Earthquake Swarm Hits Along California’s San Andreas Fault, Felt in Hollister

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 18:03:00 +0100theepochtimes (en)

An earthquake swarm rattled part of Northern California, hitting along the San Andreas Fault, with the largest registering as a 4.1 in magnitude. No major damage was done, officials told CBS San Francisco. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake 4.1 magnitude quake hit at 5:58 a.m. on Nov.

Another mild quake recorded in Quang Nam province

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 17:04:00 +0100vietnamplus-en (en)

Hanoi (VNA) - An earthquake, measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale, struck Bac Tra My district in the central province of Quang Nam on November 2, but no damage or casualties were reported. Nguyen Hong Phuong, Deputy Director of the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Vietnam Academy of....

Tsunamis account for $280 billion in economic losses over last twenty years

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:58:00 +0100wam-en (en)

GENEVA, 2nd November, 2018 (WAM) -- The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) today called attention to the significant loss of life and economic losses associated with tsunamis, notably for countries bordering the Indian and Pacific Oceans, over the last twenty years.

Talk of the week: Indian Tamil Sangam donates for earthquake victims

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 08:26:00 +0100JakartaPost (en)

PREMIUM We care for Palu: Members and executives of Indonesia Tamil Sangam (ITS) donate Rp 120 million (US$7,881) on Saturday to the Sai Study Group (SSG) social organization in Jakarta for earthquake and tsunami victims in Central Sulawesi. (Courtesy of Indonesia Tamil Sangam)Indian community....

Talk of the week: Swiss Humanitarian Aid chief visits Palu

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 03:21:00 +0100JakartaPost (en)

PREMIUM Ambassador Manuel Bessler, the head of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid, talks to a woman whose family was affected by the Sept. 28 Central Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami. (Courtesy of Switzerland Embassy)Ambassador Manuel Bessler, head of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid (SHA), visited Palu on Oct. 22-23.

Venezuela gestiona adhesión a la Asean como socio de diálogo

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 17:20:00 +0100elsiglo (es)

Un minuto de silencio en homenaje a las víctimas del accidente aéreo acaecido el lunes en la localidad marítima de la ciudad indonesia de Karawang, y del terremoto y tsunami que golpeó recientemente a la República de Indonesia, marcó el inicio de la “Jornada Asean en Venezuela” que tuvo lugar este....

Number of Earthquake and Tsunami Victims Updated in Indonesia

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 17:09:00 +0100plenglish (en)

Jakarta, Nov 1 (Prensa Latina) Some 2,087 people died and 4,438 were injured as a result of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck the Indonesian island of Celebes on October 28, an official source confirmed on Thursday. According to Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, head of the Information and....

Turismo negro: el morbo de visitar lugares marcados por la tragedia

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:52:00 +0100elMundo (es)

Una de las razones principales para viajar es la de conocer la historia y la cultura de otros lugares. Desde siempre, la tragedia forma parte inseparable del desarrollo de las sociedades. En este contexto nace el turismo negro, una tendencia consistente en visitar lugares en los que ha ocurrido una catástrofe.

SCO countries hold preparatory meeting for joint exercise on urban earthquake search and rescue

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:20:00 +0100business-standard (en)

The two-day long preparatory meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search & Rescue- 2019 began on Thursday. This marks the first phase of the main exercise scheduled for 21-24 February, 2019 in Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) highlighted the....

10:42 Actualizan cifra de muertos por terremoto y tsunami en Indonesia

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:01:00 +0100prensa-latina (es)

01 de noviembre de 2018, 10:42 Yakarta, 1 nov (PL) Un total de dos mil 87 muertos y cuatro mil 438 lesionados es el saldo del terremoto y posterior tsunami que azotaron a la isla indonesia de Célebes el pasado 28 de octubre, confirmó hoy una fuente oficial.

Venezuela gestiona adhesión a la Asean como socio de diálogo

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 13:49:00 +0100radiomundial (es)

Un minuto de silencio en homenaje a las víctimas del accidente aéreo acaecido el lunes en la localidad marítima de la ciudad indonesia de Karawang , y del terremoto y tsunami que golpeó recientemente a la República de Indonesia, marcó el inicio de la "Jornada Asean en Venezue la" que tuvo lugar este....

Indonesia: Indonesia: Earthquakes and Tsunami - Emergency Plan of Action Operation MDRID013 Update n°4

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:45:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Description of the disaster. On 28 September 2018, series of earthquakes struck Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province. The strongest was a 7.4 magnitude quake at a depth of 10km and with its epicentre close to the provincial capital, Palu. The series of earthquakes did not only trigger a tsunami....

