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Small magnitude 2.9 earthquake 14 km east of Newport, United Kingdom

Sun, 16 May 2021 19:01:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The British Geological Survey (BGS) reported a magnitude 2.9 quake in the United Kingdom near Newport, Wales, 1 hour and 39 minutes ago. The earthquake hit in the afternoon on Sunday 16 May 2021 at 4:16 pm local time at a very shallow depth of 9 km. Magnitude and other quake parameters can still....

Earthquake reported about 20 minutes ago near Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Sun, 16 May 2021 18:01:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

We are receiving unverified early reports of seismic activity in or near Bristol, England, United Kingdom on 16 May 2021 (GMT) at approximately 15:21. There are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this earthquake. We expect more accurate data to emerge in the next few minutes.

Small magnitude 3.0 earthquake 5 miles west of Redway, California, United States

Sun, 16 May 2021 15:57:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 occurred only 7 minutes ago 5 miles west of Redway, California, United States , the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10.9 miles beneath the epicenter near Redway, Humboldt County, USA, early morning on Sunday 16 May 2021 at 6:26 am local time.

Moderate 4.9 quake hits near Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Nacional, Dominican Republic

Sun, 16 May 2021 14:59:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Nacional, Dominican Republic, was reported only 15 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic activity in the Dominican Republic.

Small tremor of magnitude 3.4 just reported 35 miles northwest of Tonopah, Nevada, United States

Sun, 16 May 2021 11:24:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 occurred only 17 minutes ago 35 miles northwest of Tonopah, Nevada, United States , the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a very shallow depth of 5.8 miles beneath the epicenter near Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada, USA, early morning on Sunday 16 May 2021 at 1:39 am local time.

Moderate 4.7 quake hits near Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga

Sun, 16 May 2021 09:23:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga, was reported 32 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic activity worldwide. The earthquake occurred at an intermediate to considerable depth of 165.

Séisme au large de Maurice: pas de quoi trembler

Sun, 16 May 2021 09:21:00 +0200lexpress-MU (fr)

Mercredi 12 mai, vers 18 heures, des secousses sismiques ont été enregistrées au large de Maurice – Réunion , comme le rapporte le site de l’ United States Geological Survey (USGS). L’épicentre du séisme, d’une magnitude de 6.7 sur l’échelle de Richter qui en compte 10, était situé à 10 km de profondeur.

An Earthquake Shakes The Capital Of Panama; No Damage Reported

Sun, 16 May 2021 00:57:00 +0200thecostaricanews (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 shook the capital of Panama in the early hours of this Saturday and scared many of its inhabitants. No damage was immediately reported. The United States Geological Survey said that the earthquake occurred at 06:13 GMT with its epicenter 18 kilometers north of the town....

Small magnitude 3.1 earthquake 48 miles southwest of Malaga, Texas, United States

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:26:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.1 quake in the United States near Malaga, Eddy County, New Mexico, only 11 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Saturday 15 May 2021 at 1:12 am local time at a very shallow depth of 3.1 miles.

Small magnitude 3.0 earthquake 23 miles north of Santa Rosa, California, United States

Sat, 15 May 2021 02:20:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, USA, was reported only 7 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered the key international and national agency that monitors seismic activity in the US. The earthquake occurred at a very shallow depth of 1.

Terremoto sacude isla de Indonesia

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:42:00 +0200xeu (es)

Este viernes, un terremoto de magnitud 6.6 en la escala de Richter se presentó al oeste de la isla Sumatra, ubicada en Indonesia sin que hasta el momento se registren víctimas o alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), mencionó que el epicentro del terremoto se encontraba a....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,6 sacude la isla indonesia de Sumatra

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:58:00 +0200latribuna (es)

Yakarta.- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,6 en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió este viernes las aguas al oeste de la isla indonesia de Sumatra, sin que de momento se haya informado de víctimas o se emita alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad....

