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ShakeAlert Comes to Washington

Wed, 05 May 2021 00:01:00 +0200

The Evergreen State joined and in instituting the ShakeAlert system – completing a 15-year project to equip the most earthquake-prone region in the U.S. with an early warning system that now spans the West Coast. The mobile alert system, operated by the U.S.

Unrushed megathrusts

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:46:00 +0200

Subduction-zone megathrusts are large faults at the interface of tectonic plates where one plate slides beneath the other. Megathrusts are notorious for producing the largest earthquakes on Earth, but it was recently discovered that these faults don’t always move in a hurry.

Unrushed megathrusts

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:28:00 +0200

Two of the Most Destructive Forces of Nature – Earthquakes and Tsunamis – May Be a Bigger Threat Than Thought

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:07:00 +0200

Two of the most destructive forces of nature — earthquakes and tsunamis — might actually be more of a threat than current estimates according to new research conducted by scientists at The University of New Mexico and the Nanyang Technological University published today (May 3, 2021) in Nature....

6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Mongolia

Mon, 03 May 2021 14:10:00 +0200

Ulan Bator, May 3 (Xinhua) – A 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Khovsgol Province in northern Mongolia on Monday afternoon, according to the country’s Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics. The institute initially issued a report that the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.2, but updated it to 6.3 after several minutes.

Mongolia jolted by 6.3-magnitude earthquake

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:58:00 +0200

) Mongolia’s Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics reported that on Monday afternoon, May. 3 a quake with a magnitude of 6.3 jolted Khuvsgul province in northern Mongolia. The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.2, but changed it into 6.3 a couple of minutes later, according to an initial report by the institute.

6.3-magnitude quake hits northern Mongolia

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:02:00 +0200

ULAN BATOR, May 3 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 hit Khuvsgul province in northern Mongolia on Monday afternoon, according to the country's Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics. The institute initially released a report that the quake had a magnitude of 6.2, but updated it to 6.3 several minutes later.

6.3-magnitude quake hits northern Mongolia

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:55:00 +0200

Tonga: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs off of Neiafu May 3

Mon, 03 May 2021 06:28:00 +0200

Event. A magnitude-5.1 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean, offshore of northern Tonga, at 16:54 TOT May 3. The epicenter was about 97 km (60 miles) east-northeast of Neiafu. The tremor occurred at a depth of approximately 10 km (6 miles), and weak shaking may have occurred on the northern island of Vava'u, including in Neiafu.

Ready for ‘the big one’?

Sun, 02 May 2021 21:19:00 +0200

Lisa Grant Ludwig, professor and graduate director of public health at UC Irvine, local earthquake researcher and president of the Seismological Society of America, helped develop the original Great Southern California ShakeOut in 2008. Now an annual global event , it will next take place Thursday, Oct.

Chile: Magnitude-5.8 offshore earthquake occurs off Coquimbo Region at around 02:57 May 2

Sun, 02 May 2021 11:29:00 +0200

Event. A magnitude-5.8 offshore earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean off Coquimbo Region in northern Chile at around 02:57 May 2. The epicenter was about 41 km (26 miles) southwest of La Serena. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 30 km (19 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was....

Environment Japan jolted by magnitude 6.8 earthquake; no serious injuries reported, no tsunami alert 8:45 AM UTC

Sun, 02 May 2021 00:33:00 +0200

People gather around a ticket gate as train services are suspended following an earthquake in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture, Japan in this photo taken by Kyodo on May 1, 2021. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS. An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8, revised up from an earlier estimate of 6.

Environment Japan jolted by magnitude 6.8 earthquake; no serious injuries reported, no tsunami alert 8:45 AM UTC

Sun, 02 May 2021 00:31:00 +0200

Japan Jolted by Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake; No Serious Injuries Reported, No Tsunami Alert

Sun, 02 May 2021 00:17:00 +0200

TOKYO—An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8, revised up from an earlier estimate of 6.6, jolted northeast Japan on Saturday, shaking buildings 400 kilometers away in Tokyo and raising the possibility of landslides closer to the epicenter. No tsunami alert was issued after the quake, which struck at 10:27 a.