Indonesia: PHOTO STORY: First the earth shook

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:45:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

On 28 September, a series of strong earthquakes struck Central Sulawesi Province in Indonesia. On 28 September, a series of strong earthquakes struck Central Sulawesi Province. The strongest of which measured 7.4M and was just 10 km deep. The earthquake triggered a tsunami that struck the coast of....

Women, girls most at risk in disasters

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 07:13:00 +0100JakartaPost (en)

PREMIUM The needs of women and girls are often neglected when natural disasters strike, putting them at a higher risk of sexual and reproductive health problems, development experts have warned. The story of triplets being born to a mother displaced by the recent 7.

Indonesia: UNICEF Indonesia Humanitarian Situation Report No. 2 (31 October 2018)

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 06:37:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Highlights. • On 26 October, the Government of Indonesia officially declared the end of the emergency response phase in Sulawesi, signaling the start of the early recovery phase. In Lombok, the recovery phase continues, as critical needs gaps remain which the Government and agencies are working to address.

Seismologist says central North Island earthquake won’t trigger volcanic activity or 'the big one' John Ristau says the depth of the quake plays a big part in why they aren’t concerned with what’s to come.

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 04:50:00 +0100tvnz (en)

An earthquake expert says jolts like the one felt across much of the country yesterday actually happen more often than many would expect but they are too deep to be felt. GNS Science seismologist John Ristau told TVNZ1's Breakfast this morning that the depth of yesterday's 6.

The Latest: It's a girl: Guatemalan is 1st caravan baby

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 03:07:00 +0100muscatinejournal (en)

A migrant pushes a child in a stroller along the highway as a thousands-strong caravan of Central Americans continues its slow journey toward the U.S. border, between Niltepec and Juchitan, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. The main caravan, still in southern Mexico, is continuing to....

The Latest: It's a girl: Guatemalan is 1st caravan baby

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 02:44:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

A migrant pushes a child in a stroller along the highway as a thousands-strong caravan of Central Americans continues its slow journey toward the U.S. border, between Niltepec and Juchitan, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. The main caravan, still in southern Mexico, is continuing to....

Earthquake Rattles New Zealand Amid Visit From Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 23:29:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

greeted adoring fans in New Zealand Tuesday, just as a powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck miles to the south. The quake in the central part of the country was felt as far north as Auckland, which Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were visiting as part of their 16-day royal tour. Fortunately, they said they didn't feel it.

The Latest: Mexican official sees election link to caravan

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 23:02:00 +0100muscatinejournal (en)

A migrant pushes a child in a stroller along the highway as a thousands-strong caravan of Central Americans continues its slow journey toward the U.S. border, between Niltepec and Juchitan, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. The main caravan, still in southern Mexico, is continuing to....

Indonesia: Central Sulawesi Earthquake & Tsunami: Humanitarian Country Team Situation Report #6 (as of 30 October 2018)

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 22:44:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Highlights Following the earthquake and tsunami on 28 September, and resulting liquefaction and landslides, 2,077 people are known to have died. Palu was the worst affected district, with over 1,700 people recorded killed in the city. Search and rescue operations were stopped on 12 October.

The Latest: Mexican official sees election link to caravan

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 22:37:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

A migrant pushes a child in a stroller along the highway as a thousands-strong caravan of Central Americans continues its slow journey toward the U.S. border, between Niltepec and Juchitan, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. The main caravan, still in southern Mexico, is continuing to....

Venezuela gestiona adhesión a la Asean como socio de diálogo >

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 22:30:00 +0100mppre (es)

on 31/10/2018 . Posted in Noticias Un minuto de silencio en homenaje a las víctimas del accidente aéreo acaecido el lunes en la localidad marítima de la ciudad indonesia de Karawang, y del terremoto y tsunami que golpeó recientemente a la República de Indonesia, marcó el inicio de la “Jornada Asean....

Mexican town hit by quake welcomes migrants, quietly defying Trump

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:25:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

By Delphine Schrank. NILTEPEC, Mexico (Reuters) - An impoverished Mexican town nearly flattened by a 2017 earthquake welcomed thousands of tired and hungry Central Americans in a U.S.-bound caravan this week in quiet defiance of U.S. President Donald Trump's condemnation of the group.

Indonesia tsunami response

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:36:00 +0100MSF-ie (en)

The strongest a 7.4 magnitude earthquake with its epicentre close to the provincial capital, Palu triggered a tsunami whose waves reached up to three metres in some areas, striking Palu and Donggala. The earthquakes, tsunami and resulting liquefaction - a phenomenon where soil loses strength and....

