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
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 @ 05:30PM (CDT)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertswatc 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
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Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Philippines 31/10/2025 20:44 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
Pondaguitan, Davao Region Effective 32 min ago
ok Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:9.82km) in Philippines 31/10/2025 21:27 UTC, 380 thousand in 100km.
Santiago, Davao Region Effective 50 min ago
watc M 5.0 - 60 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines
Santiago, Davao Region Effective 1 hr ago
watc M 5.0 - 116 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines
Pondaguitan, Davao Region Effective 1 hr ago
ok Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6M, Depth:10km) in Southeast Indian Ridge 31/10/2025 20:53 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
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Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.6078
1.03%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
109493.48
1.09%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.18602
1.83%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3855.63
1.36%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
187.08
1.31%
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
60.88
0.51%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4013.4
-0.06%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47735
0.12%
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 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 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
Niger
Level 4
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
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).
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Global security tensions remain elevated, with multiple potential flashpoints threatening international stability. Russia continues aggressive military posturing, particularly in Ukraine, while simultaneously developing advanced nuclear capabilities. Emerging nuclear threats from North Korea and ongoing tensions in regions like the Red Sea and Sudan indicate a complex geopolitical landscape. The potential for rapid escalation remains high, with strategic deterrence mechanisms appearing increasingly fragile. US national security interests are challenged by multiple concurrent international conflicts and emerging technological warfare capabilities.
