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Fault-line mapping reduces quake damage, saves lives – experts

Tue, 07 May 2019 04:21:00 +0200

“The nearest table was too far so I just did the ‘duck, cover and hold,’” the graduate student said. “The lights flickered, but the television was still on… I was sitting on the floor, that’s why I felt the earthquake right away.” The April 22 quake, recorded at 6.

7.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Papua New Guinea

Tue, 07 May 2019 01:54:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale struck Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake hit a depth of almost 127 km and took place at 9:19 pm (UTC time). The epicentre of the quake was located 33 kilometres northwest of Bulolo, according to USGS. According to reports, tremors were also felt in capital Port Moresby.

PNG VILLAGERS FLEE TO HIGHER GROUND

Mon, 06 May 2019 17:55:00 +0200

By Philip Dowa. PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (The National, Dec. 29) – Villagers living in the northeastern coast of Morobe and West New Britain in Papua New Guinea have fled to higher ground after hearing about the earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands in Asia over the weekend.

RING OF FIRE TREMOR Massive 5.5 earthquake strikes off the coast of Papua New Guinea

Mon, 06 May 2019 17:33:00 +0200

A MASSIVE magnitude 5.5 earthquake has struck the coast of Papua New Guinea. The earthquake occurred 76km west of Panguna, a town and copper mine on Bougainville Island, just after 2pm today. Papua New Guinea lies on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire - an area in the Pacific Ocean heavily subject to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Human activities can induce earthquakes

Sun, 05 May 2019 19:06:00 +0200

The campaign trail is working doubly hard before next Monday’s election. I hope all our candidates realize how they have turned their towns and cities into garbage damps with all their posters and tarpaulins all over the archipelago. Talk about pollution caused by all these candidates.

Earthquake- Magnitude 3.0 quake strikes near Junction City, Calif.

Sun, 05 May 2019 06:24:00 +0200

A map shows the approximate location of the epicenter of Saturday morning's magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Junction City, Calif. (Bing Maps) A shallow magnitude 3.0 earthquake was reported Saturday morning in the remote Trinity Mountains in Northern California, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The temblor occurred at 4:24 a.

Haiti: Haiti: Earthquake DREF Final Report n° MDRHT015

Sat, 04 May 2019 20:38:00 +0200

A. SITUATION ANALYSIS. Description of the disaster. An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 was recorded on the 6 of October 2018 at 20:12, 15.3 kilometres deep. According to the Haitian Government Technical Unit of Seismology, its epicentre was located at sea in the Turtle Canal, about twenty kilometres....

EDITORIAL - Corruption and disasters

Sat, 04 May 2019 18:56:00 +0200

With another strong earthquake hitting Luzon yesterday, people are reminded again about the magnitude 6.1 earthquake centered in Castillejos, Zambales on April 22 that left at least 18 people dead. Most of the fatalities died at the Chuzon Supermarket in Porac, Pampanga.

Earthquake hits Surrey as residents report feeling homes shake

Sat, 04 May 2019 12:36:00 +0200

Pictures: Getty. Frightened families were woken up by the ground shaking beneath them in the early hours of the morning near Gatwick airport. People took to social media to express their shock after an earthquake hit parts of Surrey and Crawley in West Sussex at around 1.20am this morning.

Brit earthquake — houses near Gatwick Airport SHAKEN by early morning tremors

Sat, 04 May 2019 04:56:00 +0200

Violent movements were felt by residents of Crawley, West Sussex, just after 1.15am. Loud bangs and rumbles were also reported in Leigh and Horley in Surrey. Dozens took to social media to report their whole house was shaking. Pareeta Nayee tweeted: "Was that just another in the Crawley area?" Robin Fitton replied: "Yes, had cups shaking on me.

Deep into Japanese Suburbs

Sat, 04 May 2019 04:09:00 +0200

What effect did this have? C.A.B.: Unlike Tokyo, Paris had ‘La Zone’, a strip of land surrounding the capital, where construction was banned. Although nothing could be built there, it ended up being occupied by allotments. When provincials came to Paris en masse in the hope of finding work,....

BREAKING: Brit earthquake — tremors shake houses close to Gatwick Airport

Sat, 04 May 2019 03:48:00 +0200

BREAKING: Brit earthquake — tremors shake houses close to Gatwick Airport. BRITS were woken from their beds early on Saturday morning as tremors shook houses close to London's Gatwick Airport. EARTHQUAKE: Tremors were felt in and around Gatwick Airport early on Saturday (Pic: GETTY) Violent....

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes off Occidental Mindoro

Sat, 04 May 2019 03:45:00 +0200

TREMOR. An earthquake hits Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, on May 4, 2019. Map from Phivolcs. MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Rizal town in Occidental Mindoro on Saturday morning, May 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in its earthquake....

Indonesia: Indonesia: Earthquakes and Tsunami – Sulawesi - Emergency Operation Update MDRID013 Operation Update n°14

Fri, 03 May 2019 19:43:00 +0200

A. SITUATION ANALYSIS. Appeal History. 29 July 2018: A 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off Lombok, province of West Nusa Tenggara. 31 July: IFRC allocates CHF 211,569 from the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to enable PMI to meet the humanitarian needs of 1,000 households (4,000 people). 5 August: A second and stronger earthquake, of 7.

Indonesia: Indonesia: Earthquakes and Tsunami – Lombok - Emergency Operation Update MDRID013 Operation Update n°13

Fri, 03 May 2019 13:38:00 +0200

A. SITUATION ANALYSIS. Appeal History 29 July 2018: A 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off Lombok, province of West Nusa Tenggara, at 05:47 local time. 31 July: IFRC allocates CHF 211,569 from the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to enable PMI to meet the humanitarian needs of 1,000 households (4,000 people).

UPDATE: Aftershocks hit Northern San Luis Obispo County following 3.5 magnitude earthquake

Fri, 03 May 2019 12:37:00 +0200

(UPDATE- 3:15 a.m.) – Two aftershocks reported in Northern San Luis Obispo County following a 3.5 magnitude earthquake. At approximately 3:05 a.m. Friday two more earthquakes were reported in Templeton. Both were recorded as 3.0 magnitude earthquakes. Initial reports from USGS show the earthquakes had a depth around 5.

