Two earthquakes struck the Central Coast less than 10 minutes apart on Thanksgiving Day, according to officials.The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 3.9 struck about 3 miles south of San Juan Bautista at 12:48 p.

Two strong earthquakes struck Japan Tuesday at magnitudes of 5.4 and 4.7, according to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The first quake struck in the Pacific Ocean about 80 miles east-southeast from Kitaibaraki at a depth of around 6 miles,

USGS scientist Robert De Groot spoke to CBS News Bay Area about a recent earthquakes that have struck in and around the Bay Area, including two earthquakes that struck near Salinas and San Juan Bautista on Thanksgiving Day.

Seismic activity in and around Cyprus has been “gradually reducing” in strength in the aftermath of the two strong earthquakes which struck near Paphos on Wednesday, the geological survey department said on Friday.

According to USGS data, the seven earthquakes occurred over a span of two days and were centered near the city of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County. Preliminary readings placed the epicenters predominantly along or near the Rodgers Creek Fault, a fault known for its seismic activity and historical potential for damaging earthquakes.

Residents in northern Israel on Wednesday morning reported feeling a mild earthquake in various areas. According to Fire and Rescue Services, the epicenter of the quake was in Cyprus, with the tremor's shockwave also felt in Israel. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Two minor earthquakes struck the New Madrid Seismic Zone in southeast Missouri early Monday morning, with magnitudes of 1.4 and 2.0. Experts answer whether this could be a sign of a larger quake to come.