Dempo Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 REPORTED AT 07/1438Z MOV N EST VA DTG: 07/1530Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Published: 7 August 2025
Categories: Global Volcano Activity

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Protect your identity: Be alert to fraud and scams after a disaster

Published: 7 August 2025
Categories: FEMA News

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CHARLESTON, W.Va.— After a natural disaster, it is important to protect your identity against fraud and identity theft. In some cases, criminals may try to get information by pretending to be disaster workers. Scam artists may try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses, and Social Security numbers they have stolen from people affected by a disaster.    

Keep these things in mind to protect your identity and stay informed:   

Federal and local disaster workers do not ask for or accept money. Don’t trust anyone who offers help and then asks for money.   FEMA will only call or e-mail you if you have contacted FEMA first or registered for assistance. If you receive suspicious e-mails or phone calls, you can call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 to verify if a FEMA call or e-mail is legitimate.   Always ask to see I.D. FEMA personnel will always have an official identification badge. A FEMA shirt or jacket is not proof of identity.    Do not offer any personal information, including your Social Security number and bank information, unless you are speaking with a verified FEMA representative.    Be on alert if someone asks for your 9-digit FEMA registration ID, which you will receive when you apply for disaster assistance through FEMA.    Stay tuned to trusted local media for updates from local officials on disaster fraud and scams.   After you apply for FEMA assistance, a

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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes near Sibolga, Kota Sibolga, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Published: 7 August 2025
Categories: Global Earthquake Activity

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Thu, 7 Aug 2025, 15:37 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred only 7 minutes ago 50 km south of Sibolga, Indonesia, Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported.
The quake hit at an intermediate depth of 77. km beneath the epicenter near Sibolga, Kota Sibolga, North Sumatra, Indonesia, late at night on Thursday, August 7th, 2025, at 10:29 pm 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 European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), which listed it as a magnitude 5.2 earthquake as well.
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 Sibolga (pop. 91,300) located 50 km from the epicenter, Padangsidempuan (pop. 236,200) 56 km away, Tarutung (pop. 39,500) 83 km away, and Gunungsitoli (pop. 136,700) 130 km away.
VolcanoDiscovery will automatically update magnitude and depth if these change and follow up if other significant news about the quake become available. If you’re in the area, please send us your experience through our reporting mechanism, either online or via

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