Recuerdos del sismo alientan solidaridad de indígenas mexicanos con migrantes

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:31:00 +0100jornadanet (es)

En el cielo el viento enlaza las banderas de México y Honduras, y en tierra la solidaridad hermana a los migrantes con el pueblo zapoteco. Los más humildes ofrecen algo de lo que tienen -ropa, pan, agua- y apoyan a las autoridades que reparten alimentos a los visitantes.

World: World Cities Day: Addressing internal displacement is key to achieving urban sustainability

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:33:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Urban sustainability is a key objective in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development , set by world leaders in 2015 to end poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change. Yet, it cannot be achieved if national and local governments continue to overlook the issue of internal displacement.

Mexican quake-hit town welcomes migrants, defies Trump

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:08:00 +0100trust (en)

Residents of Niltepec, who still live among quake rubble, prepared for the caravan with homemade soup, medical tents, and diapers for children. By Delphine Schrank. NILTEPEC, Mexico, Oct 30 (Reuters) - An impoverished Mexican town nearly flattened by a 2017 earthquake welcomed thousands of tired and hungry Central Americans in a U.

Mexican town welcomes migrants An impoverished Mexican town nearly flattened by a 2017 earthquake welcomed thousands of tired and hungry Central Americans in a...

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:02:00 +0100thefinancialexpress (en)

An impoverished Mexican town nearly flattened by a 2017 earthquake welcomed thousands of tired and hungry Central Americans in a US-bound caravan this week in quiet defiance of US President Donald Trump’s condemnation of the group. On Monday, the same day that Trump ordered 5,200 troops to the....

La imagen de la Asunción en Plasencia se podrá visitar durante la reforma del retablo

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 09:11:00 +0100HoyDigital (es)

Solo se puede ver del 6 al 15 de agosto, coincidiendo con la novena de la Asunción. Por eso cada año, en estas fechas, son cientos las personas de dentro y fuera de la ciudad que acuden a la Catedral para ver a la Virgen yacente. Sin embargo, la Junta ha decidido mostrarla al público durante las....

The Latest: 2nd caravan reaches city in far-southern Mexico

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 05:25:00 +0100muscatinejournal (en)

Central Americans fill their water bottles with juice while waiting in line to receive donated food, in Niltepec, Oaxaca state, Mexico, where the migrants stopped for the night, Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. As the caravan resumed its slow advance Monday, still at l east 1000 miles or farther from the U.S.

The Latest: 2nd caravan reaches city in far-southern Mexico

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 05:17:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

Central Americans fill their water bottles with juice while waiting in line to receive donated food, in Niltepec, Oaxaca state, Mexico, where the migrants stopped for the night, Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. As the caravan resumed its slow advance Monday, still at l east 1000 miles or farther from the U.S.

Mexican town hit by quake welcomes migrants, quietly defying Trump

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 05:05:00 +0100dnaindia (en)

An impoverished Mexican town nearly flattened by a 2017 earthquake welcomed thousands of tired and hungry Central Americans in a US-bound caravan this week in quiet defiance of US President Donald Trump's condemnation of the group. On Monday, the same day that Trump ordered 5,200 troops to the....

Seismologist says central North Island earthquake won’t trigger volcanic activity or 'the big one'

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 04:26:00 +0100tvnz (en)

An earthquake expert says jolts like the one felt across much of the country yesterday actually happen more often than many would expect but they are too deep to be felt. GNS Science seismologist John Ristau told TVNZ1's Breakfast this morning that the depth of yesterday's 6.

Mexican town hit by quake welcomes migrants, quietly defying Trump

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 04:24:00 +0100reuters-uk (en)

NILTEPEC, Mexico (Reuters) - An impoverished Mexican town nearly flattened by a 2017 earthquake welcomed thousands of tired and hungry Central Americans in a U.S.-bound caravan this week in quiet defiance of U.S. President Donald Trump’s condemnation of the group. On Monday, the same day that Trump ordered 5,200 troops to the U.

How 6.2 quake was captured by NZ early warning system

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 04:19:00 +0100nzherald (en)

A network of quake-sensing devices has captured how yesterday's 6.2 shake was felt around the country. Kiwi company Jenlogix operates a network of Palert units that can be triggered by the P-waves that earthquakes send out before the more destructive S-waves arrive.

