Earthquake in Indonesia measured 6.8 on Richter scale

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 06:56:00 +0200israelnationalnews (en)

. An earthquake that registered 6.8 on the Richter scale has been reported in southern Indonesia. The earthquake's epicenter was 640 kilometers beneath the Banda Sea. Neither injuries nor damage has been reported so far.

Navy assets ready for Masbate quake response deployment

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:05:00 +0200mindanaoexaminernewspaper (en)

TTHE DISASTER risk reduction teams (DRRTs) and vessels of the Philippine Navy are ready for deployment to assist in response operations in quake-hit Masbate province. Navy public affairs office chief Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas said Thursday one patrol boat is moored at the Masbate City Port.

Weather experts reveal tsunami danger zone map for Australia and it's not good for WA

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 06:42:00 +0200dailymail (en)

A terrifying map has revealed which areas in Australia are at most risk of being in the firing line of a tsunami. Scientists and weather experts discussed the tsunami hazards for Australia in a Bureau of Meteorology online webinar on Tuesday to coincide with National Science Week.

Navy assets ready for Masbate quake response deployment

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:40:00 +0200pna (en)

MANILA The disaster risk reduction teams (DRRTs) and vessels of the Philippine Navy are ready for deployment to assist in response operations in quake-hit Masbate province. Navy public affairs office chief Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas said Thursday one patrol boat is moored at the Masbate City Port.

Humanitarian and Surfer Matt Vecere is Remembered with a Restored Well in Uganda

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 20:27:00 +0200einnews (en)

IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2020 / EINPresswire.com / -- Matt Vecere, who grew up surfing in Sea Isle, New Jersey and later lived, worked and surfed in Southern California, dedicated his life to humanitarian causes before he was killed in a commercial airline crash last year in Africa.

Minerals, Vol. 10, Pages 731: Exploring Offshore Sediment Evidence of the 1755 CE Tsunami (Faro, Portugal): Implications for the Study of Outer Shelf Tsunami Deposits

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:10:00 +0200mdpi (en)

Outer shelf sedimentary records are promising for determining the recurrence intervals of tsunamis. However, compared to onshore deposits, offshore deposits are more difficult to access, and so far, studies of outer shelf tsunami deposits are scarce. Here, an example of studying these deposits is....

California governor declares state of emergency as dozens of wildfires rage - The Guardian

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 13:08:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

California’s governor has declared a state of emergency as the state battles dozens of wildfires “We are deploying every resource available to keep communities safe as California battles fires across the state during these extreme conditions,” said Gavin Newsom, the state governor, on Tuesday.

Indonesia – Earthquakes (DG ECHO partners, government, AHA Centre, GDACS, USGS, BMKG, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 19 August 2020)

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 12:37:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Two strong and close earthquakes of 6.9 M and 6.8 M at a depth of 26 and 22 km, occurred in the eastern Indian Ocean, approximately 139 km off the central coast of Bengkulu Province (southern Sumatra) on 18 August at 22.29 UTC (05.29 local time) and 22.23 UTC (05.23 local time).

Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes southern Sumatra in Indonesia

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:21:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck southern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 40 km (25 miles), EMSC said, revised from an earlier depth of 15 km. No tsunami is expected from the quake, it said.

Earthquake hits Sumatra, no tsunami threat to Sri Lanka

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 06:03:00 +0200dailynews-lk (en)

The earthquake that hit Southern Sumatra sea this morning but it has no tsunami threat to Sri Lanka, specifically the coastal areas of Sri Lanka are declared safe, the Meteorology Department said. The earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 on the richter scale had occurred at the Southern Sumatra around 3:59am.

California governor declares state of emergency as dozens of wildfires rage - The Guardian

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 05:57:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

California’s governor has declared a state of emergency as the state battles dozens of wildfires “We are deploying every resource available to keep communities safe as California battles fires across the state during these extreme conditions,” said Gavin Newsom, the state governor, on Tuesday.

No tsunami threats to Sri Lanka due to earthquake near Southern Sumatra

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200adaderana (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 has been recorded at 3.59 am today (19) close to Southern Sumatra near Indonesia, says the Department of Meteorology. The Department, however, noted that there is no tsunami threat to the island owing to the earthquake which was of 163km depth. Therefore, the coastal areas of Sri Lanka have been declared safe.

