quakes between mag 1.1-1.2), Canlaon (1 quake mag 3.0), Cerro Negro de Mayasquer (2 quakes between mag 3.0-3.0), Clear Lake (26 quakes between mag 0.2-2.3)
Coso (3 quakes between mag 0.6-1.0), El Chichón (6 quakes between mag 1.6-2.4), Eldey (2 quakes between mag 1.7-1.8), Etna (1 quake mag 1.6), Eyafjallajökull (1 quake mag 3.0), Hiuchi (2 quakes between mag 0.7-1.4), Hrómundartindur (12 quakes between mag 0.2-1.7), Katla (3 quakes between mag 0.5-1.1), Kolumbo (2 quakes between mag 1.8-2.4), Krísuvík (6 quakes between mag 0.1-1.3), Lanzarote (1 quake mag 3.0), Lassen (1 quake mag 2.3), Ljósufjöll (1 quake mag 1.5), Masaya (1 quake mag 2.0), Maunaloa (2 quakes between mag 2.1-2.3), Midagahara (1 quake mag 1.1), Nevado del Ruiz (2 quakes between mag 1.8-1.9), Nikko-Shirane (1 quake mag 1.7), Ontake-san (2 quakes between mag 0.6-1.1), Reporoa (1 quake mag 1.0), Snowy Mountain (1 quake mag 1.3), Tenchozan (1 quake mag 1.9), Tenerife (4 quakes between mag 1.1-1.4), Torfajökull (4 quakes between mag 0.2-1.0), Towada (1 quake mag 3.0), Tungnafellsjökull (1 quake mag 5.3), White Island (2 quakes between mag 2.2-2.6) (updated 15h50)

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:

Bardarbunga volcano (Iceland): 24 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.5

Possible earthquake swarm: 24 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 20 hours, the last being recorded quake 1 hour 43 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 7.50 and 0.10 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.5 quake 5.1 km NE of Bárðarbunga Jan 31, 2026 12:25 pm (Universal Time) (6 km NE)
2.2 quake 6.1 km E of Bárðarbunga Jan 31, 2026 12:27 pm (Universal Time) (7 km ENE)
1.8 quake 4.7 km NE of Bárðarbunga Jan 31, 2026 12:23 pm (Universal Time) (6 km NNE)
1.1 quake Iceland: 4.3 km NNE of Bárðarbunga Jan 31, 2026 11:58 am (Reykjavik time) (5 km NNE)
0.9 quake 6.0 km E of Bárðarbunga Jan 31, 2026 02:06 pm (Universal Time) (6 km ENE)
All earthquakes at Bardarbunga

Barva volcano (Costa Rica): magnitude 2.6 earthquake

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred at the volcano 16 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 12.00 km depth at 11 km distance ENE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.6 quake Provincia de Heredia, 30 km north of San Jose, Provincia de San Jose, Costa Rica, Jan 30, 2026 06:14 pm (GMT -6) (11 km ENE)
All earthquakes at Barva

Canlaon volcano (Central Philippines): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 4 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 0 km distance NW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 4.1 km south of Bacolod City, Philippines, Jan 31, 2026 07:51 pm (GMT +8) (0 km NW)
All earthquakes at Canlaon

Cerro Negro de Mayasquer volcano (Colombia): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 3.0

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano at nearly the same time (00:22 UTC). Hypocenter depths ranged between 4.00 and 4.00 km.
Earthquake details:
3.0 quake 49 km west of Ipiales, Departamento de Narino, Colombia, Jan 30, 2026 07:22 pm (GMT -5) (18 km NW)
3.0 quake 49 km west of Ipiales, Departamento de Narino, Colombia, Jan 30, 2026 07:22 pm (GMT -5) (18 km NW)
All earthquakes at Cerro Negro de Mayasquer

Clear Lake volcano (California): 26 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.3

Possible earthquake swarm: 26 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 17 hours, the last being recorded quake 4 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 3.99 and 0.46 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.3 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 30, 2026 12:57 pm (GMT -8) (18 km SSW)
1.4 quake 25 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 30, 2026 12:56 pm (GMT -8) (19 km S)
1.3 quake Lake County, 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 30, 2026 10:26 am (GMT -8) (15 km S)
1.3 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 30, 2026 03:26 pm (GMT -8) (16 km SSW)
1.2 quake 25 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Jan 30, 2026 02:41 pm (GMT -8) (19 km S)
All earthquakes at Clear Lake

El Chichón volcano (Southern Mexico): 6 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.4

