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There are no serious national events at this time.

Current global situation presents a complex but relatively stable security environment. Weather-related events are localized and non-threatening. Seismic activity is moderate and geographically dispersed with minimal population impact. Financial markets show positive trends. Geopolitical tensions exist, particularly involving Russia, China, and the United States, with potential Cold War-era strategic posturing. No immediate large-scale threats to national security are evident, but ongoing diplomatic vigilance is recommended.

LAST UPDATED 10-31-2025 @ 04:00PM (CDT)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

05:00PM

Los Angeles

02:00PM

London

09:00PM

Moscow

12:00AM

Beijing

05:00AM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 199 km W of Abepura, Indonesia

Effective 16 days ago Samanente, Papua (Kabupaten Sarmi) ID - 199 km W of Abepura, Indonesia

watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 195 km W of Abepura, Indonesia

Effective 16 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 alerts

warn Special Marine Warning

Cleveland, OH
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 30 min

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min

advi Wind Advisory

Lewisburg, WV
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 60 min

advi Wind Advisory

Ritzville, WA
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 11 hr

advi Wind Advisory

Parsons, WV
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 60 min

Events

The most recent events

ok Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:119.687km) in South Sandwich Islands Region 31/10/2025 19:30 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

--- Effective 1 hr ago

watc M 5.2 - South Sandwich Islands region

South Sandwich Islands region Effective 1 hr ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.608
1.06%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
109463.9
1.07%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.18625
1.96%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3875.82
1.89%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
187.44
1.50%
Coinbase
DOW
47562.87
0.09%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9717.25
-0.44%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23958.3
-0.67%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6840.2
0.26%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
52411.34
2.12%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.44
3.13%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
60.83
0.43%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4015.9
---%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47691
0.03%
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
---%
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 show positive momentum, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and Dogecoin all experiencing gains between 0.5% and 2.4%. Major stock indices like DOW and S&P 500 are up, while some European markets like FTSE 100 and DAX are experiencing slight declines. Crude oil is up 0.53%, and the Nikkei index shows a significant 2.12% increase.

Data

The latest global data
Ethiopia
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Moldova
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Uzbekistan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bhutan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Jamaica
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Portugal
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Greece
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sweden
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Laos
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Geomagnetic Storm
none
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
none
NOAA SWPC
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
DEFCON Warning System
Niger
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mali
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Dominican Republic
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Omaha, NE
11.0 - Cloudy
NWS
Antarctica
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sudan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sri Lanka
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Ecuador
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Romania
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Spain
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bulgaria
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Croatia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Italy
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
São Tomé and Príncipe
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
United Kingdom
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Equatorial Guinea
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Maldives
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Africa
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Canada
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Korea
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Madagascar
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Barbados
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sierra Leone
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Nepal
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Armenia
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Belarus
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sint Eustatius
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mexico Travel Advisory
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
United Arab Emirates
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Global travel advisories are in effect, with Ethiopia and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while countries like Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Space and defense status indicators remain stable, with no solar radiation, radio blackout, or geomagnetic storm warnings, and DEFCON status at Level 5 (Green).

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Current global security landscape presents multiple complex challenges for the United States. Domestic counterterrorism efforts have successfully prevented a potential attack in Michigan, highlighting ongoing internal security risks. International tensions remain high, with active conflicts in Ukraine, ongoing Middle East instability, and maritime threats in the Red Sea. The prolonged government shutdown is raising significant concerns about national security preparedness and operational capabilities. Geopolitical flashpoints, including potential confrontations in Venezuela and continued Russian aggression, require close monitoring and strategic diplomatic engagement.

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