Terremoto de magnitud 6,6 sacudió la isla de Sumatra, en Indonesia

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:21:00 +0200elinformador (es)

Este viernes un terremoto de magnitud 6,6 sacudió la isla indonesia de Sumatra, con una profundidad de 10 kilómetros y a 257 kilómetros al sur de la ciudad de Sinabang, de acuerdo con la información del Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). Indonesia se asienta sobre el llamado “Anillo de....

Terremoto de magnitud 6,6 sacude la isla indonesia de Sumatra

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:04:00 +0200milenio (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,6 en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió este viernes las aguas al oeste de la isla indonesia de Sumatra, sin que de momento se haya informado de víctimas o se emita alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica en....

6.6 magnitude quake hits off Sumatra: USGS

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:45:00 +0200JakartaPost (en)

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Sumatra island Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, triggering panic on the nearest island but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The shallow quake hit at 12:30 (0630 GMT) near the island of Nias, about 250....

6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia’s Sumatra

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:44:00 +0200radio-pk (en)

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra on Friday. The United States Geological Survey said the shallow quake hit at 12:30 near the island of Nias, about 250 kilometers south of the city of Sinabang. Nias Search and Rescue Agency's spokesperson Agus Wibisono said....

6.6 magnitude quake hits off Indonesia's Sumatra: USGS

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:43:00 +0200moneycontrol (en)

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, triggering panic on the nearest island but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The shallow quake hit at 12:30 (0630 GMT) near the island of Nias, about....

6.6 magnitude quake hits off Indonesia's Sumatra: USGS

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:31:00 +0200mb-com-ph (en)

Medan, Indonesia — A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, triggering panic on the nearest island but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The shallow quake hit at 12:30 (0630 GMT) near the....

6.6 magnitude quake hits off Indonesia’s Sumatra: USGS

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:16:00 +0200bssnews (en)

MEDAN, Indonesia, May 14, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, triggering panic on the nearest island but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,6 sacude la isla indonesia de Sumatra

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:10:00 +0200andaluciainformacion (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,6 en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió este viernes las aguas al oeste de la isla indonesia de Sumatra, sin que de momento se haya informado de víctimas o se emita alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica en....

6.6 magnitude quake hits off Sumatra

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:05:00 +0200themalaysianinsight (en)

A handout photo made available by the United States Geological Survey shows the location of a 6.6-magnitude earthquake which struck off the west coast of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. – EPA pic, May 14, 2021. A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra today, the....

6.6 magnitude quake hits off Indonesia's Sumatra: USGS

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:56:00 +0200guardian-ng (en)

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, triggering panic on the nearest island but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The shallow quake hit at 12:30 (0630 GMT) near the island of Nias, about....

6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia's Sumatra

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:38:00 +0200ndtvnews (en)

Jakarta: A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, triggering panic on the nearest island but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The shallow quake hit at 12:30 (0630 GMT) near the island of....

The Parsha and Current Events: Why does tragedy strike us?

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:29:00 +0200israelnationalnews (en)

The Tragic Events in Meron on Lag B’Omer 5781 - and what happened next. The tragic events in Meron on Lag B’Omer seem so long ago because in Hashem’s “divine little acre” challenge pursues challenge and headache pursues heartache. That most people suffer in this world is axiomatic, but so too is the reality that Hashem’s chosen people suffer most.

14/05/2021 6.6 magnitude quake hits off Indonesia's Sumatra: USGS

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:27:00 +0200rfi-en (en)

Medan (Indonesia) (AFP) A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, triggering panic on the nearest island but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The shallow quake hit at 12:30 (0630 GMT) near the....

6.6 magnitude quake hits off Indonesia's Sumatra --USGS

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:20:00 +0200gmanews (en)

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, triggering panic on the nearest island but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The shallow quake hit at 12:30 (0630 GMT) near the island of Nias, about....

