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Earthquake didn’t trigger tsunami alert for American Samoa

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 19:48:00 +0200

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hundreds of local residents panicked when things started ‘shaking’ — for a few seconds — this past Monday. It was due to an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 that occurred about 81 miles south of Savaii Island at 5:19 p.m, this past Monday, Oct. 21st, according to the US National Weather Service, Pago Pago.

CDRRMO readies Davao vs tsunami, storm surge

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 16:58:00 +0200

IN A bid to prepare the city should there be a threat of tsunami, the Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has identified evacuation areas and routes for residents living in coastal areas. CDRRMO posted on its Facebook Page Wednesday, October 23, several maps of....

Forum helps prepare South Island for Alpine Fault rupture

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 06:46:00 +0200

South Island agencies are planning to deal with the devastation from an Alpine Fault rupture , but they warn that it will be up to individuals to help themselves in the aftermath. Dr Caroline Orchiston, geologist and science lead for the Alpine Fault Magnitude 8 (AF8) group of scientists,....

'Local carriers have no choice but to continue operation to Japan'

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:12:00 +0200

By Kim Hyun-bin The impact from the Korea-Japan trade dispute, which led to the "Boycott Japan" movement in the country, has taken a severe toll on local airlines, especially budget carriers, which used to rely heavily on Japanese routes for profitability.

Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 18:38:00 +0200

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook southern Iran Monday, though there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Officials said the earthquake struck near Kukherd, a city in Iran's Hormozgan province. Kukherd is a farming community some 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) south of....

Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:55:00 +0200

The impact from the Korea-Japan trade dispute, which led to the “Boycott Japan” movement in the country, has taken a severe toll on local airlines, especially budget carriers, wh...

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:45:00 +0200

By Kim Hyun-bin The impact from the Korea-Japan trade disputes, which led to the "Boycott Japan" movement in the country, has taken a severe toll on local airlines, especially budget carriers, which used to rely heavily on Japanese routes for profitability.

Philippines: ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update, 14 – 20 Oct 2019

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0200

REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the week, the disaster situation in ASEAN was dominated by several geophysical events, ranging from light volcanic activities to higher frequencies of earthquakes, in which one of them (in the Philippines) had caused significant damages.

'It was fast and scary': Residents feel earthquake tremors in UAE

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 04:49:00 +0200

Mild tremors were recorded across parts of the UAE after a Magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck southern Iran on Monday. The National Centre of Meteorology said the quake struck at 2.58pm but was unlikely to affect the UAE much. The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said the earthquake hit about 112 kilometre west of the port of Bandar Abbas.

社會 | Society

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 04:35:00 +0200

【看英文中國郵報學英文】台中市一處免洗餐具鐵皮工廠，在今（3）凌晨 1 時許驚傳爆炸聲響，隨之竄出熊熊火光，消防隊獲報後立刻趕往搶救，然而有 2 名到場支援的消防員進入火場後便失去聯繫，至上午 8 時許終於尋獲人員，分別為 33 歲謝志雄以及 32 歲張哲嘉，2 人確定罹難。 Fire engulfed a sheet-metal factory in Taichung City around 1 am today, resulting... 【看英文中國郵報學英文】馬來西亞媒體The Star報導，上週五在馬來西亞檳城舉辦的2019年國際綠色論壇及會議中，大馬業者Ricestraw向全世界推....

Villagers told to avoid underwater explosion areas after recent earthquake on Kadavu

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 02:47:00 +0200

SUVA, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) in Fiji has advised villages that live near Mount Washington on the island of Kadavu to refrain from diving on their fishing grounds and avoid movement near the area due to underwater explosions.

S.C. Department of Insurance director expresses support for anti-distracted driving legislation

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:31:00 +0200

The director of the S.C. Department of Insurance told the Rotary Club of Aiken on Monday that he “wholeheartedly” supports efforts in the Palmetto State’s legislature to crack down on distracted driving. “Quite honestly, we are not good drivers anyway,” said Ray Farmer during the local organization’s meeting at Newberry Hall.

Mission of Hope Meeting Needs in the Bahamas After Hurricane Dorian

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 22:13:00 +0200

Austin, TX, Oct. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the request of several Fort Lauderdale churches and organizations, Mission of Hope was asked to come alongside them to serve those most affected from Hurricane Dorian, which hit the Northern Bahamas early last month.

Honored Arts Worker of Armenia Henry Elibekyan passed away Armenian painter, sculptor, Merited Arts Worker of the Republic of Armenia Henry Elibekyan...

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 19:00:00 +0200

Armenian painter, sculptor, Merited Arts Worker of the Republic of Armenia Henry Elibekyan passed away aged 83, the Artists Union of Armenia reported in a statement. Born in Tbilisi, Georgia in 1936, Elibekyan studied at the drama department of the Yerevan Institute of Drama and Fine Arts.

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes southern Iran - Fars news A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck in southern Iran on Monday, Fars news agency reported....

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 19:00:00 +0200

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck in southern Iran on Monday, Fars news agency reported. According to the source, the earthquake was focused near the town of Kukherd in the southern province of Hormozgan. There were no early reports of fatalities or material damage, state TV reported, citing officials.

5.6-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Iran province

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 18:47:00 +0200

5.6-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Iran province 5.6-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Iran province. Tehran, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) A 5.6 magnitude earthquake on the Richter open scale on Monday shook the southern city of Kukherd, Hormozgan Province, in Iran.

Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:16:00 +0200

shook southern Iran on Monday, though there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Officials said the earthquake struck near Kukherd, a city in Iran's Hormozgan province. Kukherd is a farming community some 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) south of Iran's capital, Tehran , with a population of some 4,000 people.

When a tremor hits: 7 Earthquake dos and don’ts

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:36:00 +0200

The UAE has no known earthquake fault line, thankfully. That means earthquake risk in the country is relatively low, though that's not to say the country doesn't feel the Earth shaking every now and then. The UAE is located on the edge of the Arabian Tectonic Plate.

Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:22:00 +0200

TEHRAN, Iran - A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook southern Iran Monday, though there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Officials said the earthquake struck near Kukherd, a city in Iran’s Hormozgan province. Kukherd is a farming community some 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) south of Iran’s....

Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:23:00 +0200

Officials said the earthquake struck near Kukherd, a city in Iran's Hormozgan province. Kukherd is a farming community some 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) south of Iran's capital, Tehran, with a population of some 4,000 people. State TV described the depth of the temblor at 10 kilometers (6 miles). It offered no other immediate information.

Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:19:00 +0200

TEHRAN, Iran A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook southern Iran Monday, though there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Officials said the earthquake struck near Kukherd, a city in Iran’s Hormozgan province. Kukherd is a farming community some 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) south of Iran’s....

Video: Lights shake as earthquake felt in UAE

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:15:00 +0200

Videos of ceiling fixtures such as lights shaking due to tremors are now going viral on social media. A 5.1 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was recorded in south Iran on Monday at 2.58pm, UAE time, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). Tremors were felt by residents of Dubai, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah.

Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:08:00 +0200

Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:05:00 +0200

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Authorities in Iran say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 has shaken the country's south. Officials say the earthquake Monday struck near Kukherd, a city in Iran's Hormozgan province. Kukherd is some 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) south of Iran's capital, Tehran.

Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:02:00 +0200

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook southern Iran Monday, though there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Officials said the earthquake struck near Kukherd, a city in Iran’s Hormozgan province. Kukherd is a farming community some 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) south of....

Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:38:00 +0200

Authorities in Iran say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 has shaken the country's south. Officials say the earthquake Monday struck near Kukherd, a city in Iran's Hormozgan province. Kukherd is some 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) south of Iran's capital, Tehran. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Earthquake felt in UAE as 5.1 magnitude quake strikes Iran

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:31:00 +0200

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was recorded in south Iran on Monday at 2.58pm, UAE time, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). Tremors were felt by residents of Dubai, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah. No damages were reported.

