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Earthquake Swarm Hits Along California’s San Andreas Fault, Felt in Hollister

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 18:03:00 +0100

An earthquake swarm rattled part of Northern California, hitting along the San Andreas Fault, with the largest registering as a 4.1 in magnitude. No major damage was done, officials told CBS San Francisco. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake 4.1 magnitude quake hit at 5:58 a.m. on Nov.

USGS reports 3.1 magnitude earthquake near Cuatro Caminos

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:17:00 +0100

WEST TEXAS, TX (KWES) - The United States Geological Survey has reported a 3.1 magnitude earthquake in West Texas. The earthquake occurred at approximately 4 a.m. on Nov. 2. It was located at 30.948 N and 103.483 W, which is about 9 miles southwest of Cuatro Caminos, 32 miles south of Pecos and 90 miles northeast Odessa.

5.4-magnitude quake strikes Japan's Wakayama Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 10:02:00 +0100

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 struck Wakayama Prefecture in southwest Japan on the Kii Peninsula, the weather agency said Friday. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor's epicenter was located at a latitude of 33.7 degrees north and longitude of 135 degrees east with a depth of 50 km.

4.9 magnitude earthquake recorded southwest of Port Alice, B.C

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 06:43:00 +0100

A map from the United States Geological Survey shows the approximate location of the earthquake. (USGS) A 4.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded 209 kilometres southwest of Port Alice, B.C. on Wednesday evening, according to Earthquakes Canada. There is no tsunami warning and no reports of damage, according to Natural Resources Canada.

No casualties reported so far in Sichuan earthquake

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:08:00 +0100

CHENGDU, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- There have been no reports of casualties or toppled houses after a 5.1-magnitude earthquake shook Xichang City in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Wednesday afternoon, local authorities have said. The quake hit Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, at 4:29 p.m.

No casualties reported so far in Sichuan earthquake

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:52:00 +0100

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. CHENGDU, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- There have been no reports of casualties or toppled houses after a 5.1-magnitude earthquake shook Xichang City in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Wednesday afternoon, local authorities have said. The quake hit Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, at 4:29 p.

5.1-magnitude quake hits Xichang in SW China: CENC

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:59:00 +0100

BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Xichang in southwest China's Sichuan Province at 4:29 p.m. Wednesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 19 km, was monitored at 27.7 degrees north latitude and 102.

5.1-magnitude quake hits Xichang in SW China: CENC

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:53:00 +0100

New Strong Earthquake Hits Greece’s Zakynthos

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:31:00 +0100

A new earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale, the second one in less than 12 hours, jolted the Greek island of Zakynthos on Tuesday afternoon at 17:12 local time. These tremors came less than a week after the area of the Ionian Sea was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4.

5.4-magnitude tremor strikes off Zakynthos

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:29:00 +0100

TAGS: Earthquake A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit 49 kilometers southwest of the Ionian island of Zakynthos on Tuesday afternoon, according to a preliminary reading of the Athens Geodynamic Institute. The focal depth is estimated at 10 kilometers. The tremor was felt as far as Athens, but no injuries or damages were immediately reported.

Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) completes installation of earthquake early warning sensors

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:32:00 +0100

Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), an initiative of the University of Victoria, has installed the final set of underwater earthquake early warning sensors off the west coast of Canada that will be part of a system alerting authorities to take preventative and protective measures for public safety.

Fresh quake jolts Ionian island of Zakynthos

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:07:00 +0100

TAGS: Earthquake An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted Zakynthos in the early hours of Tuesday, less than a week after the area was hit by a tremor with a magnitude of 6.4. The latest quake was recorded by 4.59 a.m. and its epicenter was 48 kilometers southwest of Zakynthos and....

New Earthquake Hits Near Greek Island of Zakynthos

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:58:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted Zakynthos in the early hours of Tuesday, less than a week after the area was hit by a tremor with a magnitude of 6.4. The latest quake was recorded by 4.59 a.m. and its epicenter was 48 kilometers southwest of Zakynthos and 294 kilometers west....

4.6 magnitude earthquake second in two days 3:36 AM EDT Oct 30, 2018

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:44:00 +0100

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake is the second recorded earthquake to strike Guam within the past two days. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded that 4.6 magnitude earthquake 98.1 miles southwest of Merizo at around 1:37 p.m. with a depth of 21 miles. There were no reports made to Guam 911 dispatch of....

6.1-magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand, tsunami threat ruled out

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:21:00 +0100

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck central New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon, which was widely felt across the country, but unlikely to cause major damage and fatalities, officials said. The quake struck at 03:13 p.m. local time at a depth of 207 km, 25 km southwest of Taumarunui.