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake shakes the Central Coast

Fri, 03 May 2019 07:52:00 +0200

At 10:22 p.m. a magnitude 3.5 earthquake with an epicenter 9km west of Templeton shook the Central Coast. Initial reports from the U.S.G.S show the earthquake had a depth of 4.9km. KSBY viewers are reacting to the earthquake. Jim Collison near Atascadero says “Very minor shaking and a 2-3 second rumble in south Atascadero.

Earthquake rattles Athens, Tennessee, Wednesday evening

Fri, 03 May 2019 04:10:00 +0200

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake shook the area just north of the Athens, Tennessee, city limits west of Legion Road around 6:11 p.m. Wednesday, according to a preliminary report from the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was about 5.6 miles deep, the agency said.

Small earthquake occurred north of Athens, TN, Wednesday night

Fri, 03 May 2019 00:45:00 +0200

The magnitude 2.1 earthquake happened in the city limits west of Legion Road just after 6:00 pm. An earthquake shook the area just north of Athens, Tennessee Wednesday night. The magnitude 2.1 earthquake happened in the city limits west of Legion Road just after 6:00 pm. The US Geological Survey says the quake was about 5.

Earthquake Shakes Philippines Leaving Five Dead North Of Manila

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:06:00 +0200

A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, leaving buildings damaged and 5 dead north of Manila. The earthquake struck 1-kilometer West-Northwest of Bodega, Philippines at a depth of 20km. According to the USGS , the Philipines earthquake struck at 9:11 AM UTC (5:11 AM EST) on April 22, 2018.

Indonesia: ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update, 22 - 28 April 2019

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:42:00 +0200

REGIONAL SUMMARY. • Floods and rain-induced landslide affected Indonesia, including its capital city of Jakarta. In the Mekong sub-region, Myanmar was hit by a hailstorm, with some hails reportedly as large as golf balls, and consequent flooding. While the Philippines was shaken with two (2)....

Another earthquake is recorded in Donegal

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:40:00 +0200

Another minor earthquake has struck in Donegal. The epicentre of the latest quake was around 15km southeast from Donegal town and 15km northeast of Ballyshannon. The 2.1 quake struck at around 9.18pm on Monday evening. It was detected by the Irish National Seismic Network (INSN) and according to the....

Lesvos rattled by moderate tremor

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 23:47:00 +0200

TAGS: Earthquake A 4.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Lesvos on Monday night was felt around the island, Greek media reported. According to the revised Athens Geodynamic Institute (AGI), the tremor’s epicenter was located at the area of Lepetymnos in the northern part of the island, west of the villages Kapi and Kleio, at a depth of 17 kilometres.

Japanese quake-dampening tech to be used in BGC development

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 06:10:00 +0200

Keisuke Sugihara, general manager of PNS Advanced Steel Technology explains how buildings can be made more earthquake resistant using damping technology. Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News. MANILA - Construction technology that reduces the effects of an earthquake on a high-rise is set to be used in a real....

5.2 quake hits south Trinidad

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 03:48:00 +0200

THERE was a 5.2 magnitude earthquake that struck south-west of Trinidad rattling parts of South Trinidad and north-eastern Venezuela yesterday. According to The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Unit at St Augustine that earthquake would have been felt at 1.48 p.m. but mainly in South Trinidad.

The Mount Merapi on the border of Central Java and Yogyakarta Special Region launched avalanches of hot clouds on Sunday.

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 08:10:00 +0200

TEMPO.CO Jakarta - The Geological Disaster Research and Development Center (BPPTKG) said on the border of Central Java and Yogyakarta Special Region launched avalanches of hot clouds on Sunday. Head of BPPTKG Hanik Humaida said in an official statement that the hot cloud collision occurred at 10:04 WIB with a duration of 150 seconds.

Phivolcs seeks audit on structures built before 1992

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 18:41:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has called for a manual structural audit of all structures in Metro Manila and nearby provinces that were built before 1992 to determine if they could withstand the “Big One.” The Big One refers to a magnitude 7.

Senator Villar advises the public to have emergency plans

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 08:50:00 +0200

Villar made the appeal following the strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Zambales on Monday and the 6.5 magnitude earthquake in Eastern Samar the next day. She said each household should prepare their own emergency procedure and not depend merely on government interventions.

Chief seismologist wants audit of structures built before 1992 April 25, 2019

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:42:00 +0200

or TFC.tv MANILA - A massive audit and inspection of structures built before 1992 should be done by owners and local governments following consecutive earthquakes that shook Luzon and Visayas this week, the country’s chief seismologist Renato Solidum said Thursday.

EU Civil Protection Mechanism

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:22:00 +0200

The overall objective of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism is to strengthen cooperation between Participating States in the field of civil protection, with a view to improving prevention, preparedness and response to disasters. Through the Mechanism, the European Commission plays a key role in....

Salem Center Street Bridge retrofit may cost $100 million

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:38:00 +0200

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Upgrading the Center Street Bridge in Salem, Oregon, to withstand a major earthquake may cost $100 million, exceeding the $60 million budgeted by state lawmakers barely two years ago. The Statesman-Journal reports that retrofitting the span that carries upwards of 47,000 drivers a....

Chief seismologist wants audit of structures built before 1992

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:33:00 +0200

MANILA - A massive audit and inspection of structures built before 1992 should be done by owners and local governments following consecutive earthquakes that shook Luzon and Visayas this week, the country’s chief seismologist Renato Solidum said Thursday. The National Structural Code was given a crucial update in 1992, two years after a 7.

NegOcc disaster unit monitoring earthquake fault lines

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:18:00 +0200

EVACUATED. Employees of Negros Occidental provincial government leave the Capitol building in Bacolod City, following the strong earthquake that hit the Visayas on Tuesday afternoon (April 23, 2019). The Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Management Program Division is monitoring the fault lines on Negros Island.

News 3.6 magnitude earthquake strikes near Dyersburg Laken Bowles 6:22 AM, Apr 24, 2019

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:12:00 +0200

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A 3.6 magnitude earthquake has been reported in West Tennessee. The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck at 5:56 a.m. Wednesday, about 7 ½ miles northwest of Dyersburg. , anything that falls between 3 and 3.9 on the Richter scale is considered a minor earthquake.