Minor earthquake - Southern Iran - October 21, 2019

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:23:00 +0200

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Earthquake in Iran, tremors felt in parts of UAE

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:17:00 +0200

Image used for illustrative purpose. A seismologist poses as he points at a graphic showing an earthquake reading at the Central Weather Bureau in Taipei September 7, 2007. Two strong tremors rattled Taiwan's capital early on Friday, officials and witnesses said, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:06:00 +0200

Earthquake in Iran felt in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:05:00 +0200

Mild tremors have been recorded across parts of the UAE after a Magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck southern Iran on Monday afternoon. The National Centre of Meteorology said the quake struck at 2.58pm. Authorities in Iran said the quake hit Kukherd, a city in Iran's Hormozgan province.

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Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:47:00 +0200

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Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:43:00 +0200

TEHRAN, Iran - Authorities in Iran say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 has shaken the country’s south. Officials say the earthquake Monday struck near Kukherd, a city in Iran’s Hormozgan province. Kukherd is some 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) south of Iran’s capital, Tehran. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:42:00 +0200

TEHRAN, Iran — Authorities in Iran say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 has shaken the country’s south. Officials say the earthquake Monday struck near Kukherd, a city in Iran’s Hormozgan province. Kukherd is some 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) south of Iran’s capital, Tehran. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:42:00 +0200

Authorities in Iran say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 has shaken the country's south. Officials say the earthquake Monday struck near Kukherd, a city in Iran 's Hormozgan province. Kukherd is some 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) south of Iran's capital, Tehran. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

26 people hospitalized in Koronadal after strong aftershocks

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:38:00 +0200

AFTERSHOCKS. A member of the emergency medical services team of the Bureau of Fire Protection in Koronadal City interviews two KCC mall employees who suffered from hyperventilation as a result of the strong aftershocks on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 20, 2019).

This Day in History - October 21

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 08:46:00 +0200

Today is the 294th day of 2019. There are 71 days left iin the year. TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT. 1967: Tens of thousands of Vietnam War protesters march in Washington, DC. OTHER EVENTS. 1797: The US Navy frigate Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is launched in Boston's harbour.

6.4-magnitude earthquake hits off Vanuatu coast

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 08:14:00 +0200

An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude struck roughly 54 km from the coast of Vanuatu around 2:00 p.m. local time (0300 GMT) on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter, with a depth of 226.08 km, was initially determined to be at 19.0408 degrees south latitude and 169.4528 degrees east longitude.

1st LD Writethru: 6.4-magnitude earthquake hits off Vanuatu coast

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 06:15:00 +0200

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. SYDNEY, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude struck roughly 54 km from the coast of Vanuatu around 2:00 p.m. local time (0300 GMT) on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter, with a depth of 226.08 km, was initially determined to be at 19.

Texas Three earthquakes reported in west Texas on Sunday Paige Kimball 3:40 PM, Oct 20, 2019

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 23:13:00 +0200

WEST TEXAS — The United States Geological Survey is three earthquakes in western Texas on Sunday, Oct. 20. The USGS says the 2.8 magnitude earthquake happened 6.1 miles south of Toyah, Texas and 87.7 miles west-southwest of West Odessa, Texas at 7:30 p.m. UTC. A 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck about 12 miles from Pecos and 74.

California earthquakes just caused a major fault line to move for the first time, a study shows

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 08:05:00 +0200

The Ridgecrest earthquake in July was the strongest to strike Southern California in 20 years. And the main quake, along with more than 100,000 aftershocks, caused a major fault to move for the first time, researchers say. The movement attributed to the quake is less than an inch along the surface....

Update those building codes, JDF urges

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 07:39:00 +0200

A call is being made for the synthesisation and updating of building codes across the Caribbean to ensure robust infrastructure that can withstand destruction in the advent of catastrophic natural disasters. The proposition was made by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Disaster Assistance Response....

Magnitude 5 aftershock jolts Mindanao areas

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 04:44:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines–Still reeling from a powerful earthquake that left five people dead and 89 injured, a moderate tremor shook a large swath of Mindanao anew Saturday morning. The magnitude 5 quake centered 27 kilometers southeast of Tulunan town in Cotabato, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.

California earthquakes just caused a major fault line to move for the first time, a study shows

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 02:54:00 +0200

(CNN) -- The Ridgecrest earthquake in July was the strongest to strike Southern California in 20 years. And the main quake, along with more than 100,000 aftershocks, caused a major fault to move for the first time, researchers say. The movement attributed to the quake is less than an inch along the....

California earthquakes just caused a major fault line to move for the first time, a study shows

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 02:30:00 +0200

Magnitude 5 aftershock strikes Cotabato

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 02:21:00 +0200

AFTERSHOCK. A moderate magnitude 5 aftershock strikes Tulunan in Cotabato on October 19,2019. Image from Phivolcs. MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5 aftershock struck Tulunan in Cotabato on Saturday morning, October 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in an....

Cyber Defensive to Cyber Offensive | Calif.’s Tremor Warnings | Surviving Being Shot in NYC, and more

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 23:10:00 +0200

Our picks Cyber Defensive to Cyber Offensive | Calif.’s Tremor Warnings | Surviving Being Shot in NYC, and more. · The Big Business — and Questionable Effectiveness — of Mass Shooter Trainings. · Delay of 911 Calls in Pueblo Explained. · How Much Warning Time Will California’s Earthquake App Give?....

California earthquakes just caused a major fault line to move for the first time, a study shows

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 22:02:00 +0200

iStock/doguhakan Calif. quakes moved fault line 21 Mins The Ridgecrest earthquake in July was the strongest to strike Southern California in 20 years. And the main quake, along with more than 100,000 aftershocks, caused a major fault to move for the first time, researchers say.

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:43:00 +0200

(CNN) - The Ridgecrest earthquake in July was the strongest to strike Southern California in 20 years. And the main quake, along with more than 100,000 aftershocks, caused a major fault to move for the first time, researchers say. The movement attributed to the quake is less than an inch along the....

iStock/doguhakan Calif. quakes moved fault line 14 Mins The Ridgecrest earthquake in July was the strongest to strike Southern California in 20 years. And the main quake, along with more than 100,000 aftershocks, caused a major fault to move for the first time, researchers say.

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:39:00 +0200

6.3 earthquake leaves 89 injured, 6 dead

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 20:21:00 +0200

Eighty-nine individuals were injured from the 6.3-earthquake that struck Mindanao on Wednesday night, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) report. Of the 89 injured, 68 were from the region of Soccsksargen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat,....

The debate over six Hagley Oval floodlights explained

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:45:00 +0200

THE PITCH. A 2013 resource consent for the upgrades granted by the Environment Court came with 85 strict conditions, including time limits to set up and pack down for matches, limiting match days for major fixtures to 13 a year, and allowing only two games with more than 12,000 spectators every three years.

On day of Great Shake-out, small earthquake strikes off southern Oregon coast

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 16:02:00 +0200

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Oregon. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports it happened shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday. The U.S. Geological Survey mapped the earthquake about 96 miles (154 kilometers) off the coast of Port Orford, a small town in Curry....

California Earthquake: Compton, Los Angeles Struck by 3.7 Magnitude Quake

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 15:41:00 +0200

Compton in Southern California, just south of downtown Los Angeles, was hit by an earthquake this Friday early morning. Mild tremors were felt across the stretch from Orange County to the San Fernando Valley after the earthquake struck around the corner of Compton Boulevard and Alameda Street around 12am, according to the , the reports.

California Earthquake: Compton, Los Angeles Struck by 3.7 Magnitude Quake

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:52:00 +0200

3.8 magnitude earthquake recorded off south coast of Cyprus

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:26:00 +0200

October 18, 2019 at 3:23pm. Edited by Bouli Hadjioannou An earthquake of a magnitude of 3.8 was recorded at 13.46 on Friday the Cyprus Geological Survey Department said. The epicentre was 30 km east of Limassol and 15 km south of Zygi at a depth of 15 km.

News 4.7 magnitude aftershock jolts parts of Mindanao 2 days after quake

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:25:00 +0200

MANILAA 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck North Cotabato late Thursday, Phivolcs said, two days after a 6.3-magnitude tremor hit the province and parts of Mindanao. The tectonic tremor occurred at 6:56 p.m. approximately 18 kilometers (km) at a depth of 16 km northeast of Tulunan town, where a strong quake first hit.

