Updated Civil Defence accidentally tweets quake, tsunami warning 56 minutes ago The embarrassing botch-up notified Kiwis of a 6.6-magnitude quake that didn't exist.

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 05:31:00 +0100newshub (en)

Civil Defence has apologised for alarming Kiwis by accidentally tweeting an old earthquake notification. On Thursday afternoon, it posted to Twitter and Facebook that there had been a 6.6-magnitude earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands. It added that Civil Defence was assessing whether it posed a potential tsunami risk to New Zealand.

Civil Defence NZ retracts potential tsunami warning issued by mistake on Twitter

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 05:13:00 +0100tvnz (en)

Civil Defence NZ issued a potential tsunami warning by mistake on Twitter this afternoon. The tweet, which was quickly deleted, said there had been a 6.6 magnitude earthquake just south of the Kermadec Islands. It also stated that Civil Defence was monitoring any tsunami risk to New Zealand from the quake.

Moderate quake strikes coast of Big Island; no tsunami generated

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 22:07:00 +0100HonululuAdvertiser (en)

A moderate earthquake struck the coast of the Volcano area of Hawaii island early this morning but did not generate a tsunami. The magnitude 5.5 quake struck at 12:55 a.m. on Kilauea Volcano’s south flank near the Holei Pali area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at a depth of 4.1 miles, according to the U.

Moderate earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 19:11:00 +0100therepublic (en)

VOLCANO, Hawaii The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude-5.5 earthquake has hit the southern flank of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano. The agnecy reports light to moderate shaking was felt across the Big Island and Maui early Wednesday morning. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Kilauea is one of the world’s most active volcanos.

Moderate earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:45:00 +0100tribtown (en)

VOLCANO, Hawaii The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude-5.5 earthquake has hit the southern flank of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano. The agnecy reports light to moderate shaking was felt across the Big Island and Maui early Wednesday morning. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Kilauea is one of the world’s most active volcanos.

Moderate earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:34:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

VOLCANO, Hawaii The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude-5.5 earthquake has hit the southern flank of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano. The agnecy reports light to moderate shaking was felt across the Big Island and Maui early Wednesday morning. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Kilauea is one of the world’s most active volcanos.

Moderate earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:25:00 +0100680news (en)

VOLCANO, Hawaii — The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude-5.5 earthquake has hit the southern flank of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano. The agnecy reports light to moderate shaking was felt across the Big Island and Maui early Wednesday morning. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Kilauea is one of the world’s most active volcanos.

St Albans man risks life to help Indonesian earthquake victims

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:24:00 +0100hertsad (en)

Khaled Hassan, 33, from Marshalswick, left St Albans in November 2017 to pursue his dream of living the ‘simple life’ in an Indonesian orphanage and boarding school. During his first year in Indonesia, a series of earthquakes in Palu, Sulawesi created a tsunami and landslides, killing thousands of people and leaving many more displaced.

Earthquake in North Korea caused by explosion

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:55:00 +0100northkoreatimes (en)

A small earthquake in North Korea was likely caused by a mining operation, Seoul's weather agency said Friday. An official from the Korean Meteorological Administration said a magnitude 2.1 earthquake was detected in North Korea on Thursday at a region near the border with the South .

Moderate quake strikes coast of Big Island; no tsunami threat

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:51:00 +0100HonululuAdvertiser (en)

A moderate earthquake struck the coast of the Volcano area of Hawaii island this morning but does not pose a tsunami threat. The magnitude 5.5 quake struck at 12:55 a.m. this morning on Kilauea Volcano’s south flank near the Holei Pali area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at a depth of 4.1 miles, according to the U.

Yellowstone volcano: 17 earthquakes strike Yellowstone in ONE DAY - 81 tremors total YELLOWSTONE volcano was struck by 81 earthquakes last month, 17 of which hit the supervolcano in...

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:35:00 +0100express (en)

earthquake monitoring stations have recorded 81 tremors within the national park area. Seismic activity in February 2019 included a terrifying swarm of earthquakes, which struck just north of West Yellowstone in Montana. The earthquake swarm saw up to 17 tremors of varying strength hit the national park in Northwest US.

