watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 199 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
Effective 15 days ago Samanente, Papua (Kabupaten Sarmi) ID - 199 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
There are no serious national events at this time.
The current global situation presents a multi-faceted set of challenges spanning environmental, geopolitical, and economic domains. Environmental risks include widespread coastal weather advisories, volcanic activity in Alaska, and seismic events across multiple regions. Geopolitically, significant tensions exist in Ukraine, the Middle East, Sudan, and Afghanistan, with potential for regional instability. Economic indicators show volatility in cryptocurrency markets and mixed performance in global stock markets. Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, indicating ongoing international security concerns.
LAST UPDATED 10-30-2025 @ 07:00PM (CDT)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertswatc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 195 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
Effective 15 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 21 days ago Santiago, Davao Region (Province of Davao Oriental) PH
watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines
Effective 21 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 24 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 24 days ago Lae, Morobe Province () PG - 21 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Gale Warning
Western US Arctic Offshore County
Effective 19 s ago Expires in 12 hr
warn Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Western US Arctic Offshore County
Effective 19 s ago Expires in 12 hr
advi Coastal Flood Advisory
Arlington, VA
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Coastal Flood Advisory
Bowleys Quarters, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Coastal Flood Advisory
La Plata, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 6 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:42.149km) in Chile 30/10/2025 21:16 UTC, 1.4 million in 100km.
Santa Cruz, O'Higgins Region Effective 22 min ago
ok M 2.6 - 19 km WSW of Petrolia, CA
Ferndale, CA Effective 1 hr ago
watc M 3.1 - 5 km N of Wilson, Kansas
Ellsworth, KS Effective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.5983
-6.53%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
107673.85
-2.14%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.18213
-5.34%
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Ethereum (ETH)
3780.94
-3.16%
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Solana (SOL)
183.43
-5.42%
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DOW
47522.12
-0.23%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9760.06
0.04%
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DAX
24118.89
-0.02%
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S&P 500
6822.34
-0.99%
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Nikkei
51325.61
0.04%
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Volatility Index
16.91
-0.06%
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Crude Oil
60.26
-0.51%
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Gold
4044.1
0.70%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47711
0.07%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.035
0.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.91
0.28%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.934
-0.51%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.064
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US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.807
0.72%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.873
2.42%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.58
0.94%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.972
-0.83%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.106
-1.44%
US EIA
Polygon (MATIC)
0.1995
-4.59%
Coinbase
Cryptocurrency markets experienced significant downturn, with Bitcoin down 2.14%, Ethereum down 3.29%, Solana down 5.69%, Cardano down 6.44%, and Dogecoin down 6.41%. Major stock indices showed mixed performance, with DOW and S&P 500 declining while Nikkei and FTSE 100 showed slight gains.
Data
The latest global dataEthiopia
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Uzbekistan
Level 1
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
Mali
Level 4
Dominican Republic
Level 1
Omaha, NE
11.0 - Cloudy
Antarctica
Level 1
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
São Tomé and Príncipe
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 were issued 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). Defense readiness remained at DEFCON 5, and no significant solar or geomagnetic events were reported.
Headlines
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UN security council condemns El-Fasher 'atrocities' in Sudan as RSF advances
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Pokrovsk part of last major defensive arc stopping Russia from seizing Donbas
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Current global security landscape presents multiple interconnected challenges. Geopolitical tensions remain high, with ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and potential nuclear escalation risks. Strategic competition between major powers continues, evidenced by Russia's military operations and China's critical mineral export controls. Domestic security concerns are mounting, with potential vulnerabilities in national infrastructure and defense preparedness. Multiple regional conflicts, including tensions in Sudan and potential maritime confrontations, suggest a fragile international system with increasing potential for rapid escalation.