6.1-magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:19:00 +0100

WELLINGTON, Oct. 30, 2018 (BSS/Xinhua) – A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck central New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon, which was widely felt across the country, but unlikely to cause major damage and fatalities, officials said. The quake struck at 03:13 p.m. local time at a depth of 207 km, 25 km southwest of Taumarunui.

6.1-magnitude quake hits New Zealand during Harry and Meghan visit

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:19:00 +0100

Magnitude 6.2 quake hits New Zealand

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:18:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck New Zealand's North Island, prompting the suspension of parliament. Residents across the capital Wellington, the city of New Plymouth and across much of the central country were rattled by the 207km-deep tremor on Tuesday afternoon.

6.1-magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand, tsunami threat ruled out

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:13:00 +0100

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck central New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon, which was widely felt across the country, but unlikely to cause major damage and fatalities, officials said, reports. The quake struck at 03:13 p.m. local time at a depth of 207 km, 25 km southwest of Taumarunui.

6.1-magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand, tsunami threat ruled out

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:07:00 +0100

WELLINGTON, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck central New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon, which was widely felt across the country, but unlikely to cause major damage and fatalities, officials said. The quake struck at 03:13 p.m. local time at a depth of 207 km, 25 km southwest of Taumarunui.

1st LD: 6.1-magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand, tsunami threat ruled out

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:44:00 +0100

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. WELLINGTON, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck central New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon, which was widely felt across the country, but unlikely to cause major damage and fatalities, officials said. The quake struck at 03:13 p.m. local time at a depth of 207 km, 25 km southwest of Taumarunui.

Taumaruni earthquake temporarily impacts flights into Wellington

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:24:00 +0100

The earthquake which struck near Taumarunui earlier this afternoon delayed flights from landing in the capital and could see delays elsewhere. The 6.2 magnitude quake struck 25km southwest of Taumarunui around 3.13pm at a depth of 207km, according to GeoNet.

Nation/World

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:09:00 +0100

As Fort Benning reach 100 year anniversary, the Army post’s future looks to include assisting with global threats, a looming round of BRAC, and entering the world of robotics in a major way. South Dakota has executed a 56-year-old inmate for the killing of a prison guard in a failed escape seven years ago.

Nation & World

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:34:00 +0100

South Dakota inmate put to death for the 2011 killing of a prison guard in a failed escape joked in his last words about a several-hour delay to his execution. Sitting in a wheelchair, the man accused in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre has appeared briefly in federal court.

Magnitude 6.2 quake hits New Zealand

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 03:55:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck New Zealand's North Island. Residents across the capital Wellington and in the city of New Plymouth were rattled by the 207km-deep tremor. It was centred 25km southwest of Taumarunui and described as strong, according to GeoNet.

6.2-magnitude earthquake rattles New Zealand

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 03:55:00 +0100

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has struck New Zealand’s North Island. Residents across the capital Wellington and in the city of New Plymouth were rattled by the 207km-deep tremor. It was centred 25km southwest of Taumarunui and described as strong, according to GeoNet.

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Coast of El Salvador

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:32:00 +0100

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador overnight, according to the U.S. Geological Survey ( The quake was centered 57 miles southwest of Acajutla, the USGS said. It hit at a depth of about 15 miles. A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador overnight, according to the U.

6.1 magnitude quake hits off El Salvador; no damage reports

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 10:20:00 +0100

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit in the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador on Sunday, shaking people in the western portions of the country near the border with Guatemala but causing no damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the tremor occurred 24 kilometers (about 15 miles) under the surface.

6.1 magnitude quake hits off El Salvador; no damage reports

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:10:00 +0100

Updated 9:32 pm CDT, Sunday, October 28, 2018. MEXICO CITY (AP) A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit in the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador on Sunday, shaking people in the western portions of the country near the border with Guatemala but causing no damage. The U.S.

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits off El Salvador; no damage reports

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 03:33:00 +0100

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit in the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador on Sunday. A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit in the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador on Sunday, shaking people in the western portions of the country near the border with Guatemala but causing no damage.

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits off El Salvador; officials call it 'long, swaying, but gentle one'

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 03:31:00 +0100

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit in the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador on Sunday, shaking people in the western portions of the country near the border with Guatemala but causing no damage. The US Geological Survey said the tremor occurred 24 kilometres under the surface. Its epicentre was 93.

6.1 magnitude quake hits off El Salvador; no damage reports

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 02:59:00 +0100

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit in the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador on Sunday, shaking people in the western portions of the country near the border with but causing no damage. The US Geological Survey said the tremor occurred 24 kilometres under the surface. Its epicentre was 93.