Capital FM: 6.6 magnitude quake hits off Indonesia’s Sumatra: USGS

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:10:00 +0200kenyamoja (en)

Medan, Indonesia, May 14 – A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, triggering panic on the nearest island but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

6.6 magnitude quake hits off Indonesia’s Sumatra: USGS

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:51:00 +0200capitalfm (en)

Medan, Indonesia, May 14 – A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, triggering panic on the nearest island but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,6 sacude la isla indonesia de Sumatra

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:36:00 +0200diariolibre (es)

Yakarta, 14 may. (EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,6 en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió este viernes las aguas al oeste de la isla indonesia de Sumatra, sin que de momento se haya informado de víctimas o se emita alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra....

Este contenido fue publicado el 14 05 2021 - 07:01 14 05 2021 - 07:01 Un terremoto de magnitud 6,6 sacude la isla indonesia de Sumatra

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:14:00 +0200swissinfo-spa (es)

Yakarta, 14 may. (EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,6 en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió este viernes las aguas al oeste de la isla indonesia de Sumatra, sin que de momento se haya informado de víctimas o se emita alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra....

Small earthquake of magnitude 3.2 just reported 39 miles northwest of Munina, Alaska, United States

Fri, 14 May 2021 06:04:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 occurred early evening on Thursday 13 May 2021 at 7:28 pm local time near Munina, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at an intermediate depth of 68 miles.

Climate change and slow-onset hazards 17 mins ago Opinion

Fri, 14 May 2021 05:40:00 +0200guardian-ng (en)

Climate change is the changes in the global climate systems over a long period, which can be yearly or decade compared to weather changes, which only occur daily, weekly, or monthly. Scientifically, human activities contribute largely to the causes of climate change, for example, the Food and....

Moderate magnitude 4.8 earthquake 49 km south of Norsup, Vanuatu

Thu, 13 May 2021 21:38:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 4.8 quake in Vanuatu near Norsup, Malampa Province, only 25 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Friday 14 May 2021 at 6:02 am local time at a shallow depth of 10 km.

Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake - Coral Sea, 31 km southwest of Malakula Island, Malampa Province, Vanuatu, on 14 May 6:02 am (GMT +11)

Thu, 13 May 2021 21:38:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 4.8 quake in Vanuatu near Norsup, Malampa Province, only 25 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Friday 14 May 2021 at 6:02 am local time at a shallow depth of 10 km.

Puerto Rico earthquake: Massive quake strikes Caribbean island – latest updates | World | News

Thu, 13 May 2021 21:32:00 +0200todayheadline (en)

The United States Geological Survey registered the quake at magnitude 6.3. The earthquake was registered north of the island’s Isabella province. According to the USGS, there have been no immediate casualties. Moreover, the agency has hit a depth of 10km (6 miles) around 80km (50 miles) from the island’s coastline.

Small magnitude 3.0 earthquake 41 miles southwest of Nanwalek, Alaska, United States

Thu, 13 May 2021 15:31:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 8 minutes ago, a 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Nanwalek, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA. The tremor was recorded early morning on Thursday 13 May 2021 at 5:12 am local time, at an intermediate depth of 57 miles below the surface. The event was filed by the United States Geological Survey, the first seismological agency to report it.

Spotlight on Commerce: Theodora Meredith, Meteorologist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service

Wed, 12 May 2021 19:35:00 +0200thepoliticianspost (en)

Guest blog post by Theodora Meredith, Meteorologist, National Weather Service Office Pago Pago, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) I am a meteorologist at the Department of Commerce’s only National Weather Service office located in the southern hemisphere – the NOAA Weather Service Office Pago Pago, American Samoa .

Moderate magnitude 4.9 earthquake 18 km southeast of Port Vila, Vanuatu

Wed, 12 May 2021 19:19:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a magnitude 4.9 quake in Vanuatu near Port Vila, Shefa Province, only 19 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Thursday 13 May 2021 at 3:52 am local time at an intermediate to considerable depth of 155 km.