FALSE: Phivolcs 'warning' about a looming magnitude 7.1 earthquake

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:01:00 +0200

FALSE. Phivolcs has not issued a warning on a looming magnitude 7.1 earthquake. Claim: A Facebook post claimed that a supposed magnitude 7.1 earthquake is about to hit several areas in Metro Manila along a "100-kilometer fault line." “Warning ng Philvocs sa atin sa lindol na mararanasan sa Metro Manila.

Davao takes twin hits

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:12:00 +0200

At 11:43 a.m. Wednesday, a magnitude 4.7 quake struck 63-kilometer northeast of Baganga, Davao Oriental at a depth of 11 kilometers. Intensity 1 was recorded in Bislig City and Surigao Del Sur. A magnitude 4.5 quake, on the other hand, struck 374 kilometers southeast of Sarangani, Davao Occidental at 11:28 a.

3.7-magnitude earthquake reported near Dyersburg

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:40:00 +0200

DYERSBURG, Tenn. (WKRN) - People in several counties reported feeling the effects of an earthquake Wednesday morning in West Tennessee. According to the United States Geological Survey, the 3.7-magnitude earthquake reported around 5:56 a.m., was centered about 7.5-miles north-northwest of Dyersburg.

Officials increase magnitude of earthquake that rattled West Tennessee Source: WHBQ

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:16:00 +0200

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit Dyersburg, Tennessee early Wednesday morning. According to officials in Dyersburg, there have not been any reports of damage or injuries. FOX13 has received multiple calls from people saying they felt the earthquake. It was originally reported as just under a 3.6 magnitude.

3.6-magnitude earthquake reported near Dyersburg

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:06:00 +0200

DYERSBURG, Tenn. (WKRN) - People in several counties reported feeling the effects of an earthquake Wednesday morning in West Tennessee. According to the United States Geological Survey, the 3.6-magnitude earthquake, reported around 5:56 a.m., was centered about 7.5-miles north-northwest of Dyersburg.

News 3.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Dyersburg Laken Bowles 6:22 AM, Apr 24, 2019

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 13:23:00 +0200

By: Laken Bowles NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A 3.6 magnitude earthquake has been reported in West Tennessee. The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck at 5:56 a.m. Wednesday, about 7 ½ miles northwest of Dyersburg. , anything that falls between 3 and 3.9 on the Richter scale is considered a minor earthquake.

Earthquake of Magnitude 6.1 Hits Arunachal Pradesh, Tremors Felt in Tibet

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 05:42:00 +0200

The tremors of the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Arunachal Pradesh was felt in Tibet, stated news agency Xinhua. Moreover, the USGS estimated that the quake is less likely to cause casualties and damages. New Delhi: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.

Be prepared

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:22:00 +0200

But the capital region was jolted nonetheless by the alarming shaking that caused tall buildings to visibly sway, reminding the public that a potentially much stronger quake — the “Big One” — can strike the metro and its environs. A 2004 Earthquake Impact Reduction Study for Metropolitan Manila by....

Public response to quake better than before – Phivolcs chief

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:22:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines — The people’s response to the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that shook Luzon on Monday afternoon showed more readiness for disasters, the chief of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Tuesday. “We are better prepared than before,” Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum said.

Strong Earthquake Strikes Philippines, Killing 11 People

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:28:00 +0200

MANILA — A powerful earthquake shook the northern Philippines on Monday, leaving at least 11 people dead in collapsed buildings, municipal and disaster relief officials said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake had registered a magnitude of 6.

BREAKING: Triple earthquake STRIKES India, China and Tibet

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 23:55:00 +0200

(Pic: GOOGLE) The quake's epicentre was located 70 miles (113 km) northwest of the town of Dibrugarh. It had a shallow depth of 18.6 miles (30 km), the USGS said. The quake was centred just west of Mouling National Park. Residents near the epicentre said the earthquake was strong and woke them up.

Small earthquake near Tuscaloosa detected by USGS

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:33:00 +0200

By Paul Gattis | pgattis@al.com A small earthquake in rural west Alabama near Tuscaloosa was detected on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was unusually near the earth's surface for tremblors in Alabama. According to the USGS, the quake was detected at 4:03 a.m.

Quake felt in Bacolod; no reports of damage

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:30:00 +0200

THE 6.5-magnitude earthquake that hit Eastern Samar on Tuesday afternoon, April 23, was also felt in Bacolod City and some nearby localities in Negros Occidental. People inside the Ayala Malls Capitol Central on Gatuslao Street immediately went out from the establishment after the "slight jolt" around 1:40 p.

No damage in BGC building after water tank ruptured during quake

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:09:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines Normal operations have resumed in a building in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City after a water ruptured during the magnitude 6.1 earthquake on Monday. In a statement, the management of Net Group confirmed that a water tanked ruptured in its Net Park building during the powerful quake on Monday.

Powerful earthquake shakes Philippines

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:08:00 +0200

MANILA — A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines on Monday, killing at least eight people with others feared trapped when buildings collapsed on them north of the capital. Manila residents described it as the strongest quake in years, and Clark International Airport, about 50 miles....

No casualties reported yet in Visayas quake epicenter, says mayor

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:54:00 +0200

Patients and their relatives were evacuated from the Eastern Samar Provincial Hospital after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit Visayas on Tuesday afternoon. The quake hit parts of Visayas, with its epicenter in San Julian town, Eastern Samar less than 24 hours after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Luzon on late Monday afternoon.

Strong Earthquake Strikes Philippines, Killing 11 People

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 08:49:00 +0200

Luzon quake like a 'lightweight' boxer, gov't bracing for 'heavyweight' - Phivolcs

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 08:10:00 +0200

A woman checks the damage at Santa Catalina de Alejandria parish church in Porac, Pampanga, April 23, 2019.The church's belfry was damaged following Monday's 6.1-magnitude quake. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News. MANILA - The powerful quake that shook Luzon Monday is like a "lightweight" boxer, the....

Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude registered off Canada's west coast

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 05:30:00 +0200

OTTAWA, April 23. /TASS/. An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude has been registered off Canada's west coast, Earthquakes Canada reported on Tuesday. The first earthquake was registered at 1:27pm local time in 166 km to the west from Port Alice in British Columbia.