6.1 magnitude quake hits off El Salvador; no damage reports

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 01:42:00 +0100

. MEXICO CITY (AP) — A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit in the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador on Sunday, but there were no reports of serious damage or injuries. Prelim M6.1 Earthquake off the coast of Central America Oct-28 22:23 UTC, updates USGS Big Quakes (@USGSBigQuakes) October 28, 2018 The U.

6.1 magnitude quake hits off El Salvador; no damage reports

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 01:38:00 +0100

6.1 magnitude quake hits in Pacific off coast of El Salvador

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 01:31:00 +0100

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit in the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador on Sunday, shaking people in the western portions of the country near the border with Guatemala but causing no damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the tremor occurred 24 kilometers (about 15 miles) under the surface.

6.1 magnitude quake hits off El Salvador; no damage reports

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 01:18:00 +0100

Strong earthquake hits in Pacific off coast of El Salvador

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:14:00 +0100

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake has hit in the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador. The U.S. Geological Survey says the tremor occurred 24 kilometers (about 15 miles) under the surface. The epicenter was 93.4 kilometers (60 miles) southwest of the coastal town of Acajutla. Copyright 2018 The Associated Press.

Strong quake hits in Pacific off coast of El Salvador

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake has hit in the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador. The U.S. Geological Survey says the tremor occurred 24 kilometers (about 15 miles) under the surface. The epicenter was 93.4 kilometers (60 miles) southwest of the coastal town of Acajutla. There are no early reports on damage.

Strong quake hits in Pacific off coast of El Salvador

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 23:58:00 +0100

Aftershock Activity on Zakynthos Island ‘Very High’

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 19:18:00 +0200

The aftershock activity on the island of Zakynthos is very high after the strong earthquake, measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale, which shook the island early on Friday. Two light quakes (4.2 and 4.5 Richter) woke up the residents early on Saturday. The quakes’ epicenter was located in the sea region....

5.2 magnitude earthquake recorded in Ono-i-Lau

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 16:32:00 +0200

The map showing the epicentre of the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that was recorded in the Lau region a little after 7pm on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Picture: SUPPLIED. A 5.2 MAGNITUDE earthquake was recorded in the Lau region earlier this evening. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 548km,....

Aftershock activity on Zakynthos very high

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 14:31:00 +0200

The aftershock activity on Zakynthos is very high after the strong earthquake, measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale, which shook the island early on Friday. Two light quakes (4.2 and 4.5 Richter) woke up the residents early on Saturday. The quakes' epicentre was located in the sea region southwest of....

26 October 2018-Strong Earthquake in Ionian Sea at 26 October 2018 on 06.54am

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 18:16:00 +0200

JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23A Ruj. Kami: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.14(58) SIARAN MEDIA Gempa Bumi Kuat di Laut Ionian Gempa bumi kuat bermagnitud 6.8 pada skala Richter telah berlaku di Laut Ionian pada pukul 6:54 pagi, 26 Oktober 2018. Pusat gempa bumi tersebut terletak 37.4° Utara dan 20.7° Timur dengan kedalaman 10 km.

Tremors felt in Malta as earthquake hits Greece

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:58:00 +0200

Tremors in the aftermath of an earthquake off the coast of Greece were felt in Malta in the early hours of Friday morning. Some people took to Facebook to describe their own personal experience, with some describing how their sofa and lights shook, and others questioning whether there was an earthquake.

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:45:00 +0200

ATHENS, Greece — A strong earthquake struck off the western Greek tourist island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea early Friday. There were no immediate reports of major damage. The United States Geological Survey said the epicenter of the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 kilometers (22.3 miles) southwest of Lithakia in the southern part of the island.

Strong 6.8 earthquake strikes off Greece

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 16:44:00 +0200

Athens: A strong quake of magnitude 6.8 struck off Greece early on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no initial reports of damage or casualties. The epicentre of the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 7.0, was in the Ionian Sea, some 133.5 kilometres southwest of Patras in the Peloponnese.

Shaunna Robinshaw is now desperate to return home to Blurton

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:49:00 +0200

A Stoke-on-Trent holidaymaker has told how she fled her hotel in terror after a huge earthquake struck off the coast of Greece last night. Shaunna Robinshaw and her partner were forced to evacuate the Smartline Maragrita in Zákynthos after the quake – measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale – hit Zante at 1.

6.4-magnitude quake hits western Greece, no casualties reported

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 13:47:00 +0200

ATHENS, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- A strong earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale hit western Greece early Friday, with no casualties reported so far, Greek seismologists have said. The tremor's epicenter was located in the sea area some 44 km southwest of Zakynthos island in the Ionian Sea at a....

Strong quake, 6.4 on Richter scale, shakes Zakynthos; damages reported

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:38:00 +0200

A strong earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale was reported before 2 a.m. (local time) southwest of the Ionian island of Zakynthos, with damages reported to buildings on the isle but no injuries. The quake hit at 01:54(23.54 GMT) in a sea region 44 kilometers south, southwest of Zakynthos, 280 kilometers south, southwest of Athens.

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:58:00 +0200

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck off Greece’s western coast near the tourist island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea. Authorities say there were no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter of the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 kilometers (22.

Strong earthquake strikes off west coast of Greece

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 08:06:00 +0200

A strong magnitude 6.8 earthquake has struck off the west coast of Greece, local authorities said early Friday. Its epicenter was 53 kilometers (33 miles) southwest of Zakynthos Island at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre.

Magnitude 6.8 quake hits off Greece (Update)

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 07:31:00 +0200

By Angeliki Koutantou and Michele Kambas. A powerful quake of magnitude at least 6.4 struck off western Greece early on Friday, earthquake monitors said, causing slight damage but no casualties in a tremor felt as far away as Libya. Greece’s Geodynamic Institute reported the magnitude as 6.

Greece jolted by powerful quake but virtually unscathed

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 07:21:00 +0200

Greece’s Geodynamic Institute reported the magnitude as 6.4, and put the quake 50 km (31 miles) south of the island of Zakynthos. That compares with a figure of 6.8 assessed by both the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Zakynthos Island; Rattles Greece

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0200

A strong earthquake rattled the Greek tourist island of Zakynthos and almost all of western Greece in the Ionian Sea at 1:54 local time on Friday. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 kilometers (22.3 miles) southwest of Lithakia in the southern part of Zakynthos. It had a depth of 16 kilometers.

Greece jolted by powerful quake but virtually unscathed

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 06:27:00 +0200

Greece’s Geodynamic Institute reported the magnitude as 6.4, and put the quake 50 km (31 miles) south of the island of Zakynthos. That compares with a figure of 6.8 assessed by both the US Geological Survey or USGS and the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

Massive 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 06:23:00 +0200

Greece lies in one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions, with thousands of quakes recorded every year. A strong earthquake has shaken the Greek tourist island of in the Ionian Sea. The US Geological Survey says the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 kilometres southwest of Lithakia in the southern part of Zakynthos.

Greece jolted by powerful quake but virtually unscathed

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 06:04:00 +0200

Damages are seen at the port of the western island of Zakynthos, Greece, Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. (Source: AP) A powerful quake of magnitude at least 6.4 struck off western Greece early on Friday, earthquake monitors said, causing slight damage but no casualties in a tremor felt as far away as Libya.

Greece jolted by powerful quake but virtually unscathed

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 05:45:00 +0200

ATHENS: A powerful quake of magnitude at least 6.4 struck off western Greece early on Friday, earthquake monitors said, causing slight damage but no casualties in a tremor felt as far away as Libya. Greece's Geodynamic Institute reported the magnitude as 6.4, and put the quake 50 km (31 miles) south of the island of Zakynthos.

Two MASSIVE earthquakes hit coast of Greek tourist island sparking TSUNAMI fears

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 05:10:00 +0200

EARTHQUAKE: Tremors struck off the southwest coast of Greece (Pic: USGS) The two quakes, which happened in the space of half an hour, measured up to magnitude 6.8. At least three people have been taken to hospital after the quake struck close to the island of Zante, popular with British tourists.

Strong 6.8-magnitude quake strikes off Greece

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 04:14:00 +0200

ATHENS: A strong quake struck off Greece early on Friday (Oct 26), but there were no initial reports of extensive damage or casualties. The US Geological Survey (USGS) initially reported the earthquake as magnitude 7.0, but later revised this to 6.8, in line with the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

Tsunami warning after major earthquake strikes off Greece 1 hour ago Casualties and damage figures aren't yet known.

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 03:31:00 +0200

A strong quake of magnitude 7.0 has struck off Greece, the US Geological Survey says. A fire brigade official in Athens said casualties and damage figures aren't yet known. The quake struck at 1:54am on Friday (local time) and was followed about half an hour later by a 5.2 aftershock.

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 03:16:00 +0200

. A strong earthquake has shaken the Greek tourist island of in the Ionian Sea. The US Geological Survey says the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 kilometres southwest of Lithakia in the southern part of Zakynthos. It had a depth of 16 kilometres and struck at 22:55 GMT (4:25 am IST) on Thursday.