Recuerdos del sismo alientan solidaridad de indígenas mexicanos con migrantes

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 02:35:00 +0100aguasdigital (es)

Juchitán (México), 30 oct (EFE).- En el cielo el viento enlaza las banderas de México y Honduras, y en tierra la solidaridad hermana a los migrantes con el pueblo zapoteco. Los más humildes ofrecen algo de lo que tienen -ropa, pan, agua- y apoyan a las autoridades que reparten hoy alimentos a los visitantes.

Harry, Meghan not affected by New Zealand quake

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 01:36:00 +0100dailynews-lk (en)

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex unveil a plaque at the Dedication to the Queens Commonwealth Canopy at the North Shore Riding Club in Auckland on Tuesday. - AFP. NEW ZEALAND: A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of central New Zealand Tuesday, where British royals....

Mexico town devastated by earthquake welcomes thousands from migrant caravan

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 01:28:00 +0100guardian (en)

An impoverished Mexican town nearly flattened by a 2017 earthquake has welcomed thousands of tired and hungry Central American migrants in quiet defiance of Donald Trump’s condemnation of the group. As Trump ordered 5,200 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to block the migrant caravan, residents of....

Images of the aftermath in Indonesia

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:55:00 +010012news (en)

epa07063067 Debris litters a street at a tsunami affected area in Wani, Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 02 October 2018. According to reports, at l east 1,234 people have died after a series of powerful earthquakes hit Central Sulawesi on 28 September 2018 and triggered a tsunami.

Full Article: Mexican town hit by quake welcomes migrants, quietly defying Trump

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 23:54:00 +0100wsau (en)

By Delphine Schrank. NILTEPEC, Mexico (Reuters) - An impoverished Mexican town nearly flattened by a 2017 earthquake welcomed thousands of tired and hungry Central Americans in a U.S.-bound caravan this week in quiet defiance of U.S. President Donald Trump's condemnation of the group.

Mexican town hit by quake welcomes migrants, quietly defying Trump

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 23:47:00 +0100channelnewsasia (en)

NILTEPEC, Mexico: An impoverished Mexican town nearly flattened by a 2017 earthquake welcomed thousands of tired and hungry Central Americans in a U.S.-bound caravan this week in quiet defiance of U.S. President Donald Trump's condemnation of the group. On Monday, the same day that Trump ordered 5,200 troops to the U.

Island focus: More PMI volunteers sent to Palu

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 23:44:00 +0100JakartaPost (en)

PREMIUM The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) dispatched six more volunteers from Jambi to Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Monday, to help in the recovery efforts following last month’s earthquake and tsunami. According to the deputy head of PMI Jambi, Tedjo Sukmono, all the volunteers are trained in fields....

New Zealanders turn out to see royals despite rain and wind

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 22:11:00 +0100samoaobserver (en)

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Rain, wind and a distant earthquake didn't seem to dampen the enthusiasm of New Zealanders who turned out to see Prince Harry and wife Meghan on Tuesday. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met with people in Auckland during a walkabout on the penultimate day of the couple's South Pacific tour.

Migrant caravan demands transport as 2nd group enters Mexico

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 20:41:00 +0100timesdaily (en)

A young man who injured his knee falling off a moving truck, is helped by a friend, between Niltepec and Juchitan, Mexico, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. The caravan of thousands of migrants is continuing its slow advance, setting off through Mexico's narrow, windy isthmus for the Oaxaca state city of....

The Latest: Migrant caravan on the move again

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 18:35:00 +0100muscatinejournal (en)

Central Americans fill their water bottles with juice while waiting in line to receive donated food, in Niltepec, Oaxaca state, Mexico, where the migrants stopped for the night, Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. As the caravan resumed its slow advance Monday, still at l east 1000 miles or farther from the U.S.

The Latest: Migrant caravan on the move again

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 18:35:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

Central Americans fill their water bottles with juice while waiting in line to receive donated food, in Niltepec, Oaxaca state, Mexico, where the migrants stopped for the night, Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. As the caravan resumed its slow advance Monday, still at l east 1000 miles or farther from the U.S.

Quake rattles New Zealand as Harry and Meghan visit

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:14:00 +0100independent-UG (en)

Wellington, New Zealand | AFP | A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of central New Zealand Tuesday, where British royals Meghan and Harry are on tour, but officials said it caused no major damage. The quake was felt in Wellington during a session of parliament, prompting lawmakers to stop deliberations and seek refuge as a precaution.

New Zealanders turn out to see royals despite rain and wind

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:55:00 +0100680news (en)

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meet members of the public during a walkabout at the Viaduct in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are on day 15 of their 16-day tour of Australia and the South Pacific.