DESPITE TRAGEDY, TONGA UNPREPARED FOR TSUNAMI

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 10:37:00 +0100pidp (en)

Warning sirens, better communication needed. NUKUALOFA, Tonga (Matangi Tonga, July 7, 2011) – Tonga remains unprepared for a local tsunami and Nuku'alofa is particularly at risk, Tonga's Director of Meteorology 'Ofa Fa'anunu warned today after this morning's tsunami alert, saying that better community alert systems need to be urgently put in place.

Earthquake near Timaru causes weak shaking 22 minutes ago

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 08:39:00 +0100newstalkzb (en)

More than 100 people in South Canterbury have recorded feeling an earthquake which struck off the coast of Timaru this evening. Geonet reports the magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 15km east of Timaru at 7.22pm, originally at a depth of 20km but the latest update reports it at a depth of 12km.

03/13 13:50 Magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolts eastern Taiwan

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:52:00 +0100focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, March 13 (CNA) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 on the Richter scale shook eastern Taiwan at 12:32 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Central Weather Bureau. The epicenter of the temblor was at sea, about 44.1 kilometers south of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 35.7 km, the bureau's Seismology Center said.

President to visit three Pacific allies

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 18:39:00 +0100taipeitimes (en)

President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) is to embark on an eight-day state visit to three of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in the Pacific next week to exchange experiences about democratization and sustainable development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.

US ‘Pacific Partnership’ launched in Tacloban City

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 17:11:00 +0100thestandard-ph (en)

posted March 12, 2019 at 11:50 pm by Rey E. Requejo The United States launched on Tuesday its so-called Pacific Partnership 2019 in a ceremony held in Tacloban City where an annual maritime operation will be conducted intended to improve disaster response preparedness, resiliency, and capacity....

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake shakes northeastern Taiwa...

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:52:00 +0100focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, March 12 (CNA) An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter scale shook northeastern Taiwan at 10:27 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). The epicenter of the earthquake was about 13.7 kilometers south southwest of Yilan County Hall at a depth of 8.2 km, the CWB said.

NJ Native Confirmed Among 157 Victims of Ethiopian Air Crash

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:25:00 +0100nbcnewyork (en)

While living back in South Jersey, Vecere picked up writing, his bio says. Vecere moved to California in 2005 where he worked in the surf industry, his bio says. His heartbroken family released a statement saying that he would "be missed by many." "An avid surfer since his youthful days on New....

Armys 8th ID participates in largest Pacific mission for 2019 Manila Bulletin News

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:43:00 +0100manilametro (en)

By FRANCIS T. WAKEFIELD The Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division,is currently participating in a humanitarian and civic assistance (HCA) mission in selected communities in Tacloban City from March 10 to 24, 2019. The opening ceremony of the Pacific Partnership 2019 (PP19) was....

PH joins Pacific Partnership 2019 on disaster response

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:46:00 +0100manilatimes (en)

THE Philippines will be joining the US at this year’s Pacific Partnership that would focus on disaster response in the region. Representatives from Washington, the Philippine military, Tacloban City’s local government unit and the Office of Civil Defense were present at the launch on Tuesday.

31 Buildings In Renton In Danger Of Collapse In Earthquake: State

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 08:30:00 +0100patch (en)

RENTON, WA - State officials have completed a new map of about 4,500 buildings across the state that are at risk of collapse in a strong earthquake. Many are unreinforced-masonry (URM) buildings across the state, which tend to be older structures that can "pancake" in an earthquake.

Magnitude 3.1 earthquake recorded in south Alabama

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 23:37:00 +0100al (en)

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com A small earthquake rattled south Alabama on Monday afternoon, according to the The 3.1-magnitude quake was recorded about three miles east-northeast of Flomaton in Escambia County. Shaking from the earthquake was described as “weak” by the USGS.