Phivolcs: More than 400 aftershocks after magnitude 6.1 Luzon quake

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 05:03:00 +0200

Personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection and the Department of Public Works and Highways close a portion of the San Marcelino street in Manila as they inspect a part of the building of the Emilio Aguinaldo College after it cracked following the 6.1 Magnitude earthquake on April 22, 2019.

No work in government offices on April 23

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 03:44:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines Malacañang announced the suspension of work in government offices in the National Capital Region Tuesday following a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck parts of Luzon the day before. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said the suspension was made upon the recommendation of....

Quake recorded off Vancouver Island, no tsunami risk or damage reported

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 03:42:00 +0200

PORT ALICE, B.C. — An earthquake has struck off the northwest coast of Vancouver Island. Natural Resources Canada says the magnitude 4.6 quake was centred 166 kilometres west of Port Alice, B.C. It says the Monday afternoon earthquake occurred about 10 kilometres underground and was not felt.

No tsunamis expected from pair of earthquakes off Vancouver Island

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 01:24:00 +0200

Officials say a pair of earthquakes off Vancouver Island on Monday were not expected to produce tsunamis. The first quake registered a magnitude of 4.6, and happened just before 1:30 p.m. PT, about 166 km west of Port Alice. READ MORE: 3 earthquakes measuring between 6.5- and 6.

Two earthquakes strike in ocean west of Port Alice

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 01:20:00 +0200

Two light earthquakes within less than 90 minutes of each other struck off Port Alice on northern Vancouver Island Monday afternoon. The first was a 4.6-magnitude quake that came at 1:27 p.m., about 170 kilometres west of Port Alice. Only one report of shaking was received within the first few hours....

2 minor earthquakes recorded off Port Alice

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 01:14:00 +0200

Two minor earthquakes were recorded in the Pacific Ocean off northern Vancouver Island on Monday afternoon. Just before 1:30 p.m. PT, a 4.6-magnitude quake struck around 165 kilometres west of Port Alice, B.C., according to Earthquakes Canada. Then, just before 2:45 p.m. PT, a second earthquake measured at magnitude 5.

Two quakes recorded off Vancouver Island, no tsunami risk or damage reported

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:51:00 +0200

The quake struck about 170 kilometres west of Port Hardy, B.C. (USGS) The Canadian Press Published Monday, April 22, 2019 6:45PM EDT PORT ALICE, B.C. -- Two earthquakes have struck off the northwest coast of Vancouver Island. struck Monday afternoon about 166 kilometres west of Port Alice, B.C.

No tsunami expected from magnitude 4.6 quake off Vancouver Island

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:37:00 +0200

There were no reports of damage Monday after a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck off the northwest coast of Vancouver Island. Earthquakes Canada said the quake happened just before 1:30 p.m. PT, about 166 km west of Port Alice. READ MORE: 3 earthquakes measuring between 6.5- and 6.

Quake recorded off Vancouver Island, no tsunami risk or damage reported

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:21:00 +0200

4.6 quake strikes in ocean west of Port Alice

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:16:00 +0200

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake that struck off Vancouver Island Monday afternoon generated no immediate reports of shaking on land. The quake struck in the ocean about 170 kilometres west of Port Alice at around 1:27 p.m. It was in an area where earthquakes tend to be shallow, in about the 10-kilometre....

Quake recorded off Vancouver Island, no tsunami risk or damage reported

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:13:00 +0200

No tsunami expected from magnitude 4.6 quake off Vancouver Island

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 23:48:00 +0200

4.6-magnitude quake strikes off coast of Vancouver Island

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 23:46:00 +0200

An earthquake struck off the coast of Vancouver Island Monday, but officials said they don't anticipate any impact on residents. The 4.6-magnitude quake hit about 166 kilometres west of Port Alice at around 1:30, according to an earthquake report from Natural Resources Canada. "There are no reports of damage, and none would be expected," it reads.

Strong Earthquake Strikes Philippines; Killing Up to 8

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 21:57:00 +0200

MANILA — A powerful earthquake shook the northern Philippines on Monday, leaving up to eight people dead in collapsed buildings, municipal and disaster relief officials said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake had registered a magnitude of 6.

Earthquake Shakes Philippines Leaving Five Dead North Of Manila

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 18:12:00 +0200

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: April 22, 2019

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 17:34:00 +0200

Philippines' Obiena wins gold in pole vault. Philippines’ Ernest John Obeina joins China’s Zhang Wei and China’s Huang Bokai during the awarding ceremony after winning the gold medal in the Men’s Pole Vault during the Asian Athletics Championship at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Sunday.

Strong Earthquake Strikes Philippines, Killing at Least 5

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 16:47:00 +0200

MANILA — A powerful earthquake shook the northern Philippines on Monday, leaving at least five people dead in collapsed buildings, disaster relief officials said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake had registered a magnitude of 6.

Four Small Earthquakes Hit Different Parts of Alaska

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 12:29:00 +0200

KNIK-FAIRVIEW, Alaska—Four small earthquakes hit different parts of Alaska over the weekend, according to an earthquake monitoring center. At 6:04 p.m. Sunday, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake hit a spot 26 miles east of Knik-Fairview, a town of about 900 people in the Anchorage metropolitan area, the Alaska Earthquake Center said.

4 small earthquakes hit different parts of Alaska

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:11:00 +0200

hit different parts of Alaska over the weekend, according to an earthquake monitoring center. At 6:04 pm Sunday, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake hit a spot 26 miles (42 kilometers) east of Knik-Fairview, a town of about 900 people in the The earthquake had a depth of 20 miles (33 kilometers). At 11:48 am Sunday, a magnitude 3.

4 small earthquakes hit different parts of Alaska

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 08:37:00 +0200

KNIK-FAIRVIEW, Alaska (AP) — Four small earthquakes hit different parts of Alaska over the weekend, according to an earthquake monitoring center. At 6:04 p.m. Sunday, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake hit a spot 26 miles (42 kilometers) east of Knik-Fairview, a town of about 900 people in the Anchorage metropolitan area, the Alaska Earthquake Center said.

