California earthquakes just caused a major fault line to move for the first time, a study shows

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 22:02:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

The Ridgecrest earthquake in July was the strongest to strike South ern California in 20 years. And the main quake, along with more than 100,000 aftershocks, caused a major fault to move for the first time, researchers say. The movement attributed to the quake is less than an inch along the surface....

iStock/doguhakan Calif. quakes moved fault line 21 Mins The Ridgecrest earthquake in July was the strongest to strike Southern California in 20 years. And the main quake, along with more than 100,000 aftershocks, caused a major fault to move for the first time, researchers say.

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:43:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

(CNN) - The Ridgecrest earthquake in July was the strongest to strike South ern California in 20 years. And the main quake, along with more than 100,000 aftershocks, caused a major fault to move for the first time, researchers say. The movement attributed to the quake is less than an inch along the....

iStock/doguhakan Calif. quakes moved fault line 14 Mins The Ridgecrest earthquake in July was the strongest to strike Southern California in 20 years. And the main quake, along with more than 100,000 aftershocks, caused a major fault to move for the first time, researchers say.

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:39:00 +0200click2houston (en)

(CNN) - The Ridgecrest earthquake in July was the strongest to strike South ern California in 20 years. And the main quake, along with more than 100,000 aftershocks, caused a major fault to move for the first time, researchers say. The movement attributed to the quake is less than an inch along the....

6.3 earthquake leaves 89 injured, 6 dead

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 20:21:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

Eighty-nine individuals were injured from the 6.3-earthquake that struck Mindanao on Wednesday night, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) report. Of the 89 injured, 68 were from the region of Soccsksargen ( South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat,....

The debate over six Hagley Oval floodlights explained

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:45:00 +0200Stuff (en)

THE PITCH. A 2013 resource consent for the upgrades granted by the Environment Court came with 85 strict conditions, including time limits to set up and pack down for matches, limiting match days for major fixtures to 13 a year, and allowing only two games with more than 12,000 spectators every three years.

Directo | Las ‘marxes’ llenan el centro de Barcelona

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:37:00 +0200lavanguardia (es)

En Via Laietana, los manifestantes, encarados hacia el sur, hacia la Jefatura de la Policía Nacional, han ido avanz and o poco a poco. Hace unos minutos, el cordón policial ha disparado varios salvas para que los manifestantes se alejaran de nuevo hacia arriba, sentido Plaza Urquinaona.

On day of Great Shake-out, small earthquake strikes off southern Oregon coast

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 16:02:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of south ern Oregon. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports it happened shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday. The U.S. Geological Survey mapped the earthquake about 96 miles (154 kilometers) off the coast of Port Orford, a small town in Curry....

California Earthquake: Compton, Los Angeles Struck by 3.7 Magnitude Quake

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 15:41:00 +0200newsweek-USA (en)

Compton in South ern California, just south of downtown Los Angeles, was hit by an earthquake this Friday early morning. Mild tremors were felt across the stretch from Orange County to the San Fern and o Valley after the earthquake struck around the corner of Compton Boulevard and Alameda Street around 12am, according to the , the reports.

California Earthquake: Compton, Los Angeles Struck by 3.7 Magnitude Quake

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:52:00 +0200newsweek (en)

Compton in South ern California, just south of downtown Los Angeles, was hit by an earthquake this Friday early morning. Mild tremors were felt across the stretch from Orange County to the San Fern and o Valley after the earthquake struck around the corner of Compton Boulevard and Alameda Street around 12am, according to the , the reports.

3.8 magnitude earthquake recorded off south coast of Cyprus

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:26:00 +0200in-cyprus (en)

October 18, 2019 at 3:23pm. Edited by Bouli Hadjioannou An earthquake of a magnitude of 3.8 was recorded at 13.46 on Friday the Cyprus Geological Survey Department said. The epicentre was 30 km east of Limassol and 15 km south of Zygi at a depth of 15 km.

News 4.7 magnitude aftershock jolts parts of Mindanao 2 days after quake

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:25:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILAA 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck North Cotabato late Thursday, Phivolcs said, two days after a 6.3-magnitude tremor hit the province and parts of Mindanao. The tectonic tremor occurred at 6:56 p.m. approximately 18 kilometers (km) at a depth of 16 km northeast of Tulunan town, where a strong quake first hit.

