The South African’s ten most-read stories of 2019

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:51:00 +0100thesouthafrican (en)

2019 has been a whirlwind of happening news events at The South African (TSA) and we loved every single minute of it – doing what we do best: Curating up-to-date content for our readers. Of course there were some stories that exceeded our expectations.

4-magnitude earthquake jolts south of Kyrgyzstan

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 07:25:00 +0100kabar (en)

Bishkek, Dec.31, 2019. /Kabar/. 4-magnitude earthquake occurred in Kyrgyzstan’s Osh Oblast, the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported with reference to the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan. Thus, an earthquake of magnitude 4 was registered in Osh Oblast on Dec.30 at 12:08 a.

3.5-magnitude quake hits southeast of S.Korea, no damage reported

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 04:46:00 +0100china.org.cn (en)

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake hit a southeastern region of South Korea, local media said Monday citing the country's weather services. The quake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale jolted 15 km northeast of Miryang city in South Gyeongsang province shortly after midnight at 00:32 a.m.

Earthquake of 4.5 on Richter scale shakes Bulgaria’s Bansko

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 20:53:00 +0100sofiaglobe (en)

An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale, epicentred 37km north-east of Blagoevgrad – about 55km from the winter resort of Bansko – struck just after 8pm local time on December 30, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre. At a depth of 10km, the earthquake had an....

Moderate quake hits south Iran, no damage reported

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 16:52:00 +0100iran-daily (en)

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck southern Iran on Monday near Bandar Abbas, site of a major oil refinery, Iranian state media reported, adding there were no reports of casualties or damage to oil installations. News agencies reported that the temblor had struck the Hormozgan Province about 48 km....

3.5 magnitude quake hits southeastern city- South Korea

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 09:39:00 +0100bna-en (en)

Seoul, Dec. 30 (BNA): A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit the country's southeastern region early Monday in the seventh-strongest quake to occur on the Korean Peninsula this year. The weather agency said the quake occurred shortly after midnight at 00:32 a.m.

Pide calma tras eventos sísmicos

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 09:10:00 +0100elvocero (es)

Varios sismos de magnitud aproximada de 5.0 se registraron en la zona sur de la Isla el pasado sábado en la noche. >Suministrada. El director de la Red Sísmica de Puerto Rico (RSPR), Víctor Huérfano, indicó que luego de los eventos sísmicos registrados en una falla localizada al sur de Puerto Rico....

Earthquake Hits South Korea's Southeastern Region

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:16:00 +0100thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Seoul - A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit the South Korea's southeastern region early Monday, South Korean Meteorological Administration (KMA) said. The quake occurred at some 15 kilometers northeast of Miryang in South Gyeongsang Province of Korea, with a depth of 20 km, Yonhap news agency reported.

3.5-magnitude quake hits southeast of S.Korea, no damage ...

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 06:20:00 +0100sinacom-en (en)

SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- A 3.5-magnitude earthquake hit a southeastern region of South Korea, local media said Monday citing the country's weather services. The quake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale jolted 15 km northeast of Miryang city in South Gyeongsang province shortly after midnight at 00:32 a.

3.5-magnitude quake hits southeast of S.Korea, no damage reported

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 05:01:00 +0100china.org.cn (en)

SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- A 3.5-magnitude earthquake hit a southeastern region of South Korea, local media said Monday citing the country's weather services. The quake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale jolted 15 km northeast of Miryang city in South Gyeongsang province shortly after midnight at 00:32 a.

3.5-magnitude quake hits southeast of S.Korea, no damage reported

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 04:48:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- A 3.5-magnitude earthquake hit a southeastern region of South Korea, local media said Monday citing the country's weather services. The quake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale jolted 15 km northeast of Miryang city in South Gyeongsang province shortly after midnight at 00:32 a.

Un séisme de magnitude 3,5 ressenti dans le sud de la péninsule

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 03:38:00 +0100kbs-fr (fr)

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 3,5 est survenu dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi, vers 0h 32, à 16 km au nord-est de la ville de Milyang, dans la province de Gyeongsang du Sud. Il s'agit du deuxième plus puissant, après celui survenu en juillet dernier à Sangju, dans la province de Gyeongsang du Nord, et de magnitude 3,9.

3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Miryang in Southern S. Korea

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 03:12:00 +0100kbs-en (en)

A three-point-five magnitude earthquake struck the southern region of South Korea early on Monday. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), the quake occurred at 12:32 a.m. at a location 15 kilometers east-northeast of Miryang City, South Gyeongsang Province. The KMA said the depth of the epicenter was 20 kilometers.

Un séisme de magnitude 3,5 ressenti dans le sud de la péninsule coréenne

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 02:04:00 +0100kbs-fr (fr)

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 3,5 sur l’échelle de Richter est survenu la nuit dernière, vers 0h 32, à 16 km au nord-ouest de la ville de Milyang, dans la province de Gyeongsang du Sud. Il s'agit du deuxième plus puissant, après celui survenu en juillet dernier à Sangju, dans la province de Gyeongsang du Nord, et de magnitude 3,9.

3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Mirayng in Southern S. Korea

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 01:39:00 +0100kbs-en (en)

A three-point-five magnitude earthquake struck the southern region of South Korea early on Monday. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration(KMA), the quake occurred at 12:32 a.m. at a location 15 kilometers east-northeast of Miryang City, South Gyeongsang Province. The KMA said the depth of the tremor's epicenter was 20 kilometers.

National Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 impacts ​​Puerto Rico CNN Newsource 7:17 PM, Dec 28, 2019

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 01:50:00 +0100wptv (en)

By: CNN Newsource An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 shook the southwest area of Puerto Rico, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic focus was located 10 km deep and the epicenter was recorded 9 km south of Indios, Puerto Rico. So far no damage is reported and there is no tsunami alarm.

Quick Response to Health Emergencies Protects Vulnerable Populations

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 16:02:00 +0100irishsun (en)

GENEVA - The World Health Organization reports investigations into potential health threats and the quick response by WHO and partners to global emergencies has protected millions of the world's most vulnerable people this year from disease and death. In 2019, the World Health Organization and....

Quick Response to Health Emergencies Protects Vulnerable Populations

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 14:14:00 +0100voanews (en)

GENEVA - The World Health Organization reports investigations into potential health threats and the quick response by WHO and partners to global emergencies has protected millions of the world’s most vulnerable people this year from disease and death. In 2019, the World Health Organization and....

Crowds pack Temple Square in advance of closure Plans call for an overhaul of Temple Square and a major earthquake renovation that would allow the temple to withstand a 7.5-magnitude earthquake.

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 05:14:00 +0100ksl (en)

SALT LAKE CITY — Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City has been busy as the rush to get inside the Temple takes place before it shuts down for four years. KSL spoke to Jim and Shelley Olsen — members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — who were married in the temple more than 45 years ago.

A first of two earthquakes hit the region on Christmas Day.…

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 22:04:00 +0100antiguaobserver (en)

A first of two earthquakes hit the region on Christmas Day. The first was a 4.2 magnitude earthquake which was recorded on 11.56 a.m. on Wednesday at 30 km NE of Saint John’s. That quake was also felt 118 km E of Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis and 119 km N of Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe.