watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 199 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
Effective 13 days ago Samanente, Papua (Kabupaten Sarmi) ID - 199 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global landscape reveals a complex security environment characterized by multiple geopolitical tensions and potential risk factors. Seismic and meteorological events are occurring at moderate levels, with localized weather challenges across different US regions. Geopolitical instability is prominent, with significant tensions involving Russia-Ukraine conflict, potential nuclear posturing from North Korea, and strategic challenges from China. Maritime security remains compromised, particularly in critical shipping lanes like the Red Sea. Financial markets demonstrate relative stability with mixed performance, while global travel advisories suggest ongoing regional uncertainties. No immediate large-scale catastrophic threats are currently evident, but the situation requires continuous, vigilant monitoring.
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The most severe events and alertswatc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 195 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
Effective 13 days ago Samanente, Papua (Kabupaten Sarmi) ID - 195 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
watc Earthquake - Orange earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.7M, Depth:61.184km) in Philippines 10/10/2025 11:12 UTC, 1.4 million in 100km.
Effective 18 days ago Santiago, Davao Region (Province of Davao Oriental) PH
watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines
Effective 18 days ago Santiago, Davao Region (Province of Davao Oriental) PH - 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines
watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 23 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Effective 21 days ago Lae, Morobe Province () PG - 23 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea
watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 21 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Effective 21 days ago Lae, Morobe Province () PG - 21 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea
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Events
The most recent eventswatc HVO Kilauea ORANGE/WATCH - Episode 35 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended October 18. Summit inflation and tremor continue. Preliminary forecast for episode 36 is November 5–11
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Financial
The latest global financial dataDOW
47927.15
0.80%
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FTSE 100
9696.74
0.44%
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DAX
24278.63
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S&P 500
6904.46
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Nikkei
50219.18
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Volatility Index
16.22
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Crude Oil
60.04
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Gold
3970.8
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DOW Futures
48051
0.71%
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Cardano (ADA)
0.6693
0.34%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
115534.23
1.27%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.20208
0.85%
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Ethereum (ETH)
4140.62
0.50%
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Solana (SOL)
200.44
0.89%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.035
0.53%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.91
0.28%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.934
-0.51%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.064
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.807
0.72%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.873
2.42%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.58
0.94%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.972
-0.83%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.106
-1.44%
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Polygon (MATIC)
0.1995
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Cryptocurrency markets show modest gains, with Bitcoin up 0.92%, Ethereum up 0.10%, and Solana up 0.44%. Stock markets are generally positive, with the S&P 500 and DOW both showing slight increases. U.S. gasoline prices vary by region, with some areas experiencing minor fluctuations.
Data
The latest global dataEthiopia
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Bhutan
Level 1
Jamaica
Level 2
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
Portugal
Level 1
Greece
Level 1
Sweden
Level 2
Laos
Level 2
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
Dominican Republic
Level 1
Omaha, NE
11.0 - Cloudy
Antarctica
Level 1
Mali
Level 4
Sudan
Level 4
Sri Lanka
Level 2
Ecuador
Level 2
Romania
Level 1
Spain
Level 1
Bulgaria
Level 1
Croatia
Level 1
Italy
Level 1
Sao Tome and Principe
Level 2
United Kingdom
Level 1
Equatorial Guinea
Level 2
Maldives
Level 2
South Africa
Level 1
Canada
Level 1
South Korea
Level 1
Madagascar
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Sierra Leone
Level 2
Nepal
Level 3
Armenia
Level 2
Belarus
Level 4
Sint Eustatius
Level 1
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 3
Mexico Travel Advisory
Level 2
United Arab Emirates
Level 2
Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, including Ethiopia and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), and Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Military readiness remains at DEFCON 5 (Green), and space weather conditions are currently stable.
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