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12:17 Three Earthquakes Shake Latinamerican Pacific Coast in a Short Time

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 18:35:00 +0200

Washington, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) The Pacific coast of Latin America was shaken today in just one hour by three earthquakes in Chile, Panama and Ecuador, at a time when Japan is recovering from Wednesday''s earthquake. According to the United States Geological Service (USGS), the most intense....

Hokkaido paralysed as quake, landslides hit Japan

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 04:11:00 +0200

TOKYO: A powerful earthquake paralysed Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido on Thursday, killing at least seven people, triggering landslides and knocking out power to its 5.3 million residents. The death toll from the 6.7-magnitude, pre-dawn quake was likely to rise as rescuers searched houses buried by landslides.

Japan quake toll seven, expected to rise

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:45:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake has paralysed Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, killing at least seven people, triggering landslides and knocking out power to its 5.3 million residents. About 33 people were missing and 300 were injured, public broadcaster NHK said.

Typhoon Jebi highlights vulnerability of offshore Kansai airport

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:28:00 +0200

OSAKA – The typhoon that crippled Kansai International Airport and left thousands of passengers stranded at the facility has exposed the vulnerability of airports built offshore, while also highlighting the challenges facing airport operators in delivering the kind of information the public needs during emergencies.

Japan quake toll seven, expected to rise

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:21:00 +0200

Hundreds of Taiwanese tourists stranded in Japan a...

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:21:00 +0200

Taipei, Sept. 6 (CNA) More than 700 Taiwanese visitors are stranded in Japan because of flight delays in the wake of a powerful earthquake that struck the northern island of Hokkaido in the early hours of Thursday, according to Taiwan's Tourism Bureau.

Japan quake kills four, paralyses Hokkaido

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 09:43:00 +0200

At least four people have been killed and 33 are missing after a powerful earthquake paralysed Japan's northern island of Hokkaido but the death toll is likely to rise as rescuers search houses buried by landslides. Thursday's quake, the latest episode in a miserable summer of natural disasters in Japan, knocked out power to all of Hokkaido's 5.

Japan quake kills four, paralyses Hokkaido

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 09:19:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 07:33:00 +0200

SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.6 earthquake has hit northern Japan near a major city. The agency says earthquake struck the island of Hokkaido about 3 a.m. Thursday and had a depth of 33.4 kilometers (21 miles). The quake’s epicenter is about 27.

Two dead, 32 missing after Japan quake

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 05:24:00 +0200

Public broadcaster NHK reported the first confirmed fatality and said 120 people had also been injured after the 6.7-magnitude quake. The number missing had earlier been put at 19. Aerial footage showed dozens of landslides exposing barren hillsides near the town of Atsuma in southern Hokkaido,....

Two dead, 32 missing after Japan quake

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 05:01:00 +0200

At least two people have been killed and 32 are missing after a powerful earthquake paralysed the northern island of Hokkaido, triggering landslides and knocking out power to its 5.3 million residents. Public broadcaster NHK reported the first confirmed fatality and said 120 people had also been injured after the 6.

Two dead, 32 missing after Japan quake

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 05:01:00 +0200

One dead, 32 missing after Japan quake

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 04:59:00 +0200

6.6 Earthquake Hits Near Hokkaido, Japan

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 04:48:00 +0200

UPDATE: 5:41 p.m. EDT— Following a magnitude 6.6 earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan, on Wednesday, public broadcaster NHK shared footage of a massive landslide in the town of Atsuma. NHK said "a large number of houses were crushed" by the landslide, though it was unclear whether there were any injuries or deaths.

6.6 Earthquake Hits Near Hokkaido, Japan

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 04:09:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 02:33:00 +0200

A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck southeast of Sapporo, Japan, early Thursday according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.6 earthquake has hit northern Japan near a major city. The agency says earthquake struck the island of Hokkaido about 3 a.

Japan: 6.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Hokkaido island

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 01:32:00 +0200

. A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Japan's northern island of in the wee hours of Thursday, confirmed. Japan's Meteorological Agency While indicating towards minor changes in the sea-level in Japan's coastal areas, the agency ruled out the possibility of a Tsunami or any other damage as a result of the earthquake, the Japan Times reported.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 01:28:00 +0200

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake has hit northern Japan near a major city. The US Geological Survey said it struck the island of Hokkaido around 3am local time on Thursday and had a depth of 21 miles. The quake’s epicentre is about 17 miles east of the city of Tomakomai, which has a population of about 175,000, and 40.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 01:18:00 +0200

No Kiwis reportedly injured in Japan earthquake - MFAT

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 01:11:00 +0200

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not aware of any reports of Kiwis being injured in this morning's powerful earthquake in Japan. The 6.6 magnitude quake struck around 3am local time at a depth of 112km southeast of Sapporo in the country's northern island of Hokkaido.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 01:07:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Hits Northern Japan Near Major City

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 01:04:00 +0200

SAPPORO — The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.6 earthquake has hit northern Japan near a major city. The agency says earthquake struck the island of Hokkaido about 3 a.m. Thursday and had a depth of 33.4 kilometers (21 miles). The quake's epicenter is about 27.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 01:00:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city Source: AP

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:59:00 +0200

SAPPORO, Japan (AP) - The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.6 earthquake has hit northern Japan near a major city. The agency says earthquake struck the island of Hokkaido about 3 a.m. Thursday and had a depth of 33.4 kilometers (21 miles). The quake's epicenter is about 27.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city Source: AP

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:54:00 +0200

Japan earthquake: People trapped as houses buried in landslide after 6.7 magnitude tremor shakes Hakkaido

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:50:00 +0200

The U.S. Geological Survey said earlier it struck some 68 km (42 miles) southeast of Sapporo, Hokkaido's main city shortly after 3pm local time. It comes as the country is recovering from the worst typhoon to hit the country in 25 years, which struck the western part of the country on Tuesday.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city A magnitude 6.6 earthquake has hit northern Japan near...