4 small earthquakes hit different parts of Alaska

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 08:10:00 +0200

KNIK-FAIRVIEW, Alaska – Four small earthquakes hit different parts of Alaska over the weekend, according to an earthquake monitoring center. At 6:04 p.m. Sunday, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake hit a spot 26 miles (42 kilometers) east of Knik-Fairview, a town of about 900 people in the Anchorage metropolitan area, the Alaska Earthquake Center said.

4 small earthquakes hit different parts of Alaska

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 08:09:00 +0200

Small earthquake hits Alaska's Prince William Sound region

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 07:59:00 +0200

. The Center reports that a small has hit the region of Alaska. The Fairbanks-based center says a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck at 11:48 am Sunday about 24 miles (39 kilometers) northwest of Valdez, which has about 3,900 residents. The center adds that residents of felt it. The earthquake had a depth of 11 miles (18 kilometers.

4 small earthquakes hit different parts of Alaska

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 07:52:00 +0200

Four small earthquake s hit different parts of Alaska over the weekend, according to an earthquake monitoring center. At 6:04 p.m. Sunday, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake hit a spot 26 miles (42 kilometers) east of Knik-Fairview, a town of about 900 people in the Anchorage metropolitan area, the Alaska Earthquake Center said.

4 small earthquakes hit different parts of Alaska

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 07:22:00 +0200

At 6:04 p.m. Sunday, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake hit a spot 26 miles (42 kilometers) east of Knik-Fairview, a town of about 900 people in the Anchorage metropolitan area, the Alaska Earthquake Center said. The earthquake had a depth of 20 miles (33 kilometers.) At 11:48 a.m. Sunday, a magnitude 3.

Small earthquake hits Alaska's Prince William Sound region

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 05:36:00 +0200

VALDEZ, Alaska (AP) � The Alaska Earthquake Center reports that a small earthquake has hit the Prince William Sound region of Alaska. The Fairbanks-based center says a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck at 11:48 a.m. Sunday about 24 miles (39 kilometers) northwest of Valdez, which has about 3,900 residents.

Small earthquake hits Alaska's Prince William Sound region

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 05:15:00 +0200

VALDEZ, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Earthquake Center reports that a small earthquake has hit the Prince William Sound region of Alaska. The Fairbanks-based center says a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck at 11:48 a.m. Sunday about 24 miles (39 kilometers) northwest of Valdez, which has about 3,900 residents.

Small earthquake hits Alaska's Prince William Sound region

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 05:08:00 +0200

By The Associated Press | Updated - Apr 21st, 2019 @ 6:41pm | Posted - Apr 21st, 2019 @ 6:28pm. VALDEZ, Alaska (AP) The Alaska Earthquake Center reports that a small earthquake has hit the Prince William Sound region of Alaska. The Fairbanks-based center says a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck at 11:48 a.

Small earthquake hits Alaska’s Prince William Sound region

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:50:00 +0200

Small earthquake hits Alaska's Prince William Sound region

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:40:00 +0200

The Fairbanks-based center says a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck at 11:48 a.m. Sunday about 24 miles (39 kilometers) northwest of Valdez, which has about 3,900 residents. The center adds that residents of Valdez felt it. The center says that at 10:31 p.m. Saturday, a magnitude 5.

Small earthquake hits Alaska’s Prince William Sound region

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:29:00 +0200

Small earthquake hits Alaska's Prince William Sound region

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:26:00 +0200

VALDEZ, Alaska – The Alaska Earthquake Center reports that a small earthquake has hit the Prince William Sound region of Alaska. The Fairbanks-based center says a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck at 11:48 a.m. Sunday about 24 miles (39 kilometers) northwest of Valdez, which has about 3,900 residents. The center adds that residents of Valdez felt it.

Small earthquake hits Alaska's Prince William Sound region

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:25:00 +0200

Small earthquake hits Alaska’s Prince William Sound region

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:17:00 +0200

VALDEZ, Alaska The Alaska Earthquake Center reports that a small earthquake has hit the Prince William Sound region of Alaska. The Fairbanks-based center says a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck at 11:48 a.m. Sunday about 24 miles (39 kilometers) northwest of Valdez, which has about 3,900 residents. The center adds that residents of Valdez felt it.

Small earthquake hits Alaska's Prince William Sound region

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:13:00 +0200

Small earthquake hits Alaska’s Prince William Sound region

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:07:00 +0200

Small earthquake hits Alaska’s Prince William Sound region

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 02:58:00 +0200

Small earthquake hits Alaska's Prince William Sound region

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 02:51:00 +0200

Purchase: Order Reprint VALDEZ, Alaska — The Alaska Earthquake Center reports that a small earthquake has hit the Prince William Sound region of Alaska. The Fairbanks-based center says a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck at 11:48 a.m. Sunday about 24 miles (39 kilometers) northwest of Valdez, which has about 3,900 residents.

Small earthquake hits Alaska’s Prince William Sound region

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 02:46:00 +0200

Six quakes including hit Myanmar within four days

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:24:00 +0200

Myanmar had been hit by six earthquakes, including a moderately strong quake, from April 15 to 18. A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.1 Richter Scale with its epicenter inside Myanmar occurred near Hakha on April 15, 2019. “The quakes hit Myanmar four times on April 15, one times each on April 16 and 18 respectively.

Tiny earthquakes occur in Southern California every 3 minutes

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 04:24:00 +0200

Researchers have found a way to detect tiny earthquakes and they have now identified previously unknown tremors that occurred in Southern California over that last 10 years. Undetected Quakes In Southern California. The catalog of quakes in Southern California for the period between 2008 and 2017....

Devastation in San Francisco Following 1906 Quake, Fire

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 22:36:00 +0200

At 5:12 a.m. on April 18, 1906, a massive earthquake rattled San Francisco and surrounding cities across the West Coast. Aside from the intense shaking felt as far away as southern Oregon, south of Los Angeles and central Nevada, the temblor is also known for sparking a blaze that ravaged San Francisco.

Nepal's Gorkha district hit with moderate intensity earthquake

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:13:00 +0200

A moderate intensity earthquake hit Nepal's Gorkha district, the tremors of which were also felt in the Himalayan nation's capital. On Saturday, a 4.6-magnitude earthquake hit the country's Rasuwa district while a 4.8-magnitude tremor hit the far-west Bajhang district on Sunday.