REUTERS - UPDATE 2-Strong quake off Greece, no early reports of damage, injuries

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 03:08:00 +0200

UPDATE 2-Strong quake off Greece, no early reports of damage, injuries. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. ATHENS, Oct 26 (Reuters) - A strong quake with a magnitude of at least 6.4 struck off Greece early on Friday, earthquake monitors said. There were no initial reports of extensive damage or casualties.

Strong 6.8 earthquake strikes off Greece

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 03:02:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Greek tourist island

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:57:00 +0200

A strong earthquake has struck off Greece’s western coast near the tourist island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea. Authorities say there were no immediate reports of damage. READ MORE: Greece wildfires: Hugging bodies found near beach as death toll climbs to 74 The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter of the 6.

Strong quake off Greece, no early reports of damage, injuries

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:42:00 +0200

ATHENS: A strong quake with a magnitude of at least 6.4 struck off Greece early on Friday, earthquake monitors said. There were no initial reports of extensive damage or casualties. The epicentre of the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 7.0, was in the Ionian Sea, some 83 miles (133.5 km) southwest of Patras in the Peloponnese.

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island Zakynthos

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:42:00 +0200

A strong earthquake has shaken the Greek tourist island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 kilometres southwest of Lithakia in the southern part of Zakynthos. It had a depth of 16 kilometres and struck at 22:55 GMT on Thursday.

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Greek tourist island

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:39:00 +0200

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:32:00 +0200

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A strong earthquake struck off the western Greek tourist island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea early Friday. There were no immediate reports of major damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the epicenter of the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 kilometers (22.3 miles) southwest of Lithakia in the southern part of the island.

Tsunami warning after major earthquake strikes off Greece 49 minutes ago Casualties and damage figures aren't yet known.

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:31:00 +0200

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:22:00 +0200

ATHENS, Greece A strong earthquake struck off the western Greek tourist island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea early Friday. There were no immediate reports of major damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the epicenter of the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 kilometers (22.3 miles) southwest of Lithakia in the southern part of the island.

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:17:00 +0200

A strong earthquake struck off the western Greek tourist island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea early Friday. There were no immediate reports of major damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the epicenter of the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 kilometers (22.3 miles) southwest of Lithakia in the southern part of the island.

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:14:00 +0200

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Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:12:00 +0200

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:11:00 +0200

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:10:00 +0200

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:08:00 +0200

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - A strong earthquake struck off the western Greek tourist island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea early Friday. There were no immediate reports of major damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the epicenter of the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 kilometers (22.3 miles) southwest of Lithakia in the southern part of the island.

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:07:00 +0200

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) - A strong earthquake has struck off Greece's western coast near the tourist island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea. Authorities say there were no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter of the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 kilometers (22.

BREAKING: Two MASSIVE earthquakes hit coast of Greece tourist island sparking CHAOS

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:04:00 +0200

EARTHQUAKE: Tremors have struck off the southwest coast of Greece (Pic: DS) The two quakes, which happened in the space of half an hour, measured up to magnitude 7.0. It struck in the middle of the night at around 1.54am Friday local time (10.54pm BST), with a 5.2 magnitude aftershock following later.

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 01:59:00 +0200

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea Source: AP

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 01:57:00 +0200

7.0-magnitude earthquake felt in Greece

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 01:50:00 +0200

A strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Greece overnight Friday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter of the quake was some 124 km southwest of Patras in the Peloponnese.

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 01:49:00 +0200

A strong earthquake has shaken the Greek tourist island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 kilometers (22.3 miles) southwest of Lithakia in the southern part of Zakynthos. It had a depth of 16 kilometers and struck at 22:55 GMT on Thursday.

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 01:49:00 +0200

A strong earthquake has struck off Greece's western coast near the tourist island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea. Authorities say there were no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter of the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 kilometers (22.3 miles) southwest of Lithakia in the southern part of the island.

Magnitude 7.0 quake hits off Greece

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 01:44:00 +0200

A strong quake of magnitude 7.0 struck off Greece early on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter of the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.9, was in the Ionian Sea, some 77 miles (124 km) southwest of Patras in the Peloponnese. No casualties have been reported so far.

Strong earthquake hits Greek tourist island in Ionian Sea Source: AP

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 01:38:00 +0200

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) - A strong earthquake has shaken the Greek tourist island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 kilometers (22.3 miles) southwest of Lithakia in the southern part of Zakynthos. It had a depth of 16 kilometers and struck at 22:55 GMT on Thursday.

UWseismologistisn'tworriedaboutlatesttrioofearthquakes

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 20:22:00 +0200

PORT HARDY, British Columbia UPDATE: A trio of earthquakes measured over 6.5 hit off the coast of Vancouver Island late Sunday, but UW seismologist Mouse Reusch argues that it’s nothing out of the ordinary. Mouse Reusch is the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network Regional Coordinator, and told KIRO....

