AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 08:14:00 +0200missoulian (en)

In this April 23, 2019, file photo, a new type 094A Jin-class nuclear submarine Long March 10 of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy participates in a naval parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of China's PLA Navy in the sea near Qingdao in eastern China's Sh and ong province.

Large seismic rupture spreading, triggering more earthquakes 24 minutes ago It may have led to this week's Dannevirke shake.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 08:04:00 +0200newshub (en)

A massive seismic event underway off the east coast is spreading south and is likely the force behind several large earthquakes which shook New Zealand this week. Earlier this month, GNS Science confirmed one of the largest "slow-slips" ever observed in New Zealand is currently underway off the coast of Gisborne in the Hikurangi subduction zone.

'The equivalent of a magnitude 7.0': Slow-slip rupture spreads south along Hawke's Bay coast

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:53:00 +0200nzherald (en)

A month-long "slow slip" event off Gisborne and Mahia is now the equivalent of a magnitude 7.0 earthquake and has spread to Hawke's Bay. GNS Science Geophysicist Laura Wallace said this slow-slip event was now as large as the biggest previous slow-slip event GNS had recorded off Gisborne in March 2010.

AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:39:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

In this April 23, 2019, file photo, a new type 094A Jin-class nuclear submarine Long March 10 of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy participates in a naval parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of China's PLA Navy in the sea near Qingdao in eastern China's Sh and ong province.

AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:33:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

In this April 23, 2019, file photo, a new type 094A Jin-class nuclear submarine Long March 10 of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy participates in a naval parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of China's PLA Navy in the sea near Qingdao in eastern China's Sh and ong province.

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Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:37:00 +0200tempo-co (en)

TEMPO.CO Jakarta A tectonic earthquake with magnitude 5.7 jolted Banggai Isl and s, Central Sulawesi today morning, April 26, 2019. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded the tremor occurred at 04:57 Western Indonesian Time (WIB). The quake epicenter was located in 1.91 degrees south latitude and 122.

San Francisco Has a Plan to Hit Its New IPO Millionaires Where It Counts

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 21:37:00 +0200gizmodo (en)

San Francisco is ground zero for an unprecedented year of giant tech public offerings: Uber is the $100 billion main event while Lyft, Palantir, Pinterest, Airbnb, Slack, Postmates, Instacart and more promise billions of their own. And all of them could soon find themselves getting some unwanted attention from lawmakers in their home town.

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: APRIL 25, 2019

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:12:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Duterte returns to China. President Duterte is welcomed by a representative of the People's Republic of China upon his arrival at the Beijing International Airport Wednesday evening. Duterte will be attending the 2nd Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation and hold bilateral meetings....

How to stay safe while travelling in Italy

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:56:00 +0200thelocal-it (en)

Swim safely. If you're heading to one of Italy's lakes or beaches, it's tempting to head into the water for a dip but visitors should make sure to take precautions, especially those with young children or who aren't strong swimmers. You can check the bathing water quality using this interactive map....

Salish seafloor mapping identifies earthquake and tsunami risks

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:15:00 +0200innovations-report (en)

Extensive seismic mapping of the seafloor by Canadian and U.S. scientists has revealed details of the extent and surrounding features of the Devils Mountain Fault Zone running south of the Archipelago, as well as the newly mapped Skipjack Island Fault Zone at its northern edge, said H. Gary Greene of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories.

Will in touching moment with young Christchurch survivor Daily Mail

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:55:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

The Prince's first port of call was at the city's Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, which acted as a base of operations for much of the emergency work after the terror attack. © Reuters Prince William meets with the first responders to the March 15 Christchurch attacks.

Philippines: No injuries, casualties after E. Samar quake

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:26:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

By and Ninfa B Quirante. BORONGAN CITY, April 24 (PIA) -- No casualties or injuries were reported despite the magnitude 6.5 earthquake that hit Eastern Samar on Tuesday afternoon, Provincial Administrator George Erroba confirmed. "Thank God that there were no injuries nor casualty reported, so far, " said Erroba in a phone interview.

Prince William kicks off New Zealand tour on Anzac Day Daily Mail 3 hrs ago

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:17:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

Prince William commemorated Anzac Day in New Zeal and on Thursday morning before meeting Christchurch terror attack survivors. The Duke of Cambridge cut a sombre figure during the ceremony under the morning sun at Auckland's War Memorial Museum. © Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited Prince....