Scientists say Hawaii earthquake unrelated to volcano

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:00:00 +0200

The quake was located at a depth of about 9.3 miles (15 kilometres), which is far deeper than a quake that might be caused by moving magma, according to an observatory official. "Although the earthquake occurred under the east margin of Hualalai volcano, there is no indication at this time that the....

Scientists say Hawaii earthquake unrelated to volcano

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 16:45:00 +0200

Scientists say Hawaii earthquake unrelated to volcano

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 16:43:00 +0200

KALAOA, Hawaii - A weekend earthquake that struck Hawaii was not related to volcanic activity, scientists said. The 5.3-magnitude earthquake Saturday was not caused by magma moving underground, Researchers at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said. The quake around 5 p.m. about 8.

Lightning kills more people than flood and landslide in Nepal | #AsiaNewsNetwork

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:55:00 +0200

Kathmandu (Kathmandu Post/ANN) — Lightning continues to be one of the deadliest disasters in the country, with thunder strikes claiming dozens of lives every year. According to the Nepal Emergency Operation Centre, lightning killed 67 people and injured 397 between April 14, 2018 and April 9, 2019.

Inondations: des bénévoles sikhs de Toronto à la rescousse des sinistrés

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 02:59:00 +0200

Alors que la fatigue se fait sentir dans l’ouest de Montréal, plus d’une quarantaine de bénévoles sikhs, dont la plupart viennent de Toronto, sont débarqués en renfort dans Pierrefonds-Roxboro pour remplir des sacs de sable en urgence durant tout le week-end. Je suis venu juste pour ça de Toronto.

Haïti-Mystère : Doute persistant après un bruit terrifiant entendu à Jérémie

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 04:13:00 +0200

U n bruit terrifiant et mystérieux entendu, le dimanche 14 avril 2019, à Jérémie et dans plusieurs régions du département de la Grand-Anse (Sud-Ouest), laisse, 24 heures après, planer le doute même dans les esprits des plus avisés. Joint au téléphone lundi, l’Ingénieur-géologue Claude Preptit,....

Terremoto en Taiwán de magnitud 6.1 deja al menos seis heridos

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:53:00 +0200

Mapa de la intensidad cedido por el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos que muestra la ubicación de un terremoto de magnitud 6.1 que se produjo a la 1:01 pm hora local a una profundidad de 18 kilómetros, a unos 10 km al oeste de Hualien, Taiwán.- (EFE/ Usgs) TAIPÉI, Taiwán. (EFE).

Taiwán sufre importantes daños materiales por un terremoto de 6,1 grados

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:22:00 +0200

EPA2519. HUALIAN (TAIWÁN), 18/04/2019.- Mapa de la intensidad cedido por el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos que muestra la ubicación de un terremoto de magnitud 6.1 que se produjo a la 1:01 pm hora local a una profundidad de 18 kilómetros, a unos 10 km al oeste de Hualien (Taiwán9. No ha habido informes inmediatos de daños o bajas.

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,1 sacude el este de Taiwán sin dejar aún víctimas

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:02:00 +0200

"Hay mucho por hacer" tras el terremoto de 2016, dice el vicepresidente de Ecuador

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 22:12:00 +0200

El vicepresidente de Ecuador, Otto Sonnenholzner, aseguró este martes, tercer aniversario del terremoto que devastó las provincias de Manabí y Esmeraldas, que se ha avanzado en las obras de reconstrucción pero reconoció que aún "hay mucho por hacer". De visita en la ciudad de Manta (oeste) para....

President Jokowi reviewed Bukit Soeharto in Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan, proposed as one of the possible locations for the new capital city.

Wed, 08 May 2019 04:11:00 +0200

President Joko Widodo poses during a special interview with a team from Tempo Media at the Bogor Palace in West Java, Friday, April 26, 2019. TEMPO/Subekti. TEMPO.CO Kutai Kartanegara President Joko “ ” Widodo reviewed Bukit Soeharto in Kutai Kartanegara regency, East Kalimantan province, proposed....

À Mayotte, après un an de séismes, la population a toujours peur...

Wed, 08 May 2019 17:24:00 +0200

Les enfants de Katty sont "traumatisés" depuis qu'un fort tremblement en juin a fait tomber le climatiseur de la maison où ils se trouvaient, causant l'incendie d'une partie de cette habitation de l'ouest de l'île, a affirmé dimanche la mère à l'AFP. Samaouia, une sexagénaire, redoute toujours les secousses qui la réveillent.

À Mayotte, après un an de séismes, la population a toujours peur mais s'habitue

Wed, 08 May 2019 17:32:00 +0200

Researcher Says Earth’s Crust Might Be Peeling in Two Off Coast of Portugal

Thu, 09 May 2019 00:34:00 +0200

Scientists have discovered that a tectonic plate off Portugal ’s coast might be shearing into two layers. In 1969, an earthquake in the location spawned a tsunami, and 200 years before that, an 8.7 magnitude quake struck the area, destroying the capital city of Lisbon and killing 100,000 people,....

Beenie Man, Wisynco quench thirst in Waterhouse

Thu, 09 May 2019 08:13:00 +0200

The plight of Waterhouse residents who have suffered from empty faucets in their homes for up to six months yesterday captivated the attention of dancehall star Moses ‘Beenie Man’ Davis, who mobilised his foundation to ensure that especially families with young children have access to potable water.

Coping with cyclones in 21st century

Thu, 09 May 2019 18:09:00 +0200

Brewing menacingly for around a week, the dreaded cyclone Fani has at last crossed Bangladesh, and finally headed north in India. It did it not with a bang but a whimper. However, before Fani entered Bangladesh, it had made its landfall in Puri, in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

Japon : un groupe d’enfants fauché par une voiture, deux morts

Wed, 08 May 2019 13:07:00 +0200

Une voiture a heurté un groupe d’enfants mercredi dans la ville d’Otsu, près d’Osaka, dans l’ouest du Japon, faisant plusieurs morts et blessés. Selon la police locale, le véhicule « a heurté une file de 13 enfants d’une crèche et de trois professeurs qui étaient en train de marcher sur le trottoir ».