Another earthquake shakes flood-weary T&T

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 13:04:00 +0200

Trinidad and Tobago was shaken by another earthquake late Monday night. The UWI’s Seismic Research Centre recorded the magnitude 5.1 quake at 11.33p.m. It was located 10 kilometres deep 88 kilometres west southwest of Port of Spain, 91 kilometres west northwest of San Fernando and 110 east southwest of Carupano, Venezuela.

3 earthquakes off Vancouver Island 'reminder' that the big one is coming

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:06:00 +0200

Three consecutive earthquakes shook near the boundary between the Pacific and Juan de Fuca plates off of Vancouver Island in the Pacific Ocean Sunday night. The quakes, said Chris Goldfinger, earthquake geologist at Oregon State University, are "reminders that the whole system is operating and running.

3 Strong Earthquakes Strike Off Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:11:00 +0200

Several strong earthquakes hit off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, on Oct. 22. (USGS) A 6.6 magnitude earthquake and a 6.5 magnitude earthquake also hit in the same area, about 140 miles southwest of Port Hardy, Canada. They also had a depth of 6 miles. Several 4.0 or greater earthquakes also struck around the same area.

Canada earthquakes: Several quakes reported near Vancouver Island Source: Cox Media Group

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:23:00 +0200

Canada earthquakes: Several quakes reported near Vancouver Island. By: Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk Updated: Oct 22, 2018 - 8:20 AM. PORT HARDY, British Columbia. Three powerful earthquakes, as well as several smaller ones, struck late Sunday *and early Monday* off the....

Breaking News Canada earthquakes: Several quakes reported near Vancouver Island

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:18:00 +0200

Canada earthquakes: Several quakes reported near Vancouver Island. By: Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk Updated: Oct 22, 2018 - 7:20 AM. PORT HARDY, British Columbia. Three powerful earthquakes, as well as several smaller ones, struck late Sunday *and early Monday* off the....

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Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:16:00 +0200

Canada earthquakes: Several quakes reported near Vancouver Island. By: Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk Updated: Oct 22, 2018 - 8:11 AM. PORT HARDY, British Columbia. Three powerful earthquakes, as well as several smaller ones, struck late Sunday *and early Monday* off the....

Canada earthquakes: Several quakes reported near Vancouver Island

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:04:00 +0200

. By: Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk Updated: Oct 22, 2018 - 5:11 AM. PORT HARDY, British Columbia. Three powerful earthquakes, as well as several smaller ones, struck late Sunday *and early Monday* off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, near Vancouver Island, the U.S. Geological Survey is reporting.

Canada earthquakes: Several quakes reported near Vancouver Island Source: Cox Media Group

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of Canada

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:54:00 +0200

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck northwest of Canada’s Vancouver Island late Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was one of a trio of earthquakes to occur in quick succession on the same fault line. The US Geological Survey said the preliminary 6.6-magnitude earthquake was 6.

Canada earthquakes: Several quakes reported near Vancouver Island

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:28:00 +0200

Three powerful earthquakes, as well as several smaller ones, struck late Sunday and early Monday off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, near Vancouver Island, the U.S. Geological Survey is reporting. , the first quake magnitude 6.6 hit about 10:39 p.m. PDT about 135 miles (218 kilometers) southwest of Port Hardy, Canada.

Several earthquakes strike off Vancouver Island, with no reports of damage

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:00:00 +0200

A map showing the epicentres of the three big quakes off the coast of Vancouver Island, as well as the three smaller ones that happened early Monday morning. (United States Geological Survey) A series of three large earthquakes have struck off the coast of British Columbia, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Canada earthquake: 6.7 magnitude quake strikes off British Columbia

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:27:00 +0200

An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck off the Canadian province of British Columbia on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the quake, which hit at a depth of 33 km (21 miles) about 190 km (117 miles) southwest of Port Hardy, a town on the northeast end of Vancouver Island.

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of Canada 24 Mins A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck northwest of Canada's Vancouver Island late Sunday,

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:24:00 +0200

(CNN) - A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck northwest of Canada's Vancouver Island late Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was one of a trio of earthquakes to occur in quick succession on the same fault line. The US Geological Survey said the preliminary 6.6-magnitude earthquake was 6.

Monde La Grèce secouée par un séisme de...

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:34:00 +0200

L'île de Zante a connu en août 1953 un important séisme de magnitude 6,4 qui a fait des centaines de morts et des milliers de blessés et a quasiment détruit Zante. Un séisme de magnitude 6,8 a été enregistré vendredi au large de la Grèce, à 35 kilomètres au sud-ouest du village de Lithakia sur l'île....