Quake Strikes New Zealand During Harry and Meghan Visit

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:42:00 +0100newsweek (en)

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck central New Zealand as British royals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, tour the Oceania country. The quake hit at 3.13 p.m. local time with the epicenter located about halfway between the cities of Auckland and Wellington on the North Island, The New Zealand Herald reported.

Earthquake in NZ during Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal visit

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:30:00 +0100dailymail (en)

A powerful earthquake has struck New Zealand 's North Island, which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are visiting on their royal tour. The 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit near Taumarunui on Tuesday afternoon. The centre of the quake was about 280km south of Auckland, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are visiting.

Trump says US planning ‘tent cities’ for migrants

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:05:00 +0100arabnews (en)

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Monday his administration was planning to build tent cities for thousands of Central American migrants making their way through Mexico to the United States. The announcement during a Fox News interview came as the Pentagon announced it was deploying 5,200....

Quake rattles New Zealand as Harry and Meghan visit

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:05:00 +0100arabnews (en)

WELLINGTON: A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of central New Zealand Tuesday, where British royals Meghan and Harry are on tour, but officials said it caused no major damage. The quake was felt in Wellington during a session of parliament, prompting lawmakers to stop deliberations and seek refuge as a precaution.

New Zealand Students Hide Under Desks During Powerful Earthquake

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0100theepochtimes (en)

Students at Paraparaumu College, north of Wellington, ducked under their desks as a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit central New Zealand on Tuesday, October 30. The quake also prompted the suspension of a session of New Zealand’s Parliament in Wellington as the chamber was evacuated.

New Zealanders turn out to see royals despite rain and wind

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:16:00 +0100eastoregonian (en)

The Associated Press. Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meet members of the public during a walkabout at the Viaduct in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are on day 15 of their 16-day tour of Australia and the South Pacific. (Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP) The Associated Press.

Meghan and Harry's junket not rattled by earthquake

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:06:00 +0100thenational (en)

A tremor struck New Zealand while the royal couple were on tour but it wasn't enough to derail the trip Rain, wind and even an earthquake didn't dampen the enthusiasm of New Zealanders who turned out to see Prince Harry and wife Meghan toss gumboots around on Tuesday.

New Zealanders turn out to see royals despite rain and wind

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:04:00 +0100thegardenisland (en)

Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meet members of the public during a walkabout at the Viaduct in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are on day 15 of their 16-day tour of Australia and the South Pacific.

Quake rattles New Zealand as Harry and Meghan visit

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:03:00 +0100pulse (en)

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of central New Zealand Tuesday, where British royals Meghan and Harry are on tour, but officials said it caused no major damage. The quake was felt in Wellington during a session of parliament, prompting lawmakers to stop deliberations and seek refuge as a precaution.

New Zealanders turn out to see royals despite rain and wind

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:23:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

AUCKLAND, New Zealand Rain, wind and a distant earthquake didn’t seem to dampen the enthusiasm of New Zealanders who turned out to see Prince Harry and wife Meghan on Tuesday. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met with people in Auckland during a walkabout on the penultimate day of the couple’s South Pacific tour.

Aftershocks likely after 6.2 quake strikes central North Island

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:22:00 +0100tvnz (en)

Ms Bland said longer, rolling quakes tend to produce fewer aftershocks but there would "certainly" be some coming. Civil Defence said there is no tsunami threat. Director Sarah Stuart-Black told Afternoons the quake was 207 kilometres deep and a magnitude 6.2, although the initial GNS assessment was slightly higher.

6.1-magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand, tsunami threat ruled out

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:21:00 +0100ecns (en)

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck central New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon, which was widely felt across the country, but unlikely to cause major damage and fatalities, officials said. The quake struck at 03:13 p.m. local time at a depth of 207 km, 25 km southwest of Taumarunui.

6.1-magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:19:00 +0100bssnews (en)

WELLINGTON, Oct. 30, 2018 (BSS/Xinhua) – A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck central New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon, which was widely felt across the country, but unlikely to cause major damage and fatalities, officials said. The quake struck at 03:13 p.m. local time at a depth of 207 km, 25 km southwest of Taumarunui.

Quake rattles New Zealand as Harry and Meghan visit

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:06:00 +0100thetimes-za (en)

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of central New Zealand Tuesday, where British royals Meghan and Harry are on tour, but officials said it caused no major damage. The quake was felt in Wellington during a session of parliament, prompting lawmakers to stop deliberations and seek refuge as a precaution.