Dangerous earthquake near the Eastern Tibet and India border - April 23, 2019

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:03:00 +0200earthquake-report (en)

Have you felt the shaking? If Yes, tell us by using the I FELT IT form behind the earthquake or at the bottom of this page. Using our EQ Report iOS or Android app would even be easier and very informative (links in banner above this text). Update 07:35 UTC According to the China Seismological Network, a 6.

Salish seafloor mapping identifies earthquake and tsunami risks

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:28:00 +0200sciencedaily (en)

These tsunamis might be directed toward the isl and s of San Juan Archipelago, Vancouver Island and low coastal areas of the United States including Bellingham, Washington. Extensive seismic mapping of the seafloor by Canadian and U.S. scientists has revealed details of the extent and surrounding....

Withstand the shock

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 22:19:00 +0200risingkashmir (en)

India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said that an earthquake measuring 5.9 on Richter scale hit nor the astern states with its epicenter some 40 kms from Arunachal Pradesh’s Itanagar. The same day, two moderate earthquakes of magnitudes 5.2 and 4.3 struck Nepal, 75 kms from Kathmandu. Scientists have reiterated that a major earthquake of 8.

Kentucky rattled by Tennessee earthquake

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:19:00 +0200wkyt (en)

BOGOTA, Tenn. (WKYT) - An earthquake in Tennessee early Wednesday morning could be felt in parts of Kentucky. The United States Geological Survey says a magnitude 3.6 earthquake was two miles south of Bogota, Tennessee, which is north of Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Park Bo Gum fan meeting in PH postponed due to earthquakes April 24, 2019

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 11:10:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA The recent earthquakes in parts of the Philippines have prompted organizers to postpone the fan meeting of Korean actor Park Bo Gum, which was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 27. Park made the announcement on Twitter on Wednesday as he reached out to those who were affected by the calamities.

Park Bo Gum’s fan meet postponed due to quake, Blossom Entertainment explains

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:55:00 +0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines South Korean talent agency Blossom Entertainment, which is behind Korean star Park Bo Gum’s fan meeting in Manila, announced on Wednesday that the “May your everyday be a good day” event that should have been held on April 27 is postponed because of the recent earthquake. In an official statement sent to Philstar.

Park Bo Gum’s fan meet postponed due to earthquake, Blossom Entertainment releases statement

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 08:38:00 +0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines South Korean talent agency Blossom Entertainment, which is behind Korean star Park Bo Gum’s fan meeting in Manila, announced on Wednesday that the “May your everyday be a good day” event that should have been held on April 27 is postponed because of the recent earthquake. In an official statement sent to Philstar.

Early morning 4.8 magnitude earthquake shakes lower North Island

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:29:00 +0200tvnz (en)

Nearly 3000 residents in the lower North Isl and were greeted with an early morning jolt after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck central New Zealand. The quake, centred south of Dannevirke at a depth of 25km, was felt by 2774 people, in Wellington and the lower North Island. Most reported feeling light shaking at around 4.

Be prepared

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:22:00 +0200inquirer (en)

But the capital region was jolted nonetheless by the alarming shaking that caused tall buildings to visibly sway, reminding the public that a potentially much stronger quake — the “Big One” — can strike the metro and its environs. A 2004 Earthquake Impact Reduction Study for Metropolitan Manila by....

Le nord-est de l’Inde frappé par un puissant séisme

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:17:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

Google Maps. Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 a frappé mercredi 23 avril l’Etat d’Arunachal Pradesh dans le nord-est de l’Inde, a annoncé l’Institut américain de géologie (USGS). Le tremblement de terre s’est produit à 1 h 45 locales. Son épicentre se situe à une quarantaine de kilomètres au sud-est....

Strong Earthquake Strikes Philippines, Killing 11 People

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:28:00 +0200nytimes (en)

MANILA — A powerful earthquake shook the northern Philippines on Monday, leaving at least 11 people dead in collapsed buildings, municipal and disaster relief officials said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake had registered a magnitude of 6.