The World in Brief

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:14:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

Death toll at 5 in Philippine earthquake. DAVAO, Philippines -- The death toll from a strong earthquake in the south ern Philippines climbed to five people, with dozens more injured, officials said Thursday. The Office of Civil Defense said two people died and 18 were injured in a landslide set off....

Buildings, other structures in GenSan safe, intact after quake

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:15:00 +0200pna (en)

QUAKE RESPONSE. Engineers of the Department of Public Works and Highways - South Cotabato 2nd District Engineering Office inspect a building at the Baluan National High School in General Santos City on Thursday (Oct. 17, 2019). The inspection was in line with the strong earthquake that jolted the city and other parts of Mindanao on Wednesday night.

DepEd: 40 schools damaged by North Cotabato quake

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 05:38:00 +0200inquirer (en)

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 40 schools were affected by the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that hit North Cotabato last Oct. 16, the Department of Education (DepEd) reported. In a situation report released Friday, DepEd’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) said Sarangani had the....

Indonesia Submarine Capabilities

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:27:00 +0200NuclearThreatInitiative (en)

NTI Co-Chair Sam Nunn, with former Secretary of Defense and NTI Emeritus Board Member William J. Perry and former Secretary of State George P. Shultz, urge the U.S. to reengage with Russia and prevent a military miscalculation that could lead to the use of a nuclear weapon for the first time in nearly 74 years.

4.7 magnitude quake jostles southern Oregon coast on the same day as statewide earthquake drill

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:50:00 +0200oregonlive (en)

By Jayati Ramakrishnan | The Oregonian/OregonLive Shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday, a small earthquake struck off the coast of south ern Oregon. A few hours earlier, schools around the state, including many on the southern Oregon coast, had ducked under their desks for the Great Oregon Shake-Out, an annual statewide earthquake drill.

5 dead in Mindanao quake

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 21:51:00 +0200manilastandard-ph (en)

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that the fatalities include three in Davao del Sur, one in Datu Paglas town in Maguindanao and one in North Cotabato. The quake victims in Davao del Sur were pinned to death by a landslide in Barangay Malawanit, Magsaysay town, where 18 others were injured.

Quake kills 6, injures dozens

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:47:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

MARAWI CITY: The strong and shallow quake that jolted several provinces in Mindanao left at least six people dead and injured 53 o the rs, authorities said. The 6.3-magnitude earthquake reduced dozens of houses to rubble and damaged hundreds of structures including schools, prompting local officials to cancel classes indefinitely.

Emergency teams remain on alert as Oct. 16 Mindanao earthquake damage assessed

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:46:00 +0200bworldcom (en)

AUTHORITIES CONDUCTED infrastructure damage assessment while remaining on high alert Thursday after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook many parts of Mindanao at around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, with the epicenter in Tulunan, a town in Cotabato province located in the central part of the isl and .

Port Coquitlam students, MLA "Drop, Cover and Hold On"

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:33:00 +0200tricitynews (en)

Irvine elementary students were among nearly one million British Columbians who practiced how to to "Drop, Cover and Hold On" during the 2019 Great British Columbia (BC) ShakeOut. Members of the BC Earthquake Alliance, the Insurance Bureau of Canada and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor....

4.6 magnitude aftershock jolts North Cotabato

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:06:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILAA 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck North Cotabato late Thursday, Phivolcs said, a day after a 6.3-magnitude tremor hit the province and parts of Mindanao. The tectonic tremor occurred at 11:05 p.m. approximately 22 kilometers (km) at a depth of 13 km northeast of Tulunan town, where the much stronger quake first hit.

Drop, cover, hold: What to do if an earthquake hits

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:56:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

At 10:17 this morning thous and s of people across the Upstate and beyond braced for an earthquake. Don’t worry it was just a drill part of the Great South east ShakeOut, a nationwide earthquake drill. Students across the Greenville County School District took part, including nearly 1,000 students at Mauldin Elementary School.

Strong Mindanao quake leaves 5 dead

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:49:00 +0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines Five people died while dozens were injured in a powerful earthquake that struck several areas in Mindanao on Wednesday night, sending thous and s of individuals scampering out of the ir houses, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported yesterday.

Headlines 42 mins ago Big shaker jolts Mindanao, 4 dead

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:48:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

Four people were killed , including three children, while 27 o the rs were hurt after a powerful earthquake hit Mindanao on Wednesday night. On Thursday morning, local authorities said the death toll was not expected to rise significantly with no casualties reported in Mindanao’s major cities.