New Zealanders turn out to see royals despite rain and wind

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:03:00 +0100nzherald (en)

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Rain, wind and a distant earthquake didn't seem to dampen the enthusiasm of New Zealanders who turned out to see Prince Harry and wife Meghan on Tuesday. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met with people in Auckland during a walkabout on the penultimate day of the couple's South Pacific tour.

5.8 earthquake hits Romania | News | DW | 28.10.2018

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:40:00 +0100europesun (en)

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook central Romania in the early hours of Sunday. The National Earth Physics Institute says the tremor, which lasted for several seconds, occurred in the quake-prone region of Vrancea in the east of the country. It struck at a depth of 150 kilometers (94 miles). The nearest town was Comandau, near the city of Brasov.

Quake rattles New Zealand as Harry and Meghan visit

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:38:00 +0100news-yahoo-in (en)

Wellington, Oct 30 (AFP) A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of central New Zealand Tuesday, where British royals Meghan and Harry are on tour, but officials said it caused no major damage. The quake was felt in Wellington during a session of parliament, prompting lawmakers to stop deliberations and seek refuge as a precaution.

New Zealand earthquake: 6.2-magnitude tremor halts

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:21:00 +0100direktbroker (en)

30.10.2018 - 05:13 Uhr New Zealand earthquake: 6.2-magnitude tremor halts parliament. Houses sway as strong quake under central New Zealand is felt in WellingtonA 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck central New Zealand, causing parliament to be suspended.

6.1-magnitude quake hits New Zealand during Harry and Meghan visit

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:19:00 +0100chinabroadcast (en)

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck central New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon, which was widely felt across the country, but unlikely to cause major damage and fatalities, officials said. The quake struck at 03:13 p.m. local time at a depth of 207 km, 25 km southwest of Taumarunui.

Magnitude 6.2 quake hits New Zealand

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:18:00 +0100yahoo-au (en)

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck New Zealand's North Island, prompting the suspension of parliament. Residents across the capital Wellington, the city of New Plymouth and across much of the central country were rattled by the 207km-deep tremor on Tuesday afternoon.

6.1-magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand, tsunami threat ruled out

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:13:00 +0100trendnews-az (en)

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck central New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon, which was widely felt across the country, but unlikely to cause major damage and fatalities, officials said, reports. The quake struck at 03:13 p.m. local time at a depth of 207 km, 25 km southwest of Taumarunui.

Quake rattles New Zealand as Harry and Meghan visit

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:10:00 +0100themalaymailonline (en)

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attend an event unveiling the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy in Redvale, North Shore, New Zealand October 30, 2018. — Reuters pic. WELLINGTON, Oct 30 — A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of central New Zealand this morning, where British....

6.1-magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand, tsunami threat ruled out

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:07:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

WELLINGTON, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck central New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon, which was widely felt across the country, but unlikely to cause major damage and fatalities, officials said. The quake struck at 03:13 p.m. local time at a depth of 207 km, 25 km southwest of Taumarunui.

Quake rattles New Zealand as Harry and Meghan visit

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:03:00 +0100digitaljournal (en)

By AFP 31 mins ago in World A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of central New Zealand Tuesday, where British royals Meghan and Harry are on tour, but officials said it caused no major damage. The quake was felt in Wellington during a session of parliament, prompting lawmakers to stop deliberations and seek refuge as a precaution.

Quake rattles New Zealand as Harry and Meghan visit

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:02:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of central New Zealand Tuesday, where British royals Meghan and Harry are on tour, but officials said it caused no major damage. The quake was felt in Wellington during a session of parliament, prompting lawmakers to stop deliberations and seek refuge as a precaution.

Strong 6.1-Magnitude Quake Felt Across Central New Zealand

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:01:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

New Zealand Earthquake: 6.1-Magnitude Quake Shakes Up Country. A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled central New Zealand on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said. The quake struck at a depth of 193 km (119 miles) and about 35 km (21 miles) south-west of the town of Taumarunui.

1st LD: 6.1-magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand, tsunami threat ruled out

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:44:00 +0100nampa (en)

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. WELLINGTON, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck central New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon, which was widely felt across the country, but unlikely to cause major damage and fatalities, officials said. The quake struck at 03:13 p.m. local time at a depth of 207 km, 25 km southwest of Taumarunui.