Inde : un séisme de magnitude 6,1 frappe le nord-est du pays

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 23:58:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 a frappé, mercredi 23 avril, l'Etat d'Arunachal Pradesh dans le nord-est de l'Inde, selon l'Institut américain de Géologie (USGS) . L'épicentre du séisme se situe à une quarantaine de kilomètres au sud-est de la ville d'Along et à 180 kilomètres au sud-ouest de la capitale de l'Etat, Itanagar.

'Hard and sharp': Earthquake jolts lower North Island, residents woken early this morning

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 20:13:00 +0200nzherald (en)

Thous and s of people have been shaken awake after a "hard and sharp" earthquake jolted the lower North Island early this morning. The 4.9 magnitude quake rattled residents just after 4.35am on Wednesday, and was centred 25km deep, 10km south west of Dannevirke. An early wakeup call for many in the lower North Island.

No damage in BGC building after water tank ruptured during quake

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:09:00 +0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines Normal operations have resumed in a building in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City after a water ruptured during the magnitude 6.1 earthquake on Monday. In a statement, the management of Net Group confirmed that a water tanked ruptured in its Net Park building during the powerful quake on Monday.

Philippines 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Leaves at Least 16 Dead

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:58:00 +0200ecowatch (en)

"We're not sure how many people are trapped still," Porac Mayor Condralito Dela Cruz told television news channel ANC, as Reuters reported. "We can still hear some voices, the voice of a woman." The Philippine Star said the death toll would likely rise as rescue crews continue to search the rubble of the Chuzon Supermarket.

6.2-magnitude earthquake rattles central Philippines

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 11:37:00 +0200sinacom-en (en)

MANILA, April 23 (Xinhua) -- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Samar province in the central Philippines on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the earthquake, which struck at 1:37 p.m.

6.5-magnitude earthquake rattles central Philippines

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 10:28:00 +0200ecns (en)

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Samar province in the central Philippines on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the earthquake, which struck at 1:37 p.m. local time, hit at a depth of 63 km, about 19 km northwest of San Julian town in Eastern Samar province.

New quake strikes as Philippines hunts for survivors; some flights cancelled due to runway closure

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 10:16:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

MANILA - Philippine rescuers were scrambling on Tuesday (April 23) to reach about two dozen people feared buried under a building near Manila that collapsed a day earlier in a strong earthquake, as a powerful new tremor hit the nation. The US Geological Survey put the fresh quake on the central isl and of Samar at magnitude 6.

New quake strikes as Philippines hunts for survivors; some flights cancelled due to runway closure-AFP for Straits

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 10:07:00 +0200elevenmyanmar (en)

MANILA (AFP) - Philippine rescuers were scrambling on Tuesday (April 23) to reach about two dozen people feared buried under a building near Manila that collapsed a day earlier in a strong earthquake , as a powerful new tremor hit the nation. The US Geological Survey put the fresh quake on the central isl and of Samar at magnitude 6.

Strong 6.1-Magnitude Quake Felt Across Central New Zealand

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 09:37:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled central New Zeal and 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. Local media reported that around 9,000 people felt the tremors within 10 minutes of its striking at 3.

6.5-magnitude earthquake rattles central Philippines

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 09:25:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

MANILA, April 23 (Xinhua) -- A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Samar province in the central Philippines on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the earthquake, which struck at 1:37 p.m.

Wisma Putra: No reports of Malaysians hurt in 6.5-magnitude quake in south Philippines

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 09:21:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

People ga the r near debris which collapsed and blocked a road after a quake hit Pampanga province, in the Philippines April 22, 2019, in this photo obtained from social media. — Reuters pic. PUTRAJAYA, April 23 — The Foreign Ministry, Wisma Putra, said today there has been no report of any Malaysian....

Strong Earthquake Strikes Philippines, Killing 11 People

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 08:49:00 +0200nytimes (en)

MANILA — A powerful earthquake shook the northern Philippines on Monday, leaving at least 11 people dead in collapsed buildings, municipal and disaster relief officials said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake had registered a magnitude of 6.

6.2-magnitude earthquake rattles central Philippines

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 08:39:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

MANILA, April 23 (Xinhua) -- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Samar province in the central Philippines on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the earthquake, which struck at 1:37 p.m.