Japon : un groupe d’enfants fauché par une voiture folle, au moins deux morts

Wed, 08 May 2019 07:52:00 +0200

New York State Bans Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:07:00 +0200

and this ban stands in sharp contrast to the Trump administration's extreme oil and gas leasing proposal to open virtually all ocean waters more than three miles from shore to oil and gas drilling — the entire East Coast, West Coast, Gulf Coast and Alaska.

15 killed in explosion at terrorist safehouse

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 22:06:00 +0200

Last night, the search operation continued at a tsunami housing scheme in Sainthamurthu, where the explosions took place. In the police divisions of Kalmunai, Chavalakade and Samanthurai, the curfew clamped on Friday night continued throughout yesterday.

Two quakes recorded off Vancouver Island, no tsunami risk or damage reported

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:40:00 +0200

PORT ALICE, B.C. — Two earthquakes have struck off the northwest coast of Vancouver Island. Natural Resources Canada says a magnitude 4.6 quake struck Monday afternoon about 166 kilometres west of Port Alice, B.C. Less than one hour later, a second larger quake of magnitude 5.3 hit 189 kilometres west of Port Alice.

British ‘Big Brother’ Contestant Receives Backlash For Attacking Christians After Sri Lanka Bombings: ‘Don’t Send Your Prayers’

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:20:00 +0200

British reality TV star Andy West sparked outrage Sunday after he posted a tweet encouraging people not to pray for the Christians killed in Sri Lanka. The British “Big Brother” star specifically targeted Christian ministries in his controversial tweet thread, according to a report published Tuesday by the .

Big Brother star sparks fury over Sri Lankan terror attack comments

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 10:55:00 +0200

Big Brother star sparks fury after saying 'don't send your prayers' to Sri Lankan terror attack victims because he 'saw Christians being unscrupulous during Asian tsunami' Andy West urged people 'not to send their prayers' to victims after bombings Big Brother star said 'delusional' Christians....

Two quakes recorded off Vancouver Island, no tsunami risk or damage reported

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 03:06:00 +0200

Two quakes recorded off Vancouver Island, no tsunami risk or damage reported

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:36:00 +0200

Sismo magnitud 5.2 Richter se registró en la región del Maule

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 16:26:00 +0200

La Onemi informó que las características del temblor no reúnen las condiciones necesarias para generar un tsunami. A eso de las 6 AM de este domingo, se produjo un temblor de mediana intensidad en la región del Maule, a 24 kilómetros al oeste de la ciudad de linares. La magnitud fue de 5.

Temblor se percibe en la región de Coquimbo

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:39:00 +0200

Durante la madrugada de este jueves se percibió un sismo en la zona centro norte del país, cuyo epicentro se registró a 44 kilómetros al oeste de La Higuera , región de Coquimbo. Según datos entregados por el Centro Sismológico Nacional, el movimiento telúrico tuvo una magnitud de 5,6 Richter a una profundidad de 65 kilómetros.

US says new initiative will strengthen relations with C'bean

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:23:00 +0200

WASHINGTON , United States (CMC) — The United States says the “US-Caribbean Resilience Partnership” which was launched in Miami last week will strengthen the relationship with the region and advance “shared interests” in achieving greater resilience to natural disasters.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:36:00 +0200

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) - A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake hit about 5 p.m. and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of nearly 12,000 people on the island's west coast, the agency said.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 20:01:00 +0200

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The agency says the quake hit about 5 p.m. Saturday and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of about 12,000 people on the island’s west coast.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 15:08:00 +0200

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 12:13:00 +0200

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake hit about 5 p.m. and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of nearly 12,000 people on the island’s west coast, the agency said.

Japan’s humanitarian aid delivered to Iran’s Red Crescent

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 11:57:00 +0200

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Emergency relief goods provided by Japan for the flood-affected regions of Iran was handed over to the country's Red Crescent Society on Saturday. Japanese Ambassador to Iran Mitsugu Saito appreciated Iran’s support during Japan’s major earthquake and tsunami in 2011, noting....

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 11:08:00 +0200

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake hit about 5 pm and had an epicentre about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of nearly 12,000 people on the island's west coast, the agency said.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 10:31:00 +0200

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake hit about 5 p.m. and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of nearly 12,000 people on the island’s west coast, the agency said.

National Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 09:44:00 +0200

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Sun, 14 Apr 2019 09:42:00 +0200

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 08:12:00 +0200

Sioux City, IA (51101) Today. Mostly sunny skies. High around 50F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight. Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 37F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Updated: April 14, 2019 @ 12:37 am; KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — A magnitude 5.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami Source: AP

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 07:46:00 +0200

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 07:42:00 +0200

The agency says the quake hit about 5 p.m. and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24) km southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of about 12,000 people on the island’s west coast. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The agency says the quake hit about 5 p.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 07:30:00 +0200

Missoula, MT (59801) Today. Cloudy skies this evening. A few showers developing late. Low 36F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.. Tonight. Cloudy skies this evening. A few showers developing late. Low 36F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Updated: April 13, 2019 @ 11:20 pm; KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — A magnitude 5.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 07:15:00 +0200

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii - The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The agency says the quake hit about 5 p.m. Saturday and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24 kilometres) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of about 12,000 people on the island’s west coast.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 07:09:00 +0200

The US Geological Survey says the quake hit about 5pm on saturday and had an epicenter about 24 kilometres southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of about 12,000 people on the island's west coast. The earthquake had a depth of about 16km. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center of the National Weather service says there is no danger of a tsunami.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 07:08:00 +0200

Sioux City, IA (51101) Today. Generally sunny. High near 50F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight. Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Low 37F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Updated: April 13, 2019 @ 11:56 pm; KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 07:08:00 +0200

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:51:00 +0200

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:51:00 +0200

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) - The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The agency says the quake hit about 5 p.m. Saturday and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of about 12,000 people on the island's west coast.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:50:00 +0200

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:48:00 +0200

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:44:00 +0200

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) - The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The agency says the quake hit about 5 p.m. and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of about 12,000 people on the island's west coast.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:39:00 +0200

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The agency says the quake hit about 5 p.m. Saturday and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of about 12,000 people on the island’s west coast.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami Source: AP

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami Source: AP

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:36:00 +0200

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami Source: AP

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:35:00 +0200

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The agency says the quake hit about 5 p.m. Saturday and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of about 12,000 people on the island's west coast.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:32:00 +0200

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:28:00 +0200

By The Associated Press KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Apr 14, 2019 4:20 AM The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of The agency says the quake hit about 5 p.m. Saturday and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a....