The World in Brief

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:14:00 +0200

Death toll at 5 in Philippine earthquake. DAVAO, Philippines -- The death toll from a strong earthquake in the southern Philippines climbed to five people, with dozens more injured, officials said Thursday. The Office of Civil Defense said two people died and 18 were injured in a landslide set off....

Buildings, other structures in GenSan safe, intact after quake

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:15:00 +0200

QUAKE RESPONSE. Engineers of the Department of Public Works and Highways - South Cotabato 2nd District Engineering Office inspect a building at the Baluan National High School in General Santos City on Thursday (Oct. 17, 2019). The inspection was in line with the strong earthquake that jolted the city and other parts of Mindanao on Wednesday night.

DepEd: 40 schools damaged by North Cotabato quake

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 05:38:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 40 schools were affected by the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that hit North Cotabato last Oct. 16, the Department of Education (DepEd) reported. In a situation report released Friday, DepEd’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) said Sarangani had the....

4.7 magnitude quake jostles southern Oregon coast on the same day as statewide earthquake drill

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:50:00 +0200

By Jayati Ramakrishnan | The Oregonian/OregonLive Shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday, a small earthquake struck off the coast of southern Oregon. A few hours earlier, schools around the state, including many on the southern Oregon coast, had ducked under their desks for the Great Oregon Shake-Out, an annual statewide earthquake drill.

5 dead in Mindanao quake

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 21:51:00 +0200

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that the fatalities include three in Davao del Sur, one in Datu Paglas town in Maguindanao and one in North Cotabato. The quake victims in Davao del Sur were pinned to death by a landslide in Barangay Malawanit, Magsaysay town, where 18 others were injured.

Quake kills 6, injures dozens

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:47:00 +0200

MARAWI CITY: The strong and shallow quake that jolted several provinces in Mindanao left at least six people dead and injured 53 others, authorities said. The 6.3-magnitude earthquake reduced dozens of houses to rubble and damaged hundreds of structures including schools, prompting local officials to cancel classes indefinitely.

Emergency teams remain on alert as Oct. 16 Mindanao earthquake damage assessed

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:46:00 +0200

AUTHORITIES CONDUCTED infrastructure damage assessment while remaining on high alert Thursday after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook many parts of Mindanao at around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, with the epicenter in Tulunan, a town in Cotabato province located in the central part of the island.

Port Coquitlam students, MLA "Drop, Cover and Hold On"

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:33:00 +0200

Irvine elementary students were among nearly one million British Columbians who practiced how to to "Drop, Cover and Hold On" during the 2019 Great British Columbia (BC) ShakeOut. Members of the BC Earthquake Alliance, the Insurance Bureau of Canada and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor....

4.6 magnitude aftershock jolts North Cotabato

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:06:00 +0200

MANILAA 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck North Cotabato late Thursday, Phivolcs said, a day after a 6.3-magnitude tremor hit the province and parts of Mindanao. The tectonic tremor occurred at 11:05 p.m. approximately 22 kilometers (km) at a depth of 13 km northeast of Tulunan town, where the much stronger quake first hit.

Drop, cover, hold: What to do if an earthquake hits

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:56:00 +0200

At 10:17 this morning thousands of people across the Upstate and beyond braced for an earthquake. Don’t worry it was just a drill part of the Great Southeast ShakeOut, a nationwide earthquake drill. Students across the Greenville County School District took part, including nearly 1,000 students at Mauldin Elementary School.

Strong Mindanao quake leaves 5 dead

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:49:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines Five people died while dozens were injured in a powerful earthquake that struck several areas in Mindanao on Wednesday night, sending thousands of individuals scampering out of their houses, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported yesterday.

Headlines 42 mins ago Big shaker jolts Mindanao, 4 dead

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:48:00 +0200

Four people were killed, including three children, while 27 others were hurt after a powerful earthquake hit Mindanao on Wednesday night. On Thursday morning, local authorities said the death toll was not expected to rise significantly with no casualties reported in Mindanao’s major cities.

Earthquake kills 3 in Davao Region

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:46:00 +0200

THE death toll in the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that rattled Mindanao, particularly Davao Region, on Wednesday, October 16, rose to three while over 20 people were injured and several structures, including the municipal halls in Davao del Sur, were damaged.

Bay Area earthquakes leading to Loma Prieta anniversary serve as a jolting reminder

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:14:00 +0200

SANTA CRUZ — A series of earthquakes felt in Santa Cruz County this week provided a jolting lead-up to the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake. Monday night, a magnitude 4.5 quake rattled California from Sacramento to Santa Cruz, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

DPWH conducts damage assessment on Mindanao quake-hit areas

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:01:00 +0200

MANILA -- Disaster risk reduction management teams have been deployed to check the structural integrity of infrastructure in areas affected by the earthquake that jolted parts of Mindanao on Wednesday evening, the Department Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Thursday.

Operations resume in central Mindanao after magnitude 6.3 quake

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 07:40:00 +0200

COTABATO CITY, Philippines It's business as usual in central Mindanao’s trading hubs after a strong tremor jolted its provinces and cities Wednesday night. Classes in schools in the region have been suspended since Thursday morning to enable engineers to inspect damages to classrooms.

Landslide, building damage from Philippine quake kills 4

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:17:00 +0200

Debris are scattered on the floor of a damaged store a day after a strong quake struck in Digos, Davao del Sur province, southern Philippines Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. A powerful and shallow earthquake hit several southern Philippine provinces Wednesday night injuring some people in collapsed houses....

Landslide, building damage from Philippine quake kills 4

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:13:00 +0200

Strong quake leaves many dead in Philippines island

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:11:00 +0200

Smoke billows from a mall as it catches fire shortly after a strong earthquake struck General Santos city, South Cotabato province, southern Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2019. Image Credit: AP. This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you.

Landslide, building damage from Philippine quake kills 4

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:09:00 +0200

Latest 2 hours ago #WalangPasok: Quake forces class suspension

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0200

Several local government units (LGU) suspended classes for Thursday, 17 October following a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit North Cotabato and neaby areas Wednesday evening. ALL LEVELS. North Cotabato Kabacan; Kidapawan City; Makilala. South Cotabato General Santos City; Koronadal City. Sultan Kudarat Tacurong City; Cotabato City.

Asia News Network Japan counts the cost of Typhoon Hagibis, as death toll rises to 75 Oct 16. 2019

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 05:41:00 +0200

As of Tuesday night, there were at least 75 dead across 12 prefectures, while at least 16 were missing and 228 were injured. Leaders, including South Korean President Moon Jae-in, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, have expressed their condolences.

Landslide, building damage from Philippine quake kills 4

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 05:15:00 +0200

Purchase: Order Reprint DAVAO, Philippines — A landslide and building damage caused by a strong earthquake in the southern Philippines has killed four people and injured dozens. The Office of Civil Defense said Thursday morning that two people died and 18 were injured in a landslide set off by the quake in Magsaysay town in Davao del Sur province.

Strong quake leaves 1 dead, dozens injured in Philippines

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:50:00 +0200

Smoke billows from a mall as it catches fire shortly after a strong earthquake struck General Santos city, South Cotabato province, southern Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2019. A powerful and shallow earthquake hit several southern Philippine provinces Wednesday night injuring some people in....

Map shows Vancouver areas likely to see quake damage as city preps for ShakeOut

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:33:00 +0200

VANCOUVER — A map released by the City of Vancouver highlights areas that would see the most severe damage during a significant earthquake. The map has been produced as part of the city's ongoing investments to assess earthquake risk and upgrade infrastructure. It shows a magnitude 7.

Magnitude 5.2 quake jolts Manay, Davao Oriental

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:32:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolted Manay, Davao Oriental on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said that the quake was also felt in other areas at various intensities: Reported Intensity II – General Santos City;....

Latest 25 mins ago #WalangPasok: Quake forces class suspension Several local government units (LGU) suspended classes for Thursday, 17 October following a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit North Cotabato...

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0200

6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes S. Philippines

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:55:00 +0200

An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck north Cotabato province in the southern Philippines on Wednesday, with damages and aftershocks expected, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the inland quake, which struck at 7:37 p.m.