6 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 17 hours, the last being recorded quake 5 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 3.10 and 3.00 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.4 quake Estado de Chiapas, 39 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Jan 30, 2026 08:57 pm (GMT -6) (4 km S)
2.3 quake Estado de Chiapas, 35 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Jan 30, 2026 11:19 am (GMT -6) (2 km N)
2.0 quake Estado de Chiapas, 38 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Jan 31, 2026 04:34 am (GMT -6) (1 km SW)
2.0 quake Estado de Chiapas, 37 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Jan 30, 2026 11:18 am (GMT -6) (1 km NW)
2.0 quake Estado de Chiapas, 37 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Jan 30, 2026 04:33 pm (GMT -6) (1 km NNW)
All earthquakes at El Chichón

Eyafjallajökull volcano (Iceland): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 4 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 5.20 km depth at 10 km distance ENE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.0 quake 48 km northeast of Vestmannaeyjar, South, Iceland, Jan 31, 2026 11:56 am (Reykjavik time) (10 km ENE)
All earthquakes at Eyafjallajökull

Hrómundartindur volcano (Iceland): 12 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.7

Possible earthquake swarm: 12 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 21 hours, the last being recorded quake 1 hour 22 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 8.70 and 1.10 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.7 quake 1.5 km NE of Hveragerði Jan 30, 2026 08:46 pm (Universal Time) (7 km SSE)
1.1 quake 2.9 km NNE of Hveragerði Jan 31, 2026 05:47 am (Universal Time) (6 km SSE)
0.8 quake 2.3 km W of Þrengsli Jan 31, 2026 01:12 pm (Universal Time) (16 km WSW)
0.8 quake Iceland: 1.0 km SSW of Þrengsli Jan 31, 2026 05:40 am (Reykjavik time) (15 km WSW)
0.7 quake 2.4 km W of Þrengsli Jan 31, 2026 07:56 am (Universal Time) (16 km WSW)
All earthquakes at Hrómundartindur

Kolumbo volcano (Greece): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.4

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 5 hours, the last being recorded quake 12 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 14.00 and 10.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake Aegean Sea, 13 km southeast of Nisi Ios Island, Greece, Jan 31, 2026 12:38 am (GMT +2) (13 km NW)
1.8 quake Aegean Sea, 30 km northeast of Santorini Island, Greece, Jan 31, 2026 05:32 am (GMT +2) (15 km NE)
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 seismic-like event (likely no quake): 27 km southwest of Arrecife, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, Jan 30, 2026 07:52 pm (GMT +0) (17 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Lanzarote

Lassen volcano (California): magnitude 2.3 earthquake

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 11 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 0.61 km depth at 3 km distance SSE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake Shasta County, 17 mi northwest of Chester, Plumas County, California, United States, Jan 30, 2026 09:05 pm (GMT -8) (3 km SSE)
All earthquakes at Lassen

Maunaloa volcano (Hawai'i (Big Island)): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.3

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 9 minutes, the last being recorded quake 1 hour 50 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 0.83 and 0.51 km.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake 33 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 31, 2026 03:51 am (GMT -10) (10 km E)
2.1 quake 33 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Jan 31, 2026 03:59 am (GMT -10) (10 km E)
All earthquakes at Maunaloa

Towada volcano (Honshu): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 12 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 9 km distance NNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 33 km southeast of Aomori, Aomori, Japan, Jan 31, 2026 12:56 pm (GMT +9) (9 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Towada

Tungnafellsjökull volcano (Iceland): magnitude 5.3 earthquake

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 4 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 7 km distance SE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
5.3 quake Northeast, 205 km east of Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland, Jan 31, 2026 11:54 am (Reykjavik time) (7 km SE)
All earthquakes at Tungnafellsjökull

White Island volcano (New Zealand): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.6

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 51 minutes, the last being recorded quake 22 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 5.00 and 5.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.6 quake South Pacific Ocean, 36 km north of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Jan 31, 2026 05:40 am (GMT +13) (16 km SSW)
2.2 quake South Pacific Ocean, 36 km north of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Jan 31, 2026 06:31 am (GMT +13) (15 km SSW)
All earthquakes at White Island
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes-volcanoes/news/293470/Volcano-earthquake-report-for-Saturday-31-Jan-2026.html

Last year, FM Sitharaman announced major changes in the new income tax regime, and while tax experts believe that there is little fiscal room in Budget 2026 for any big tax income tweaks, there is also a hope that some changes may be brought about to further boost consumption.

Source: Budget 2026: Top 5 income tax expectations of salaried, middle class taxpayers

India's Ministry of External Affairs has vehemently dismissed claims linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jeffrey Epstein's leaked documents. The ministry labelled the references as "trashy ruminations" from a convicted criminal, urging their immediate rejection. These statements follow the US Department of Justice's release of extensive materials related to the late financier.