Cinco muertos en terremoto en Filipinas

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:02:00 +0200elcomercio-EC (es)

que azotó el pasado miércoles 16 de octubre de 2019 la isla de Mindanao , en el sur de , causó cinco muertos y decenas de heridos , según informaron las autoridades locales hoy, jueves 17 de octubre de 2019. El terremoto , que se produjo el miércoles poco después de las 19:30 horas (6:30 hora de....

Earthquake kills 3 in Davao Region

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:46:00 +0200sunstar (en)

THE death toll in the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that rattled Mindanao, particularly Davao Region, on Wednesday, October 16, rose to three while over 20 people were injured and several structures, including the municipal halls in Davao del Sur, were damaged.

Bay Area earthquakes leading to Loma Prieta anniversary serve as a jolting reminder

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:14:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

SANTA CRUZ — A series of earthquakes felt in Santa Cruz County this week provided a jolting lead-up to the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake. Monday night, a magnitude 4.5 quake rattled California from Sacramento to Santa Cruz, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

DPWH conducts damage assessment on Mindanao quake-hit areas

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:01:00 +0200pna (en)

MANILA -- Disaster risk reduction management teams have been deployed to check the structural integrity of infrastructure in areas affected by the earthquake that jolted parts of Mindanao on Wednesday evening, the Department Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Thursday.

Operations resume in central Mindanao after magnitude 6.3 quake

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 07:40:00 +0200philstar (en)

COTABATO CITY, Philippines It's business as usual in central Mindanao’s trading hubs after a strong tremor jolted its provinces and cities Wednesday night. Classes in schools in the region have been suspended since Thursday morning to enable engineers to inspect damages to classrooms.

Landslide, building damage from Philippine quake kills 4

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:17:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

Debris are scattered on the floor of a damaged store a day after a strong quake struck in Digos, Davao del Sur province, south ern Philippines Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. A powerful and shallow earthquake hit several southern Philippine provinces Wednesday night injuring some people in collapsed houses....

Landslide, building damage from Philippine quake kills 4

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:13:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Debris are scattered on the floor of a damaged store a day after a strong quake struck in Digos, Davao del Sur province, south ern Philippines Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. A powerful and shallow earthquake hit several southern Philippine provinces Wednesday night injuring some people in collapsed houses....

Strong quake leaves many dead in Philippines island

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:11:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Smoke billows from a mall as it catches fire shortly after a strong earthquake struck General Santos city, South Cotabato province, sou the rn Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2019. Image Credit: AP. This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you.

Landslide, building damage from Philippine quake kills 4

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:09:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Debris are scattered on the floor of a damaged store a day after a strong quake struck in Digos, Davao del Sur province, south ern Philippines Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. A powerful and shallow earthquake hit several southern Philippine provinces Wednesday night injuring some people in collapsed houses....

Latest 2 hours ago #WalangPasok: Quake forces class suspension

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

Several local government units (LGU) suspended classes for Thursday, 17 October following a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit North Cotabato and neaby areas Wednesday evening. ALL LEVELS. North Cotabato Kabacan; Kidapawan City; Makilala. South Cotabato General Santos City; Koronadal City. Sultan Kudarat Tacurong City; Cotabato City.

Asia News Network Japan counts the cost of Typhoon Hagibis, as death toll rises to 75 Oct 16. 2019

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 05:41:00 +0200nationmultimedia (en)

As of Tuesday night, the re were at least 75 dead across 12 prefectures, while at least 16 were missing and 228 were injured. Leaders, including South Korean President Moon Jae-in, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, have expressed their condolences.

Landslide, building damage from Philippine quake kills 4

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 05:15:00 +0200startribune (en)

Purchase: Order Reprint DAVAO, Philippines — A l and slide and building damage caused by a strong earthquake in the south ern Philippines has killed four people and injured dozens. The Office of Civil Defense said Thursday morning that two people died and 18 were injured in a landslide set off by the quake in Magsaysay town in Davao del Sur province.

Strong quake leaves 1 dead, dozens injured in Philippines

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:50:00 +0200thegardenisland (en)

Smoke billows from a mall as it catches fire shortly after a strong earthquake struck General Santos city, South Cotabato province, sou the rn Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2019. A powerful and shallow earthquake hit several south ern Philippine provinces Wednesday night injuring some people in....

Map shows Vancouver areas likely to see quake damage as city preps for ShakeOut

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:33:00 +0200princegeorgecitizen (en)

VANCOUVER — A map released by the City of Vancouver highlights areas that would see the most severe damage during a significant earthquake. The map has been produced as part of the city's ongoing investments to assess earthquake risk and upgrade infrastructure. It shows a magnitude 7.

