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The work by researchers at Portland State University and the University of Oregon, published in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, offers a solution to a common problem....Wed, 27 May 2020 02:22:00 +0200bendbulletin-008a2e9cc6c589e6782498e7dc1136e0bendbulletinen47.621389 -120.003611NaturalDisastersSan Andreas FaultOregon State University20200527022200https://www.emigrate.co.uk/news/20200526-29608_why-choose-the-philippines-as-your-expat-retirement-hub-With all the coronavirus chaos going on across the world, finding a peaceful, friendly, English-speaking location is getting harder by the minute. For many would-be expatriates, finding the right location for a permanent move can be tricky as regards ticking all the boxes leading to a conversion from dream to reality.Tue, 26 May 2020 19:23:00 +0200emigrate-dd0d8fbf2c593009655a813d1ce7a9d2emigrateen51.4879 -0.177998NaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesUKReferendumMigration20200526192300https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/121588131/southern-response-appeals-against-earthquake-cover-test-caseA Canterbury earthquake insurance case that may be the trendsetter for thousands more, is in the hands of the Court of Appeal. Southern Response is appealing against a decision that it misrepresented rebuild costs Alison and Karl Dodds could have been entitled to under their full replacement cover policy.Tue, 26 May 2020 08:56:00 +0200Stuff-f66e0b7b3a06ead613804702543ea5d6Stuffen-43.5235 172.638NaturalDisastersHigh CourtNeil Campbell20200526085600https://www.ibtimes.sg/twitterati-gush-over-new-zealand-pm-jacinda-arderns-poise-earthquake-strikes-mid-interview-45678New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who is known for her composure and poise, was unnerved by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake, even in the middle of a live interview. Even as Ardern was being interviewed live by presenter Ryan Bridge on Monday morning, a 5.Mon, 25 May 2020 07:53:00 +0200ibtimes-sg-96c39eadec33e8c8d6d6e11f5852f48cibtimes-sgen-41.3348 174.807CoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersDonald TrumpJacinda Ardern20200525075300https://globalnews.ca/news/6980783/new-zealand-earthquake/A crack runs through a bridge along Road 116 after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Guanica, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. The morning quake caused further damage along the island’s southern coast, where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti).Sun, 24 May 2020 23:51:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk-79dffb32b08fc5a90be37b93dd45c471newsnow-co-uken-41.3348 174.807NaturalDisastersCarlos Giusti20200524235100https://globalnews.ca/news/6980783/new-zealand-earthquake/A crack runs through a bridge along Road 116 after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Guanica, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. The morning quake caused further damage along the island’s southern coast, where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti).Sun, 24 May 2020 23:20:00 +0200cknw-79dffb32b08fc5a90be37b93dd45c471cknwen-41.3348 174.807NaturalDisastersCarlos Giusti20200524232000https://globalnews.ca/news/6980783/new-zealand-earthquake/A crack runs through a bridge along Road 116 after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Guanica, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. The morning quake caused further damage along the island’s southern coast, where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti).Sun, 24 May 2020 23:18:00 +0200globalnews-79dffb32b08fc5a90be37b93dd45c471globalnewsen-41.3348 174.807NaturalDisastersCarlos Giusti20200524231800https://en.irna.ir/news/83799377/SW-quake-damages-ancient-partsSpeaking to IRNA, managing director of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad cultural heritage and handicrafts office Majid Safaie said based to the reports, expert teams have been deployed to Dehdasht ancient part since the beginning of the accident. The quake damaged many historical monuments, including Dehdasht historical Caravanserai, he added.Sun, 24 May 2020 16:56:00 +0200irna-b327700f9aee2873e9da0395194211f5irnaen35.7745 51.4477NaturalDisastersIRNAAhmad Province20200524165600https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/6-1-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-in-ocean-west-of-mexicoMEXICO CITY The U.S. Geological Survey says a relatively strong earthquake has been recorded in the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1, hit at 3:46 a.m. local time Friday at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).Fri, 22 May 2020 16:15:00 +0200fox35orlando-fe56b73197a5b2208a918f01c065145afox35orlandoen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyJose del Cabo20200522161500https://www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=55955&SEO=mexico-reports-6.1-magnitude-earthquake-in-southern-baja-californiaMexico reports 6.1 magnitude earthquake in southern Baja California Mexico reports 6.1 magnitude earthquake in southern Baja California Mexico reports 6.1 magnitude earthquake in southern Baja California. Mexico, May 22 (Prensa Latina) An earthquake of magnitude 6.Fri, 22 May 2020 15:57:00 +0200plenglish-98f9eca6bb47247be83cabd995cb2d7bplenglishen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersPrensa LatinaJose del Cabo20200522155700https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Bump-in-the-night-earthquake-recorded-in-Southern-Kentucky-570689751.htmlLONDON, Ky. (WKYT) - A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded early Friday morning in Laurel County. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered about six miles south of London, between London and Keavy. The small earthquake occurred at 1:58 a.m. There were no reports of damage.Fri, 22 May 2020 14:56:00 +0200wkyt-5bf88f36addeffc72c94994d63a7a756wkytenNaturalDisastersU.S. Geological Survey20200522145600https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/magnitude-6-1-earthquake-hits-in-ocean-west-of-mexico-120052200887_1.htmlThe US Geological Survey says a relatively strong earthquake has been recorded in the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1, hit at 3:46 a.m. local time Friday at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles). The epicenter was 173 km (108 miles) east southeast....Fri, 22 May 2020 13:49:00 +0200business-standard-18350b324ad74cb76b05732e05e3159dbusiness-standarden19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyJose del Cabo20200522134900https://www.eagletribune.com/region/magnitude-6-1-earthquake-hits-in-ocean-west-of-mexico/article_709d2177-fee3-5f51-a6f6-677cf2e90ec0.htmlMEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a relatively strong earthquake has been recorded in the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1, hit at 3:46 a.m. local time Friday at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).Fri, 22 May 2020 13:11:00 +0200eagletribune-534393d2257cd73390ce729c700cf734eagletribuneen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyJose del Cabo20200522131100https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/world/magnitude-6/DONINPOXLKJLAVN4TBAJMRDCXQ/MEXICO CITY — (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a relatively strong earthquake has been recorded in the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1, hit at 3:46 a.m. local time Friday at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).Fri, 22 May 2020 13:04:00 +0200actionnewsjax-0b31f4480197804ab81b6548d4f7c896actionnewsjaxen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyJose del Cabo20200522130400https://www.wsoctv.com/news/world/magnitude-6/DONINPOXLKJLAVN4TBAJMRDCXQ/MEXICO CITY — (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a relatively strong earthquake has been recorded in the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1, hit at 3:46 a.m. local time Friday at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).Fri, 22 May 2020 12:46:00 +0200wsoctv-0b31f4480197804ab81b6548d4f7c896wsoctven19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyJose del Cabo20200522124600https://www.chron.com/news/article/Magnitude-6-1-earthquake-hits-in-ocean-west-of-15288210.phpMEXICO CITY (AP) The U.S. Geological Survey says a relatively strong earthquake has been recorded in the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1, hit at 3:46 a.m. local time Friday at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).Fri, 22 May 2020 12:45:00 +0200chron-c38cbd698b5532a8e096c6156729061cchronen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyJose del Cabo20200522124500https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Magnitude-6-1-earthquake-hits-in-ocean-west-of-15288210.phpMEXICO CITY (AP) The U.S. Geological Survey says a relatively strong earthquake has been recorded in the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1, hit at 3:46 a.m. local time Friday at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).Fri, 22 May 2020 12:26:00 +0200sfgate-c38cbd698b5532a8e096c6156729061csfgateen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyJose del Cabo20200522122600https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/magnitude-61-earthquake-hits-ocean-west-mexico-70827914Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Magnitude-6.1 earthquake hits in ocean west of Mexico The U.S. Geological Survey says a relatively strong earthquake has been recorded in the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico. MEXICO CITY -- The U.S.Fri, 22 May 2020 12:21:00 +0200ABCnews-5763cae23541a2ef5a00568de53925b6ABCnewsen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyJose del Cabo20200522122100https://www.cbsnews.com/video/powerful-earthquake-hits-southern-california/A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Southern California and caused damage in the city of Ridgecrest. The jolt caused one house to go up in flames. Carter Evans reports. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.Thu, 21 May 2020 21:40:00 +0200CBSnews-8917cde7ea19499c9c5ea00e831b7b0fCBSnewsen35.62394 -117.672401NaturalDisastersCarter Evans20200521214000https://www.cbsnews.com/video/aftershocks-felt-in-california-after-6-4-magnitude-earthquake/The aftershocks keep coming one day after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Southern California. More than 1,000 aftershocks have been detected. Carter Evans reports. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.Thu, 21 May 2020 21:24:00 +0200CBSnews-ef54ef45f4d5f79522e13097c8f7d6d6CBSnewsen37.2525317690915 -119.609110847191NaturalDisastersCarter Evans20200521212400https://www.cbsnews.com/video/7-1-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-california/A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southern California Friday night, just one day after a 6.4 quake struck in the same area. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Los Angeles. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.Thu, 21 May 2020 21:24:00 +0200CBSnews-f5f20248845d0203ded78c4fb2ec2841CBSnewsen34.0222 -118.244NaturalDisasters20200521212400https://www.cbsnews.com/video/southern-california-residents-on-edge-after-second-major-earthquake/Southern California is reeling from yet another earthquake this morning. A 7.1 magnitude earthquake rolled through the Los Angeles area last night and could be felt throughout the state, and into Mexico and Nevada.The quake caused injuries, sparked fires, and closed roadways. Carter Evans reports.Thu, 21 May 2020 21:24:00 +0200CBSnews-212fb951aa71f3484f8567e0671eb5dcCBSnewsen34.0222 -118.244NaturalDisastersCarter Evans20200521212400https://www.cbsnews.com/video/california-officials-assessing-damage-after-powerful-earthquake/Seismologists are warning that large aftershocks could continue in Southern California for days after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the area. CBS Los Angeles reporter Joy Benedict joined CBSN with the latest.Thu, 21 May 2020 21:09:00 +0200CBSnews-7dab2751302a5dda9da29927d9312bdfCBSnewsen34.0222 -118.244NaturalDisastersCBS20200521210900https://www.cbsnews.com/video/southern-california-reeling-after-another-earthquake-strikes/A massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Southern California on Friday night. It is the second earthquake to rattle the area in the past two days. Dr. Wendy Bohon, a geologist for the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology, joined CBSN with more.Thu, 21 May 2020 21:09:00 +0200CBSnews-0d07499a56f9e2320c47e861783930ffCBSnewsen37.2525317690915 -119.609110847191NaturalDisastersWendy Bohon20200521210900https://www.tvm.com.mt/en/news/5-7-earthquake-in-mediterranean-sea/An earthquake occurred in the early hours of this morning at 1.43am in the Mediterranean Sea. The tremor which was registered by the seismic system at the Department of Physics within the University of Malta, registered 5.7 on the Richter scale. It occurred about 224 kms southwest of the Methoni region in Southern Greece.Thu, 21 May 2020 08:48:00 +0200tvm-3b194a9153fabc107a342b5cc1a33f06tvmen36.824551 21.706961NaturalDisastersUniversity of Malta20200521084800https://thefrontierpost.com/scientists-warn-unstable-mountain-slope-in-alaska-poses-landslide-and-tsunami-risk/Monitoring Desk. A group of 14 scientists (11 from the U.S., two from Canada and one from Germany) has posted a letter on the DocumentCloud server warning of the imminent danger posed by an Alaskan mountain slope that has become unstable. It lies beyond the leading edge of the Barry Glacier.Thu, 21 May 2020 00:20:00 +0200TheFrontierPost-en-8f692ce327fd0237b572c6f74fc6d719TheFrontierPost-enen45.3742 -75.6507NaturalDisastersPrince William Sound20200521002000https://www.nampa.org/index.php?model=categories&function=display&id=20121047. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. MANILA, May 20 (Xinhua) -- An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 shook Davao Occidental Province in the southern Philippines on Wednesday night, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the offshore quake, which occurred at 8:45 p.Wed, 20 May 2020 16:18:00 +0200nampa-e941a74d5fd475d7b7d6d746005c0cd3nampaen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200520161800https://www.cbsnews.com/video/deadly-earthquake-southern-philippines-2019-10-29/A powerful earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Tuesday, triggering landslides and loosening boulders that killed six people and injured more than 100. The region was already damaged by a strong quake two weeks earlier. CBS News' Tina Krauss reports.Wed, 20 May 2020 09:49:00 +0200CBSnews-c86336d72a72cfeeec3facad22a857dbCBSnewsen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200520094900https://qrius.com/how-china-is-weaponizing-water/?How+China+Is+Weaponizing+Water&RSS&RSS+ReaderChina’s unprecedented dam-building program is destroying the environment and enabling it to subdue its neighbors.Tue, 19 May 2020 15:52:00 +0200qrius-9e073f45062d30e636608b0b1ce0ac03qriusen16.8722 96.1249PublicHealthEnvironmentCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionMiddle KingdomSun TzuMekong River CommissionGetty ImagesMRCBRIWang YiChinese governmentEl Nino20200519155200https://interestingengineering.com/melting-mountain-slope-in-alaska-could-cause-catastrophic-landslide-and-tsunami?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=article&utm_content=19052020An unstable mountain slope could come crashing down and create a catastrophic tsunami anytime from this year to within the next 20 years. A group of 14 international scientists carried out a study on the imminent danger that could be caused by the Barry Glacier melting in Alaska .Tue, 19 May 2020 15:40:00 +0200interestingengineering-49e715a42d9876e2a8a07621794dc182interestingengineeringen62.089191 -163.719406ClimateChangeNaturalDisastersPrince William Sound20200519154000https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2020/05/small-earthquake-strikes-overnight-off-oregon-coast.htmlBy Jim Ryan | The Oregonian/OregonLive A small earthquake struck early Tuesday off the southern Oregon coast. a 3.1 magnitude quake hit roughly 35 miles west of Brookings at 12:10 a.m. The temblor had a depth of about 31 miles. No users of the Geological Survey’s online reporting tool have said they felt the quake.Tue, 19 May 2020 15:27:00 +0200oregonlive-677d9cdb444e8d6fed2d622fe6010559oregonliveen44.30814 -96.799026NaturalDisastersJim RyanThe Oregonian20200519152700https://globalnews.ca/news/6957721/china-magnitude-5-earthquake/A magnitude 5 earthquake in southwestern China has killed 4 people and injured 23, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The temblor in Yunnan province’s Qiaojia county struck at 9:47 p.m. Monday at a relatively shallow depth of 8 kilometres (5 miles). READ MORE: 6.5-magnitude Idaho​​ earthquake felt in southern Alberta The U.Tue, 19 May 2020 06:46:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk-fb509db217664ebf26389a95dd8686a7newsnow-co-uken26.921289 102.925102NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological Survey20200519064600https://globalnews.ca/news/6957721/china-magnitude-5-earthquake/A magnitude 5 earthquake in southwestern China has killed 4 people and injured 23, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The temblor in Yunnan province’s Qiaojia county struck at 9:47 p.m. Monday at a relatively shallow depth of 8 kilometres (5 miles). READ MORE: 6.5-magnitude Idaho​​ earthquake felt in southern Alberta