Light mag. 4.9 earthquake - Vanuatu Islands on Wednesday, 12 May 2021 at 16:52 (GMT)

Wed, 12 May 2021 19:19:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a magnitude 4.9 quake in Vanuatu near Port Vila, Shefa Province, only 19 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Thursday 13 May 2021 at 3:52 am local time at an intermediate to considerable depth of 155 km.

Small magnitude 3.0 quake hits 37 miles northeast of Bakersfield, California, United States early morning

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:45:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 occurred early morning on Wednesday 12 May 2021 at 3:14 am local time near Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a very shallow depth of 3.7 miles.

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes the western Philippines

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:49:00 +0200archyde (en)

Related news. A magnitude 5.7 earthquake shook this Wednesday the waters west of the Philippines , near the tourist municipality of Puerto Galera, without the authorities having reported victims or material damage at the moment. The United States Geological Survey (USGS), which records seismic activity around the world, located the earthquake 6.

Today in history

Wed, 12 May 2021 08:13:00 +0200mia-mk (en)

1364 – Jagiellonian University, the oldest university in Poland, is founded in Kraków, Poland. 1510 – The Prince of Anhua rebellion begins when Zhu Zhifan kills all the officials invited to a banquet and declares his intent on ousting the powerful Ming dynasty eunuch Liu Jin during the reign of the Zhengde Emperor.

Proyecto HAARP, ¿el sistema a través del cual Estados Unidos controla el clima y la mente?

Wed, 12 May 2021 07:24:00 +0200eluniversal-MX (es)

El proyecto HAARP es un programa que nació para estudiar la ionosfera de la Tierra, sin embargo, en los últimos años ha dado de que hablar debido a una gran teoría de conspiración que ha puesto en duda su verdadero uso. Aquí te contamos la verdad detrás de este proyecto.

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,7 sacude el oeste de Filipinas

Wed, 12 May 2021 06:33:00 +0200elperiodico (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,7 sacudió este miércoles las aguas al oeste de Filipinas , cerca de la turística municipalidad de Puerto Galera, sin que de momento las autoridades hayan informado de víctimas o daños materiales. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad....

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,7 sacude el oeste de Filipinas

Wed, 12 May 2021 05:45:00 +0200elexpresso (es)

Bangkok, 8 feb (EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 5,7 sacudió este miércoles las aguas al oeste de Filipinas, cerca de la turística municipalidad de Puerto Galera, sin que de momento las autoridades hayan informado de víctimas o daños materiales. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que....

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,7 sacude el oeste de Filipinas

Wed, 12 May 2021 05:01:00 +0200elnuevodiario-DO (es)

EL NUEVO DIARIO, BANGKOK.- Un terremoto de magnitud 5,7 sacudió este miércoles las aguas al oeste de Filipinas, cerca de la turística municipalidad de Puerto Galera, sin que de momento las autoridades hayan informado de víctimas o daños materiales. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que....

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,7 sacude el oeste de Filipinas

Wed, 12 May 2021 04:46:00 +0200swissinfo-spa (es)

Bangkok, 8 feb (EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 5,7 sacudió este miércoles las aguas al oeste de Filipinas, cerca de la turística municipalidad de Puerto Galera, sin que de momento las autoridades hayan informado de víctimas o daños materiales. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que....

Yellowstone volcano: Fears of 'overdue eruption' as USGS reports 1,700 earthquakes in park

Tue, 11 May 2021 23:48:00 +0200express (en)

The US Geological Survey ( USGS ) has published this month its annual activity report for the Yellowstone volcano area. The document revealed a total of 1,722 earthquakes were detected within the Yellowstone region last year, with about 52 percent of the tremors occurring as swarms.

Animals and Insects employed as Mobile Biological Sensors to weapons to attack the enemy

Tue, 11 May 2021 22:59:00 +0200idstch (en)

Animal behavior research using sensors has been carried out for some time. A great deal of scientific research has been conducted with regard to the existence and habitat of the marine and land animals. One such study has collected data about oceans. “UC Santa Cruz researchers are using marine....

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