19 August 2020 - Strong Earthquake in Southern Sumatera, Indonesia on 19 August 2020 at 6.29 am

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 04:56:00 +0200met-my (en)

JABATAN METEOROLOGI MALAYSIA KEMENTERIAN ALAM SEKITAR DAN AIR JALAN SULTAN Telefon : 603-7967 8000 46667 PETALING JAYA Faksimili : 603-7957 8052 SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN E-mel : seismo@met.gov.my MALAYSIA Laman Web : www.met.gov.my JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Our Ref: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.

California governor declares state of emergency as dozens of wildfires rage - The Guardian

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 04:52:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

California’s governor has declared a state of emergency as the state battles dozens of wildfires “We are deploying every resource available to keep communities safe as California battles fires across the state during these extreme conditions,” said Gavin Newsom, the state governor, on Tuesday.

newsinfo Masbate quake damages infra, displaces quarantined folk

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 04:35:00 +0200inquirer (en)

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake struck around 8:03 a.m. The epicenter of the quake, which was tectonic in origin, was estimated at 7 kilometers east of Cataingan, with a depth of 21 km. Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum Jr.

More than 430,000 Kiwis live in tsunami evacuation zones

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 04:25:00 +0200Stuff (en)

The first two decades of the 21st century have highlighted the risks posed around the world by tsunami. The most deadly was the Indian Ocean tsunami on Boxing Day 2004, caused by a massive earthquake near Indonesia. That is estimated to have killed around 228,000 people in 14 countries.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits southern Taiwan

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 03:52:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Aug. 19 (CNA) A magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit southern Taiwan Wednesday morning, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). No damage or injuries were immediately reported. The quake occurred at 8:33 a.m. with an epicenter located 33.0 kilometers northeast of Tainan City Hall at a depth of 11.

California governor declares state of emergency as dozens of wildfires rage

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 03:13:00 +0200guardian (en)

California’s governor has declared a state of emergency as the state battles dozens of wildfires “We are deploying every resource available to keep communities safe as California battles fires across the state during these extreme conditions,” said Gavin Newsom, the state governor, on Tuesday.

Magnitude 6.8 Quake Strikes Southern Sumatra, Indonesia: EMSC

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 03:03:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck southern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), EMSC, and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. No tsunami is expected from the quake, it said.

Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes southern Sumatra, reports EMSC

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:22:00 +0200malaymail (en)

. JAKARTA, Aug 19 — An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck southern Sumatra in Indonesia today, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 40 km, EMSC said, revised from an earlier depth of 15 km. No tsunami is expected from the quake, it said.

Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes southern Sumatra, Indonesia - EMSC This content was published on Aug 19, 2020 Aug 19, 2020 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck southern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre...

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:07:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes southern Sumatra, Indonesia - EMSC. This content was published on August 19, 2020 - 00:36 August 19, 2020 - 00:36 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck southern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.

Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes southern Sumatra, Indonesia - EMSC

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:58:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck southern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), EMSC and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. No tsunami is expected from the quake, it said.

Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes southern Sumatra, reports EMSC

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:54:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

. JAKARTA, Aug 19 — An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck southern Sumatra in Indonesia today, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 40 km, EMSC said, revised from an earlier depth of 15 km. No tsunami is expected from the quake, it said.

Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes southern Sumatra, Indonesia - EMSC

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:43:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck southern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), EMSC and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. No tsunami is expected from the quake, it said.

Hundreds of aftershocks rattle Masbate after powerful quake

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:38:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA At least 280 aftershocks were recorded in Masbate province following a powerful quake that damaged houses and roads, the country’s chief seismologist said Wednesday, as he warned residents to stay away from damaged structures. Of the total aftershocks tallied as of 4 a.m., 108 had magnitudes ranging from 1.

REUTERS - UPDATE 1-Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes southern Sumatra, Indonesia -EMSC

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:28:00 +0200nampa (en)

UPDATE 1-Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes southern Sumatra, Indonesia -EMSC. (Adds no tsunami expected, revises depth) Aug 19 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck southern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes southern Sumatra, Indonesia: EMSC (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck Southern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 15 km, EMSC said. (Reporting by Bhargav Acharya in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese) 33m ago

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:10:00 +0200wsau (en)

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck Southern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 15 km, EMSC said. (Reporting by Bhargav Acharya in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese) ....

Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes southern Sumatra, Indonesia - EMSC This content was published on Aug 18, 2020 Aug 18, 2020 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck Southern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre...

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:04:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes southern Sumatra, Indonesia - EMSC. This content was published on August 18, 2020 - 23:39 August 18, 2020 - 23:39 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck Southern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 15 km, EMSC said.