Northeast Japan jolted by 6.6 magnitude quake, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 01 May 2021 23:46:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 jolted northeast Japan on Saturday, shaking buildings in the capital of Tokyo and raising the possibility of landslides, although no tsunami alert was issued. The earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Miyagi prefecture at a depth of 60....

Environment Japan jolted by magnitude 6.8 earthquake; no serious injuries reported, no tsunami alert 8:45 AM UTC

Sat, 01 May 2021 23:46:00 +0200

Strong earthquake outside Northern Japan shakes Tokyo; Reported minor injuries Weather Channel – Weather Channel Articles

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:38:00 +0200

Several highways and train lines were suspended and people were seen evacuating a train station. I do not know what to do. “I’m afraid because there have been a lot of earthquakes recently,” Asuka Koike, a university student who was on her way to her hometown in Fukushima Prefecture, told the Japan Times.

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan; minor injuries

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:21:00 +0200

The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit at a depth of 47 kilometers (30 miles) off the coast of Miyagi prefecture. Two people were injured in Miyagi and another in the neighboring prefecture of Fukushima, but none of the injuries were life-threatening, said the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan; minor injuries

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:02:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck off northern Japan, causing no risk of a tsunami. Three people suffered injuries that were not life-threatening in Miyagi prefecture, and buildings shook in Tokyo. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan, no threat of tsunami

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:55:00 +0200

Japan Meteorological Agency's director of earthquake and tsunami observation division Shinya Tsukada speaking during a press conference in Tokyo on May 1 after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off country's northeastern coast. | Photo Credit: AFP Two people were injured in Miyagi and another in the....

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan; minor injuries

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:38:00 +0200

TOKYO: A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, causing no risk of a tsunami but leaving three people injured and shaking buildings in Tokyo , authorities said. The US Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit at a depth of 47 kilometers (30 miles) off the coast of Miyagi prefecture.

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan; minor injuries

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:34:00 +0200

The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit early Saturday at a depth of 47 kilometers (30 miles) off the coast of Miyagi prefecture. (Source: US Geological Survey) TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck off northern Japan, causing was no risk of a tsunami.

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan; minor injuries

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:28:00 +0200

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan; minor injuries

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:12:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, causing no risk of a tsunami but leaving three people injured and shaking buildings in Tokyo, authorities said. Two people were injured in Miyagi and another in the neighboring prefecture of Fukushima, but none of the....

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan; minor injuries

Sat, 01 May 2021 13:52:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck off northern Japan, causing was no risk of a tsunami. Three people suffered injuries that were not life-threatening in Miyagi prefecture, and buildings shook in Tokyo. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.

Strong earthquake off northern Japan injures 3

Sat, 01 May 2021 13:46:00 +0200

Japan Meteorological Agency's director of earthquake and tsunami observation division Shinya Tsukada speaks during a news conference in Tokyo on Saturday after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off country's northeastern coast. (Jiji Press/AFP/Getty Images) A strong earthquake struck off northern....

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan; minor injuries

Sat, 01 May 2021 13:45:00 +0200

TOKYO -- A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, causing no risk of a tsunami but leaving three people injured and shaking buildings in Tokyo, authorities said. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit at a depth of 47 kilometers (30 miles) off the coast of Miyagi prefecture.

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Sat, 01 May 2021 13:31:00 +0200

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Powerful quake hits off northern Japan; minor injuries

Sat, 01 May 2021 13:29:00 +0200

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan

Sat, 01 May 2021 13:01:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8, revised up from an earlier estimate of 6.6, has jolted northeast Japan, shaking buildings 400 kilometres away in Tokyo and raising the possibility of landslides closer to the epicentre. No tsunami alert was issued after the quake, which struck at 10.

Japan jolted by magnitude 6.8 earthquake; no serious...