Un fort séisme a eu lieu au large de la Grèce

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 08:20:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 6,4 a été enregistré vendredi 26 octobre au large de la Grèce, à 35 kilomètres au sud-ouest du village de Lithakia sur l’île de Zante, en mer Ionienne, a annoncé l’observatoire d’Athènes, et ce séisme a provoqué des dégâts selon les premières informations.

Séisme de magnitude 6,4 au large de la Grèce, des dégâts

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 06:30:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 6,4 a été enregistré vendredi au large de la Grèce, à 35 kilomètres au sud-ouest du village de Lithakia sur l'île de Zante, en mer Ionienne, a annoncé jeudi l'observatoire d'Athènes, et ce séisme a provoqué des dégâts selon les premières informations.

Séisme de magnitude 6,4 au large de la Grèce

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 03:46:00 +0200

Séisme de magnitude 6,4 au large de la Grèce, des dégâts

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 03:22:00 +0200

(Belga) Un séisme de magnitude 6,4 a été enregistré vendredi au large de la Grèce, à 35 kilomètres au sud-ouest du village de Lithakia sur l'île de Zante, en mer Ionienne, a annoncé jeudi l'observatoire d'Athènes, et ce séisme a provoqué des dégâts selon les premières informations.

Séisme de magnitude 6,4 au large de la Grèce, des dégâts

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 03:13:00 +0200

Séisme de magnitude 6,4 au large de la Grèce, des dégâts

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 02:23:00 +0200

Athènes - Un séisme de magnitude 6,4 a été enregistré vendredi au large de la Grèce, à 35 kilomètres au sud-ouest du village de Lithakia sur l'île de Zante, en mer Ionienne, a annoncé jeudi l'observatoire d'Athènes, et ce séisme a provoqué des dégâts selon les premières informations.

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6,7 secoue l'ouest du Canada

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 10:43:00 +0200

ANI (Source : Reuters) Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6,7 a été enregistré lundi au large des côtes de Colombie britannique, à l'ouest du Canada, rapporte l'institut américain de veille géologique (USGS). L'épicentre était situé à 33 km de profondeur, à environ 190 km au sud-ouest de Port Hardy, ville située à la pointe de l'île de Vancouver.

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6,7 secoue l'ouest du Canada

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 08:48:00 +0200

SINGAPOUR (Reuters) - Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6,7 a été enregistré lundi au large des côtes de Colombie britannique, à l'ouest du Canada, rapporte l'institut américain de veille géologique (USGS). L'épicentre était situé à 33 km de profondeur, à environ 190 km au sud-ouest de Port Hardy, ville située à la pointe de l'île de Vancouver.

09h27 Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6,7 secoue l'ouest du Canada

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 08:30:00 +0200

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6,7 a été enregistré lundi au large des côtes de Colombie britannique, à l'ouest du Canada, rapporte l'institut américain de veille géologique (USGS). L'épicentre était situé à 33 km de profondeur, à environ 190 km au sud-ouest de Port Hardy, ville située à la pointe de l'île de Vancouver.

EE. UU. | Sismo de magnitud 4.1 sacude California

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:41:00 +0100

Publicado el 02/Nov 2018 a las: 10:53 am Por: Dennis Gorrin Epicentro del sismo en California (EE. UU.) (Foto tomada del portal RT – Original del USGS de Estados Unidos) Caracas, 02 de noviembre de 2018.- De acuerdo con el Servicio Geológico del país norteamericano el movimiento telúrico se....

Sismo de magnitud 6.8 sacudió costa de Grecia (VIDEO)

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:51:00 +0100

Sismo de magnitud 6.8 sacudió costa de Grecia y causó alarma en ciudadanos (VIDEOS) El epicentro se habría ubicado a 35 kilómetros al suroeste de la isla de Zakynthos Sismo de magnitud 6.8 sacudió costa de Grecia y causó alarma en ciudadanos (VIDEOS) 25 de Octubre del 2018 - 19:19 » Textos:....

Terremoto de magnitud 6,1 sacude a El Salvador

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 02:03:00 +0100

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO.- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,1 sacudió El Salvador el domingo. El movimiento telúrico ocurrió a 24 kilómetros (unas 15 millas) debajo de la superficie en el Océano Pacífico, informó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos. El epicentro del sismo se ubicó a 93,4 kilómetros (60 millas) al suroeste del poblado costero de Acajutla.

Registran un terremoto de magnitud 3,7 al suroeste de Gran Canaria

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 17:06:00 +0100

El Instituto Geográfico Nacional ha registrado un terremoto en la madrugada de este sábado, 3 de noviembre 2018, en aguas del Atlántico Canarias, muy próximo al suroeste de Gran Canaria. El temblor, con magnitud 3, 7 grados, según la escala sismológica de Richter, ha tenido lugar a las 00:44 horas de esta madrugada.