Japon : un séisme de magnitude 5,9 au large de la préfecture de Fukushima

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 19:25:00 +0100french.china.org.cn (fr)

Un séisme d'une magnitude de 5,9 a frappé lundi à 02h11 heure locale la côte sud de la préfecture japonaise de Fukushima, selon l'Agence météorologique du Japon (AMJ). L'épicentre du séisme est localisé à 36,8 degrés de latitude nord et à 142,5 degrés de longitude est, avec une profondeur de 10 km. Aucune alerte au tsunami n'a été émise.

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 17:51:00 +0100koaa (en)

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state’s second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday.

DHS extends protections for dozens of South Sudanese

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 05:30:00 +0100washtimes (en)

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen on Friday extended a humanitarian reprieve for dozens of South Sudanese who have been in the U.S. for years, avoiding the chaos of their home country. Ms. Nielsen granted an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status, meaning 84 people will be able to remain in the U.

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 04:59:00 +0100whig (en)

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state's second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday.

Small quake in North Korea likely due to mining blast - Emirates24-7

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 04:42:00 +0100northkoreatimes (en)

South Korea’s weather agency says a small earthquake detected in North Korea was likely caused by a mining operation. An official from the Korean Meteorological Administration said Friday that a magnitude 2.1 earthquake was detected in North Korea on Thursday at a region near the border with the South.

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 04:38:00 +0100business-standard (en)

Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The centre says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 29 kilometers south of Fairbanks, the state's second-largest city, at 2.39 pm (local time) on Saturday. The The centre says the earthquake was felt in Fairbanks, North Pole, Fort Wainwright, and There are no reports of damage.

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0100missoulian (en)

The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state's second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday. The earthquake had a depth of 13 miles (21 kilometers,) The center says the earthquake was felt in Fairbanks, North Pole, Fort Wainwright, and Eielson Air Force Base.

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 03:32:00 +0100wacotrib (en)

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state's second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday.

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 03:23:00 +0100TorontoStar (en)

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The centre says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometres) south of Fairbanks, the state’s second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday.

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 03:21:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state’s second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday.

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 03:15:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

FAIRBANKS, Alaska The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state’s second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday.

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 03:12:00 +0100foxnews (en)

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state's second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday.

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 03:09:00 +0100tribtown (en)

FAIRBANKS, Alaska The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state’s second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday.

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 03:03:00 +0100therepublic (en)

FAIRBANKS, Alaska The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state’s second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday.

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 03:02:00 +0100theolympian (en)

The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state's second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday. The earthquake had a depth of 13 miles (21 kilometers,)....

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Sun, 10 Mar 2019 03:00:00 +0100nampa (en)

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Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 02:58:00 +0100heraldonline (en)

The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state's second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday. The earthquake had a depth of 13 miles (21 kilometers,)....

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 02:58:00 +0100startribune (en)

Two apparent tornadoes touched down Saturday in central Arkansas, destroying shops as severe storms raking the South damaged some buildings and tore away roofs in. The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. Officials say a Turkish Airlines flight from....

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 02:54:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state's second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday. The earthquake had a depth of 13 miles (21 kilometers,)....

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 02:52:00 +0100tri-cityherald (en)

The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state's second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday. The earthquake had a depth of 13 miles (21 kilometers,)....

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 02:47:00 +0100680news (en)

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The centre says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometres) south of Fairbanks, the state’s second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday.

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 02:47:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state's second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday. The earthquake had a depth of 13 miles (21 kilometers,)....

Earthquake hits central part of Alaska; no damage reported

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 02:46:00 +0100wxow (en)

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Earthquake Center says a small quake has hit the central part of the state. The center says the magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit an area 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Fairbanks, the state’s second-largest city, at 2:39 p.m. Saturday.

Small quake in North Korea likely due to mining blast

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 09:22:00 +0100emirates247 (en)

South Korea’s weather agency says a small earthquake detected in North Korea was likely caused by a mining operation. An official from the Korean Meteorological Administration said Friday that a magnitude 2.1 earthquake was detected in North Korea on Thursday at a region near the border with the South.