Source: 'Trashy ruminations of a convicted criminal': MEA rubbishes reference to PM Modi in Epstein files

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 54 km south of Ayutla de los Libres, Mexico, on Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 08:45 am (GMT -6)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22674777/mag4quake-Jan-31-2026-Near-Coast-of-Guerrero-Mexico.html

India is set to lead global economic growth by 2026, surpassing the US, according to IMF data. Elon Musk highlighted this seismic shift, noting India and China will drive over 43% of worldwide expansion. This surge, fueled by domestic strength and manufacturing, signals a changing global economic landscape beyond traditional Western markets.

Source: IMF data puts India ahead of US in 2026 global real GDP growth; Elon Musk responds

Source: Elevation done, challenges next: How Sunetra Pawar faces tough road ahead as Maha deputy CM

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Celebes Sea, 183 km southwest of Koronadal, Philippines, on Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 09:14 pm (GMT +8)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22674492/mag4quake-Jan-31-2026-Mindanao-Philippines.html

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 73 km southwest of Salina Cruz, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, on Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 06:54 am (GMT -6)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22674491/mag4quake-Jan-31-2026-Near-Coast-of-Oaxaca-Mexico.html

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - Philippine Sea, 93 km northwest of Agrihan Village, Northern Mariana Islands, on Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 10:35 pm (GMT +10)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22674447/mag4quake-Jan-31-2026-Northern-Mariana-Islands-Maug-Islands-Reg-N-Mariana-Is.html

SPC Jan 31, 2026 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook

Day 1 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0619 AM CST Sat Jan 31 2026

Valid 311300Z - 011200Z

...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...

...SUMMARY...
Thunderstorms are not forecast across the U.S. today through
tonight.

Another quiet convective day is forecast across the CONUS today,
with no thunderstorms anticipated.  A deepening surface cyclone off
the Carolina/Georgia coast will aid in the development of
thunderstorms offshore, but that activity is not expected to affect
inland areas.

..Hart.. 01/31/2026

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk_1300.html

With Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar’s wife and a Rajya Sabha member, sworn in as deputy CM on Saturday, stepping into the role held by her husband, the state has formally entered a new and uncertain phase, shaped by the vacuum left by Dada’s death. Sunetra Pawar’s elevation may have filled the immediate constitutional vacuum, but it has also foregrounded larger, unresolved questions about the NCP’s future, the ruling Mahayuti alliance’s stability, and the direction the state’s politics will take in the absence of one of its most influential power brokers.

Source: 'Mi, Sunetra Ajit Pawar, pratigya karte ki … ': 'Clock' ticks on in a changed NCP

Strong mag. 5.3 earthquake - Northeast, 205 km east of Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland, on Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 11:54 am (Reykjavik time)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22674330/mag5quake-Jan-31-2026-Iceland.html

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - 328 km northeast of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on Saturday, Jan 31, 2026, at 11:15 pm (GMT +12)

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Moderate magnitude 4.5 quake hits 45 km southwest of Salina Cruz, Mexico early morning

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred only 23 minutes ago 45 km southwest of Salina Cruz, Mexico, the United States Geological Survey reported.
The quake hit at a moderately shallow depth of 51.92 km beneath the epicenter near Salina Cruz, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, early morning on Saturday, January 31st, 2026, at 3:58 am local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.
A second report was later issued by The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS), which listed it as a magnitude 4.5 earthquake as well. A third agency, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), reported the same quake at magnitude 4.5.
Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake should not have caused any significant damage, but was probably felt by many people as light vibration in the area of the epicenter.
Weak shaking might have been felt in San Francisco de Asis (pop. 85) located 3 km from the epicenter, and San Pedro Huamelula (pop. 2,200) 9 km away.
Other towns or cities near the epicenter where the quake might have been felt as very weak shaking include Salina Cruz (pop. 84,400) located 45 km from the epicenter, Santo Domingo Tehuantepec (pop. 67,700) 47 km away, Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa (pop. 12,000) 49 km away, Crucecita (pop. 15,100) 67 km away, Juchitan de Zaragoza (pop. 88,300) 74 km away, and Ixtepec (pop. 25,400) 75 km away.
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Earthquake data:
Date & time: Jan 31, 2026 03:58 am (GMT -6) local time (31 Jan 2026 09:58 GMT)
Magnitude: 4.5
Depth: 51.92 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 16.08°N / 95.6°W (San Dionisio del Mar, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico)
Primary data source: USGS
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