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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/one-great-quake-a-year-and-it-hasnt-come-yet/ Historical data from the US Geological Survey shows that on average, only one earthquake of magnitude 8 or above on the Richter scale, known to scientists as a ‘Great Earthquake’, takes place in a year anywhere in the world. Fewer than one a year, in fact — considering that only 95 such events have happened since 1900. Wed, 13 May 2015 04:21:00 +0200 expressindia en expressindia-a6e7ba9b3874b6be216491b3fb391e0b NaturalDisasters -12.0824 -77.0454 45.0679349162116 147.876462455708 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -6.18287 106.829 -9.48177 147.184 -35.3499 149.042 28.5687 77.2168 27.712 85.313 20150513042100 http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=1775149298555171cc973179ec494b . By Online Editor 10:21 pm GMT+12, 11/05/2015, Papua New Guinea. The United States army in collaboration with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force and the national disaster office in Lae are doing a Pacific Resilience Disaster Response exercise in Lae. Wed, 13 May 2015 01:22:00 +0200 pina en pina-356a3cb4d526dc2366f9e90cc993bbed NaturalDisasters UNbodies 36.119983 -100.026779 -6.72367 146.990906 -7.759099 147.593994 20150513012200 http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-5-11-may-2015 NEPAL. Emergency shelter remains the top response priority, especially with the imminent monsoon rains. Other priority needs include sanitation and hygiene support, household items, medical kits and supplies, food and protection. To date, 70,000 tarpaulins and nearly 6,000 tents were distributed;.... Mon, 11 May 2015 13:17:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-b3a978bb1c918530711740f89ad2b1a9 ManMadeDisasters UNbodies NaturalDisasters -8.0 113.0 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 15.1909951745138 145.758211438541 3.15021 101.708 -6.75 107.5 16.8722 96.1249 -6.18287 106.829 27.712 85.313 6.517152 126.093399 7.197581 100.59787 6.91771 158.185 8.535264 124.802696 23.7099 90.4071 35.6831 139.809 -4.35038 152.273102 51.4879 -0.177998 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150511131700 http://www.tradearabia.com/news/INTNEWS_281254.html SYDNEY, 5 days ago A large magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km (93 miles) south of the town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicentre. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued the warning but said.... Sun, 10 May 2015 08:19:00 +0200 tradearabia en tradearabia-a74afced0b1548f4681cc27f4719c5ad NaturalDisasters -4.196161 152.172962 20150510081900 http://www.tradearabia.com/news/INTNEWS_281254.html SYDNEY, 4 days ago A large magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km (93 miles) south of the town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicentre. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued the warning but said.... Sat, 09 May 2015 08:12:00 +0200 tradearabia en tradearabia-4ae28a94fed2c89612843899c396a80f NaturalDisasters -4.196161 152.172962 20150509081200 http://www.tradearabia.com/news/INTNEWS_281254.html SYDNEY, 3 days ago A large magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Tuesday around 150 km (93 miles) south of the town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey said, setting off a tsunami warning within 300 km of the epicentre. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued the warning but said.... Fri, 08 May 2015 11:07:00 +0200 tradearabia en tradearabia-748709c7468930c2374808b608ba88df NaturalDisasters -4.196161 152.172962 20150508110700 http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2015/May/05-08-17.htm PNG Power working to restore electricity. PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (The National, May 7, 2015) – PNG Power Limited workers in East New Britain are trying to restore power after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake damaged transmission lines on Tuesday. The province was left in darkness on Tuesday after the quake hit. Fri, 08 May 2015 04:50:00 +0200 pidp en pidp-d9b63a81752bbf2c5e47d4a02293da8a NaturalDisasters -5.684666 151.469101 -6.013592 151.004898 -5.708404 151.4189 -4.35038 152.273102 -4.47239 152.163605 -5.517591 151.522293 -4.196161 152.172962 20150508045000 http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2015/May/05-08-06.htm Quake hits near Shortland Islands, local tsunami warnings issued. By PNG Correspondent Liam Cochrane. MELBOURNE, Australia (Radio Australia, May 7, 2015) – A magnitude-7.1 earthquake strikes in the Pacific between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, prompting a local tsunami warning. Fri, 08 May 2015 04:50:00 +0200 pidp en pidp-80470305816a34b281d43c6a2c8fbb51 NaturalDisasters -5.14845914168118 151.569744558305 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -37.853 