Strong quake hits central Philippines

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 22:48:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake shook the central Philippines yesterday, sending residents fleeing their homes and damaging buildings and roads, with at least one person killed . The shallow quake struck southeast of Masbate Island in the Bicol region at 8:03am, the US Geological Survey said.

Strong tremor hits Masbate

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:39:00 +0200sunstar (en)

A RETIRED police officer was killed , while at least 10 others were hurt when a magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit the province of Masbate Tuesday morning, Aug. 18, 2020. The Masbate Provincial Police Office identified the lone fatality as retired Colonel Gilbert Sauro, a resident of Sitio Alimango Barangay Concepcion, Cataingan town.

One dead, dozens injured as strong quake hits central Philippines

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:43:00 +0200mizzima (en)

At least one person was killed and 43 injured when a 6.6-magnitude earthquake shook the central Philippines on Tuesday, sending residents fleeing their homes and damaging buildings and roads. The shallow quake struck southeast of Masbate Island in the Bicol region at 8:03 am (0003 GMT), the US Geological Survey said.

Matapos ang Masbate quake: Phivolcs nagbabala vs aftershocks

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:02:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Tectonic ang origin nito at may lalim na 21 kilometers. Naranasan ang intensity 7 sa Cataingan, masbate at intensity 5 hanggang intensity 1 sa ibang lugar. Habang nakapagtala rin ng hanggang instrumental intensity 5 sa iba't-ibang lugar. Ayon sa Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology....

One dead, dozens injured as earthquake hits central Philippines

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:01:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

At least one person had been killed and 43 injured when a magnitude 6.6 earthquake shook the central Philippines, damaging buildings and roads and sending residents fleeing their homes. The shallow quake struck southeast of Masbate Island in the Bicol region at 8:03am (00:03 GMT) on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said.

One dead, dozens injured as strong quake hits central...

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:24:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

CATAINGAN, Philippines: At least one person was killed and 43 injured when a 6.6-magnitude earthquake shook the central Philippines on Tuesday, sending residents fleeing their homes and damaging buildings and roads. The shallow quake struck southeast of Masbate Island in the Bicol region at 8:03 am (0003 GMT), the US Geological Survey said.

One dead, dozens injured as strong quake hits central Philippines

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:27:00 +0200thesundaily (en)

PHILIPPINES : At least one person was killed and 43 injured when a 6.6-magnitude earthquake shook the central Philippines on Tuesday, sending residents fleeing their homes and damaging buildings and roads. The shallow quake struck southeast of Masbate Island in the Bicol region at 8:03 am (0003 GMT), the US Geological Survey said.

One dead, dozens injured as strong quake hits central Philippines

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:25:00 +0200JakartaPost (en)

At least one person was killed and 43 injured when a 6.6-magnitude earthquake shook the central Philippines on Tuesday, sending residents fleeing their homes and damaging buildings and roads. The shallow quake struck southeast of Masbate Island in the Bicol region at 8:03 am (0003 GMT), the US Geological Survey said.

Strong quake in Philippines kills one, damages COVID-19 quarantine centre

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:12:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

"It was really strong."It was the strongest earthquake in eight months in the Philippines, which lies on the "Ring of Fire," a seismically active belt of volcanoes circling the Pacific Ocean. "My things at home fell down and my neighbours' walls cracked and some collapsed," Rodrigo Gonhuran, 30,....

Heat wave still threatens California power grid with outages

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 09:06:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

California’s power grid operators avoided a third day of rolling blackouts but kept a wary eye on the thermometer Tuesday as an ongoing heat wave continued to stress the electrical system. The California Independent System Operator had warned Monday that as many as 3.

Heat wave still threatens California power grid with outages

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 09:06:00 +0200phys (en)

The California Independent System Operator had warned Monday that as many as 3.3 million homes and businesses would be affected by an evening emergency order that would have required utilities to stage rotating, two-hour outages among customers. But the order never was issued and the warning was canceled shortly before 8 p.

One dead as magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits the Philippines

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:58:00 +0200dailymail (en)

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake shook the central Philippines on Tuesday, sending residents fleeing their homes and damaging buildings and roads, with at least one person killed . The shallow quake struck southeast of Masbate Island in the Bicol region at 8:03 am (0003 GMT), the US Geological Survey said.

Heat wave still threatens California power grid with outages

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:47:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s power grid operators avoided a third day of rolling blackouts but kept a wary eye on the thermometer Tuesday as an ongoing heat wave continued to stress the electrical system. The California Independent System Operator had warned Monday that as many as 3.