Strong 6.2 quake sends kids, Parliamentarians and others scuttling, but but no major damage

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:40:00 +0100tvnz (en)

Relive how reaction to today's big 6.2 quake in the central North Island unfolded. 4.30pm: So a big shock in Taumarunui, Wellington and elsewhere this afternoon after a 6.2 magnitude shortly after 3pm. But at a depth of 207kms, there has been no real damage reported to authorities and no injuries reported.

'We're interrupting your speech' - Anne Tolley suspends Parliament as 'substantial earthquake' rattles MPs

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:40:00 +0100tvnz (en)

MPs had their afternoon proceedings in the Parliament's debating chamber interrupted suddenly as a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the capital this afternoon, making a hurried exit as the chairperson declared the sitting suspended. "Those concerns are not being addressed. Sorry madam chair is there a.

Press releases

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:40:00 +0100EC (en)

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 29 October 2018 The Commission has allocated additional €50 million to the Sahel region and €8 million to the Central African Republic to address the increasing food, nutrition and emergency needs in the countries.

New Zealand earthquake: 6.2-magnitude shake halts parliament

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:32:00 +0100guardian (en)

New Zealand parliament shaken by 6.2 earthquake – video. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck central New Zealand , causing parliament to be suspended. The quake was felt most strongly in central New Zealand, including the capital city of Wellington. It struck at a depth of 207 kilometres south-west of Taumarunui.

Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes New Zealand’s North Island

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:30:00 +0100dailymaverick (en)

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck New Zealand’s central North Island Tuesday, shaking buildings in the capital city Wellington. The quake, initially measured at magnitude 6.7, was centered near Mount Ruapehu at a depth of 207 kilometers, seismic monitoring agency Geonet said on its website.

Quake rattles New Zealand as Harry and Meghan visit

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:29:00 +0100yahoo-au (en)

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of central New Zealand Tuesday, where British royals Meghan and Harry are on tour, but officials said it caused no major damage. The quake was felt in Wellington during a session of parliament, prompting lawmakers to stop deliberations and seek refuge as a precaution.

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near New Plymouth, New Zealand: USGS

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:23:00 +0100channelnewsasia (en)

SYDNEY: An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 rattled parts of New Zealand's North Island on Tuesday (Oct 30), the United States Geological Survey said. The tremor was felt by thousands of people, although there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Advertisement.

Strong quake rattles New Zealand as Harry, Meghan ...

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:21:00 +0100khaleejtimes (en)

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of New Zealand's North Island Tuesday, where British royals Meghan and Harry are on tour. The quake was felt in Wellington during a session of parliament, prompting lawmakers to stop deliberations and seek refuge as a precaution.

Nation & World

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:15:00 +0100sunherald (en)

South Dakota inmate put to death for the 2011 killing of a prison guard in a failed escape joked in his last words about a several-hour delay to his execution. Sitting in a wheelchair, the man accused in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre has appeared briefly in federal court.

Nation & World

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:13:00 +0100kansas (en)

South Dakota inmate put to death for the 2011 killing of a prison guard in a failed escape joked in his last words about a several-hour delay to his execution. Sitting in a wheelchair, the man accused in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre has appeared briefly in federal court.

Nation/World

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:09:00 +0100ledger-enquirer (en)

As Fort Benning reach 100 year anniversary, the Army post’s future looks to include assisting with global threats, a looming round of BRAC, and entering the world of robotics in a major way. South Dakota has executed a 56-year-old inmate for the killing of a prison guard in a failed escape seven years ago.

FROM THE FIELD: 10,000 Indonesia quake survivors to receive UN tents

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:56:00 +0100un-news (en)

An UNHCR employee helps a family of survivors of the earthquake in Central Sulawesi move into a UNHCR emergency family tent, in the Wani Village of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. 25 October 2018. More than 2,000 emergency tents have been delivered by the UN to the people worst affected by the....

5.8 earthquake hits Romania The quake was felt in Bucharest and as far away as Ukraine and Bulgaria. It occurred in the tremor-prone region of Vrancea.

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:49:00 +0100deutschewelle-en (en)

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook central Romania in the early hours of Sunday. The National Earth Physics Institute says the tremor, which lasted for several seconds, occurred in the quake-prone region of Vrancea in the east of the country. It struck at a depth of 150 kilometers (94 miles). The nearest town was Comandau, near the city of Brasov.

Nation & World

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:34:00 +0100tri-cityherald (en)

South Dakota inmate put to death for the 2011 killing of a prison guard in a failed escape joked in his last words about a several-hour delay to his execution. Sitting in a wheelchair, the man accused in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre has appeared briefly in federal court.