More than 30 aftershocks jolt S. Philippines

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:55:00 +0200

At least 34 aftershocks, ranging from 1.4 magnitude to 5.5 magnitude, continued to shake some parts of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck North Cotabato province on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

Magnitude 5.2 quake shakes Davao Oriental

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:54:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook Davao Oriental and nearby areas Thursday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in Manay, Davao Oriental. The quake, which was tectonic in origin, was felt at around 4:53 a.

Strong quake leaves 1 dead, dozens injured in Philippines

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:52:00 +0200

Debris is scattered on the floor of a damaged building in Digos, Davao del Sur province, southern Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2019. A powerful and shallow earthquake hit several southern Philippine provinces Wednesday night injuring some people in collapsed houses and prompting thousands to....

News Quake-rattled Mindanao folk told: Watch out for potential landslides

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:32:00 +0200

or TFC.tv Residents in vast swaths of Mindanao should be on the lookout for possible landslides following a deadly earthquake that left at least 4 dead across the south, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said Thursday. The magnitude 6.

Another quake rattles Mindanao, hours after 6.3-magnitude shock

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:59:00 +0200

MANILAA 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental early Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said, hours after a 6.3-magnitude tremor rattled parts of Mindanao. The moderate tremor occurred at 4:53 a.m. at a depth of 120 kilometers northeast of Manay town.

This map shows the Vancouver areas most likely to see damage in an earthquake

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:57:00 +0200

VANCOUVER - A map released by the City of Vancouver highlights areas that would see the most severe damage during a significant earthquake. The map has been produced as part of the city's ongoing investments to assess earthquake risk and upgrade infrastructure. It shows a magnitude 7.

Map shows Vancouver areas likely to see quake damage as city preps for ShakeOut

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:04:00 +0200

It shows a magnitude 7.3 earthquake would cause the most damage to Vancouver's older, multi-family residential and commercial areas. Neighbourhoods in Chinatown, the west end, Kitsilano, and south Granville would be hit the hardest, with pockets of damage also highlighted in the Point Grey, Strathcona, Mount Pleasant and Marpole areas.

06:14 AM Philippines hit by magnitude 6.4 earthquake

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:50:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring a revised magnitude 6.4 has struck central Mindanao in the south of the Philippines, sending residents running from buildings and offices, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The United States Geological Survey says the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.

News 2 children dead, more than 25 injured in Mindanao quake

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:45:00 +0200

MANILATwo children died after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Tulunan town, North Cotabato, and nearby areas on Wednesday, local officials confirmed, the first reports of fatalities. Police said that one of the children, a 7-year-old girl, was crushed by a wall in Tulunan, which fell during the tremor.

1 dead as magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Cotabato

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:40:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines (4th UPDATE) – A child was killed in a strong magnitude 6.3 earthquake that hit Cotabato on Wednesday evening, October 16. The child died in a house collapse in the town of Datu Paglas, while 4 residents of nearby Tulunan town were injured when at least two other houses fell....

Strong earthquake hits the Philippines

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:50:00 +0200

Strong earthquake hits the Philippines

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:34:00 +0200

Latest 2 hours ago Magnitude 6.3 tremor in Cotabato

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:25:00 +0200

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Wednesday a magnitude-6.3 earthquake that hit North Cotabato — a tremor that was felt in nearby provinces. According to the seismology agency, the tectonic quake occurred at 7:37 p.m.

No tsunami threat after magnitude 6.3 quake

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:34:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Wednesday evening allayed the public’s fear that a magnitude 6.3 earthquake in North Cotabato would trigger a tsunami. Phivolcs director Renato Solidum Jr. is quoted in a tweet by The STAR as saying damage is expected in....

Magnitude 6.3 quake hits North Cotabato, parts of Mindanao

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:23:00 +0200

INJURED. An injured patients is rushed inside the Davao del Sur Provincial Hospital in Digos City on Wednesday evening, following the magnitude 6.3 earthquake that hit North Cotabato and others parts of Mindanao. In General Santos, the an aftershock caused a fire at a mall, an official said.

La terre a tremblé hier matin

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:25:00 +0200

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 3,0 sur l’échelle de Richter s’est produit, hier matin à 6h29, à l’Est de la wilaya de Béjaïa, a indiqué le Centre de recherche en astronomie, astrophysique et géophysique (Craag). A noter que l’épicentre de cette secousse tellurique a été localisé à 5 km au sud de la commune de Tamridjet, selon la même source.

Texte intégral de la tribune du président Xi dans des journaux népalais

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:17:00 +0200

BEIJING, 11 octobre (Xinhua) -- Une tribune du président chinois Xi Jinping intitulée "Vers un plus grand progrès de l'amitié sino-népalaise à travers l'Himalaya" a été publiée vendredi dans trois journaux népalais avant sa visite d'Etat dans ce pays d'Asie du Sud.

Texte intégral de la tribune du président Xi dans des journaux népalais

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:49:00 +0200

Une tribune du président chinois Xi Jinping intitulée "Vers un plus grand progrès de l'amitié sino-népalaise à travers l'Himalaya" a été publiée vendredi dans trois journaux népalais avant sa visite d'Etat dans ce pays d'Asie du Sud. Voici la version française du texte intégral de la tribune,....

L’éphéméride du 11 octobre

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 10:58:00 +0200

Damas – SANA / Ci-après l’éphéméride du 11 octobre : -1138 : Un tremblement de terre frappe Alep et a été considéré comme le 4ème plus grand tremblement de terre causant des victimes dans l’histoire. -1963 : L’ONU condamne la politique de répression en Afrique du Sud .

Un léger séisme ressenti ce lundi matin en Martinique

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:38:00 +0200

Un léger séisme d'origine tectonique de magnitude 4 sur l'échelle de Richter a été ressenti ce lundi 7 octobre en Martinique à 6h23. Son épicentre a été localisé à l'est-sud-est du Vauclin. La terre a tremblé ce lundi 7 octobre 2019 en Martinique. Une secousse d'une magnitude de 4 sur l'échelle de....

15:34 | TREMBLEMENT DE TERRE Un séisme de magnitude 6,8 secoue le centre et le sud du Chili

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:08:00 +0200

Chili : Un séisme de magnitude 6,8 secoue le centre et sud, aucun dégât. TREMBLEMENT DE TERRE Les secousses ont beau avoir effrayé les habitants, le tremblement de terre n’a fait aucune victime et aucun dégât matériel. Un graphique des secousses enregistrées lors d'un séisme. (Illustration) — HARTMANN CHRISTIAN/SIPA.

15:34 TREMBLEMENT DE TERRE Un séisme de magnitude 6,8 secoue le centre et le sud du Chili Les secousses ont beau avoir effrayé les habitants, le tremblement de terre n’a fait aucune victime et aucun dégât matériel

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:59:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 6,8 ressenti dans le centre et sud du Chili

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 05:25:00 +0200

Santiago du Chili, 29 sept 2019 (AFP) - Un séisme de magnitude 6,8, enregistré dimanche dans l'océan Pacifique au large du Chili, a été ressenti dans six régions du centre et du sud du pays, sans faire de victimes ni dégâts matériels, selon le Bureau national des situations d'urgence (Onemi).

Séisme de magnitude 6,8 au large du Chili

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:36:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 6,8, enregistré dimanche dans l'océan Pacifique au large du Chili, a été ressenti dans six régions du centre et du sud du pays, sans faire de victimes ni de dégâts matériels, selon le Bureau national des situations d'urgence (Onemi).

Amérique du Sud - Le Chili frappé par un séisme de magnitude 6,8

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 23:01:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 6,8, enregistré dimanche dans l'océan Pacifique au large du Chili, a été ressenti dans six régions du centre et du sud du pays. Il n'a toutefois pas fait de victimes ni dégâts matériels, selon le Bureau national des situations d'urgence (Onemi).

Séisme de magnitude 6,8 au large du Chili

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 21:31:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 6,8, enregistré dimanche dans l'océan Pacifique au large du Chili, a été ressenti dans six régions du centre et du sud du pays, sans faire de victimes ni dégâts matériels, selon le Bureau national des situations d'urgence (Onemi).

Point de l'actualité à 12H00 GMT

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 14:31:00 +0200

Voici notre rubrique "Point de l'actualité" à 12H00 GMT: Un séisme de magnitude 6,4 frappe le sud des Philippines. MANILLE -- Un séisme de magnitude 6,4 a secoué dimanche matin la province philippine du Davao Occidental (sud), a annoncé l'Institut philippin de volcanologie et de sismologie (Phivolcs).