The U.Tue, 19 May 2020 05:49:00 +0200cknw-fb509db217664ebf26389a95dd8686a7cknwen26.921289 102.925102NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological Survey20200519054900https://globalnews.ca/news/6957721/china-magnitude-5-earthquake/A magnitude 5 earthquake in southwestern China has killed 4 people and injured 23, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The temblor in Yunnan province’s Qiaojia county struck at 9:47 p.m. Monday at a relatively shallow depth of 8 kilometres (5 miles). READ MORE: 6.5-magnitude Idaho​​ earthquake felt in southern Alberta The U.Tue, 19 May 2020 05:25:00 +0200globalnews-fb509db217664ebf26389a95dd8686a7globalnewsen26.921289 102.925102NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological Survey20200519052500http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/13345749A shocking study that a massive earthquake could trigger tsunami nearly 30 meters high across Pacific coastal regions from Hokkaido in the far north to Chiba Prefecture in eastern Japan are based on deposits in geological formations caused by such catastrophic events in the distant past.Tue, 19 May 2020 01:29:00 +0200ajw-c886b2a573b7549129390931ca12340bajwen39.640091 141.962006NaturalDisastersMiyagi PrefectureUniversity of TokyoHokkaido UniversityChiba PrefectureKenji SatakeIwate Prefecture20200519012900https://www.news4jax.com/features/2020/05/18/mount-st-helens-40-years-later-looking-back-ahead-on-anniversary-of-worst-us-volcanic-disaster/Effects of blast still being felt to this day. Monday is a day for the history buffs. The day marks the 40th anniversary of one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, when Mount St. Helens, located in southern Washington state near the Oregon border, erupted. To this day, it is still the biggest volcanic eruption in U.Mon, 18 May 2020 17:11:00 +0200news4jax-9768987e2f86b1d78a1f69e3c7340a46news4jaxen38.9051 -77.0162NaturalDisastersDavid Johnston20200518171100https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/2020/05/18/earthquake-hits-northern-swedish-mine-no-one-injured.htmlThis copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about permissions/licensing, please go to: STOCKHOLM - An earthquake struck a northern Swedish mine on Monday, with....Mon, 18 May 2020 14:08:00 +0200TorontoStar-79dbffb540b2ee594329dbb95e21830aTorontoStaren67.85744 20.267169NaturalDisasters20200518140800https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/earthquake-hits-northern-swedish-mine-no-one-injured-120051800797_1.htmlAn earthquake struck a northern Swedish mine on Monday, with officials saying it was one of the strongest ever measured in the country. While 13 people were in the mine at the time, no one was injured. The Swedish National Seismic Network said the earthquake was magnitude 4.1, just shy of the 4.Mon, 18 May 2020 13:30:00 +0200business-standard-d73f29da64c81bbf0e32446b811fb76dbusiness-standarden67.85744 20.267169NaturalDisasters20200518133000https://www.seattletimes.com/business/earthquake-hits-northern-swedish-mine-no-one-injured/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_businessSTOCKHOLM (AP) — An earthquake struck a northern Swedish mine on Monday, with officials saying it was one of the strongest ever measured in the country. While 13 people were in the mine at the time, no one was injured. The Swedish National Seismic Network said the earthquake was magnitude 4.1, just shy of the 4.Mon, 18 May 2020 12:51:00 +0200seattletimes-9f295d2bdcc432a7b009163067bdee82seattletimesen67.85744 20.267169NaturalDisasters20200518125100http://oklahoman.com/article/feed/10050086/earthquake-hits-northern-swedish-mine-no-one-injured?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+newsok%2Fbusiness+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+business%29STOCKHOLM (AP) — An earthquake struck a northern Swedish mine on Monday, with officials saying it was one of the strongest ever measured in the country. While 13 people were in the mine at the time, no one was injured. The Swedish National Seismic Network said the earthquake was magnitude 4.1, just shy of the 4.Mon, 18 May 2020 12:46:00 +0200newsok-d6fe3c64fedc9c286c97b822c7e5da23newsoken67.85744 20.267169NaturalDisasters20200518124600https://www.startribune.com/earthquake-hits-northern-swedish-mine-no-one-injured/570554852/Purchase: Order Reprint STOCKHOLM — An earthquake struck a northern Swedish mine on Monday, with officials saying it was one of the strongest ever measured in the country. While 13 people were in the mine at the time, no one was injured. The Swedish National Seismic Network said the earthquake was magnitude 4.Mon, 18 May 2020 12:42:00 +0200startribune-055cbd0718320cc27cff50eb1ada14eastartribuneen67.85744 20.267169NaturalDisasters20200518124200https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Earthquake-hits-northern-Swedish-mine-no-one-15277227.phpSTOCKHOLM (AP) An earthquake struck a northern Swedish mine on Monday, with officials saying it was one of the strongest ever measured in the country. While 13 people were in the mine at the time, no one was injured. The Swedish National Seismic Network said the earthquake was magnitude 4.1, just shy of the 4.Mon, 18 May 2020 12:38:00 +0200sfgate-371e2969293a7e49364b1c6274cb4077sfgateen67.85744 20.267169NaturalDisasters20200518123800https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/earthquake-hits-northern-swedish-mine-injured-70738716STOCKHOLM -- An earthquake struck a northern Swedish mine on Monday, with officials saying it was one of the strongest ever measured in the country. While 13 people were in the mine at the time, no one was injured. The Swedish National Seismic Network said the earthquake was magnitude 4.1, just shy of the 4.Mon, 18 May 2020 12:14:00 +0200ABCnews-374a02d539170039016563da193df20dABCnewsen67.85744 20.267169NaturalDisasters20200518121400https://www.cbsnews.com/video/worldview-new-zealand-volcano-investigation-philippines-earthquake-and-more/New Zealand's deadly volcano eruption investigation could take up to a year. A strong earthquake killed at least 4 people in the southern part of the Philippines. And deadly protests have spread across India over a new citizenship law that excludes Muslims. Cindy Pom rounds up these global news headlines from London.Sat, 16 May 2020 16:31:00 +0200CBSnews-f53ed6ada4ec7cca4989635e1bdbce6aCBSnewsen-41.3348 174.807NaturalDisasters20200516163100https://www.cbsnews.com/video/residents-sleeping-in-cars-a-day-after-puerto-rico-suffers-6-4-earthquake/A day after Puerto Rico’s most powerful earthquake in more than a century, scientists warn it’s impossible to predict when the tremors will stop. The 6.4 magnitude quake leveled buildings and killed at least one man in the southern part of the island Tuesday, leaving more than 300 homeless.Sat, 16 May 2020 10:38:00 +0200CBSnews-22b49b455be82adc77d43b5bdbdb683bCBSnewsen18.020639 -66.613808NaturalDisastersDavid BegnaudCBS20200516103800https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/us/nevada-earthquake.htmlA 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck a remote area in western Nevada early on Friday, damaging a major highway and shaking homes as far as Utah and California. There were no reports of widespread damage in the sparsely populated area. But sections of highway U.S.Fri, 15 May 2020 20:31:00 +0200nytimes-fafaaebdd21ffd50760cb500a0c07875nytimesen40.347778 -121.593889NaturalDisastersJim Butler20200515203100https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/us/nevada-earthquake.htmlA 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck a remote area in western Nevada early on Friday, damaging a major highway and shaking homes as far as Utah and California. There were no reports of widespread damage in the sparsely populated area. But sections of highway U.S.Fri, 15 May 2020 20:20:00 +0200google-top-stories-444373f971528b78393dc9ff2373aafagoogle-top-storiesen40.347778 -121.593889NaturalDisastersThe New York TimesJim Butler20200515202000http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-05/16/content_76050596.htmLOS ANGELES, May 15 (Xinhua) -- A magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit U.S. western state of Nevada at 4:03 a.m. local time Friday (1103 GMT), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter, with a depth of 7.6 km, is 56 km west of the town of Tonopah in western Nevada.Fri, 15 May 2020 18:35:00 +0200china.org.cn-db36a29d14dfa54d9c9dccf1ab6f2081china.org.cnen37.84444 -94.359749NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological Survey20200515183500https://repeatingislands.com/2020/05/14/radiored-a-one-of-a-kind-puerto-rican-radio-station-shutters-storefront/It’s the end of an era for Puerto Rico’s Radiored. The genre-spanning, independent radio station announced the closure of