Registran un terremoto de magnitud 3,7 al suroeste de Gran Canaria

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 18:31:00 +0100

Italy storms: Two holidaymakers die after being struck by lightening bringing death toll to 20

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:42:00 +0100

Two holidaymakers were killed after being struck by lightning in the storm tearing through Italy - bringing the death toll to 20 so far according to the country's civil protection agency. An 87-year-old woman and a 62-year-old German tourist died after they were hit by the bolts on the island of Sardinia.

Pre-dawn aftershocks shake Zakynthos

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 10:33:00 +0100

Two strong earthquakes, with a magnitude of 4.4 and 5, respectively, hit near the island of Zakynthos within seven minutes of each other early Sunday, the Athens Geodynamic Institute reports. The first tremor hit at 5:04 a.m. local time and the second at 5:11 a.m.

New Caledonia

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 11:08:00 +0100

French territory in the South Pacific holds vote on independence from France after a 30-year decolonisation process. 06 Feb 2013 22:15 GMT Deadly tsunami hits Solomon Islands At least five people killed after 8.0-earthquake struck near Santa Cruz islands, triggering warnings across Pacific.

MIL-OSI Australia: A new wave of tsunami hazard data

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 03:55:00 +0100

The PTHA includes data for more than half a million earthquake-tsunami scenarios in Australia. Geoscience Australia hazard modeller Dr Gareth Davies, who led the project, said the latest assessment reflects improvements in science and technology, and includes insights gained from tsunamis that have....

Oklahoma earthquake prompts shutdown of well

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:23:00 +0100

State oil and gas regulators in Oklahoma have ordered the indefinite shutdown of a disposal well after an earthquake struck nearby. The 3.3 magnitude quake was reported Sunday night near Bridge Creek, about 20 miles (33 kilometers) southwest of Oklahoma City. There are no reports of damage or injuries.

Oklahoma earthquake prompts shutdown of well

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:37:00 +0100

BRIDGE CREEK, Okla. (AP) — State oil and gas regulators in Oklahoma have ordered the indefinite shutdown of a disposal well after an earthquake struck nearby. The 3.3 magnitude quake was reported Sunday night near Bridge Creek, about 20 miles (33 kilometers) southwest of Oklahoma City. There are no reports of damage or injuries.

Oklahoma earthquake prompts shutdown of well

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:36:00 +0100

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Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:35:00 +0100

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Oklahoma earthquake prompts shutdown of well

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Oklahoma earthquake prompts shutdown of well

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Oklahoma earthquake prompts shutdown of well

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Oklahoma earthquake prompts shutdown of well

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Oklahoma earthquake prompts shutdown of well

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Cyprus at low risk of tsunamis, but still prepared

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:05:00 +0100

Cyprus has made arrangements to receive timely warning in cases of tsunamis, authorities said on Monday. Even though they are not as common in the Mediterranean as in other parts of the world, they are still a possibility, they said. In its message to raise awareness on World Tsunami Awareness Day,....

Oklahoma earthquake prompts shutdown of well

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:04:00 +0100

Oklahoma earthquake prompts shutdown of well

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Oklahoma earthquake prompts shutdown of well

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Oklahoma Earthquake Prompts Shutdown of Well

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:00:00 +0100

BRIDGE CREEK, OKLA. — State oil and gas regulators in Oklahoma have ordered the indefinite shutdown of a disposal well after an earthquake struck nearby. The 3.3 magnitude quake was reported Sunday night near Bridge Creek, about 20 miles (33 kilometers) southwest of Oklahoma City. There are no reports of damage or injuries.

Oklahoma Earthquake Prompts Shutdown of Well

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:20:00 +0100

Oklahoma earthquake prompts shutdown of well

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 18:22:00 +0100

Magnitude 5.5 quake shakes Davao Occidental

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 05:53:00 +0100

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Davao Occidental on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its initial earthquake bulletin, the Phivolcs reported that the quake originated 181 kilometers (km) southwest of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, at 10:09 a.m.

Strong earthquake rattles southern Philippines

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 06:41:00 +0100

MANILA, Nov. 6, 2018 (BSSXinhua) – A magnitude 5.5 earthquake rattled the southern Philippine Davao Occidental province on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the earthquake, which struck at 10:09 a.m.

5.5 magnitude quake batters southern Philippines

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 10:22:00 +0100

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 rattled the southern Philippine Davao Occidental province on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the earthquake, which struck at 10:09 am local time, hit at a depth of 68 kilometers, about 181 kilometers....