Earthquake reported in Southern Iran

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 09:32:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

Muscat: An earthquake has been reported in Southern Iran on Sunday, according to the Earthquake Monitoring Centre (EMC), at the Sultan Qaboos University. A statement issued online by the EMC said : “An earthquake in southern Iran with magnitude of 4.8 ml, at 3:15 am , and at a depth of 12 km. The earthquake was recorded 338 km away from Khasab.

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Taiwan region 44 mins World

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:39:00 +0200cknw (en)

A crack runs through a b ridge along Road 116 after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Guanica, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. The morning quake caused further damage along the island’s southern coast, where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti). An earthquake of magnitude 5.

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Taiwan region

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:22:00 +0200globalnews (en)

A crack runs through a b ridge along Road 116 after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Guanica, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. The morning quake caused further damage along the island’s southern coast, where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti). An earthquake of magnitude 5.

Geosciences, Vol. 10, Pages 229: The Role of the Water Level in the Assessment of Seismic Vulnerability for the 23 November 1980 Irpinia–Basilicata Earthquake

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 14:30:00 +0200mdpi (en)

The seismic vulnerability of structures is closely related to changes in the degree of soil saturation that may cause significant changes in volume and shear strength, and consequently, bearing capacity. This paper aims to consider this issue during the strong earthquake that struck Southern Italy on 23 November 1980 (Ms = 6.

5-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Philippines

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 08:29:00 +0200manilametro (en)

MANILA, June 13 (Xinhua) -- An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5 shook Davao Oriental Province in the southern Philippines on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 10:11 a.m.

5-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Philippines

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 05:09:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

MANILA, June 13 (Xinhua) -- An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5 shook Davao Oriental Province in the southern Philippines on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 10:11 a.m.

5-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Philippines

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 04:56:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

MANILA, June 13 (Xinhua) -- An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5 shook Davao Oriental Province in the southern Philippines on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 10:11 a.m.

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake jolts Surigao del Norte, Southern Leyte

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 04:34:00 +0200inquirer (en)

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 3.7 earthquake shook Surigao del Norte on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The earthquake, which was felt also in Southern Leyte, struck at 6:08 a.m. at about eight kilometers northwest of San Francisco town in Surigao del Norte.

Met Dept chief: Iran quake had slight impact, no threat to Qatar

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:57:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

The Director of Meteorology Department at the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Abdullah Mohamed al-Mannai, confirmed yesterday that the earthquake that struck Iran on Tuesday evening had a slight impact on some coastal areas in the east of Qatar, indicating that it does not pose any danger to the country.

Dam Repair Bill to Mitigate Earthquake Risk Moves in California

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:37:00 +0200bloombergenvironment (en)

Expedited permitting could be ordered for a $576 million project to replace a dam in California that could flood Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and other areas in the wake of a significant earthquake. The California Assembly on Tuesday approved the Expedited Dam Safety for Silicon Valley Act, which....

Pistes pour réouvrir les écoles et universités d’Haïti

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 23:22:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Nous venons de lire deux scenarii proposés par le MENFP qui offrent des pronostics liés à la réouverture éventuelle des écoles en août ou septembre et les modalités de formatage des examens officiels d’Etat sans embarquer les détails liés au fonctionnement journalier des centres de formation.

Iran earthquake had slight imapct, poses no threat to Qatar:...

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 21:51:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Doha: The Director of Meteorology Department at the General Authority of Civil Aviation Abdullah Muhammad Al Mannai confirmed Wednesday that the earthquake that struck Iran on Tuesday evening had a slight impact on some coastal areas in the East of Qatar, indicating that it does not pose any danger to the country.

Un forense sin conocimientos epidemiológicos aporta un informe al juzgado del 8M diciendo que la pandemia "se veía venir"

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:03:00 +0200eldiario-es (es)

El segundo informe del médico forense adscrito al Juzgado de Instrucción número 51 de Madrid afirma que "la hecatombe en España" que ha devenido en la crisis sanitaria por la pandemia de coronavirus "se veía venir" desde semanas antes del 8 de marzo y que tanto el ministro de Sanidad, Salvador Illa,....

Town in Italy will pay you to live there

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 15:47:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

According to Mr Farina, population problems began for Teora in 1980 when the village suffered a massive earthquake, killing 157 people and destroying many historical and cultural buildings. The earthquake also forced many younger residents to move to safer ground, and the town has never quite bounced back.

Earthquake

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:54:00 +0200israelnationalnews (en)

The Babylonian Talmud (Brachot 59) tells of the Rav Katina, who passed by a cave in which the 'Oba Temea' - a sorcerer who engaged in mystical visions with dead bones - was to be found; and at the same exact time a 'Guha', earthquake, occurred. The sorcerer dramatically declared that an earthquake....

5.1-magnitude earthquake hits southern Iran

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:28:00 +0200world-news-monitor (en)

TEHRAN, June 9 (Xinhua) -- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Beiram region in Iran's southern province of Fars on Tuesday, according to Iran's Seismological Center. The focus of the earthquake was at the depth of 11 km, 27.656 degrees north latitude and 53.443 degrees east longitude.