Filipinas: Al menos 5 muertos por terremoto de 6,4 en el sur del país

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:33:00 +0200laprensa-PE (es)

Manila. Al menos cinco personas murieron y sesenta resultaron heridas después del terremoto de 6,4 grados de magnitud ocurrido el miércoles en la isla de Mindanao, al sur de Filipinas , informan este jueves medios locales. En Tulunam, en la provincia de Cotabato Norte, una niña de siete años murió....

Magnitude 5.2 quake jolts Manay, Davao Oriental

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:32:00 +0200inquirer (en)

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolted Manay, Davao Oriental on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said that the quake was also felt in other areas at various intensities: Reported Intensity II – General Santos City;....

Latest 25 mins ago #WalangPasok: Quake forces class suspension Several local government units (LGU) suspended classes for Thursday, 17 October following a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit North Cotabato...

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

Several local government units (LGU) suspended classes for Thursday, 17 October following a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit North Cotabato and neaby areas Wednesday evening. ALL LEVELS. North Cotabato Kabacan; Kidapawan City; Makilala. South Cotabato General Santos City; Koronadal City. Sultan Kudarat Tacurong City; Cotabato City.

6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes S. Philippines

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:55:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck north Cotabato province in the south ern Philippines on Wednesday, with damages and aftershocks expected, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the inland quake, which struck at 7:37 p.m.

More than 30 aftershocks jolt S. Philippines

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:55:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

At least 34 aftershocks, ranging from 1.4 magnitude to 5.5 magnitude, continued to shake some parts of Mindanao isl and in the south ern Philippines after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck North Cotabato province on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

Magnitude 5.2 quake shakes Davao Oriental

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:54:00 +0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook Davao Oriental and nearby areas Thursday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in Manay, Davao Oriental. The quake, which was tectonic in origin, was felt at around 4:53 a.

Strong quake leaves 1 dead, dozens injured in Philippines

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:52:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

Debris is scattered on the floor of a damaged building in Digos, Davao del Sur province, south ern Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2019. A powerful and shallow earthquake hit several southern Philippine provinces Wednesday night injuring some people in collapsed houses and prompting thousands to....

News Quake-rattled Mindanao folk told: Watch out for potential landslides

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:32:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

or TFC.tv Residents in vast swaths of Mindanao should be on the lookout for possible l and slides following a deadly earthquake that left at least 4 dead across the south , the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said Thursday. The magnitude 6.

Another quake rattles Mindanao, hours after 6.3-magnitude shock

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:59:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILAA 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental early Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said, hours after a 6.3-magnitude tremor rattled parts of Mindanao. The moderate tremor occurred at 4:53 a.m. at a depth of 120 kilometers northeast of Manay town.

This map shows the Vancouver areas most likely to see damage in an earthquake

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:57:00 +0200barrie (en)

VANCOUVER - A map released by the City of Vancouver highlights areas that would see the most severe damage during a significant earthquake. The map has been produced as part of the city's ongoing investments to assess earthquake risk and upgrade infrastructure. It shows a magnitude 7.

Map shows Vancouver areas likely to see quake damage as city preps for ShakeOut

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:04:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

It shows a magnitude 7.3 earthquake would cause the most damage to Vancouver's older, multi-family residential and commercial areas. Neighbourhoods in Chinatown, the west end, Kitsilano, and south Granville would be hit the hardest, with pockets of damage also highlighted in the Point Grey, Strathcona, Mount Pleasant and Marpole areas.

06:14 AM Philippines hit by magnitude 6.4 earthquake

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:50:00 +0200newshub (en)

An earthquake measuring a revised magnitude 6.4 has struck central Mindanao in the south of the Philippines, sending residents running from buildings and offices, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The United States Geological Survey says the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.

News 2 children dead, more than 25 injured in Mindanao quake

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:45:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILATwo children died after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Tulunan town, North Cotabato, and nearby areas on Wednesday, local officials confirmed, the first reports of fatalities. Police said that one of the children, a 7-year-old girl, was crushed by a wall in Tulunan, which fell during the tremor.

1 dead as magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Cotabato

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:40:00 +0200rappler (en)

MANILA, Philippines (4th UPDATE) – A child was killed in a strong magnitude 6.3 earthquake that hit Cotabato on Wednesday evening, October 16. The child died in a house collapse in the town of Datu Paglas, while 4 residents of nearby Tulunan town were injured when at least two other houses fell....