One dead as strong quake hits central Philippines

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:43:00 +0200terradaily (en)

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake shook the central Philippines on Tuesday, sending residents fleeing their homes and damaging buildings and roads, with at least one person killed . The shallow quake struck southeast of Masbate Island in the Bicol region at 8:03 am (0003 GMT), the US Geological Survey said.

One dead as strong quake hits central Philippines

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:42:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

Shop workers clean up crates of fallen bottles after a 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit near the town of Cataingan in the central Philippine province of Masbate on Aug 18, 2020. (Photo: Christopher Decamon / AFP) CATAINGAN: A 6.6-magnitude earthquake shook the central Philippines on Tuesday (Aug 18),....

One dead as strong quake hits central Philippines

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:40:00 +0200standardmedia (en)

A strong quake hit the central Philippines, sending residents fleeing and damaging buildings . [AFP] A 6.6-magnitude earthquake shook the central Philippines on Tuesday, sending residents fleeing their homes and damaging buildings and roads, with at least one person killed .

Heat wave still threatens California power grid with outages

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s power grid operators avoided a third day of rolling blackouts but kept a wary eye on the thermometer Tuesday as an ongoing heat wave continued to stress the electrical system. The California Independent System Operator had warned Monday that as many as 3.

Powerful earthquake in central Philippines traps family, damages buildings 31 mins World

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:58:00 +0200cknw (en)

In this photo provided by the Philippine Red Cross, a toppled house is seen after a quake struck in Cataingan, Masbate province, central Philippines on Tuesday Aug. 18, 2020. A powerful and shallow earthquake struck a central Philippine region Tuesday, prompting people to dash out of homes and....

Powerful earthquake in central Philippines traps family, damages buildings

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:55:00 +0200globalnews (en)

In this photo provided by the Philippine Red Cross, a toppled house is seen after a quake struck in Cataingan, Masbate province, central Philippines on Tuesday Aug. 18, 2020. A powerful and shallow earthquake struck a central Philippine region Tuesday, prompting people to dash out of homes and....

Heat wave still threatens California power grid with outages

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:53:00 +0200therepublic (en)

SAN FRANCISCO California’s power grid operators avoided a third day of rolling blackouts but kept a wary eye on the thermometer Tuesday as an ongoing heat wave continued to stress the electrical system. The California Independent System Operator had warned Monday that as many as 3.

One Dead as Strong Quake Hits Central Philippines

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:49:00 +0200aawsat (en)

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake shook the central Philippines on Tuesday, sending residents fleeing their homes and damaging buildings and roads, with at least one person killed . The shallow quake struck southeast of Masbate Island in the Bicol region at 8:03 am (0003 GMT), the US Geological Survey said.

1 dead as strong quake hits central Philippines

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:41:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

This handout photo received on Tuesday from the Facebook page of Jake Gabilan shows residents walking past debris on the ground after a 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit near the town of Cataingan in the central Philippine province of Masbate province. (AFP PHOTO / Courtesy of Jake Gabilan" A 6.

Heat wave still threatens California power grid with outages

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:32:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

SAN FRANCISCO California’s power grid operators avoided a third day of rolling blackouts but kept a wary eye on the thermometer Tuesday as an ongoing heat wave continued to stress the electrical system. The California Independent System Operator had warned Monday that as many as 3.

Heat wave still threatens California power grid with outages

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:31:00 +0200sfgate (en)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) California’s power grid operators avoided a third day of rolling blackouts but kept a wary eye on the thermometer Tuesday as an ongoing heat wave continued to stress the electrical system. The California Independent System Operator had warned Monday that as many as 3.

Heat wave still threatens California power grid with outages

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:27:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s power grid operators avoided a third day of rolling blackouts but kept a wary eye on the thermometer Tuesday as an ongoing heat wave continued to stress the electrical system. The California Independent System Operator had warned Monday that as many as 3.

Heat wave still threatens California power grid with outages

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:24:00 +0200tribtown (en)

SAN FRANCISCO California’s power grid operators avoided a third day of rolling blackouts but kept a wary eye on the thermometer Tuesday as an ongoing heat wave continued to stress the electrical system. The California Independent System Operator had warned Monday that as many as 3.