145.075 20150508045000 http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13940217000686 The quake, which struck 150km Southwest of the town of Arawa, appears to be relatively shallow. There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties, Reuters said. A tsunami alert has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre for islands in the region. Fri, 08 May 2015 01:51:00 +0200 farsnews-en en farsnews-en-929a8a7779afe3da09da801618686b50 NaturalDisasters -6.228251 155.565903 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150508015100 http://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/cfe-dmha-disaster-information-report-nepal-earthquake-may-7-2015-cdir-no-13 BLUF – Implications to PACOM Relief efforts continue to focus on reaching areas outside of Kathmandu Valley; access to remote villages remains a key challenge (LC) Immediate priorities are the delivery of shelter, food, medical supplies, water, sanitation and hygiene; Thunderstorms are expected.... Fri, 08 May 2015 00:03:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-89a417c330d00455609236ae17e67b66 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 -9.48177 147.184 27.712 85.313 20150508000300 http://www.direktbroker.de/news/international-local-tsunami-possible-as-7-2-earthquake-hits-papua-new-guinea-43533243 07.05.2015 - 10:30 Uhr 'Local tsunami possible' as 7.2 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea. Strong earthquake between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands raises threat of hazardous tsunami waves on Pacific Ring of Fire islands .... Thu, 07 May 2015 22:02:00 +0200 direktbroker en direktbroker-54a77201ac60a6ec27b7b7cd996ace1b NaturalDisasters -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -9.48177 147.184 20150507220200 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/papuanewguinea/11588339/Local-tsunami-possible-as-7.2-earthquake-hits-Papua-New-Guinea.html Strong earthquake between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands raises threat of hazardous tsunami waves on Pacific Ring of Fire islands .... Thu, 07 May 2015 15:58:00 +0200 telegraph en telegraph-bcd1719a6a7a7a4ef2326d083c94f75a NaturalDisasters -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -9.48177 147.184 20150507155800 http://www.ibtimes.com/powerful-earthquake-hits-papua-new-guinea-solomon-islands-tsunami-warning-lifted-1912066 . A small house sits atop a bare hill as billowing white clouds gather above the capital of Port Moresby in the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea October 24, 2005. Reuters/David Gray. A 7-magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific ocean near Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands on.... Thu, 07 May 2015 14:55:00 +0200 ibtimes-mx en ibtimes-mx-b2839d757c57f1ea3f94d42c278dbd8c NaturalDisasters -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -9.48177 147.184 20150507145500 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/try-it-now/?articleId=24302019 We hope you’ve enjoyed your 10 free articles this month. We know that is not enough and can seem a bit, well, limited, so why not try a digital subscription to Globe Unlimited and get: Unlimited Access Award-winning Globe and Mail articles, photo galleries and exclusive videos. Thu, 07 May 2015 14:45:00 +0200 theglobeandmail en theglobeandmail-2b78fd6c16ef0757825d9d51d4c4e1a2 NaturalDisasters -6.389628 155.307999 20150507144500 http://www.ibtimes.com/powerful-earthquake-hits-papua-new-guinea-solomon-islands-tsunami-warning-lifted-1912066 ; Tsunami Warning Lifted. A small house sits atop a bare hill as billowing white clouds gather above the capital of Port Moresby in the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea October 24, 2005. Reuters/David Gray. A 7-magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific ocean near Papua New Guinea and the.... Thu, 07 May 2015 13:53:00 +0200 ibtimes en ibtimes-b2839d757c57f1ea3f94d42c278dbd8c NaturalDisasters -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -9.48177 147.184 20150507135300 http://www.ibtimes.co.in/hazardous-tsunami-waves-predicted-after-7-2-earthquake-papua-new-guinea-631624 The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has lifted the warning of 'hazardous tsunami waves' it issued in the wake of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck off Papua New Guinea on Thursday. The US Geological Survey had earlier stated that no tsunami was expected after the earthquake struck 150km (90 miles) southwest of the town of Arawa. Thu, 07 May 2015 13:44:00 +0200 ibtimes-in en ibtimes-in-a7ec8dfd20da24d42b439bb0390fc2a6 NaturalDisasters -6.228251 155.565903 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150507134400 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-05-07/earthquake-strikes-off-solomon-islands-local-tsunami-alert-issued/1444940 Any threat from a possible tsunami in Solomon Islands has passed, after the latest earthquake in the volatile area. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck in the northern waters of Solomon Island, near the Shortland Islands. It was relatively shallow, but the epicentre was offshore and no injuries or damage have been reported. Thu, 07 May 2015 13:13:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-d289414feda14f70ca2edd6390cf0b33 NaturalDisasters -5.14845914168118 151.569744558305 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150507131300 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-05-07/earthquake-strikes-off-solomon-islands-local-tsunami-alert-issued/1444940 Any threat from a possible tsunami in Solomon Islands has passed, after the latest earthquake in the volatile area. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck in the northern waters of Solomon Island, near the Shortland Islands. It was relatively shallow, but the epicentre was offshore and no injuries or damage have been reported. Thu, 07 May 2015 12:58:00 +0200 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-d289414feda14f70ca2edd6390cf0b33 NaturalDisasters -5.14845914168118 151.569744558305 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150507125800 http://www.ibtimes.co.in/powerful-earthquake-magnitude-7-5-hits-papua-new-guinea-631312 A 7.5-magnitude earthquake jolted 139 km south of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 k.m, was initially determined to be at 5.6 degrees south latitude and 152.1 degrees east longitude. Recently, massive earthquake of 7. Thu, 07 May 2015 12:12:00 +0200 ibtimes-in en ibtimes-in-2236ed864ec15968be3b69b18fe8e1f3 NaturalDisasters -4.35038 152.273102 27.712 85.313 20150507121200 http://www.ibtimes.co.in/hazardous-tsunami-waves-predicted-after-7-2-earthquake-papua-new-guinea-631624 The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has warned of 'hazardous tsunami waves' in the wake of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck off Papua New Guinea on Thursday. The US Geological Survey had earlier stated that no tsunami was expected after the earthquake struck 150km (90 miles) southwest of the town of Arawa. Thu, 07 May 2015 12:12:00 +0200 ibtimes-in en ibtimes-in-55d3e091da7d1af247dd578a0c3d6f73 NaturalDisasters -6.228251 155.565903 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150507121200 http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/05/07/earthquake-magnitude-72-strikes-png An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck off Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake, which struck 150 km southwest of the town of Arawa, was relatively shallow, at 10 km. says there is no longer a tsunami threat from this earthquake. Thu, 07 May 2015 12:00:00 +0200 sbs en sbs-109e19936e7d3ea6671b1fc35f1738ef NaturalDisasters -6.228251 155.565903 20150507120000 http://news.sky.com/story/1479277/powerful-earthquake-hits-papua-new-guinea :: Follow the election results live on skynews.com, our mobile apps and on Sky News TV from 10pm. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake has struck off Papua New Guinea, according to the US Geological Survey. It is the fourth quake to strike in the area over the past week. Thu, 07 May 2015 11:39:00 +0200 skynews en skynews-7d30faf10ca34cd5b0da9856f0dd18eb NaturalDisasters -6.228251 155.565903 20150507113900 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-07/earthquake-strikes-off-png-local-tsunami-alert-issued/6453462 A magnitude-7.2 earthquake has struck in the Pacific between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, prompting a local tsunami warning which has now passed. The quake hit at a depth of 22 kilometres some 149 kilometres south-west of Panguna in PNG and 642 kilometres from the Solomons capital Honiara, the US Geological Survey said. Thu, 07 May 2015 11:03:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-d0ecadfc51eaf5e4aae0a3f583420874 NaturalDisasters -6.309217 155.487 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150507110300 http://www.timescolonist.com/4th-strong-quake-rattles-papua-new-guinea-this-week-local-tsunami-threat-lifted-1.1927279 SYDNEY - A powerful earthquake rattled Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the fourth strong quake to hit the South Pacific island nation in a week. The temblor prompted officials to issue a local tsunami warning, but it was lifted shortly afterward with no immediate reports of damaging waves. The 7. Thu, 07 May 2015 10:49:00 +0200 timescolonist en timescolonist-d015d51de2f427b0e183dd81f9f0b358 NaturalDisasters -33.8916 151.242 -6.309217 155.487 20150507104900 http://www.trust.org/item/20150507072752-4uuxm/ May 7 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck off Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake, which struck 150 km (90 miles) southwest of the town of Arawa, was relatively shallow, at 10 km (six miles). There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. No