Un séisme de magnitude 6,4 frappe le Sud des Philippines

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 12:34:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 6,4 a secoué dimanche matin 29 septembre la province philippine du Davao Occidental (Sud), selon l'Institut philippin de volcanologie et de sismologie (Phivolcs). La magnitude de cette secousse tectonique a été révisée à 6,4 contre 6,1 initialement, a précisé le Phivolcs. Aucune victime ou dégât n'ont été signalés.

Un séisme de magnitude 6,4 frappe le sud des Philippines

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 07:57:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 6,4 a secoué dimanche matin la province philippine du Davao Occidental (sud), selon l'Institut philippin de volcanologie et de sismologie (Phivolcs). La magnitude de cette secousse tectonique a été révisée à 6,4 contre 6,1 initialement, a précisé le Phivolcs. Aucune victime ou dégât n'ont été signalés.

VANUATU TERREMOTO - Un seísmo de magnitud 6,4 sacude Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 07:48:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,4 sacudió este lunes las costas del archipiélago de Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur, sin que se haya emitido una alerta por tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo, situó el seísmo a 226 kilómetros de....

Un seísmo de magnitud 6,4 sacude Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 07:07:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,4 sacudió este lunes las costas del archipiélago de Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur, sin que se haya emitido una alerta por tsunami.. EFE/ Made Nagi/Archivo (Foto: EFE. Bangkok, 21 sep (EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,4 sacudió este lunes las costas del archipiélago de....

Vanuatu: terremoto de magnitud 6,4 remeció el país

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 06:56:00 +0200

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,4 sacudió este lunes las costas del archipiélago de Vanuatu , en el Pacífico Sur , sin que se haya emitido una alerta por tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos ( USGS , que registra la actividad sísmica en todo el mundo, situó el sismo a 226 kilómetros de....

Un seísmo de magnitud 6,4 sacude Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 06:45:00 +0200

Esta información es un teletipo de la Agencia Efe y se publica en nuestra web de manera automática como parte del servicio que nos ofrece esta agencia de noticias. No ha sido editado ni titulado por un periodista de Un terremoto de magnitud 6,4 sacudió este lunes las costas del archipiélago de....

Cinco muertos en terremoto en Filipinas

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:02:00 +0200

que azotó el pasado miércoles 16 de octubre de 2019 la isla de Mindanao , en el sur de , causó cinco muertos y decenas de heridos , según informaron las autoridades locales hoy, jueves 17 de octubre de 2019. El terremoto , que se produjo el miércoles poco después de las 19:30 horas (6:30 hora de....

Filipinas: Al menos 5 muertos por terremoto de 6,4 en el sur del país

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:33:00 +0200

Manila. Al menos cinco personas murieron y sesenta resultaron heridas después del terremoto de 6,4 grados de magnitud ocurrido el miércoles en la isla de Mindanao, al sur de Filipinas , informan este jueves medios locales. En Tulunam, en la provincia de Cotabato Norte, una niña de siete años murió....

Sismo de magnitud 4.7 en la falla de San Andrés estremece el centro de California

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 01:55:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 4.7 sacudió el centro de California el martes por la tarde, a lo largo de la según el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). El terremoto se produjo a las 12:42 p.m. hora local , aproximadamente cuatro millas al sur de Hollister, cerca de Tres Pinos en el condado de San Benito, y se sintió tan al norte como San José.

Terremoto de 3,5 grados provoca alarmas y miedo en San Francisco

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 02:40:00 +0200

San Francisco.- Se informó un pequeño terremoto de 3.5 el sábado por la mañana al sur de San Francisco y se sintió en una amplia franja del Área de la Bahía. El epicentro del terremoto fue a una milla de Daly City, a dos millas del sur de San Francisco y a tres millas de San Francisco y San Bruno. El terremoto ocurrió a las 8:41 a.

SAT perdonó impuestos por casi 274 mil mdp entre 2007 y 2015; artistas, políticos y deportistas entre los beneficiados

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 03:20:00 +0200

Cada vez que tiembla en California, la pregunta se repite: ¿está más cerca el “Big One”? Con el “Big One” se refieren a un terremoto catastrófico que, según los sismólogos, ya debió haber ocurrido. Los temores volvieron a desatarse esta semana. Un terremoto de magnitud 7,1 sacudió la noche de este viernes la región sur de California.

Marcelo Lagos le lanzó curioso mensaje en doble sentido a Tonka Tomicic en "Bienvenidos"

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 17:58:00 +0200

Debido a los temblores que se han dejado sentir en nuestro país durante el último tiempo, reapareció el televisivo geógrafo Marcelo Lagos en los estudios de “Bienvenidos”. En esta instancia se refirió al reciente temblor 6,6 que se percibió al sur del país y, fiel a su estilo, profundizó en cómo enfrentar un tsunami.

Video | La calma con la que los chilenos pasan un terremoto de 6.8 grados

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:45:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6.8 grados se sintió en el centro y sur de Chile el domingo. La Oficina Nacional de Emergencia (ONEMI) de Chile descartó la posibilidad de tsunami y llamó a los chilenos a la calma. El terremoto ha sido noticia en el resto del mundo, por la calma con la que los chilenos en el....

Video | La calma con la que los chilenos pasan un terremoto de 6.8 grados

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:14:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6.6 sacude la zona centro y sur de Chile

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 03:57:00 +0200

Telesur. Un terremoto de magnitud preliminar 6.6 sacudió la zona central de Chile este domingo, informó el Centro Sismológico Nacional de la Universidad de Chile. El epicentro de localizó a 30.9 km de profundidad y a 71 kilómetros al oeste de la ciudad costera de Constitución y a 280 km al sur de Santiago, capital del país.

Video muestra reacción de chilenos ante sismo de magnitud 6.8

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 23:40:00 +0200

El movimiento telúrico se sintió con fuerza principalmente en las regiones del Maule y Biobío (sur), causando susto en los habitantes; autoridades descartan víctimas y daños materiales. Un terremoto de magnitud 6.8 sacudió este domingo seis regiones del centro y sur de Chile, sin que se registren....

Un terremoto de intensidad moderada sacude Chile

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 20:06:00 +0200

, según informa el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos ( USGS, por sus siglas en inglés). El Centro Sismológico Nacional del país sudamericano, sin embargo, lo cifra en 6,6. El epicentro se ubicó a 70 kilómetros de la ciudad costera de Constitución y ocurrió sobre las 12.58 (hora local), de acuerdo con el Centro Sismológico Nacional.

Un terremoto de intensidad moderada sacude Chile

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:53:00 +0200

Se registra un terremoto de magnitud 6.8 en Chile

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:45:00 +0200

SANTIAGO DE CHILE. — Un terremoto de magnitud 6.8 remeció el domingo los edificios de Santiago de Chile y del sur del país sin que hasta el momento se reporten víctimas ni daños materiales. Se registra un terremoto de magnitud 6.8 en Chile Se registra un terremoto de magnitud 6.

Directo | Las ‘marxes’ llenan el centro de Barcelona

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:37:00 +0200

En Via Laietana, los manifestantes, encarados hacia el sur, hacia la Jefatura de la Policía Nacional, han ido avanzando poco a poco. Hace unos minutos, el cordón policial ha disparado varios salvas para que los manifestantes se alejaran de nuevo hacia arriba, sentido Plaza Urquinaona.

Indonesia Submarine Capabilities

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:27:00 +0200

NTI Co-Chair Sam Nunn, with former Secretary of Defense and NTI Emeritus Board Member William J. Perry and former Secretary of State George P. Shultz, urge the U.S. to reengage with Russia and prevent a military miscalculation that could lead to the use of a nuclear weapon for the first time in nearly 74 years.

Strong earthquake hits Philippines, no Pacific tsunami expected

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:20:00 +0200

(Reuters) - An earthquake measuring a revised magnitude 6.4 struck central Mindanao in the south of the Philippines on Wednesday, sending residents running from buildings and offices, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The United States Geological Survey said the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.