Strong earthquake hits the Philippines

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:50:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

An earthquake measuring a revised magnitude 6.4 has struck central Mindanao in the south of the Philippines, sending residents running from buildings and offices, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The United States Geological Survey says the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.

Strong earthquake hits the Philippines

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:34:00 +0200heraldsun (en)

An earthquake measuring a revised magnitude 6.4 has struck central Mindanao in the south of the Philippines, sending residents running from buildings and offices, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The United States Geological Survey says the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.

Latest 2 hours ago Magnitude 6.3 tremor in Cotabato

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:25:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Wednesday a magnitude-6.3 earthquake that hit North Cotabato — a tremor that was felt in nearby provinces. According to the seismology agency, the tectonic quake occurred at 7:37 p.m.

No tsunami threat after magnitude 6.3 quake

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:34:00 +0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Wednesday evening allayed the public’s fear that a magnitude 6.3 earthquake in North Cotabato would trigger a tsunami. Phivolcs director Renato Solidum Jr. is quoted in a tweet by The STAR as saying damage is expected in....

Magnitude 6.3 quake hits North Cotabato, parts of Mindanao

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:23:00 +0200pna (en)

INJURED. An injured patients is rushed inside the Davao del Sur Provincial Hospital in Digos City on Wednesday evening, following the magnitude 6.3 earthquake that hit North Cotabato and others parts of Mindanao. In General Santos, the an aftershock caused a fire at a mall, an official said.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Cotabato

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:28:00 +0200rappler (en)

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday evening, October 16, reported a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit Cotabato. The earthquake struck Makilala, Cotabato, at around 7:37 pm at a depth of 2 kilometers.

Another quake of 5.5 magnitude shakes southern Philippines

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:22:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

MANILA, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Ano the r earthquake of 5.5 magnitude struck Sultan Kudarat province in the south ern Philippines on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. It was the second earthquake that shook Mindanao island. The second earthquake, which struck at 8:09 p.

Strong earthquake hits Philippines, no Pacific tsunami expected

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:20:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

(Reuters) - An earthquake measuring a revised magnitude 6.4 struck central Mindanao in the south of the Philippines on Wednesday, sending residents running from buildings and offices, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The United States Geological Survey said the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.

Magnitude 6.3 quake hits North Cotabato, nearby areas

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:12:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA (2nd UPDATE) - A magnitude-6.3 earthquake hit North Cotabato on Wednesday, the Phivolcs said, a tremor that was felt in nearby provinces. The tectonic quake occurred at 7:37 p.m. approximately 22 kilometers south east of Tulunan town and had a depth of 15 km. No tsunami warning was raised, the government agency said.

Another quake of 5.5 magnitude shakes southern Philippines

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:09:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

MANILA, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Ano the r earthquake of 5.5 magnitude struck Sultan Kudarat province in the south ern Philippines on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. It was the second earthquake that shook Mindanao island. The second earthquake, which struck at 8:09 p.

1st LD: 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Philippines

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:09:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

MANILA, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck north Cotabato province in the south ern Philippines on Wednesday, with damages and aftershocks expected, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the inland quake, which struck at 7:37 p.

4.7 earthquake shakes Santa Cruz area

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:06:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

SANTA CRUZ — Several earthquakes shook Central and Nor the rn California Monday night and Tuesday. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a M4.7 earthquake near Tres Pinos at 12:42 p.m., which was followed my a smaller earthquake of M2.6 at 12:55 p.m. Nearby places included Pinnacles, Ridgemark,....

Strong earthquake hits Philippines, no Pacific tsunami expected

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:57:00 +0200wsau (en)

(Reuters) - An earthquake measuring a revised magnitude 6.4 struck central Mindanao in the south of the Philippines on Wednesday, sending residents running from buildings and offices, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The United States Geological Survey said the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.

Strong earthquake strikes southern Philippines

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:54:00 +0200startribune (en)

For decades considered a U.S. national security priority, the Persian Gulf remains home to tens of thous and s of American troops spread across sprawling bases protecting crucial routes for global energy supplies. Thousands of people on Wednesday joined five large protest marches across Catalonia....

2 quakes felt in San Francisco area in a matter of hours. They're not related, expert says

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 05:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

SALINAS, Calif. – A magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook the ground in Salinas around 12:42 p.m. local time Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It came hours after a magnitude 4.5 quake hit the San Francisco Bay Area. The latest quake was downgraded from a magnitude of 5.0 and was centered in Tres Pinos.