tsunami warning was issued. Thu, 07 May 2015 10:46:00 +0200 trust en trust-86268d59c226c794b658ababd6ab31b2 NaturalDisasters -6.228251 155.565903 20150507104600 http://www.focus-fen.net/./news/2015/05/07/371418/magnitude-72-quake-strikes-off-png-solomon-islands.html Sydney. A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific between Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands on Thursday, with hazardous tsunami waves possible along the coast, seismologists said, AFP reported. The quake hit at a depth of 22 kilometres (13 miles) some 149 kilometres southwest of.... Thu, 07 May 2015 10:44:00 +0200 focus-news-en en focus-news-en-7eb7f6c39f42a0cd9f004f1cdfb50059 NaturalDisasters -33.8916 151.242 -6.309217 155.487 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150507104400 http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/pacific/273099/magnitude-7-point-0-earthquake-strikes-near-bougainville Tsunami warnings for Bougainville, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands have been lifted after a magnitude 7 earthquake on Thursday evening. The quake, with a shallow depth of 12 kilometres, struck 150 kilometres southwest of the Bougainville town of Arawa. Thu, 07 May 2015 10:42:00 +0200 rnzi en rnzi-25af6ead68a4af5ea5568a8abacdff8d NaturalDisasters -6.228251 155.565903 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150507104200 http://www.straitstimes.com/news/asia/more-asia-stories/story/earthquake-magnitude-72-strikes-papua-new-guinea-20150507 SYDNEY (AFP) - A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific between Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands on Thursday, with hazardous tsunami waves possible along the coast, seismologists said. The quake hit at a depth of 22 kilometres some 149 kilometres southwest of Panguna in PNG and 642.... Thu, 07 May 2015 10:42:00 +0200 straitstimesSG en straitstimesSG-f95139cea3671ef89028e901bffc660f NaturalDisasters -33.8916 151.242 -6.309217 155.487 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -35.3499 149.042 20150507104200 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-05-07/earthquake-strikes-off-papua-new-guinea-solomon-islands-local-tsunami-alert-issued/1444940 A magnitude-7.2 earthquake has struck in the Pacific between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands with hazardous tsunami waves possible along the coast, seismologists say. A magnitude-7.2 earthquake has struck in the Pacific between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands with a local tsunami warning current, seismologists said. Thu, 07 May 2015 10:41:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-65830c17280b46197078cd1bb5c4bb5b NaturalDisasters -6.309217 155.487 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150507104100 http://www.thenewage.co.za/Detail.aspx?news_id=158330&cat_id=1020 A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific between Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands on Thursday with hazardous tsunami waves possible along the coast, seismologists said. The quake hit at a depth of 22 kilometres (13 miles) some 149 kilometres southwest of Panguna in PNG and 642.... Thu, 07 May 2015 10:38:00 +0200 thenewage en thenewage-969725d74d9c4ffe0d2f702234a524e5 NaturalDisasters -6.309217 155.487 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150507103800 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11444990&ref=rss A magnitude 7.2 earthquake has struck 130 kilometres off the coast of Papua New Guinea - the second major shake in the region this week. Today's eathquake was centred at a depth of 10km and took place 130km SW of Panguna, according to the USGS. The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management.... Thu, 07 May 2015 10:34:00 +0200 nzherald en nzherald-94bfea84940c4a8bf3f337d63b1db85b NaturalDisasters -41.3348 174.807 -4.35038 152.273102 -6.389628 155.307999 51.4879 -0.177998 20150507103400 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Earthquake-of-magnitude-7-2-strikes-off-Papua-New-Guinea/articleshow/47185925.cms PAPUA NEW GUINEA- An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck off Papua New Guinea on Thursday, US Geological Survey the said. The quake, which struck 150 km (90 miles) southwest of the town of Arawa, was relatively shallow, at 10 km (six miles). There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. No tsunami warning was issued. Thu, 07 May 2015 10:33:00 +0200 timesofindia en timesofindia-daf98af35a0dcc1c56ceb08d18920bf7 NaturalDisasters -6.228251 155.565903 20150507103300 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/papuanewguinea/11588339/Local-tsunami-possible-as-7.2-earthquake-hits-Papua-New-Guinea.html Strong earthquake between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands raises threat of hazardous tsunami waves on Pacific Ring of Fire islands .... Thu, 07 May 2015 10:30:00 +0200 telegraph