Fidel Life Matters

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:13:00 +0200cibercuba (es)

Más allá de la “abrumadora sensación de pérdida, complejizada por el miedo y la ansiedad”, este movimiento supuestamente en defensa de los derechos de las minorías étnicas, ratificó entonces que “tenemos que rechazar la retórica derechista y salir en defensa del Comandante”, pues “las lecciones que....

Geosciences, Vol. 10, Pages 226: Modelling with Volna-OP2—Towards Tsunami Threat Reduction for the Irish Coastline

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:03:00 +0200mdpi (en)

Tsunamis are infrequent events that have the potential to be extremely destructive. The last major tsunami to effect the Irish coastline was the Lisbon 1755 event. That event acts as a candidate worst case scenario for hazard assessment and the impacts on the Irish Coastline are presented here.

Smaller Earthquake Rattles Zagreb Again

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:01:00 +0200total-croatia-news (en)

A small earthquake hit Zagreb this morning, waking up already-rattled residents. June 10, 2020 — Zagreb rattled and shook in the early morning, but thankfully the quake was much weaker than its predecessors. Croatia’s Seismological Service recorded a weak earthquake of magnitude 2.

Cuidar la casa común

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:24:00 +0200eluniversal (es)

El mundo post pandemia deberá enfrentar con urgencia el cambio climático. Los nuevos datos sobre el mismo obligan a darle prioridad. La acumulación de gases invernadero, que genera el calentamiento global, ha seguido subiendo y la de mayo 2020 es la más alta en la historia.

Humanitarian spirit shall be cherished in midst of COVID-19 pandemic

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:57:00 +0200authorityngr (en)

“China, which upholds the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, would like to share its experience in disease prevention and control with other countries, launch joint research and development of medicines and vaccines, and offer as much assistance as possible to countries that are affected by the disease.

New hints of volcanism under the heart of northern Europe

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:27:00 +0200terradaily (en)

Scientists have discovered new evidence for active volcanism next door to some of the most densely populated areas of Europe. The study 'crowd-sourced' GPS monitoring data from antennae across western Europe to track subtle movements in the Earth's surface, thought to be caused by a rising subsurface mantle plume.

El forense del 8-M señala a Simón e Illa: "La hecatombe se veía venir"

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:12:00 +0200noticiasdenavarra (es)

pamplonA "La situación de hecatombe en España se veía venir. No solo porque a posteriori es más fácil analizar, soy consciente de ello, sino porque quien sabe de epidemiología y se dedica a ello domina los parámetros predictivos y además es advertido por organismos conocedores".

5.6 mag earthquake recorded in Ono-i-Lau region this afternoon

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:07:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

The map showing the epicentre of the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Ono-i-Lau region this afternoon. Picture: SUPPLIED. A 5.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Ono-i-Lau region this afternoon. The seismic activity that occurred at 4.

1:44 Terremoto sacude región sudoccidental de Irán

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:07:00 +0200prensa-latina (es)

Terremoto sacude región sudoccidental de Irán Terremoto sacude región sudoccidental de Irán Terremoto sacude región sudoccidental de Irán. 10 de junio de 2020, 1:44 Teherán, 10 jun (Prensa Latina) Un terremoto de 5,7 grados en la escala de Richter golpeó anoche la región de Beyram, en el suroeste....

Earthquake with 5.8-magnitude strikes Indonesia, no tsunami alert

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 06:45:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Residents disembark from a ferry at the port after being evacuated from Sebesi Island, in Bakauheni in Lampung province on December 26, 2018, after the December 22 tsunami - caused by activity at a volcano known as the 'child' of Krakatoa - hit the west coast of Indonesia's Java island.

Patients in the dark after landmark hospital review neglects latest earthquake advice

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 06:28:00 +0200Stuff (en)

The Government released a landmark stocktake of hospital buildings on Wednesday , but despite taking two years to complete, the report ignores the latest earthquake engineering advice. When that advice has been taken into account on other buildings it has seen their new building standard (NBS) quake....

Un puissant séisme secoue le sud de l’Iran

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 06:27:00 +0200isranews (fr)

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 5,7 a secoué le sud de l’Iran, selon le Centre sismologique euro-méditerranéen et l’Institut d’études géologiques des États-Unis. Le CSEM, qui a d’abord évoqué une magnitude de 5,8, précise que le foyer du tremblement de terre se trouvait à deux kilomètres de....

Puerto Rico (The United States of America): Neither Inside or Out: A Puerto Rican Neighborhood Devastated by Earthquakes Confronts Covid-19

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:31:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Residents of Barrio La Luna, in the municipality of Guánica, slept in tents, cars, and temporary wooden shelters after repeated earthquakes devastated their community. By Talya Meyers. Barrio La Luna, a neighborhood of about 30 houses in the municipality of Guánica, Puerto Rico, has repeatedly felt....