its San Juan storefront yesterday. Radiored was founded in 2015, and opened its coffee shop, record store and hangout spot from which local and guest DJs and hosts would transmit....Fri, 15 May 2020 18:31:00 +0200repeatingislands-6b7b9772903f5bcf0234a15cd00a787brepeatingislandsen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionHurricane MariaFacebookHelado Negro20200515183100https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/us/nevada-earthquake.htmlA 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck a remote area in western Nevada early on Friday, the The extent of the damage in the sparsely populated area was not immediately known, but the quake was felt as far as Northern California and Salt Lake City, Utah, hundreds of miles from the epicenter.Fri, 15 May 2020 18:00:00 +0200nytimes-61596e951a18b401e0a4eb4dd2f2096bnytimesen33.695278 -88.604444NaturalDisasters20200515180000https://www.dailybreeze.com/2020/05/15/magnitude-6-4-earthquake-hits-western-nevada/TONOPAH, Nev. — Authorities in western Nevada checked for possible highway damage following a magnitude 6.5 earthquake in a remote area early Friday. The U.S. Geological Service reported the the temblor was reported at 4:03 a.m. about 35 miles west of Tonopah and just east of the Sierra Nevada range.Fri, 15 May 2020 17:13:00 +0200dailybreeze-1641446c661e604aa1bdf085b878358edailybreezeen37.84444 -94.359749NaturalDisastersAssociated PressDavid Boruchowitz20200515171300https://www.dailynews.com/2020/05/15/magnitude-6-4-earthquake-hits-western-nevada/TONOPAH, Nev. — Authorities in western Nevada checked for possible highway damage following a magnitude 6.5 earthquake in a remote area early Friday. The U.S. Geological Service reported the the temblor was reported at 4:03 a.m. about 35 miles west of Tonopah and just east of the Sierra Nevada range.Fri, 15 May 2020 17:02:00 +0200dailynews-1641446c661e604aa1bdf085b878358edailynewsen37.84444 -94.359749NaturalDisastersAssociated PressDavid Boruchowitz20200515170200https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2020/05/15/magnitude-6-4-earthquake-hits-western-nevada/TONOPAH, Nev. — Authorities in western Nevada checked for possible highway damage following a magnitude 6.5 earthquake in a remote area early Friday. The U.S. Geological Service reported the the temblor was reported at 4:03 a.m. about 35 miles west of Tonopah and just east of the Sierra Nevada range.Fri, 15 May 2020 16:57:00 +0200whittierdailynews-e0f26ecdd42fca035a1d5b5863cdd7ebwhittierdailynewsen37.84444 -94.359749NaturalDisastersAssociated PressDavid Boruchowitz20200515165700https://yubanet.com/scitech/magnitude-6-5-earthquake-reported-by-nevada-seismological-laboratory/RENO, Nev. May 15, 2020 – The Nevada Seismological Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno reports a magnitude 6.5 earthquake about three miles below the surface located in a remote area 36 miles west of Tonopah, Nevada at 4:03 a.m. PDT on May 15. There have been no reports of damage.Fri, 15 May 2020 16:50:00 +0200yubanet-352c28d2e0c9c3ca00fea6d190611d76yubaneten35.595791 -105.229698NaturalDisasters20200515165000https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/10/5/186The 2016 Central Italy seismic sequence was characterized by two main events: 24 August, Mw 6, and 30 October, Mw 6.5. We carried out high-resolution field sampling and DInSAR analysis of the coseismic and intra-sequence ground deformations along the Mt Vettore-Mt Bove causative fault (VBF).Fri, 15 May 2020 16:48:00 +0200mdpi-e0d0e5c14672fbef65626ad607a16ca8mdpien41.8955 12.4906NaturalDisasters20200515164800https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-05-15/earthquake-nevadaA magnitude 6.4 earthquake was reported Friday morning at 4:03 a.m. Pacific time 110 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos, Nev., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred further than 100 miles from a city. In the past 10 days, there have been three earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.Fri, 15 May 2020 13:29:00 +0200latimes-811923d0d6d6fe0cb53c38de7eb6db7flatimesen38.888222 -119.74018NaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionU.S. Geological SurveyThe Los Angeles Times20200515132900https://www.qt.com.au/news/sa-hit-by-biggest-earthquake-in-10-years/4015841/South Australia has been hit by its biggest earthquake in a decade. The 4.2 magnitude quake struck in the Burra region, north of Adelaide, at around 4pm this afternoon, according to Geoscience Australia. The ABC reports the earthquake was felt widely across the state including in the Adelaide Hills and Yorke Peninsula.Thu, 14 May 2020 10:27:00 +0200qt-d991c973804f9965f410e5a27936f459qten-33.678581 138.925507NaturalDisastersABC Radio20200514102700https://www.heraldsun.com.au/technology/science/sa-experiences-biggest-earthquake-in-10-years/news-story/249852fb1c742ab38dda9f81d676d196?nk=04f3fb819fd3b57a7bb2063cd8b29055-1589442321The 4.2 magnitude quake struck in the Burra region, north of Adelaide, at around 4pm this afternoon, according to Geoscience Australia. The ABC reports the earthquake was felt widely across the state including in the Adelaide Hills and Yorke Peninsula. “We got quite a strong vibration and shaking in the southern Barossa,” one Twitter user wrote.Thu, 14 May 2020 09:45:00 +0200heraldsun-564b682908e36680fe2da2d3161aaa53heraldsunen-34.9185 138.613NaturalDisasters20200514094500https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/sa-experiences-biggest-earthquake-in-10-years/news-story/249852fb1c742ab38dda9f81d676d196The 4.2 magnitude quake struck in the Burra region, north of Adelaide, at around 4pm this afternoon, according to Geoscience Australia. The ABC reports the earthquake was felt widely across the state including in the Adelaide Hills and Yorke Peninsula. “We got quite a strong vibration and shaking in the southern Barossa,” one Twitter user wrote.Thu, 14 May 2020 09:38:00 +0200news_com_au-ff0c7c06393f65a756c0a46dae132dd2news_com_auen-34.9185 138.613NaturalDisasters20200514093800https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/2020/05/13/perot-museum-of-nature-and-science-announces-168-layoffs-including-a-third-of-its-senior-leadership/The Perot Museum of Nature and Science announced Wednesday “the difficult decision” to reduce its workforce, citing “the severe disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.” Perot officials said they had been forced to eliminate 168 positions, noting in a statement that “more than 70%" were part-time workers.Wed, 13 May 2020 22:36:00 +0200dallasnews-52f5fac6ba5e22b86e5050bb0777b249dallasnewsen44.928 -93.2981PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionSouthern Methodist UniversityTom FoxThe Dallas Morning NewsLinda SilverLos Angeles TimesInternal Revenue ServiceThe Washington Post20200513223600https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/447839/Damavand-quake-A-trigger-of-risk-panic-in-TehranOn 8 May 2020, 48 minutes after the midnight (local time), a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on the Richter scale shocked citizens of Tehran province. Most of the people were already in sleep. The epicenter of the earthquake was in the vicinity of Damavand, a city 40km northeast of....Wed, 13 May 2020 13:05:00 +0200tehrantimes-32af09a54ab4de50fe9edadadffb9698tehrantimesen35.716667 52.066667CrisisResponseNaturalDisasters20200513130500https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Society/Coronavirus-outbreak-puts-Japan-s-singles-in-mood-for-matrimonyTOKYO -- With stay-at-home orders in effect to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, many singles in Japan are reassessing the importance of marriage and family, even as they maintain social distance. Tokyo-based marriage agency Sunmarie says inquiries about its services and memberships are up about 20% in April from the same month a year ago.Wed, 13 May 2020 07:21:00 +0200nikkei-en-7137b04f68607939909dbcad7cad9aefnikkei-enen35.6831 139.809PublicHealthCommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersCoronavirus20200513072100https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-5-11-may-2020MYANMAR. Around 4,000 people fled from their homes in Minbya Township in Rakhine State over the past week as clashes between the Myanmar Armed Forces and the Arakan Army continued in Rakhine and southern areas of Chin. Small-scale displacement was also recorded in other townships due to shelling and airstrikes during this period.Tue, 12 May 2020 11:07:00 +0200reliefWeb-22fd9ab865974eb0b29fc9a54d88d2eereliefWeben14.6096 121.006CoronavirusInfectionConflictNaturalDisastersFoodSecurityFoodAidCrisisResponseArakan ArmyArmed ForcesNational Disaster Risk Reduction20200512110700https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rk9ZewI58A 3.2 magnitude earthquake