Press release 26 October 2018 Sulawesi Earthquake & Tsunami: One month on from the disaster, thousands of children still homeless, out-of-school and in need of humanitarian support Visit the page

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:33:00 +0100unicef (en)

PALU, Indonesia, 26 October 2018 – Almost a month after a deadly earthquake and tsunami struck Palu and the surrounding areas of the northwestern part of Sulawesi, Indonesia, an estimated 375,000 children remain in need of lifesaving supplies and services.

Liping road repairs begin

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 03:43:00 +0100kathmandupost (en)

Oct 30, 2018- The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) has started repair works at the Liping road in Sindhupalchok. The link was damaged in the Gorkha Earthquake of 2015 and the Bhote Koshi river floods the next year. The CRCC started the repair after completing reconstruction at the Tatopani-Piplang road.

FROM THE FIELD: 10,000 Indonesia quake survivors to receive UN tents

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:41:00 +0100un-org (en)

An UNHCR employee helps a family of survivors of the earthquake in Central Sulawesi move into a UNHCR emergency family tent, in the Wani Village of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. 25 October 2018. More than 2,000 emergency tents have been delivered by the UN to the people worst affected by the....

Tents bring Indonesia quake survivors out of the rain

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:18:00 +0100irishsun (en)

DONGGALA, Indonesia - The day after a devastating earthquake flattened their home, Bampek and his family built a makeshift tent on empty land with old plastic sheeting. "Sometimes, when it rained hard, the water would come from every direction," he says, although now the family's desperate plight has improved.

Indonesia: Tents bring Indonesia quake survivors out of the rain

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:09:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

UNHCR delivery gives shelter to some 10,000 children, women and men who lost homes when a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Sulawesi last month. By UNHCR staff. DONGGALA, Indonesia – The day after a devastating earthquake flattened their home, Bampek and his family built a makeshift tent on empty land with old plastic sheeting.

Tents bring Indonesia quake survivors out of the rain

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 10:46:00 +0100unhcr-org (en)

DONGGALA, Indonesia – The day after a devastating earthquake flattened their home, Bampek and his family built a makeshift tent on empty land with old plastic sheeting. “Sometimes, when it rained hard, the water would come from every direction,” he says, although now the family’s desperate plight has improved.

Indonesia: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (23 - 29 Oct 2018)

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 09:54:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

INDONESIA. Following the 28 September earthquake in Central Sulawesi, and the resulting tsunami, liquefaction and landslides, nearly 2,100 people are known to have died, with over 1,000 still missing. According to the first round of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), more than 211,000 displaced....

Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 hits south of Argentina's town of Ushuaia -USGS

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 08:38:00 +0100thepeninsulaqatar (en)

SINGAPORE, A shallow earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck on Monday south of the resort town of Ushuaia in Argentina, the United States Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake, which hit 324 km (201 miles) south of Ushuaia, on the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego, at a depth of 10 km (6 miles).

Lion Air crash: officials say 189 onboard lost flight JT610 – latest updates

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 06:41:00 +0100guardian (en)

The Indonesia Ministry of Transportation has confirmed it has located the wreckage of Lion Air Flight JT 610. The Boeing Company is deeply saddened by the loss of Flight JT 610. We express our concern for those on board, and extend heartfelt sympathies to their families and loved ones.

Woman on Fire helps flood victims

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 06:23:00 +0100newsday-tt (en)

Trinidadian-born philanthropist Allison Harvey is accustomed to assisting societies in distress such as Haiti, which experienced a horrific earthquake in 2010 and Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Now, with the land of her birth experiencing floods which devastated communities in east and central....

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits off El Salvador; officials call it 'long, swaying, but gentle one'

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 03:31:00 +0100dnaindia (en)

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit in the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador on Sunday, shaking people in the western portions of the country near the border with Guatemala but causing no damage. The US Geological Survey said the tremor occurred 24 kilometres under the surface. Its epicentre was 93.

6.1 magnitude quake hits off El Salvador; no damage reports

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 01:42:00 +0100wsvn (en)

. MEXICO CITY (AP) — A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit in the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador on Sunday, but there were no reports of serious damage or injuries. Prelim M6.1 Earthquake off the coast of Central America Oct-28 22:23 UTC, updates USGS Big Quakes (@USGSBigQuakes) October 28, 2018 The U.

6.1 magnitude quake hits off El Salvador; no damage reports

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 01:17:00 +0100startribune (en)

Purchase: Order Reprint MEXICO CITY — A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit in the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador on Sunday, shaking people in the western portions of the country near the border with Guatemala but causing no damage. StarTribune.