Magnitude 6.3 quake hits North Cotabato, nearby areas

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:12:00 +0200

MANILA (2nd UPDATE) - A magnitude-6.3 earthquake hit North Cotabato on Wednesday, the Phivolcs said, a tremor that was felt in nearby provinces. The tectonic quake occurred at 7:37 p.m. approximately 22 kilometers southeast of Tulunan town and had a depth of 15 km. No tsunami warning was raised, the government agency said.

Strong earthquake hits Philippines, no Pacific tsunami expected

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:57:00 +0200

Massive clean-up operation as homes flooded in Tipton 'Tsunami'

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:51:00 +0200

"It's going to take a complete refurb we don't know when we will be able to reopen." A resident on Baker Street, which was also submerged, said: "My wife was at home and and text me saying don't bother coming home and send me a video. "I got a text from the school telling me to pick up my son.

Massive clean-up operation as homes flooded in Tipton 'Tsunami'

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:37:00 +0200

5.7-magnitude earthquake jolts Sumatra

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 03:42:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale struck South Sumatra province in Sumatra, Indonesia at 6.23am (5.23am local time) today. There are no immediate reports of major damage or casualties. In a statement, the Malaysian Meteorological Department said the quake....

House destroyed after burst water main blasts building causing mass flooding

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 19:40:00 +0200

Powerful torrents of "tsunami-like" floodwater could be seen gushing along the major road causing traffic chaos and residents to be evacuated. The force of the water also partially damaged a house leaving it looking like a "bomb had gone off." Shocking pictures show how the side and the front of the....

Japan swamped in billion dollar disaster

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:58:00 +0200

Thousands of troops carried out a massive rescue operation across Japan as the death toll from Typhoon Hagibis rose to at least 35 - including an elderly woman dropped from a rescue chopper. The woman, in her 70s, was being transported into a helicopter in Iwaki city when she was accidentally....

Japan swamped in billion dollar disaster

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:36:00 +0200

Thousands of troops carried out a massive rescue operation across Japan as the death toll from Typhoon Hagibis rose to at least 35 — including an elderly woman dropped from a rescue chopper. The woman, in her 70s, was being transported into a helicopter in Iwaki city when she was accidentally....

Woman dropped from rescue chopper

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 21:10:00 +0200

Thousands of troops carried out a massive rescue operation across Japan as the death toll from Typhoon Hagibis rose to at least 23 — including an elderly woman dropped from a rescue chopper. The woman, in her 70s, was being transported into a helicopter in Iwaki city when she was accidentally....

Hagibis hammers Japan, 23 dead, 16 missing

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 15:46:00 +0200

Japan has sent tens of thousands of troops and rescue workers to save stranded residents and fight floods caused by one of the worst typhoons to hit the country in recent history, which killed 23 people and briefly paralysed Tokyo. Sixteen people are missing, public broadcaster NHK said, as Typhoon....

Hagibis hammers Japan, 23 dead, 16 missing

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 15:34:00 +0200

Hagibis hammers Japan, 23 dead, 16 missing

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 15:30:00 +0200

Japan earthquake: Region on path of devastating Typhoon Hagibis hit by major quake JAPAN has been struck by a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the Kanto region as it awaits its most powerful storm of the year, Typhoon Hagibis.

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 16:28:00 +0200

The epicentre of the quake was in the Pacific Ocean off China Prefecture, close to Tokyo and Shizuoko on the south coast of the Honshu island. The earthquake struck at 6:22pm on Saturday and was recorded as four on the Japanese intensity scale of seven. It left buildings shaking in Tokyo.

James Patterson

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 07:56:00 +0200

At the elite Shatin Tsung Tsin Secondary School on Tuesday, about 100 students lined up around a basketball court and sang Glory to Hong Kong, the recently composed anthem of the protest movement. In an amazing story of perseverance, 82-year-old Fedelina Lugasan from the Philippines says that all....

James Patterson

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 10:58:00 +0200

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and China’s leader Xi Jinping are like two people in a romantic relationship who will often overlook certain flaws in each other and only see the attractive... As the US and China relationship grows more bitter each day, the Communist country announced its plans....

James Patterson

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 08:19:00 +0200

Any major metropolitan city will have issues with traffic and for Manila, the largest city in the Philippines, this is especially true. For commuters, the term nightmare comes to mind especially... Some shopping centers closed, the city’s public transportation systems were operating at about 50% of....

James Patterson

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 12:00:00 +0200

Some shopping centers closed, the city’s public transportation systems were operating at about 50% of their normal capacity and long lines at ATM machines and grocery store aisles had people both... Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal....

Un champignon pathogène introduit au Canada en 1964 par un tsunami, croient des

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:07:00 +0200

Depuis 20 ans, un champignon microscopique originaire de la forêt amazonienne, le Cryptococcus gattii , prolifère dans le sud de la Colombie-Britannique. Deux biologistes américains suggèrent qu'il serait arrivé par le tsunami qui a frappé la côte ouest du Canada en 1964.

Earthquake of 5.0 magnitude hit Bristol Island, South Sandwich Islands

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 23:19:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter Scale struck Bristol Island and the South Sandwich Islands in the southern Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, reported Xinhua. The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at around 17:13 (local times), was registered at a depth of 130.28 km, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

EU to Ease Restrictions Imposed on Japan Food Products after Fukushima

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 05:31:00 +0200

TOKYO – The European Union is planning to ease restrictions on fishery products from Japan imposed after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, Kyodo news reported on Saturday. The new agency citing Japanese officials said European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker spoke about the plan with....

Seoul to raise worries over contaminated water from Fukushima in London

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 05:07:00 +0200

South Korea's fishery ministry said Sunday it plans to raise concerns over Japan's plan to release contaminated water from its disabled Fukushima power plant into the sea at a global conference this week. During a London Convention and Protocol meeting that runs from Monday to Friday at the....

EU to ease post-Fukushima restrictions on Japanese food imports

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 00:53:00 +0200

The European Union will ease its restrictions on Japanese food imports imposed following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, possibly by the end of this year, government officials said Saturday. Specifically, the European Union is planning to remove its import restrictions on fishery products from....

Tsunamis may have pushed a tropical disease into the Pacific Northwest

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 18:48:00 +0200

Since 1999, hundreds of people and animals in the Pacific Northwest have been infected by a tropical fungus, Cryptococcus gattii, which is mainly found in Brazil and other parts of South America. An investigation led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has now....

A community radio station in rural Tamil Nadu is giving a voice to those affected by climate change

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 18:37:00 +0200

“What preparations should one make for children before a cyclone strikes?” asked Durga, a volunteer at a community radio station in the coastal village of Vizhuthamavadi, roughly 320 km to the South of Chennai in Tamil Nadu. Ranjitha, a resident of a nearby village and the radio jockey at Kalanjiam....

EU to ease post-Fukushima restrictions on Japanese food imports possibly by yearend

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 14:05:00 +0200

Tropical fungal outbreak in Pacific northwest sparked by tsunamis

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:59:00 +0200

Tsunamis triggered by a major earthquake in Alaska in 1964 could explain how a deadly fungus colonized the coastal forests of British Columbia and Washington, and ultimately infected humans and animals, according to a new paper published this week in the journal mBio.

Tropical fungal outbreak in Pacific northwest sparked by tsunamis

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:32:00 +0200

Scientists have struggled to explain how the yeast-like fungus ended up in the temperate forests of the Pacific Northwest. The fungus is typically found in warmer regions, like Australia and Papua New Guinea, as well as parts of Europe, Africa and South America.

Outbreak Of Deadly Fungal Sickness In The US Linked To 1964 Tsunami

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 14:35:00 +0200

The 1964 Alaska Earthquake: A 30-foot high tidal wave caused by the 9.2 earthquake destroyed low lying areas of the coastal town Seward. Everett Historical/Shutterstock. Since 1999, hundreds of people have fallen sick with a mysterious infection in Canada and the US Pacific Northwest region.

EXCELLENCE WITHIN THE AIR MOBILITY GROUP (AMG)

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 06:32:00 +0200

(AGENPARL) – Canberra (Australia), mer 02 ottobre 2019. By Eamon Hamilton. EXCELLENCE within the Air Mobility Group (AMG) community was recognised with the presentation of its annual Pathfinder Awards on September 19. No. 35 Squadron was awarded Squadron of the Year, whilst Flight Lieutenant Peter Lambert from No.