Nepal, a tourism treasure comes in from the cold

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 05:01:00 +0200ecns (en)

Special: Xi Attends Informal Meeting with Indian PM, Visits Nepal A tourist takes photos of pigeons in front of a temple in Kathm and u, Nepal, on Sept 27. (Photo/Xinhua) With its breathtaking snowcapped mountains and strong Buddhist culture, Nepal is recovering from the devastating 2015 earthquake....

Sismo de magnitud 4.7 en la falla de San Andrés estremece el centro de California

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 01:55:00 +0200laprensagrafica (es)

Un sismo de magnitud 4.7 sacudió el centro de California el martes por la tarde, a lo largo de la según el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). El terremoto se produjo a las 12:42 p.m. hora local , aproximadamente cuatro millas al sur de Hollister, cerca de Tres Pinos en el condado de San Benito, y se sintió tan al norte como San José.

2 quakes felt in San Francisco area in a matter of hours. They're not related, expert says

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 01:14:00 +0200azcentral (en)

SALINAS, Calif. – A magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook the ground in Salinas around 12:42 p.m. local time Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It came hours after a magnitude 4.5 quake hit the San Francisco Bay Area. The latest quake was downgraded from a magnitude of 5.0 and was centered in Tres Pinos.

2 quakes felt in San Francisco area in a matter of hours. They're not related, expert says

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 01:06:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

SALINAS, Calif. – A magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook the ground in Salinas around 12:42 p.m. local time Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It came hours after a magnitude 4.5 quake hit the San Francisco Bay Area. The latest quake was downgraded from a magnitude of 5.0 and was centered in Tres Pinos.

Another Earthquake Hits Bay Area Tuesday

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 23:11:00 +0200patch (en)

Ano the r Earthquake Hits Northern California Tuesday The earthquake was reported in the South Bay at 12:42 p.m. Thursday marks the 30-year anniversary of the infamous Loma Prieta quake. By Oct 15, 2019 3:56 pm ET Updated Oct 15, 2019 4:47 pm ET {{ replyButtonLabel }} Reply A magnitude 4.

4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Hollister, Salinas

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 23:06:00 +0200nbcbayarea (en)

A preliminary 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck about 21 miles east of Salinas Tuesday afternoon, according to the USGS. This earthquake was reported only hours after a 4.5 magnitude quake Monday night in the Bay Area. (Published 47 minutes ago) A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck east of Salinas and ....

Another Earthquake Hits Northern California Tuesday

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 22:39:00 +0200patch (en)

The earthquake was reported in the South Bay at 12:42 p.m. October 17th marks the 30 year anniversary of the infamous Loma Prieta quake. By Oct 15, 2019 3:56 pm ET Updated Oct 15, 2019 4:38 pm ET {{ replyButtonLabel }} Reply The earthquake hit the Bay Area Tuesday afternoon. (Shutterstock) SAN BENITO COUNTY, CA A magnitude 4.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area days before Loma Prieta anniversary

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:49:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area rattled residents Monday evening, mere days before the 30th anniversary of one of the most dangerous earthquakes in the area's history. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m., with the epicenter in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, just over 25 miles from San Francisco, according to the U.

David Owuor followers claim sun clap at him during crusade shows he's approved by God

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 20:30:00 +0200tuko (en)

- According to Prophet Owour's believers, the sun clapped at him in approval of his ministerial works. - The phenomena is alleged to have happened shortly after his arrival at a recent event in Nairobi. - According to them it was drizzling before the self proclaimed prophet arrived at the venue and the sun shone.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area days before Loma Prieta anniversary

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:43:00 +0200commercialappeal (en)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area Monday evening rattled residents, mere days before the 30th anniversary of one of the most dangerous earthquakes in the area's history. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m., with the epicenter in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, just over 25 miles from San Francisco, according to the U.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area days before Loma Prieta anniversary

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:38:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area Monday evening rattled residents, mere days before the 30th anniversary of one of the most dangerous earthquakes in the area's history. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m., with the epicenter in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, just over 25 miles from San Francisco, according to the U.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area days before Loma Prieta anniversary

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:34:00 +0200cincinnati (en)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area Monday evening rattled residents, mere days before the 30th anniversary of one of the most dangerous earthquakes in the area's history. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m., with the epicenter in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, just over 25 miles from San Francisco, according to the U.

