3 Feb 2026

A large sunspot complex, similar to the Carrington sunspot of 1859, has produced an X8 solar flare and 14 M-class solar flares in 24 hours. This heightened solar activity coincides with an earthquake swarm near San Ramon, California, with over 66 earthquakes occurring in the last 24 hours, including a 4.2 magnitude quake in a residential neighbourhood. The situation is being closely monitored, with potential implications for both solar and seismic activity.