shook northern Israel on Monday morning, The Geophysical Institute of Israel reported. The epicenter was said to have been in the Mediterranean Sea, west of southern Lebanon.Mon, 11 May 2020 08:12:00 +0200ynetnews-6d4e1609018e05af266fbc59fd734bedynetnewsen31.3525303545421 34.9673005529651NaturalDisastersGeophysical Institute20200511081200https://patch.com/california/san-diego/earthquake-rattles-san-diego-countyA 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck in eastern San Diego County Sunday afternoon. Did you feel it? (Shutterstock) SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA A 4.5-magnitude earthquake was felt across San Diego County Sunday afternoon after striking about 10.5 miles southeast of Ocotillo Wells, west of the Salton Sea. The earthquake began at 3:07 p.Mon, 11 May 2020 05:23:00 +0200patch-b4574e4a6cdf38f0141150203266ef65patchen33.14238 -116.121498NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological Survey20200511052300https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/rosetta-stones/why-puerto-ricos-tectonic-setting-makes-earthquakes-inevitable/. Since being severely shaken and damaged in January by a stout M6.4, plus a handful of M5+ temblors , the seismic sequence had settled into a pattern of moderate magnitude quakes, rarely exceeding M4.0 And with the onset of the novel coronavirus, most of the island's shaken citizens had returned to their homes, hoping the worst was over.Sun, 10 May 2020 15:32:00 +0200scientificamerican-1da189178233138140b628021c68c12escientificamericanen18.3988 -66.0685CommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisasters20200510153200https://reliefweb.int/report/puerto-rico-united-states-america/earthquake-roils-southern-puerto-rico-displacing-least-50Direct Relief staff responded as aftershocks continued to affect Puerto Ricans. By Talya Meyers. A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico on Saturday morning, causing damage to structures near the city of Ponce and the towns of Guánica and Guayanilla. At least 50 families were dislocated by the quake, according to the Associated Press.Fri, 08 May 2020 05:39:00 +0200reliefWeb-c909209d05225b042e1793739a15cebareliefWeben18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionAssociated PressUnited States Geological Survey20200508053900https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/puerto-rico-museums-damaged-54-magnitude-earthquake-180974825/The Museo de la Massacre de Ponce and Casa Paoli were among the buildings affected by Saturday’s tremors Rubble from the Museo de la Masacre de Ponce fell from the top of the building and caused the collapse of its second-floor balcony. (AP Photo / Carlos Giusti) A 5.Thu, 07 May 2020 21:15:00 +0200smithsonianmag-efadc8410cecb0b0b2748083afb493fasmithsonianmagen34.83086 -97.261368CommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionAssociated PressCarlos GiustiSarah CasconeNationalist PartyFacebookAntonio PaoliArteDánica CotoVíctor Huérfano20200507211500https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/our-houses-shook-3-7-magnitude-earthquake-strongly-felt-in-southern-quebec-1.4927426MONTREAL -- Quebec residents living in the Eastern Townships near the American border say they felt their houses shake in an earthquake on Wednesday morning. Natural Resources Canada confirms that a 3.7-magnitude earthquake shook near Saint-Armand on at 11 a.m.Wed, 06 May 2020 19:09:00 +0200ctvnews-e1eef5a39176ec86e27658fc767ae7eectvnewsenNaturalDisasters20200506190900https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/our-houses-shook-3-7-magnitude-earthquake-strongly-felt-in-southern-quebec-1.4927426MONTREAL -- Quebec residents living in the Eastern Townships near the American border say they felt their houses shake in an earthquake on Wednesday morning. Natural Resources Canada confirms that a 3.7-magnitude earthquake shook near Saint-Armand on at 11 a.m.Wed, 06 May 2020 18:46:00 +0200barrie-e1eef5a39176ec86e27658fc767ae7eebarrieenNaturalDisasters20200506184600https://repeatingislands.com/2020/05/04/4-9-earthquake-rattles-trinidad/There is not much news out there yet, but just two days after the 5.4 earthquake recorded in southern Puerto Rico, there was another one felt in Trinidad and Tobago. announced that a 4.9 earthquake was felt about 6:30 this evening in Trinidad. The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) has advised of a 4.Tue, 05 May 2020 07:37:00 +0200repeatingislands-47ffe6b25bc2dcccddd1f9d7b1b582ferepeatingislandsen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersFernando, Trinidad20200505073700https://news.yahoo.com/5-5-magnitude-earthquake-hits-134200170.htmlA 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, jolting many from their beds and forcing at least 50 families to relocate on an island from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The U.S.Mon, 04 May 2020 17:08:00 +0200news-yahoo-d29dbf7bf0d6486fa69d794308c844a5news-yahooen18.3988 -66.0685PublicHealthCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionU.S. Geological SurveyWanda VázquezMaría MeléndezVíctor HuérfanoLorenzo González20200504170800https://reliefweb.int/report/indonesia/asean-weekly-disaster-update-27-apr-03-may-2020REGIONAL SUMMARY: High-intensity rainfall resulting from the active Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO) signal was reported in several parts of Indonesia and Malaysia. This resulted in at least 13 regencies in Indonesia and one in Malaysia affected by floods and landslides with more than 36K persons affected.Mon, 04 May 2020 16:28:00 +0200reliefWeb-56ec81b08b3c8466f9bc3d608550a3eareliefWeben3.15021 101.708NaturalDisastersFloodingASEAN20200504162800https://news.yahoo.com/woman-fell-115-feet-her-074010340.htmlA woman plunged 115 feet to her death while posing near the edge of a cliff for a photo to celebrate the end of a lockdown in Turkey. Olesya Suspitsyna, who is originally from Kazakhstan but was working in Turkey as a tour guide, was visiting the Duden Park in Antalya with a friend on Sunday.Sun, 03 May 2020 21:51:00 +0200news-yahoo-417f6bc42a39c6105b54cccd49db5a07news-yahooen39.9293 32.8533PublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyEuropeCommunicableDiseasesDisney WorldU.S. Geological SurveyDeborah BirxChina AirlinesJustin TrudeauFacebookChris WallaceRichard McGuireMichelle Lujan GrishamNBC NewsFox NewsWalt DisneyÉcole PolytechniqueNew York PostJoe BidenTed Stevens Anchorage International AirportDonald TrumpNational GuardNavajo Nation20200503215100https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2020/05/04/2003735794A magnitude 5.9 earthquake, the second-largest this year, hit eastern Taiwan at 11:24am yesterday, the Central Weather Bureau said. No damage or injuries were immediately reported. The epicenter of the earthquake was 70.7km northeast of Taitung County Hall at a depth of 40.4km, the bureau’s Seismology Center said.Sun, 03 May 2020 19:40:00 +0200taipeitimes-d6220bab32469818047f2e730adc8bf6taipeitimesen22.4882531 120.4616868NaturalDisasters20200503194000https://www.theepochtimes.com/3-3-magnitude-earthquake-hits-los-angeles_3336576.htmlA 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit Los Angeles, California, jolting people awake on Sunday morning. The tremor hit about a half-mile north of Chatsworth, according to the According to the USGS, it hit at around 3:19 a.m. local time and had a depth of around four miles. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.Sun, 03 May 2020 16:16:00 +0200theepochtimes-189aa57ec0f775e19987b0c1f20d619etheepochtimesen34.0222 -118.244NaturalDisasters20200503161600https://news.yahoo.com/quake-hits-near-puerto-rico-122522946.htmlSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, briefly knocking out power and forcing the relocation of at least 50 families on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties.Sun, 03 May 2020 14:01:00 +0200news-yahoo-da1352ce166b463dbefd1ae422b711b7news-yahooen17.975 -66.91PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyHurricane MariaWanda VázquezMaría MeléndezVíctor HuérfanoLorenzo González20200503140100http://banksnews.gr/magnitude-6-0-earthquake-strikes-south-of-crete-causing-mini-tsunami/An earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter scale hit the sea area south of Crete on Saturday afternoon. According to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the tremor occurred at 4 p.m. local time and the epicenter was about 60 kilometers (39 miles) south of the city of Ierapetra. It occurred at a depth of 15 kilometers (9 miles).Sun, 03 May 2020 11:05:00 +0200banksnews-502bd4d3b3e90ad9f349b0137bc0dd0cbanksnewsenNaturalDisastersEfthymios Lekkas20200503110500https://news.yahoo.com/5-5-magnitude-earthquake-hits-134200252.htmlA 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, jolting