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:47:00 +0200

The US Geological Survey said it struck the island of Hokkaido around 3am local time on Thursday and had a depth of 21 miles. The quake’s epicentre is about 17 miles east of the city of Tomakomai, which has a population of about 175,000, and 40.3 miles southeast of Sapporo – a major metropolitan area of 1.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city Source: AP

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:41:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:38:00 +0200

The quake’s epicentre is about 17 miles east of the city of Tomakomai, which has a population of about 175,000, and 40.3 miles southeast of Sapporo a major metropolitan area of 1.9 million people. The Kyodo news service reported in Tokyo, the central government set up a liaison unit at the crisis....

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:29:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:23:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:19:00 +0200

20:50 Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:18:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:13:00 +0200

Some buildings collapse as powerful quake hits Hokkaido, Japan

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:12:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake hit Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido early on Thursday, collapsing walls and some buildings but not triggering a tsunami, reported. Reuters The quake, which struck at 3:08 a.m. (1808 GMT Wednesday) had a magnitude of 6.7, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The U.S.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:11:00 +0200

A police officer controls the traffic during a blackout following a strong earthquake in northern Japan (Hiroki Yamauchi/Kyodo News via AP) A magnitude 6.6 earthquake has hit northern Japan near a major city. The US Geological Survey said it struck the island of Hokkaido around 3am local time on Thursday and had a depth of 21 miles.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:58:00 +0200

SAPPORO, Japan The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.6 earthquake has hit northern Japan near a major city. The agency says earthquake struck the island of Hokkaido about 3 a.m. Thursday and had a depth of 33.4 kilometers (21 miles). The quake’s epicenter is about 27.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:55:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:51:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:41:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:39:00 +0200

Sioux City, IA (51101) Today. Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 51F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight. Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 51F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: September 5, 2018 @ 4:16 pm; SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — The U.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city Source: AP

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:28:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city Source: AP

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:26:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:24:00 +0200

Some buildings collapse as powerful quake hits Hokkaido, Japan

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:20:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake hit Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido early on Thursday, collapsing walls and some buildings but not triggering a tsunami. The quake, which struck at 3:08 a.m. (1808 GMT Wednesday) had a magnitude of 6.7, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The U.S.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:13:00 +0200

near a major city. Japan The agency says earthquake struck the island of Hokkaido about 3 a.m. Thursday and had a depth of 33.4 kilometers (21 miles). The quake's epicenter is about 27.3 kilometers (17 miles) east of the city of Tomakomai, which has a population of about 175,000, and 64.8 kilometers (40.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:06:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Japan near major city

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:04:00 +0200

No injuries in magnitude 6.7 Japan quake

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:54:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake hit Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, collapsing walls and some buildings but not triggering a tsunami. The quake, which struck at 3:08am local time on Wednesday had a magnitude of 6.7, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The US Geological Survey said earlier it struck 112km southeast of Sapporo.

Some buildings collapse as powerful quake hits Hokkaido, Japan

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:51:00 +0200

6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan's Hokkaido Island

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:46:00 +0200

Hong Kong: A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido early on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said. However, no tsunami warning was issued. The relatively shallow quake struck 62 kilometres southeast of the regional capital of Sapporo. Earthquake of magnitude 6.

Some buildings collapse as powerful quake hits Hokkaido, Japan

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:43:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake hit Japan's northern island of Hokkaido early on Thursday, collapsing walls and some buildings but not triggering a tsunami. The quake, which struck at 3:08 a.m. (1808 GMT Wednesday) had a magnitude of 6.7, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The U.S.

Powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits southeast of Sapporo, Japan

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:07:00 +0200

A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck southeast of Sapporo, Japan, at a depth of 66 kilometres, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported on Wednesday. The earthquake did not prompt a tsunami warning, according to the USGS. The monitoring body had initially reported the earthquake had a magnitude of 7 and later revised it to 6.

Powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan's Hokkaido island, no tsunami warning so far

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 21:28:00 +0200

A powerful 6.6 magnitude quake hit the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido early Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, although no tsunami warning was issued. The relatively shallow quake struck 62 kilometres (39 miles) southeast of the regional capital of Sapporo.

Powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits southeast of Sapporo, Japan

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 21:24:00 +0200

A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck 112 km southeast of Sapporo, Japan, at a depth of 66 km, the U.S. Geological Survey reported on Wednesday. The offshore earthquake has not caused a tsunami, according to the USGS. strong