Heat wave still threatens California power grid with outages SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s power grid operators avoided a third day of rolling blackouts but kept a wary eye on the thermometer Tuesday as an ongoing heat wave continued to stress the electrical system. The California Independent System Operator had warned Monday that as many as 3.3 million homes and businesses would be affected by an evening emergency order that would have required utilities to stage rotating, two-hour outages among... Associated Press

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:22:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© Provided by Associated Press A turtle emerges at the Echo Park Lake in Los Angeles Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. A heatwave brought triple-digit temperatures and raised wildfire danger and fears of coronavirus spread, a significant concern in a state with more than 621,000 confirmed cases.

Heat wave still threatens California power grid with outages

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:11:00 +0200startribune (en)

The California Independent System Operator had warned Monday that as many as 3.3 million homes and businesses would be affected by an evening emergency order that would have required utilities to stage rotating, two-hour outages among customers. But the order never was issued and the warning was canceled shortly before 8 p.

Shallow quake hits central Philippines

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 06:14:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

This handout photo received on Tuesday from the Facebook page of Jake Gabilan shows residents walking past debris on the ground after a 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit near the town of Cataingan in the central Philippine province of Masbate province. (AFP PHOTO / Courtesy of Jake Gabilan" A shallow 6.

Swarm of earthquakes in Mexico shakes parts of Southern California, Arizona, USGS says

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 05:44:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A swarm of earthquakes shook parts of California and Arizona, including San Diego and Yuma, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. At least seven earthquakes have hit Baja California, Mexico, about 120 miles from the U.S.-Mexico Border, in the past 24 hours. The largest was a 5.1 magnitude earthquake, according to Earthquake Track.

Shallow M6.6 quake shakes Visayas

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 05:18:00 +0200sunstar (en)

(UPDATED) A tectonic earthquake with magnitude of 6.6 shook the entire Visayas early Tuesday morning, August 18, 2020. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said it struck at a depth of one kilometer near Cataingan, Masbate at 8:03 a.m. Tuesday.

Strong 6.6 magnitude quake strikes eastern Philippines, reports of damage

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 03:50:00 +0200alarabiya-en (en)

Residents and rescuers check damaged structures following an earthquake that struck Padada, southern Philippines. (File photo: AP) A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Samar region of the eastern Philippines on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, damaging some homes and property in a coastal community.

Swarm of earthquakes in Mexico shakes parts of Southern California, Arizona, USGS says

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 22:51:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A swarm of earthquakes shook parts of California and Arizona, including San Diego and Yuma, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. At least seven earthquakes have hit Baja California, Mexico, about 120 miles from the U.S.-Mexico Border, in the past 24 hours. The largest was a 5.1 magnitude earthquake, according to Earthquake Track.

Did You Feel It? Early-Morning Tremor In Greece Felt Across Parts of Malta and Gozo

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 12:53:00 +0200bay (en)

. A 5.2 Earthquake registered off the southern coast of Greece was felt in some parts of Malta and Gozo this morning. The earthquake struck some 49km from Hydra. The tremor was also registered by the Seismic Monitoring and Research Group within the University of Malta.

Quake strikes off southern Greek coast, no damage reported ATHENS, Greece (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off the coast of southern Greece Monday morning, Greece’s Institute of Geodynamics said. No damage or injuries were immediately reported. The quake struck just before 10:30 a.m. local time (0730 GMT), with an epicenter beneath the seabed 119 kilometers (74 miles) south of Athens and 53 kilometers (33 miles) south southeast of the island of Hydra. Greece lies in a... Associated Press

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 11:04:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off the coast of southern Greece Monday morning, Greece’s Institute of Geodynamics said. No damage or injuries were immediately reported. The quake struck just before 10:30 a.m.

Quake strikes off southern Greek coast, no damage reported

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:36:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Greece’s Institute of Geodynamics says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 has struck off the coast of southern Greece. ATHENS, Greece -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off the coast of southern Monday morning, Greece ’s Institute of Geodynamics said. No damage or injuries were immediately reported.

Moderate tremor hits south of Hydra, felt in Athens

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:29:00 +0200kathimerini-en (en)

TAGS: Earthquake An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 shook parts of southern Greece on Monday and was also felt in Athens, but no damage or injuries were immediately reported. The magnitude was updated from a preliminary reading of 5.1. The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the undersea quake had....

Can’t schools resume where they’re ready – as usual?

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 18:37:00 +0200philstar (en)

Can't public schools reopen wherever they're ready? It's usual anyway. Classes don't all start on the day the Dept. of Education sets. In these 7,641 islands there's always disruption somewhere. Typhoon, fire, flood, landslide, earthquake, volcano eruption, tsunami, rebellion retards entire provinces or towns.