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:27:00 +0200

KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The agency says the quake hit about 5 p.m. Saturday and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of about 12,000 people on the island's west coast.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:27:00 +0200

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii – The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The agency says the quake hit about 5 p.m. and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of about 12,000 people on the island's west coast.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:26:00 +0200

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The agency says the quake hit about 5 p.m. and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24 kilometres) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of about 12,000 people on the island’s west coast.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:26:00 +0200

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami Source: AP

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:19:00 +0200

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:16:00 +0200

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The agency says the quake hit about 5 p.m. and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of about 12,000 people on the island’s west coast.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:13:00 +0200

The agency says the quake hit about 5 p.m. and had an epicenter about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Kailua-Kona, a city of about 12,000 people on the island's west coast. The earthquake had a depth of about 10 miles (16 kilometers). The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center of the National Weather service says there is no danger of a tsunami.

No tsunami threat following 5.2 magnitude earthquake on Big Island

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 05:57:00 +0200

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook the west side of the Big Island this evening but did not generate a tsunami, officials said. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck at about 5:09 p.m. and was centered about 15 miles west-southwest of Kailua-Kona at a depth of about 10 miles.

'RATTLE AND ROLLER' Piers Morgan caught up in LA earthquake as he reveals 'Big One' fears

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 05:13:00 +0200

"Just been woken up in LA by a 2.8 magnitude earthquake. Epicentre a mile from my house in Beverly Hills. "Just a smallish rattle-and-roller but always rather unnerving, especially as California’s due another ‘Big One’." Californians are living in fear of the 'Big' earthquake that could strike at any time.

Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami warning after Sulawesi hit by magnitude 7 tremor

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:34:00 +0200

A magnitude 7 earthquake has stuck south of Sulawesi in Indonesia, sparking a tsunami warning. Residents in central Sulawesi have been advised to evacuate after the natural disaster, which happened at 7.40pm local time. Anxious locals - who just months ago endured a horrific earthquake and tsunami....

Indonesia earthquake: Sulawesi hit by magnitude 7 tremor sparking tsunami fear

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:18:00 +0200

A magnitude 7 earthquake has stuck south of Sulawesi in Indonesia, sparking a tsunami warning. Residents in central Sulawesi have been advised to evacuate after the natural disaster, which happened at 7.40pm local time. The United States Geological Survey said the quake hit 174 miles south of the province of Gorontalo, at a depth of 27 miles.

Major geological survey hopes to make Indonesia more resistant to deadly tsunamis

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:53:00 +0200

A major new survey of Indonesia's eastern seafloor has been approved by the Royal Society in a move that it's hoped will boost the country's resilience to deadly tsunamis. Twice in late 2018 Indonesia suffered horrendous casualties when large waves engulfed sections of its coastline.

USGS: 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits West of Oregon Coast

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 21:44:00 +0200

A moderate-sized, 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake hit at around 7:11 a.m. on April 10, more than 200 miles west of Florence, Oregon, with a depth of 6.2 miles, the agency said. It was located about 230 miles west of Coos Bay.

NEW TODAY: Earthquake Hits Off Oregon Coast

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 20:51:00 +0200

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The U.S. Geological Survey said Wednesday (4.10.19) that a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Oregon. KOIN 6 News, CBS Portland said the small earthquake happened Wednesday morning about 235 miles west of Coos Bay. The earthquake had a total depth of 6 miles.

10 April 2019-Strong Earthquake in South Sandwich Islands Region at 10 April 2019 on 1.54am

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 05:03:00 +0200

JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Our Ref.: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.14(91) PRESS RELEASE Strong Earthquake in South Sandwich Islands Region A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter scale occurred near South Sandwich Islands Region at 1:54am (Malaysian Local Time) on 10 April 2019 . The epicentre of the earthquake was located at latitude 58.

Séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest du Japon

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:49:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 6,3 selon l'institut de géophysique américain USGS s'est produit vendredi matin au large de la préfecture de Miyazaki, dans le sud-ouest du Japon, les autorités écartant tout risque de tsunami. Les secousses ont été nettement ressenties dans l'ensemble de la préfecture de....

Séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest du Japon

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:13:00 +0200

Séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest du Japon

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:03:00 +0200

Japon: séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l’ouest, pas de risque de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:29:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 6,3 selon l’institut de géophysique américain USGS s’est produit vendredi matin au large de la préfecture de Miyazaki, dans le sud-ouest du Japon, les autorités écartant tout risque de tsunami. Les secousses ont été nettement ressenties dans l’ensemble de la préfecture de....

Japon: séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest, pas de risque de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:40:00 +0200

(Belga) Un séisme de magnitude 6,3 selon l'institut de géophysique américain USGS s'est produit vendredi matin au large de la préfecture de Miyazaki, dans le sud-ouest du Japon, les autorités écartant tout risque de tsunami. Les secousses ont été nettement ressenties dans l'ensemble de la préfecture....

Japon: séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest, pas de risque de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:52:00 +0200

Les secousses ont été nettement ressenties dans l'ensemble de la préfecture de Miyazaki et une partie des régions voisines, mais aucun tsunami n'est redouté, a précisé l'Agence de météorologie japonaise qui a également évalué la magnitude à 6,3. Une conférence de presse des spécialistes de cet....

Japon: séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest, pas de risque de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 05:14:00 +0200

Japon : séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest, pas de risque de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 05:30:00 +0200

Le sud-ouest du Japon secoué par une série de séismes

Fri, 10 May 2019 05:28:00 +0200

La préfecture japonaise de Miyazaki, sur la côte sud-est de l'île de Kyushu (sud-ouest), a été secouée vendredi matin par une série de séismes, mais aucun avertissement ou avis de tsunami n'a été émis à la suite du tremblement de terre, selon l'agence météorologique du Japon (JMA).

Japon: séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest, pas de risque de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 07:19:00 +0200