Did Long Ago Tsunamis Lead to Mysterious, Tropical Fungal Outbreak in Pacific Northwest?

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 05:51:00 +0200

The Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964 and the tsunamis it spawned may have washed a tropical fungus ashore, leading to a subsequent outbreak of often-fatal infections among people in coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest, according to a paper co-authored by researchers at the Johns Hopkins....

Tsunamis linked to spread of deadly fungal disease

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 01:20:00 +0200

Image copyright Education Images Image caption The tsunamis that followed a huge earthquake in Alaska in 1964 caused massive damage. A major earthquake in Alaska in 1964 triggered tsunamis that washed ashore a deadly tropical fungus, scientists say. Researchers believe it then evolved to survive in the coasts and forest of the Pacific Northwest.

Did long ago tsunamis lead to mysterious, tropical fungal outbreak in Pacific northwest?

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 18:29:00 +0200

In the paper, to publish Oct. 1 in the journal mBio, the co-authors confront the mystery of the Cryptococcus gattii outbreak in the Pacific Northwest. The outbreak, involving at least several hundred known cases, has been ongoing since 1999, with cases still occurring in humans and wildlife.

Did long ago tsunamis lead to mysterious, tropical fungal outbreak in Pacific northwest?

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 14:52:00 +0200

7.8 NEW ZEALAND QUAKE TRIGGERS ALERTS

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 03:53:00 +0200

Tsunami warnings called off. MELBOURNE, Australia (Radio Australia, July 16, 2009) – A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southwest coast of New Zealand yesterday triggering alerts from tsunami warning centres in Hawaii and Australia. The US Geological Survey reports the epicentre of....

World: Latin America & the Caribbean: Weekly Situation Update (23-30 September 2019) As of 30 September 2019

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 22:51:00 +0200

Key points: Four weeks after Dorian slammed northwestern Bahamas as a Category 5 hurricane, the Government of The Bahamas is shifting efforts from response to recovery. Tropical Storm Karen passed over the Caribbean leaving minor damages. Tropical Storm Narda is tracking northwards along Mexico's Pacific coast with potentially flooding rains.

Earthquake warning: 8.9 ‘destructive’ tremor is ‘certain’ to hit New Zealand in the future Earthquake warning: 8.9 ‘destructive’ tremor is ‘certain’ to hit New Zealand in the future A MAJOR earthquake in New Zealand is a matter of when, not if, as scientists claim...

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 17:41:00 +0200

Scientists at the New Zealand Geoscience Society (GNS) believe the Hikurangi Subduction Zone, which is off the North island’s east coast, could trigger a massive 8.9 earthquake in the future, according to a simulation from the GNS. According to Michigan Tech, anything above 8.0 on the Richter scale has the potential to “totally destroy communities.

Japón publica niveles de radiaciones en Fukushima, tras las dudas de Corea del Sur

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 13:49:00 +0200

Un empleado de TEPCO, empresa propietaria de la central nuclear de Fukushima, mide los niveles de radiación alrededor de unos tanques de almacenamiento de agua contaminada, el 27 de julio de 2018 en la planta nuclear arrasada por el tsunami de 2011 - AFP/Pool/AFP/Archivos.

Fuerte sismo sacudió el centro sur sin provocar mayores emergencias

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 11:23:00 +0200

Un fuerte sismo de magnitud 6,8 sacudió ayer domingo desde la región Metropolitana a Los Ríos, aunque sin víctimas o daños materiales. El sismo, que se produjo a las 12:57 horas en el mar, unos 70 km al oeste de Constitución, en la región del Maule, fue situado en 6,8 de magnitud por el Instituto de....

Samoa: Lessons for a destabilising planet: insights from the 2009 South Pacific earthquake-tsunami disaster

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:36:00 +0200

Dale Dominey-Howes Professor of Hazards and Disaster Risk Sciences, University of Sydney. Disclosure statement Dale Dominey-Howes receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the National Disaster Mitigation Program and the Global Resilience Partnership.

Dateline Pacific

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 05:06:00 +0200

A daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news. RNZI's flagship programme - linking the Pacific with New Zealand and the world - and broadcast by the BBC Pacific Service, the World Radio Network and Radio New Zealand National.

Memorial services held to mark 10 years since tsunami hit Samoas and Tonga

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 05:06:00 +0200

One hundred and eighty-nine people were killed when waves triggered by an 8.3 earthquake swept through the countries early one 2009 morning. In Samoa, where the southern coast bore the brunt of the waves, special church services were held, and communities gathered at memorials dotted along the coastline.

13:13 | Fuerte sismo fue registrado en la zona centro sur del país

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:41:00 +0200

{"multiple":false,"video":{"key":"czkxW2rNHsG","duration":"00:04:31","type":"video","download":""}} Al mediodía de este domingo se registró un sismo de mediana intensidad en la región Centro-Sur del país. Según informaciones preliminares el movimiento telúrico tuvo lugar a 70 kilómetros al oeste de Constitución , en la región del Maule.

6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Chile coast

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:26:00 +0200

A powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake has shaken the coast of Chile, swaying buildings in the capital of Santiago. There are no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit at 10:57 a.m. local time (1557 GMT) and was centered 66 kilometers (40 miles) west-southwest of the city of Constitucion.

Chile earthquake: Chile hit by 6.8 magnitude quake near Santiago Chile earthquake: Chile hit by 6.8 magnitude quake near Santiago A HUGE 6.8 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Chile today according to...

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:25:00 +0200

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports a shallow earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck off Chile’s coast today (Sunday). The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has said a tsunami is not expected. Earthquake monitoring body the USGS reported the quake was located 83 miles (134 km) west of Talca at a depth of 6.

29 September 2019 -Strong Earthquake in Near Coast of Central Chile on 29 September 2019 at 11.57pm

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:15:00 +0200

JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Ruj. Kami: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.16(31) PRESS RELEASE Strong Earthquake in Near Coast of Central Chile A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale occurred near Near Coast of Central Chile at 11:57pm (Malaysian Local Time) on 29 September 2019 . The epicentre of the earthquake was located at latitude 35.

Temblor de magnitud 6.8 sacude Chile; no se reportan daños

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:03:00 +0200

SANTIAGO DE CHILE, CHILE.- Un temblor de magnitud 6.8 remeció el domingo los edificios de Santiago de Chile y del sur del país sin que hasta el momento se hayan reportado víctimas ni daños materiales. El sismo empezó con un leve movimiento que de pronto se convirtió en un fuerte remezón.

Sismo de 6,6 grados sacude Chile, no se reportan víctimas

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:15:00 +0200

Un sismo con una intensidad de 6,6 grados en la escala de Richter sacudió este domingo el centro y el sur de Chile, sin que por el momento se reporten víctimas o daños materiales. La Oficina Nacional de Emergencia dijo que se descartó un posible tsunami.

Second powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Chile since August, again with no injuries or damages

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 22:38:00 +0200

Chile was struck by a second powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake since August, this time striking about 40 miles west of the city of Constitución, and causing buildings to sway in Santiago, the capitol of the South American nation. The quake erupted at 10:57am local time, or 9:57am Eastern, and had its epicenter 16.

Sismo de 7,2 remece centro y sur de Chile

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 21:48:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 7,2 remeció este domingo 29 de septiembre los edificios de Santiago de Chile y del sur del país sin que hasta el momento se hayan reportado víctimas ni daños materiales. El sismo empezó con un leve movimiento que de pronto se convirtió en un fuerte remezón.

3:28 Sismo de 6,6 grados sacude Chile, no se reportan víctimas

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 21:35:00 +0200

29 de septiembre de 2019, 15:28 Santiago de Chile, 29 sep (Prensa Latina) Un sismo con una intensidad de 6,6 grados en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy el centro y el sur de Chile, sin que por el momento se reporten víctimas o daños materiales. La Oficina Nacional de Emergencia dijo que se descartó un posible tsunami.

Powerful 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Coast of Chile

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 20:19:00 +0200

The tremor was centered some 83 miles west of Talca. A video posted online showed overhead lights inside an office swinging due to the tremor. Another video shot inside an airport showed lights swaying as A ccording to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Sept.