2.7 magnitude earthquake reported in southern Kentucky

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:23:00 +0200wkyt (en)

SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) - The U.S. Geological Survey has reported an earthquake in sou the rn Kentucky. The 2.7-magnitude earthquake happened early Saturday afternoon in between Somerset and London. The earthquake happened 13 miles away from downtown Somerset and 30 miles south of Berea. The depth was 3.47 miles.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area days before Loma Prieta anniversary

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:20:00 +0200freep (en)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area Monday evening rattled residents, mere days before the 30th anniversary of one of the most dangerous earthquakes in the area's history. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m., with the epicenter in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, just over 25 miles from San Francisco, according to the U.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area days before Loma Prieta anniversary

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:20:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area Monday evening rattled residents, mere days before the 30th anniversary of one of the most dangerous earthquakes in the area's history. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m., with the epicenter in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, just over 25 miles from San Francisco, according to the U.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area days before Loma Prieta anniversary

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:09:00 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area Monday evening rattled residents, mere days before the 30th anniversary of one of the most dangerous earthquakes in the area's history. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m., with the epicenter in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, just over 25 miles from San Francisco, according to the U.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area days before Loma Prieta anniversary

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:08:00 +0200wausaudailyherald (en)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area Monday evening rattled residents, mere days before the 30th anniversary of one of the most dangerous earthquakes in the area's history. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m., with the epicenter in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, just over 25 miles from San Francisco, according to the U.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area days before Loma Prieta anniversary

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:05:00 +0200lancastereaglegazette (en)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area Monday evening rattled residents, mere days before the 30th anniversary of one of the most dangerous earthquakes in the area's history. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m., with the epicenter in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, just over 25 miles from San Francisco, according to the U.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area days before Loma Prieta anniversary

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:03:00 +0200desmoinesregister (en)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area Monday evening rattled residents, mere days before the 30th anniversary of one of the most dangerous earthquakes in the area's history. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m., with the epicenter in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, just over 25 miles from San Francisco, according to the U.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area days before Loma Prieta anniversary

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:00:00 +0200delawareonline (en)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area Monday evening rattled residents, mere days before the 30th anniversary of one of the most dangerous earthquakes in the area's history. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m., with the epicenter in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, just over 25 miles from San Francisco, according to the U.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area days before Loma Prieta anniversary

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:59:00 +0200azcentral (en)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area Monday evening rattled residents, mere days before the 30th anniversary of one of the most dangerous earthquakes in the area's history. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m., with the epicenter in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, just over 25 miles from San Francisco, according to the U.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area days before Loma Prieta anniversary

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:59:00 +0200indystar (en)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area Monday evening rattled residents, mere days before the 30th anniversary of one of the most dangerous earthquakes in the area's history. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m., with the epicenter in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, just over 25 miles from San Francisco, according to the U.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area days before Loma Prieta anniversary

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:59:00 +0200tennessean (en)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area Monday evening rattled residents, mere days before the 30th anniversary of one of the most dangerous earthquakes in the area's history. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m., with the epicenter in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, just over 25 miles from San Francisco, according to the U.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area days before Loma Prieta anniversary

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:49:00 +0200courier-journal (en)

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area Monday evening rattled residents, mere days before the 30th anniversary of one of the most dangerous earthquakes in the area's history. The quake occurred at 10:33 p.m., with the epicenter in Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, just over 25 miles from San Francisco, according to the U.

Massive clean-up operation as homes flooded in Tipton 'Tsunami'

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:51:00 +0200tamworthherald (en)

"It's going to take a complete refurb we don't know when we will be able to reopen." A resident on Baker Street, which was also submerged, said: "My wife was at home and and text me saying don't bo the r coming home and send me a video. "I got a text from the school telling me to pick up my son.

Massive clean-up operation as homes flooded in Tipton 'Tsunami'

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:37:00 +0200birminghammail (en)

"It's going to take a complete refurb we don't know when we will be able to reopen." A resident on Baker Street, which was also submerged, said: "My wife was at home and and text me saying don't bo the r coming home and send me a video. "I got a text from the school telling me to pick up my son.

GEM Africa Risk Model provides insights to seismic hazard across the continent

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:33:00 +0200africanewswire (en)

Released earlier this year at the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction 2019, the Africa Earthquake Model paints a complete picture of earthquake risk to the continent in terms of damage to buildings and direct human and economic losses. The model lays out the African portion of the Global....