Moumita Das

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:24:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi's remarks came a day after Rajnath Singh took a jibe at the Congress after the former asked questions about India's border conflict with China. 15 hours ago A low-intensity earthquake with a magnitude of 2.1 on the Richter Scale hit the national capital today.

Mild tremors felt in Kashmir

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:22:00 +0200greaterkashmir (en)

A low intensity earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale hit Kashmir on Tuesday. An official of the provincial administration said an earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale occurred in the Valley at 8.15 a.m. “The epicentre of the earthquake was located 14 kilometres north of Srinagar city.

Kaikōura Whale Watch to return buoyed by $1.5 million government boost

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:08:00 +0200Stuff (en)

Whale Watch Kaikōura will be back on the water next month, buoyed by a $1.5 million Government tourism rescue grant to help it navigate the domestic market. Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis, accompanied by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, made the funding announcement in Kaikōura on Wednesday.

4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:07:00 +0200ndtvnews (en)

Diglipur: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale hit Diglipur in Andaman and Nicobar Islands at 2.17 am on Wednesday. The National Center for Seismology informed that that epicentre of the earthquake was 110 kilometres north-west of Diglipur. "An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.

Iran earthquake: Massive magnitude 5.7 quake hits Fars Province - Latest updates

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 04:56:00 +0200express (en)

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the tremor hit 10 kilometres beneath the surface. There have been no immediate reports regarding injuries to civilians or damage to buildings. Several people reported their experience of the tremor to seismic monotoring servive Volcano Discovery.

Another earthquake hits southern Iran

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 03:39:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.7, hit Beiram region in Iran's southern province of Fars on Tuesday, according to Iran's Seismological Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 27.626 degrees north latitude and 53.461 degrees east longitude, said the center. The 5.

New hints of volcanism under the heart of northern Europe

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:15:00 +0200sciencedaily (en)

The Eifel region lies roughly between the cities of Aachen, Trier, and Koblenz, in west-central Germany. It is home to many ancient volcanic features, including the circular lakes known as 'maars'. These are the remnants of violent volcanic eruptions, such as the one which created Laacher See, the largest lake in the area.

Another earthquake hits southern Iran

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:11:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

TEHRAN, June 9 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.7, hit Beiram region in Iran's southern province of Fars on Tuesday, according to Iran's Seismological Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 27.626 degrees north latitude and 53.461 degrees east longitude, said the center.

5.7 magnitude earthquake hits Iran; tremors felt in Qatar

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 23:13:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Doha: Qatar Seismic Network recorded 5.7 magnitude earthquake at southwest part of Iran on June 9, 2020 at 8:18pm Qatar time. The Iran news agency IRNA confirmed that a 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Fars province on Tuesday. “Tremors were felt in the eastern coast of Qatar and is expected to be....

Un nouveau tremblement de terre frappe le sud de l'Iran

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 22:26:00 +0200french.china.org.cn (fr)

Un tremblement de terre, d'une magnitude de 5,7, a frappé mardi la région de Beiram, dans la province de Fars, au sud de l'Iran, selon le Centre sismologique iranien. L'épicentre, à une profondeur de 10 km, a été observé à 27,626 degrés de latitude nord et 53,461 degrés de longitude est, selon le centre.

Earthquake hits Iran

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 22:13:00 +0200news-am (en)

A Magnitude 5.7 earthquake has hit southern Iran, reports RIA Novosti, citing the country’s seismological center. According to seismologists, the epicenter of the underground shocks was Fars (22 km from Beyram), with a 10 km depth and 239 km from Shiraz, which is the largest city and administrative center of Fars.

Ruined basilica hidden under a lake in Turkey for 1,600 years reappears as pollution clears in coronavirus lockdown

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:58:00 +0200thesun (en)

These stunning images show a submerged 1,600-year-old basilica Credit: Central European News. Archaeologists, historians and art historians estimate the religious structure collapsed during an earthquake in 740, before sinking further into the lake. The submerged building currently lies between 1.

5.7-Richter quake jolts southern Fars province

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:53:00 +0200mehrnews-en (en)

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale hit 'Beyram' city in the southwestern Iranian province of Fars on Tuesday night. According to Iran’s Seismological Center affiliated to the Institute of Geophysics of Tehran University, the quake’s occurred at 21:48 local time....

2nd LD-Writethru: Another earthquake hits southern Iran

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:32:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

TEHRAN, June 9 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.7, hit Beiram region in Iran's southern province of Fars on Tuesday, according to Iran's Seismological Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 27.626 degrees north latitude and 53.461 degrees east longitude, said the center.

19:50 URGENT Puissant séisme en Iran

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:22:00 +0200lesoirdalgerie (fr)

Le site d'information russe Sputnik a publié un "Urgent" qui fait état d'un tremblement de terre de magnitude 5,7 qui a secoué le sud de l'Iran, citant le Centre sismologique euro-méditerranéen et l'Institut des études géologiques des États-Unis. Le site poursuit :"un séisme de magnitude 5,7 s'est....