many from their beds and forcing at least 50 families to relocate on an island from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The U.S.Sun, 03 May 2020 11:03:00 +0200news-yahoo-b73da4e3f9ffebe5a268ada47b51274fnews-yahooen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesU.S. Geological SurveyMaría MeléndezLorenzo González20200503110300https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/05/02/magnitude-6-0-earthquake-strikes-south-of-crete-causing-mini-tsunami/An earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter scale hit the sea area south of Crete on Saturday afternoon. According to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the tremor occurred at 4 p.m. local time and the epicenter was about 60 kilometers (39 miles) south of the city of Ierapetra. It occurred at a depth of 15 kilometers (9 miles).Sun, 03 May 2020 10:50:00 +0200greekreporter-36ac12aeef260051d45754e392f6be15greekreporterenNaturalDisastersEfthymios Lekkas20200503105000https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2020/may/03/houston-officer-killed-in-copter-crash-/Houston officer killed in copter crash. HOUSTON -- A Houston police helicopter crashed early Saturday, killing one of the two officers on board and critically injuring the other, officials said. A pilot and tactical flight officer were aboard the helicopter when it crashed at an apartment complex about 2 a.Sun, 03 May 2020 09:41:00 +0200arkansasonline-6b86c299a435c1bad1a54a0f10ea71c9arkansasonlineen29.7718 -95.4071PublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionAirTransportNaturalDisastersMigrationCommunicableDiseasesU.S. Geological SurveyWanda VazquezVirgin GalacticSylvester TurnerLorenzo Gonzalez20200503094100https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202005030003Taipei, May 3 (CNA) A magnitude 5.9 earthquake, the second largest this year, hit eastern Taiwan at 11:24 a.m. Sunday, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB), but no damage or injuries were immediately reported. The epicenter of the temblor was 70.7 kilometers northeast of Taitung County Hall at a depth of 40.Sun, 03 May 2020 09:36:00 +0200focustaiwan-1c05f31a678c5fa7f85d98bc2cbf835dfocustaiwanen25.035089 121.506699NaturalDisasters20200503093600https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Damage-reported-as-54-quake-strikes-Puerto-Rico-570142911.htmlSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, briefly knocking out power and forcing the relocation of at least 50 families on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties.Sun, 03 May 2020 05:26:00 +0200wkyt-6334603744c75009d928eec59556010cwkyten17.975 -66.91PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyHurricane MariaWanda VázquezMaría MeléndezVíctor HuérfanoLorenzo González20200503052600https://www.ksl.com/article/46747833/here-is-the-latest-news-from-the-associated-press-at-940-am-edtBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spaniards are filling the streets to exercise outside in gorgeous spring weather for the first time in seven weeks, while German children are rushing to playgrounds. Countries in Western Europe are moving ahead with the gradual relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.Sun, 03 May 2020 05:24:00 +0200ksl-bc5515971d36e758ff698c4fb0b70018kslen33.718151 73.060547PublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionAirTransportNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyHouston Police20200503052400https://www.ksl.com/article/46747883/damage-reported-as-54-quake-strikes-puerto-ricoBy Dánica Coto, Associated Press | Updated - May. 2, 2020 at 8:09 a.m. | Posted - May. 2, 2020 at 6:25 a.m. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, briefly knocking out power and jolting many from their beds on an island where some people....Sun, 03 May 2020 05:24:00 +0200ksl-f78a6c7f25b809531f3a491ac13243e7kslen18.020639 -66.613808PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyHurricane MariaWanda VázquezDánica CotoVíctor Huérfano20200503052400https://www.theepochtimes.com/earthquake-hits-near-puerto-rico-damage-reported_3335781.html“Everything shook really hard,” spokesman Danny Hernández said by phone. Meanwhile, in Guánica, Mayor Santos Seda told the AP that no major damage has been reported so far, but noted that between five to 10 people remain in a shelter since the 6.4-magnitude quake that hit in January. “Thank God everyone is OK,” he said.Sun, 03 May 2020 04:48:00 +0200theepochtimes-9dc928ab4c42b182377692d651290dd7theepochtimesen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersCarlos GiustiHurricane MariaWanda VázquezDanica CotoVíctor Huérfano20200503044800https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/world/quake-hits-near-puerto-rico-some-reports-damage/MqO4tyVTwqbp68Lo6n2oJI/The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit at a depth of 5.6 miles (nine kilometers) near the city of Ponce and the towns of Guanica and Guayanilla, where hundreds of homes were destroyed by a quake in early January that killed one person and caused millions of dollars in damage.Sun, 03 May 2020 04:17:00 +0200daytondailynews-9e2d9b0e5e11de3f543ba5fb668c0a04daytondailynewsen18.3988 -66.0685PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyHurricane MariaWanda VázquezVíctor HuérfanoDaily NewsLorenzo González20200503041700https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/5-4-magnitude-quake-strikes-puerto-rico-2020044/SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, briefly knocking out power and forcing the relocation of at least 50 families on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties.Sun, 03 May 2020 03:20:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk-99d96fee10392b16c2859a3d6355c646newsnow-co-uken17.975 -66.91PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyHurricane MariaWanda VázquezMaría MeléndezVíctor HuérfanoLorenzo González20200503032000https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/damage-reported-as-5-4-quake-strikes-puerto-rico-1.4921984SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO -- A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, briefly knocking out power and forcing the relocation of at least 50 families on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties.Sat, 02 May 2020 23:33:00 +0200barrie-14da2b91cab26c72ecc35e0b682945e0barrieen17.975 -66.91PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyHurricane MariaWanda VazquezVictor HuerfanoLorenzo Gonzalez20200502233300https://www.news4jax.com/news/world/2020/05/02/quake-hits-near-puerto-rico-some-reports-of-damage/SAN JUAN – A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, briefly knocking out power and forcing the relocation of at least 50 families on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties.Sat, 02 May 2020 23:17:00 +0200news4jax-fb3371a246d9097d4728b1b79d30906cnews4jaxen17.975 -66.91PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyHurricane MariaWanda VázquezMaría MeléndezVíctor HuérfanoLorenzo González20200502231700https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/damage-reported-as-5-4-magnitude-quake-strikes-puerto-rico/SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, briefly knocking out power and forcing the relocation of at least 50 families on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties.Sat, 02 May 2020 22:44:00 +0200wsvn-9014daad70dd5bf5745578fd5b46e6b7wsvnen17.975 -66.91PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyHurricane MariaWanda VázquezMaría MeléndezVíctor HuérfanoLorenzo González20200502224400http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-05/03/content_76002262.htmWASHINGTON, May 2 (Xinhua) -- A 5.5 magnitude earthquake jolted the southern Puerto Rico on Saturday morning, followed by several aftershocks, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake struck around 7:15 a.m. local time near Tallaboa, about 80 miles southwest of the capital of San Juan.Sat, 02 May 2020 22:30:00 +0200china.org.cn-1a754434bf472e3e14116ee89525d938china.org.cnenPublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesU.S. Geological SurveyWanda Vazquez Garced20200502223000https://www.eagletribune.com/region/damage-reported-as-5-4-magnitude-quake-strikes-puerto-rico/article_87c8f165-e587-5d78-ac26-99eeffb95fae.htmlSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, briefly knocking out power and forcing the relocation of at least 50 families on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties.Sat, 02 May 2020 21:45:00 +0200eagletribune-80ad739db7cc46d90a05ed0e8db83660eagletribuneen17.975 -66.91PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyHurricane MariaWanda VázquezMaría MeléndezVíctor HuérfanoLorenzo González20200502214500https://repeatingislands.com/2020/05/02/damage-reported-in-puerto-rico-following-5-4-magnitude-earthquake/), and