La terre a tremblé hier matin

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:25:00 +0200depechedekabylie (fr)

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 3,0 sur l’échelle de Richter s’est produit, hier matin à 6h29, à l’Est de la wilaya de Béjaïa, a indiqué le Centre de recherche en astronomie, astrophysique et géophysique (Craag). A noter que l’épicentre de cette secousse tellurique a été localisé à 5 km au sud de la commune de Tamridjet, selon la même source.

How will a 7.3 Earthquake on the Hayward Fault or a 6.9 Earthquake on the Calaveras Fault Impact Pleasanton?

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 08:01:00 +0200patch (en)

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 (M7.3) on the Hayward Fault or a magnitude of 6.9 (M6.9) on the Calaveras fault may result in widespread destruction not only in Pleasanton but in the nearby communities as well. Those nearby communities, Dublin, Livermore, Castro Valley and Sunol will be....

2 Earthquakes Hit Tri-Valley, Felt Across East Bay

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 08:01:00 +0200patch (en)

Two earthquakes hit the East Bay Tuesday afternoon. (Shutterstock) BLACKHAWK, CA A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Blackhawk Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor was reported at 1:11 p.m. A second earthquake measuring a magnitude 3.5 struck the same area at 1:24 p.m.

5.7-magnitude earthquake jolts Sumatra

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 03:42:00 +0200nst (en)

KUALA LUMPUR: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale struck South Sumatra province in Sumatra, Indonesia at 6.23am (5.23am local time) today. There are no immediate reports of major damage or casualties. In a statement, the Malaysian Meteorological Department said the quake....

House destroyed after burst water main blasts building causing mass flooding

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 19:40:00 +0200express (en)

Powerful torrents of "tsunami-like" floodwater could be seen gushing along the major road causing traffic chaos and residents to be evacuated. The force of the water also partially damaged a house leaving it looking like a "bomb had gone off." Shocking pictures show how the side and the front of the....

World: GEM Africa Risk Model provides insights to seismic hazard across the continent

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:55:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Released earlier this year at the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction 2019, the Africa Earthquake Model paints a complete picture of earthquake risk to the continent in terms of damage to buildings and direct human and economic losses. The model lays out the African portion of the Global....

Republic of Korea: Virtual Reality Based Disaster Resilience Training

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:55:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

XR medium: Full VR Hazards: Fire, Sinking Ship, Earthquake Activity: Disaster drills and evacuations Age group: 13+ #1 Project Background. The Asia Pacific Disaster Resilience Centre (APDRC) hosted by the Republic of Korea National Red Cross (KNRC) embarked on a virtual reality journey in 2018....

Hurricane Center watching 4 areas in Atlantic basin; system off Africa could be next tropical depression

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:08:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Melissa remained a tropical storm but is expected to dissipate within a day or so, according to the 5 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Location: 415 miles south of Cape Race, Newfoundl and ; Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph; Movement: east-northeast at 20 mph. At 5 a.m.

Moon extends sympathy to Abe over Typhoon damages

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 12:18:00 +0200bernama (en)

SEOUL, Oct 14 -- South Korean President Moon Jae In sent a message of sympathy Monday to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over the huge damage caused by Typhoon Hagibis, Yonhap news agency quoted the Korean presidential residence, Cheong Wa Dae. Moon delivered a message of "deep condolences and ....

4.1-magnitude quake jolts Zambaonga del Sur

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:11:00 +0200inquirer (en)

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.1 earthquake hit Zamboanga del Sur on Monday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. Phivolcs said in its initial earthquake bulletin that the quake hit 32 kilometers (km) south east of Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur, at 8:48 a.

5.2-magnitude earthquake hits south China

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 03:33:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

: CENC - Xinhua | English.news.cn. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit Beiliu, Yulin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, at 10:55 p.m. Saturday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 22.18 degrees north latitude and 110.51 degrees east longitude.

Japan swamped in billion dollar disaster

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:58:00 +0200qt (en)

Thous and s of troops carried out a massive rescue operation across Japan as the death toll from Typhoon Hagibis rose to at least 35 - including an elderly woman dropped from a rescue chopper. The woman, in her 70s, was being transported into a helicopter in Iwaki city when she was accidentally....

Japan swamped in billion dollar disaster

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:36:00 +0200heraldsun (en)

Thous and s of troops carried out a massive rescue operation across Japan as the death toll from Typhoon Hagibis rose to at least 35 — including an elderly woman dropped from a rescue chopper. The woman, in her 70s, was being transported into a helicopter in Iwaki city when she was accidentally....