FLASH: 6.6-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE JOLTS IN SOUTH PHILIPPINES -- USGS

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 07:54:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

. FLASH: 6.6-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE JOLTS IN SOUTH PHILIPPINES -- USGS.

PHILIPPINES EARTHQUAKE - At least 11 dead, dozens missing after earthquake in the Philippines

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 05:41:00 +0200efe (en)

Authorities in the Philippines have raised the death toll from a magnitude-6.1 earthquake to 11, as operations continued on Tuesday to rescue around 30 missing people who were trapped under a collapsed commercial center. The earthquake struck the northern isl and of Luzon on Monday afternoon, and was....

Earthquake of 5.4 magnitude registered in Mexico's south

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 04:37:00 +0200itartass_en (en)

MOSCOW, April 22. /TASS/. /TASS/. An earthquake of 5.4 magnitude has been registered in the south of Mexico, US Geological Survey reported on Monday. The earthquake's epicenter lay in 283 km to the south of the city of Puebla de Zaragoza at the depth of 21 km. Reuters reported that shaking was felt in several parts of Mexico City.

News The ANC Brief: Earthquake hits Luzon

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 22:16:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

More details are likely to be available today after Monday’s Luzon quake. Here are the stories making the headlines on ANC today: As of Monday night, authorities are still getting a complete picture of the damage and casualties from the Luzon earthquake. There are reports of damage in Pampanga and other parts of Central Luzon.

Strong Earthquake Strikes Philippines; Killing Up to 8

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 21:57:00 +0200nytimes (en)

MANILA — A powerful earthquake shook the northern Philippines on Monday, leaving up to eight people dead in collapsed buildings, municipal and disaster relief officials said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake had registered a magnitude of 6.

Earthquake Shakes Philippines Leaving Five Dead North Of Manila

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 18:12:00 +0200forbes (en)

A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, leaving buildings damaged and 5 dead north of Manila. The earthquake struck 1-kilometer West-Northwest of Bodega, Philippines at a depth of 20km. According to the USGS , the Philipines earthquake struck at 9:11 AM UTC (5:11 AM EST) on April 22, 2018.

Strong Earthquake Strikes Philippines, Killing at Least 5

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 16:47:00 +0200nytimes (en)

MANILA — A powerful earthquake shook the northern Philippines on Monday, leaving at least five people dead in collapsed buildings, disaster relief officials said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake had registered a magnitude of 6.

Séisme de magnitude 3,8 au large d'Uljin

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 09:35:00 +0200kbs-fr (fr)

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 3,8 a frappé tôt ce matin la côte est de la Corée du Sud. Selon Météo-Corée, il s'est produit à 5h45 à 38 km au large de la commune d’Uljin, au sud-est de la péninsule. Pour l'heure, aucun dégât notable n’a été signalé.

Sri Lanka attacks: Death toll rises to 290, around 500 injured

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 06:34:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera declined to give a breakdown of those killed and wounded. The attacks marked the most significant violence in the country since a bloody civil war ended 10 years ago. Three police officers were killed during a raid on a house in Colombo after the attacks, some of which were suicide bombings, according to officials.

Séisme de magnitude 3,8 au large d'Uljin, sur la côte est du pays

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:37:00 +0200kbs-fr (fr)

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 3,8 a frappé tôt ce matin la côte est de la Corée du Sud. Selon les autorités météorologiques, il s'est produit à 5h45 à 38 km au large de la commune d’Uljin, au sud-est de la péninsule. Pour l'heure, aucun dégât notable n’a été signalé.

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake hits East Sea

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 22:49:00 +0200northkoreatimes (en)

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was detected in the East Sea, 54 kilometers off the coast of Donghae, Gangwon Province, at 11:16 a.m. on Friday, the Korea Meteorological Administration said. The KMA said the earthquake occurred at 37.88 degrees north latitude and 129.54 degrees east longitude.

In a first, east Asian birds make Andaman stopover

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 20:19:00 +0200thehindu (en)

Distinguished by the green and brown plumage on its back, the dimunitve Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo ( Chalcites basalis ) is a native of Australia and New Guinea. However, researcher G. Gokulkrishnan had an unexpected encounter with the tiny bird — roughly about 15 cm and weighing 22 g and known for....