the AP, among others, have reported on a magnitude-5.4 earthquake that jolted citizens in southern Puerto Rico on Saturday morning. A series of less powerful shocks followed ranging from magnitudes 4.9 to 2.6 in the area. The initial quake was recorded at 7:13 a.m., 6.Sat, 02 May 2020 21:38:00 +0200repeatingislands-2337a32f1ee1d316645026ca62ad0d52repeatingislandsen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesU.S. Geological SurveyWanda VázquezMaría MeléndezVíctor Huérfano20200502213800https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2020/05/02/damage-reported-as-54-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-puerto-rico.htmlSAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO—A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, briefly knocking out power and jolting many from their beds on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The U.Sat, 02 May 2020 21:13:00 +0200TorontoStar-7feb5372b3de10179005872f0b4f694fTorontoStaren18.020639 -66.613808PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyHurricane MariaWanda VázquezVíctor Huérfano20200502211300https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/05/02/puerto-rico-earthquake-ponce-power-outages-damage/3071665001/SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico— A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, briefly knocking out power and jolting many from their beds on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The U.Sat, 02 May 2020 21:13:00 +0200usaToday-afc45dab3e424655506c94e6cb4ee345usaTodayen18.020639 -66.613808PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyCarlos GiustiHurricane MariaWanda VázquezVíctor Huérfano20200502211300https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Quake-hits-near-Puerto-Rico-some-reports-of-15242074.phpSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, briefly knocking out power and forcing the relocation of at least 50 families on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties.Sat, 02 May 2020 21:02:00 +0200sfgate-70a8af7796fb1d227aed40a3fcdc8dabsfgateen17.975 -66.91PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyHurricane MariaWanda VázquezMaría MeléndezVíctor Huérfano20200502210200https://www.wrcbtv.com/story/42081436/55-magnitude-earthquake-rattles-puerto-rico-damages-buildings-in-ponce. By Artemis Moshtaghian and Jay Croft, CNN A 5.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the waters of southern Puerto Rico early Saturday, rattling the city of Ponce, according to the US Geological Survey.Sat, 02 May 2020 20:58:00 +0200wrcbtv-93bf912d7737db832f9f988333a359f2wrcbtven18.020639 -66.613808NaturalDisastersUS Geological Survey20200502205800https://time.com/5831259/earthquake-puerto-rico/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Ftopstories+%28TIME%3A+Top+Stories%29SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, briefly knocking out power and jolting many from their beds on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The U.Sat, 02 May 2020 20:46:00 +0200time-f6847df5be9130e29dddef2542073aa7timeen18.020639 -66.613808PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyHurricane MariaWanda VázquezVíctor Huérfano20200502204600http://oklahoman.com/article/feed/10046459/quake-hits-near-puerto-rico-some-reports-of-damageSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, briefly knocking out power and jolting many from their beds on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties.Sat, 02 May 2020 20:35:00 +0200newsok-e88543888bb3d42d9037afa6f157853fnewsoken18.020639 -66.613808PublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyHurricane MariaWanda VázquezVíctor Huérfano20200502203500https://www.7sur7.be/insolite/un-service-de-priere-interrompu-en-direct-par-un-tremblement-de-terre~a97c7c97Samedi dernier, un prêtre dirigeant un service de prière en ligne a été surpris par le tremblement de terre qui a frappé le sud de Porto Rico. Le séisme, d’une magnitude de 5,4, a fait trembler son autel, ainsi qu’une statue d’ange.Mon, 04 May 2020 16:40:00 +02007sur7-e4da3d55850aef2155ef706b62d802287sur7fr18.3988 -66.0685A prayer service interrupted owner-farmed by an earthquakeA prayer service interrupted owner-farmed by an earthquakeNaturalDisasters20200504164000https://www.lesoirdalgerie.com/flash/un-seisme-de-magnitude-6-frappe-le-sud-297Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6 s'est produit dans le sud du Japon, a annoncé l'agence météorologique japonaise (JMA). ​Le foyer du tremblement de terre se trouvait à une profondeur d'environ 10 km, selon la JMA. L'épicentre a été localisé au nord-est des îles de Ryukyu.Sun, 03 May 2020 22:34:00 +0200lesoirdalgerie-41dfe257da0d06d0e0e7c35327aa9682lesoirdalgeriefr31.570539 130.55250521:10 japan: an earthquake magnitude of 6 strikes the south21:10 japan: an earthquake magnitude of 6 strikes the southNaturalDisasters20200503223400https://www.elmostrador.cl/generacion-m/2020/05/22/lanzan-cerveza-que-conmemora-los-60-anos-del-terremoto-de-valdivia/Este 22 de mayo se cumplen 60 años del terremoto más grande que ha tenido la historia, que azotó a la Región de Los Ríos el año 1960, y que dejó gran parte del sur de Chile destruído. Para conmemorar este hecho histórico, Kunstmann lanzó la cerveza “1960” que busca destacar la resiliencia del pueblo....Fri, 22 May 2020 22:11:00 +0200elmostrado-e6d4437968173067bcccc1e2072eaea8elmostradoes35.6831 139.809Beer launched to mark 60 years of the earthquake in valdiviaBeer launched to mark 60 years of the earthquake in valdiviaCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisasters20200522221100https://www.lostiempos.com/actualidad/cochabamba/20200522/22-anos-del-terremoto-del-cono-sur-no-se-recuperaron-us-29-millonesA 22 años del terremoto que afectó a Totora, Aiquile y Mizque, el 22 de mayo de 1998, muchos de los recursos destinados a la ayuda no se recuperaron y ninguno de los juicios contra los responsables finalizó con una sentencia definitiva. El exalcalde de Totora, Henry Rico, pidió recordar a las....Fri, 22 May 2020 19:14:00 +0200lostiempos-0e2782624ac07ce04d7e82a35a7e9c79lostiemposes-17.72636 -65.157066To 22 years of earthquake on southern cone was not recovered $us 29 millionTo 22 years of earthquake on southern cone was not recovered $us 29 millionNaturalDisastersMinisterio de Defensa20200522191400https://elmanana.com.mx/hoy-se-cumplen-60-anos-del-terremoto-mas-fuerte-de-la-historia-chile-valdivia-video-fotos/Durante ocho minutos� la tierra se movi坦 como nunca antes. �Eran las 15.11 horas del� 22 de mayo 1960 , cuando un terremoto de dimensiones gigantescas sacud鱈a el sur de Chile causando p叩nico en la poblaci坦n.� Los sism坦grafos desplegados por el mundo, registraron una inusitada magnitud de m叩s de 9.0.Fri, 22 May 2020 04:48:00 +0200elmanana-mx-d5ef44f429df70180f30ba9e34da0635elmanana-mxes9.065127 117.695396Today is meet 60 a単os the earthquake m叩s strong of history (VIDEO)Today is meet 60 a単os the earthquake m叩s strong of history (VIDEO)NaturalDisastersUNbodiesNaciones UnidasMarcos Moreno20200522044800https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/sociedad/historia/2020/05/21/terremoto-valdivia-1960-megasismo-aun-sorprende-los-cientificos-mundo.shtmlDurante ocho minutos la tierra se movió como nunca antes. Eran las 15:11 horas del 22 de mayo 1960, cuando un terremoto de dimensiones gigantescas sacudía el sur de Chile causando pánico en la población. Los sismógrafos desplegados por el mundo, registraron una inusitada magnitud de más de 9.0.Thu, 21 May 2020 23:22:00 +0200biobiochile-8a2415dd9d37dede51f6c34fb122e3e1biobiochilees9.065127 117.695396Earthquake of Valdivia 1960: the megasismo still surprises scientists in the worldEarthquake of Valdivia 1960: the megasismo still surprises scientists in the worldNaturalDisastersUNbodiesGabriel GonzálezNaciones UnidasMarcos MorenoUniversidad de ConcepciónUniversidad Católica del NortePierre St. Amand20200521232200https://www.latercera.com/que-pasa/noticia/terremoto-de-1960-el-megasismo-que-aun-sorprende-a-los-cientificos-de-chile-y-el-mundo/MFPNEGXQH5DL7AACK2OKAJ2DRQ/Durante ocho minutos la tierra se movió como nunca antes. Eran las 15.11 horas del 22 de mayo 1960 , cuando un terremoto de dimensiones gigantescas sacudía el sur de Chile causando pánico en la población. Los sismógrafos desplegados por el mundo, registraron una inusitada magnitud de más de 9.0.Thu, 21 May 2020 22:52:00 +0200LaTercera-5bdc1491b9ad2bc0c7b0baf0280d2c12LaTerceraes-33.475 -70.6475Earthquake of 1960: the megasismo still surprises scientists of Chile and the worldEarthquake of 1960: the megasismo still surprises scientists of Chile and the worldNaturalDisastersUNbodiesGabriel GonzálezNaciones UnidasMarcos MorenoUniversidad de Concepción20200521225200https://www.latercera.com/que-pasa/noticia/terremoto-de-1960-el-megasismo-que-aun-sorprende-a-los-cientificos-de-chile-y-el-mundo/MFPNEGXQH5DL7AACK2OKAJ2DRQ/Durante ocho minutos la tierra se movió como nunca antes. Eran las 15.11 horas del 22 de mayo 1960 , cuando un terremoto de dimensiones gigantescas sacudía el sur de Chile causando pánico en la población. Los sismógrafos desplegados por el mundo, registraron una inusitada magnitud de más de 9.0.Thu, 21 May 2020 19:48:00 +0200LaTercera-fcc6c3fa301476f4fd56c973ebeab35fLaTerceraes-33.475 -70.6475Earthquake of Valdivia earthquake 1960: the megasismo still surprises scientists of Chile and the worldEarthquake of Valdivia earthquake 1960: the megasismo still surprises scientists of Chile and the worldNaturalDisastersUNbodiesGabriel GonzálezNaciones UnidasMarcos MorenoUniversidad de Concepción20200521194800https://www.guatevision.com/internacionales/bbc-news-mundo-internacionales/terremoto-de-valdivia-se-veia-como-se-balanceaban-las-montanas-asi-fue-el-mayor-sismo-registrado-en-la-historiaTerremoto de Valdivia: “Se veía cómo se balanceaban las montañas”: así fue el mayor sismo registrado en la historia. 