Sismo de 6,8 sacude a Chile; Inocar descarta tsunami en la costa de Ecuador

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 20:15:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6,8 remeció el domingo los edificios de Santiago de Chile y del sur del país sin que hasta el momento se hayan reportado víctimas ni daños materiales. El sismo empezó con un leve movimiento que de pronto se convirtió en un fuerte remezón.

Un fuerte sismo de magnitud 6,8 sacudió el centro de Chile

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:48:00 +0200

Un fuerte sismo de magnitud 6,8 en la escala MWW sacudió este domingo el centro de Chile, según reportó el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS). El epicentro se ubicó en el Océano Pacífico a 66 kilómetros al oeste de Constitución (y a 250 kilómetros al sur de Santiago) y tuvo una profundidad de 16,5 kilómetros.

Massive 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Chile

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:34:00 +0200

The location of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake which hit off coast of Chile. A massive 6.8 magnitude earthquake has struck off Chile’s coast today, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Buildings in the capital city of Santiago were swaying from the tremor around lunchtime.

Playlist The two Samoas, 10 years on from the tsunami

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:19:00 +0200

It's been 10 years since the massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated much of the south coast of the two Samoas and Tonga's northern most islands. Get the RNZ app. for easy access to all your favourite programmes.

Listen to Dateline Pacific for Monday 30 September 2019

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:19:00 +0200

It's been 10 years since the massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated much of the south coast of the two Samoas and Tonga's northern most islands; Tonga's new leader promises to end the divisions in the country; a Pacific women's activist says the presence of young people at the United Nations....

Some people will feel a 'moderate' jolt, others won't be able to stand with the shaking

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 20:25:00 +0200

The message of the forum was clear: there will be no cavalry coming to the rescue for many people for a significant period after the quake. Marlborough Emergency Services manager Brian Paton said the work of the AF8 group had helped him put together a plan for the first 12 hours after the quake.

Woolsey fire highlights need for better preparedness for a catastrophe, report says

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:45:00 +0200

Last year’s catastrophic Woolsey fire overwhelmed public safety agencies, exposed problems in the state’s mutual aid system and should remind the public that everyone has a responsibility to be prepared for disasters, according to a draft report released Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Magnitude 3 earthquake registered in south Kyrgyzstan

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 06:16:00 +0200

. AKIPRESS.COM - Magnitude 3 earthquake was recorded in the south Kyrgyzstan on Oct 23 at 20:55. The epicenter was located in the mountains of Kichi-Alai. According to the Institute of Seismology of Kyrgyzstan, the villages nearby felt the quakes at magnitude 2.5. All rights reserved. © AKIpress News Agency - 2001-2019.

Philippines: PRC continues to assist earthquake victims in Cotabato and nearby provinces

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 06:43:00 +0200

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon ordered the immediate deployment and mobilization of its volunteers and staff to assist the people affected by the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hits North Cotabato and other nearby areas in Mindanao on October 16, 2019, Wednesday.

Researcher Unveils a Plan for a Dense Seismological Survey of Los Angeles

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:55:00 +0200

Caltech’s Rob Clayton is preparing to launch a project to blanket the Los Angeles Basin with 25 seismic sensors per square mile, gathering high-resolution data at an unprecedentedly wide scale over the 800-square-mile area. The 3-D passive seismic survey will be a collaboration with seismic....

Milford Sound hit by magnitude 5.6 earthquake felt by thousands across country

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 11:50:00 +0200

A moderate earthquake has rattled parts of the South Island this evening. The 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck 40 kilometres off the west coast of the South Island just before 10pm. The quake, at a depth of five kilometres, was reportedly felt by nearly 2000 people, mostly around Milford Sound, Queenstown and Dunedin, according to GeoNet.

Machu Picchu fue golpeada por dos terremotos

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 23:24:00 +0200

Desde hace décadas una de las preguntas que se han cuestionado tanto los equipos de investigación que han trabajado en Machu Picchu, como sus gestores, es si el yacimiento pudo ser afectado por terremotos o si lo será en el futuro. Esta pregunta no es banal, ya que Perú es uno de los países de Sudamérica con mayor actividad sísmica.

Dos sismos registrados al sur de Puerto Rico no provocan daños

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 04:54:00 +0200

San Juan, 25 oct (EFEUSA).- Dos sismos de magnitud 4,4 y 2,8 registrados este jueves con epicentro a menos de 10 kilómetros de la costa sur de Puerto Rico no provocaron daños destacados ni aviso de tsunami, según informaron las autoridades de la isla caribeña.

Dos sismos registrados al sur de Puerto Rico no provocan daños

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 05:37:00 +0200

San Juan, 25 oct (EFE).- Dos sismos de magnitud 4,4 y 2,8 registrados este jueves con epicentro a menos de 10 kilómetros de la costa sur de Puerto Rico no provocaron daños destacados ni aviso de tsunami, según informaron las autoridades de la isla caribeña.

PUERTO RICO SISMO - Dos sismos registrados al sur de Puerto Rico no provocan daños

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 05:42:00 +0200

La alcaldesa del municipio de Salinas, Karylin Bonilla, acompaña a los miembros de la Guardia Nacional en su sede en el Campamento Santiago, el miércoles 27 de septiembre de 2017, desde donde saldrán a entregar suministros a los damnificados por el paso del huracán María, en el municipio de Salinas (Puerto Rico).

Dos sismos registrados al sur de Puerto Rico no provocan daños

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 05:51:00 +0200

La Red Sísmica de Puerto Rico detalló a través de su dirección en internet de que el primero de los sismos, de magnitud 4,4, se registró a las 20.30 hora local (00.30 GMT) a 8,03 kilómetros al sureste de Santa Isabel, municipio de la costa sur de la isla caribeña. La localización exacta del sismo fue en el punto situado entre la latitud 17.

Dos sismos registrados al sur de Puerto Rico no provocan daños

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 06:27:00 +0200

Dos sismos registrados al sur de Puerto Rico no provocan daños

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 06:43:00 +0200

. La Red Sísmica de Puerto Rico detalló a través de su dirección en internet de que el primero de los sismos, de magnitud 4,4, se registró a las 20.30 hora local (00.30 GMT) a 8,03 kilómetros al sureste de Santa Isabel, municipio de la costa sur de la isla caribeña.

Cute and dark: the magical world of Japanese art star Chiho Aoshima

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 09:08:00 +0200

“I became very scared. Living in Japan, we face natural disasters which we cannot stop because the country sits on many active faults that frequently cause major earthquakes. We have to live with them. I created a character called Maguma-chan, who is a natural spirit, thinking about the natural....

Cute and dark: the magical world of Japanese art star Chiho Aoshima

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 09:42:00 +0200

Intempéries dans le sud : voici comment vous faire rembourser les dégâts par votre assureur

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:23:00 +0200

. DÉMARCHES - Les violentes pluies qui se sont abattues dans le sud ces derniers jours ont provoqué de nombreux dégâts. La ministre de la Transition écologique et solidaire Élisabeth Borne a prévenu ce jeudi que l'état de catastrophe naturelle serait pris la semaine prochaine.

Intempéries dans le sud : voici comment vous faire rembourser les dégâts par votre assureur

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:55:00 +0200

Officials say no amount of planning can prepare NZ for a large-scale disaster

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 23:11:00 +0200

No amount of planning could prepare the country for the reality of a large-scale earthquake, disaster officials have warned. The South Island Alpine Fault Earthquake Response Forum was in Nelson this week as part of its awareness-raising road-show. The region was vulnerable to large quakes in both....

Earthquake felt by hundreds in Taranaki

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 00:22:00 +0200

Hundreds of people reported feeling an earthquake in Taranaki on Saturday morning. An earthquake has served up hundreds of Taranaki residents with a breakfast shake. The 4.0 magnitude quake struck at 8.19am on Saturday about 40 kilometres south of Waverley, according to the GeoNet website. It was 85km deep and classified as weak.

A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck the rural county of Changnyeong in South Gye...

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 08:03:00 +0100

By Park Si-soo A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck the rural county of Changnyeong in South Gyeongsang Province on Sunday. The seismic activity was detected at 3:37 p.m., with the epicenter 15 kilometers south of the town and 11 kilometers underground, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).