SAN BENITO COUNTY, CA - on Saturday around midday, a preliminary 2.2 magnitude quake was registered close to New Idria, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Taiwan was hit by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake on Sunday (local time) as locals in the capital, Taipei, reported intense tremors. The quake struck near Yilan County, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing a tsunami advisory for Miyakojima and the Yaeyama regions.

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake rocked the island nation of Papua New Guinea on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck at 10:31 a.m. UTC (5:31 a.m. ET) in the city of Goroka, the USGS reported.

PLUMAS COUNTY, CA - Tuesday morning, a 2.1 magnitude quake was recorded close to Prattville, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Since 2011, scientists have been puzzled about the force resulting from a gigantic earthquake and tsunami that destroyed, among other things, Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Plant. Now, a Guinness World Record drilling expedition has solved the puzzle.