9.5 grados de la escala Richter. Así de fuerte fue el terremoto de mayor magnitud de la historia, que se registró el 22 de mayo de 1960 cerca de la ciudad de Valdivia, en el sur de Chile.Thu, 21 May 2020 18:03:00 +0200guatevision-559f155ae49f749bd7dccb0053818154guatevisiones-39.824288 -73.213339Earthquake of Valdivia: 'was how balanceaban mountains': that was the biggest quake recorded in historyEarthquake of Valdivia: 'was how balanceaban mountains': that was the biggest quake recorded in historyNaturalDisastersCarolina RobinoBBC20200521180300https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2020/05/11/sismo-de-magnitud-5-sacudio-tecate-baja-california/Un sismo de grado 5 fue percibido en municipios fronterizos y al sur de California (Foto: Twitter @SSNMexico) La tarde de este domingo 10 de mayo se registró un sismo de magnitud 5 en el estado de Baja California , según lo informaron el Servicio Sismológico Nacional (SSN) y el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS).Mon, 11 May 2020 05:33:00 +0200infobae-f92abf408011bcd1af8f287b3fe04ab9infobaees32.569099 -116.631401Quake of magnitude 5 world-shaking Tecate, Baja californiaQuake of magnitude 5 world-shaking Tecate, Baja californiaCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersCivilProtectionCommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthEU-LatinAmericaEUFacebookServicio Sismológico Nacional20200511053300https://www.diariolibre.com/usa/actualidad/sismo-sacude-el-sur-de-puerto-rico-este-sabado-hay-algunos-danos-CO18611434Un sismo de magnitud 5,4 sacudió el sábado el sur de Puerto Rico , cortó brevemente la electricidad y obligó a muchos a salir de sus camas y a las calles en una isla donde algunas personas aún permanecen en refugios por terremotos ocurridos este año. No hubo informes inmediatos de víctimas.Sat, 02 May 2020 23:51:00 +0200diariolibre-en-87db02e2db2597348db4d56fddae337ediariolibre-enes18.3988 -66.0685Quake shakes southern Puerto Rico this Saturday, some damageQuake shakes southern Puerto Rico this Saturday, some damagePublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressWanda VázquezSantos SedaVíctor Huérfano20200502235100https://www.diariolibre.com/usa/actualidad/sismo-sacude-el-sur-de-puerto-rico-este-sabado-hay-algunos-danos-CO18611434Un sismo de magnitud 5,4 sacudió el sábado el sur de Puerto Rico , cortó brevemente la electricidad y obligó a muchos a salir de sus camas y a las calles en una isla donde algunas personas aún permanecen en refugios por terremotos ocurridos este año. No hubo informes inmediatos de víctimas.Sat, 02 May 2020 23:46:00 +0200diariolibre-87db02e2db2597348db4d56fddae337ediariolibrees18.3988 -66.0685Quake shakes southern Puerto Rico this Saturday, some damageQuake shakes southern Puerto Rico this Saturday, some damagePublicHealthNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressWanda VázquezSantos SedaVíctor Huérfano20200502234600https://www.cibercuba.com/noticias/2020-05-02-u199894-e199894-s27061-sismo-54-grados-deja-danos-varias-zonas-sur-puerto-ricoUn en la escala de Richter sacudió en horas de la mañana la costa sur de Puerto Rico, causando daños en algunas localidades de la isla. El terremoto ocurrió a las 7:13 horas de la mañana de este sábado, informó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos. Por su parte, el director de la Red Sísmica de....Sat, 02 May 2020 18:52:00 +0200cibercuba-d2d713964225e95e94cfc66643539724cibercubaes18.3988 -66.0685Quake of 5.4 degrees leaves damage in several areas of southern Puerto RicoQuake of 5.4 degrees leaves damage in several areas of southern Puerto RicoNaturalDisastersMaría MeléndezVíctor Huérfano20200502185200https://repeatingislands.com/2020/05/26/why-puerto-ricos-tectonic-setting-makes-earthquakes-inevitable/. Since being severely shaken and damaged in January by a stout M6.4, plus a handful of M5+ temblors , the seismic sequence had settled into a pattern of moderate magnitude quakes, rarely exceeding M4.0 And with the onset of the novel coronavirus, most of the island’s shaken citizens had returned to their homes, hoping the worst was over.Wed, 27 May 2020 06:20:00 +0200repeatingislands-dc367d22870a09067fffd7e79b95204frepeatingislandsen18.3988 -66.0685CoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisasters20200527062000https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-65629-2Soil behavior is studied during the Tohoku earthquake, where abnormally high accelerations > 1 g were recorded. Based on vertical array records, models of soil behavior are constructed at 28 sites in northern Honshu (Tohoku region). They are compared with previously studied models of soil behavior....Wed, 27 May 2020 07:55:00 +0200nature-Earth-and-Environmental-Sciences-0c2f29af5839c4c3006e4463055d1dbdnature-Earth-and-Environmental-Sciencesen35.497131 134.234604NaturalDisasters20200527075500https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/view-lockdown-and-covid-woes-then-add-cyclonic-destruction/articleshow/76043140.cmsBy Durba Chattaraj Some places have a deeper acquaintance with cataclysm than others -- the Easter Islands, Ephesus, Pompeii. We know not exactly why. We might know that an earthquake in 262 AD, after a series of other disasters, destroyed Ephesus in modern Turkey to such an extent that people lost....Wed, 27 May 2020 18:08:00 +0200economictimes-30a21239a98b47d73fe8f2b0edf733f2economictimesen39.9293 32.8533FoodSecurityFoodAidNaturalDisastersEcologyMigrationClimateChangeClimateActionEnvironmentWinston ChurchillFred PearceCyclone AilaAmartya SenWorld War IIJadavpur University20200527180800https://www.nipponnews.net/category/news/society/page/3(All photos by AFLO) Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook the northernmost main island of Hokkaido on September 6. Store shelves are empty inside a convenience store in Sapporo. (above) Information board [] (All photos by Ben Weller/AFLO) July 17, 2018 Recovery efforts continue in the Southern regions of....Sat, 30 May 2020 04:22:00 +0200nipponnews-7ea115b58d687f4201f9a336b41d9e10nipponnewsen35.951351 137.263901NaturalDisasters20200530042200https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/05/29/opinion/birdwatching-with-20-20-hindsight/He makes a pot of coffee and pulls out the brown case he has had since he was 9, where he keeps his ancient “Peterson Field Guide to Birds” and a little white card, replaced every New Year’s Day with another little white card, on which is printed a checklist of all the species found in Eastern North America.Sat, 30 May 2020 04:58:00 +0200bostonglobe-a4b1f0436dca85676ffe3c1892dcda15bostonglobeen42.918056 -95.343611CoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersEnvironmentCommunicableDiseasesClimateChange20200530045800http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-05/30/content_76109788.htmMANILA, May 30 (Xinhua) -- An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 shook Davao Occidental province in the southern Philippines on Saturday night, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 9:06 p.m.Sat, 30 May 2020 16:16:00 +0200china.org.cn-971ae9bb9dd68d275baa30369684a213china.org.cnen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200530161600https://www.manilametro.com/news/265287083/1st-ld-writethru-magnitude-54-earthquake-rattles-southern-philippinesMANILA, May 30 (Xinhua) -- An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 shook Davao Occidental province in the southern Philippines on Saturday night, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 9:06 p.m.Sat, 30 May 2020 19:42:00 +0200manilametro-bef44601b917c151e54a39fff2af575cmanilametroen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200530194200