en telegraph-a81b205cead9861cb463f3e5b666e3dd NaturalDisasters -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -9.48177 147.184 20150507103000 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-05-07/earthquake-strikes-off-papua-new-guinea-solomon-islands-local-tsunami-alert-issued/1444940 A magnitude-7.2 earthquake has struck in the Pacific between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands with hazardous tsunami waves possible along the coast, seismologists say. A magnitude-7.2 earthquake has struck in the Pacific between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands with a local tsunami warning current, seismologists said. Thu, 07 May 2015 10:24:00 +0200 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-65830c17280b46197078cd1bb5c4bb5b NaturalDisasters -6.309217 155.487 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150507102400 http://news.sky.com/story/1479277/magnitude-7-2-quake-off-papua-new-guinea A magnitude 7.2 earthquake has struck off Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey said. It is the latest in a series of tremors over recent days. The quake struck 90 miles southwest of the town of Arawa and was relatively shallow at six miles. There are no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Thu, 07 May 2015 10:21:00 +0200 skynews en skynews-2b7df01f0b0537af80b79e0d5f7ebe28 NaturalDisasters -6.228251 155.565903 20150507102100 http://www.timescolonist.com/4th-strong-quake-rattles-papua-new-guinea-this-week-tsunami-possible-on-nearby-coasts-1.1927279 SYDNEY - A powerful earthquake rattled Papua New Guinea on Thursday — the fourth strong quake to hit the South Pacific island nation in a week — prompting a tsunami warning for nearby coasts. The 7.2-magnitude quake struck about 150 kilometres (94 miles) southwest of the town of Panguna on.... Thu, 07 May 2015 10:16:00 +0200 timescolonist en timescolonist-e0436b319cd05cb446cb8afff3c996d9 NaturalDisasters -33.8916 151.242 -6.309217 155.487 20150507101600 http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/07/us-quake-papuanewguinea-idUSKBN0NS0L420150507?feedType=RSS&feedName=environmentNews (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck off Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake, which struck 150 km (90 miles) southwest of the town of Arawa, was relatively shallow, at 10 km (six miles). There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. No tsunami warning was issued. Thu, 07 May 2015 10:16:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-797ace76fd20602e5d29140412231324 NaturalDisasters -6.228251 155.565903 20150507101600 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/americas/earthquake-of-magnitude-72-strikes-off-papua-new-guinea-31202456.html The quake, which struck 150 km (90 miles) southwest of the town of Arawa, was relatively shallow, at 10 km (six miles). There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Read more: No tsunami warning was issued. Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea It was the latest in a series of strong tremors to hit the region in recent days. Thu, 07 May 2015 10:11:00 +0200 independent-ie en independent-ie-b298d2c9c5129f5d2c051d5751fa4e46 NaturalDisasters -6.228251 155.565903 20150507101100 http://www.9news.com.au/world/2015/05/07/17/50/threat-of-tsunami-in-png-region-after-earthquake A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck the Papua New Guinea region, potentially bringing hazardous tsunami waves to low-lying areas. The earthquake struck 130km south-west of Panguna and 414km south-east of Kokopo. A tsunami alert has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre for areas within.... Thu, 07 May 2015 10:09:00 +0200 9news en 9news-0b721a9fc1f6fd28a3f1ef3dd7f609bd NaturalDisasters -4.35038 152.273102 -6.309217 155.487 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150507100900 http://www.euronews.com/2015/05/07/oklahoma-hit-by-tornadoes/ An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck off Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said – Reuters; Chile President Michelle Bachelet has asked all her ministers to resign and will announce a new cabinet in the next few days – Reuters; Rome’s main airport was closed on Thursday after a fire broke out. Thu, 07 May 2015 10:06:00 +0200 euronews-en en euronews-en-f7a4365fbd96dc06bfb1469538ca8147 NaturalDisasters TerroristAttack 41.8955 12.4906 38.9051 -77.0162 33.887189 35.513404 -9.48177 147.184 -33.475 -70.6475 20150507100600 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/earthquake-today-papua-new-guinea-coast-struck-by-magnitude-72-tremor-10231043.html The quake, which struck 150 km (90 miles) southwest of the town of Arawa, was relatively shallow, at 10 km (six miles). There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous tsunami waves were possible within 300 kilometers (186 miles) of the.... Thu, 07 May 2015 10:04:00 +0200 independent-UK en independent-UK-1a7d4ae69152ce4f3914ed71cb12900b NaturalDisasters -6.228251 155.565903 -4.35038 152.273102 51.4879 -0.177998 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150507100400 http://www.straitstimes.com/news/asia/more-asia-stories/story/earthquake-magnitude-72-strikes-papua-new-guinea-20150507 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck off Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake, which struck 150 km southwest of the town of Arawa, was relatively shallow, at 10 km. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. No tsunami warning was issued. Thu, 07 May 2015 09:56:00 +0200 straitstimesSG en straitstimesSG-a3eb15c6ff66e3f717a752e1a32ac3bd NaturalDisasters -6.228251 155.565903 20150507095600 http://www.emirates247.com/news/7-2-quake-strikes-off-png-solomon-islands-2015-05-07-1.589914 A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific between Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands on Thursday with hazardous tsunami waves possible along the coast, seismologists said. The quake hit at a depth of 22 kilometres (13 miles) some 149 kilometres southwest of Panguna in PNG and 642.... Thu, 07 May 2015 09:56:00 +0200 emirates247 en emirates247-3797dc42fea1918cef62ada1252d9ab3 NaturalDisasters -6.309217 155.487 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150507095600 http://www.thestar.com.my/News/World/2015/05/07/Earthquake-of-magnitude-72-strikes-off-Papua-New-Guinea/ (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck off Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake, which struck 150 km (90 miles) southwest of the town of Arawa, was relatively shallow, at 10 km (six miles). There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. No tsunami warning was issued. Thu, 07 May 2015 09:52:00 +0200 thestar-my en thestar-my-5a131ba7ae8796e7bbbc4f4522ca9399 NaturalDisasters -6.228251 155.565903 20150507095200 http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/05/07/uk-quake-papuanewguinea-idUKKBN0NS0L220150507?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck off Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake, which struck 150 km (90 miles) southwest of the town of Arawa, was relatively shallow, at 10 km (six miles). There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. No tsunami warning was issued. Thu, 07 May 2015 09:37:00 +0200 reuters-uk en reuters-uk-797ace76fd20602e5d29140412231324 NaturalDisasters -6.228251 155.565903 20150507093700 http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/asia.html 2015-05-07 07:46:02. About 360 metric tons of relief materials were to be sent to Nepal on Wednesday afternoon and were expected to arrive within four days. 2015-05-06 18:38:42. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is working mainly in three aspects for disaster relief in quake-hit Nepal, an official has said. Thu, 07 May 2015 02:37:00 +0200 chinadaily en chinadaily-2b451b5e176917184c57e386b37b2a48 ICRC NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 21.0319 105.82 28.5687 77.2168 35.2086 110.727 27.712 85.313 55.7388 37.6665 -4.196161 152.172962 20150507023700 http://phys.org/news/2015-05-small-quakes-southern-northern-california.html The largest of the quakes was a magnitude-3.9 temblor that struck at 12:39 a.m. Wednesday just north of Hemet, about 85 miles east of Los Angeles. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake occurred at a depth of 10 miles. Another minor quake struck 25 miles east of San Francisco near the city of Concord shortly after 7:30 a. Wed, 06 May 2015 18:32:00 +0200 phys en phys-0fc39f09ca001ea188eed80ddf4f64c5 NaturalDisasters 48.581051 -109.031502 43.2065 -71.5438 34.0222 -118.244 37.97325 -121.99987 33.74659 -116.956596 -9.48177 147.184 37.7483 -122.413 27.712 85.313 20150506183200 http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-1-316541-Quake-sows-panic-in-PNG SYDNEY: A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, sending frightened residents fleeing from their homes, but a threatened tsunami passed without incident, seismologists said. The quake struck 133 kilometres south-southwest of the town of Kokopo in the New Britain region at a.... Wed, 06 May 2015 04:55:00 +0200 thenews-pk en thenews-pk-7ccfafd942d2d42af627cfe3addb7d73 NaturalDisasters -4.35038 152.273102 51.4879 -0.177998 20150506045500 http://www.ekantipur.com/2015/05/06/sports/nepals-first-round-fixtures-rescheduled/404898.html KATHMANDU, MAY 06 - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has postponed Nepal’s opening round fixtures of the ICC World Cricket League Championship (WCLC) against Scotland on Tuesday. Nepal were originally scheduled to play at Scotlandboth home and away fixtureson June 10 and 12 but after the 7. Wed, 06 May 2015 04:11:00 +0200 ekantipur en ekantipur-3a42e9abf3fb7cbc0507a506349ef1e6 NaturalDisasters 56.0 -4.0 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 53.3416 -6