Sat, 01 May 2021 11:26:00 +0200

Tokyo: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8, revised up from an earlier estimate of 6.6, jolted northeast Japan on Saturday, shaking buildings 400 kilometres away in Tokyo and raising the possibility of landslides closer to the epicentre. No tsunami alert was issued after the quake, which struck at 10.

Northeast Japan jolted by 6.6 magnitude quake, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 01 May 2021 11:10:00 +0200

Northeast Japan jolted by 6.6 magnitude quake, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:59:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 jolted northeast Japan on Saturday, shaking buildings in the capital of Tokyo and raising the possibility of landsides, although no tsunami alert was issued. The earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Miyagi prefecture at a depth of 60....

Japan jolted by magnitude 6.8 earthquake; no serious injuries reported, no tsunami alert

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:53:00 +0200

6.8-magnitude quake rattles northeast Japan, no tsunami risk

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:21:00 +0200

A mother and a little girl walk toward a memorial statue to offer their prayers for victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in Arahama, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, northern Japan. – EPA pic, May 1, 2021. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast today, authorities said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

Northeast Japan jolted by 6.6 magnitude quake 01 May, 2021 3

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:14:00 +0200

The earthquake struck off the coast of north-eastern Miyagi prefecture at a depth of 60km, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. It made buildings shook in Tokyo, the capital, some 400km away and public broadcaster NHK showed footage of a building shaking strongly in the north-eastern city of Sendai.

Japan hit by massive 6.8 quake, no significant damage or injuries

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:05:00 +0200

A large quake of magnitude 6.8 struck northeast Japan this morning, but seems to have caused no significant damage or injuries, thanks to the country's excellent building standards and preparedness for large quakes. No tsunami alert was issued - fortunately, the quake was too deep and the mechanism....

Panama: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs off northern Colon Province at around 01:13 May 1

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:06:00 +0200

Event. A magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurred in the Caribbean Sea off central Panama at around 01:13 May 1. The epicenter was about 18 km (11 miles) north of Santa Isabel in Colon Province. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 27 km (17 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was probably felt....

Japan: Magnitude-6.8 offshore earthquake occurs east of Tohoku Region at around 10:27 May 1

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:06:00 +0200

Event. A magnitude-6.8 offshore earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean east of Tohoku Region at around 10:27 May 1. The epicenter was about 47 km (29 miles) east-southeast of Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 47 km (29 miles), and moderate shaking was....

Northeast Japan jolted by 6.6 magnitude quake, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 01 May 2021 07:41:00 +0200

TOKYO - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 jolted northeast Japan on Saturday, shaking buildings in the capital of Tokyo and raising the possibility of landsides, although no tsunami alert was issued. The earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Miyagi prefecture at a depth of....

Strong Quake Hits Off Coast of North Japan, No Tsunami Risk A 6.8 magnitude earthquake that also measured a strong 5 on the shindo (intensity) scale struck off Japan’s northeastern coast on Saturday but no tsunami warning was issued, Japanese and U.S. authorities said, with no immediate reports of damage.

Sat, 01 May 2021 06:31:00 +0200

6.8-magnitude quake rattles northeast Japan, no tsunami risk. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeastern coast on Saturday but no tsunami warning was issued, Japanese and US authorities said, with no immediate reports of damage. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the....

Northeast Japan jolted by 6.6 magnitude quake, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 01 May 2021 06:28:00 +0200

(Adds refinery shuts down, trains suspended) By Kevin Buckland and Aaron Sheldrick. TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 jolted northeast Japan on Saturday, shaking buildings in the capital of Tokyo and raising the possibility of landsides, although no tsunami alert was issued.

Northeast Japan jolted by 6.6 magnitude quake, no tsunami warning issued This content was published on May 1, 2021 May 1, 2021 By Kevin Buckland and Aaron Sheldrick TOKYO (Reuters) -An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 jolted northeast Japan...

Sat, 01 May 2021 06:17:00 +0200

By Kevin Buckland and Aaron Sheldrick. TOKYO (Reuters) -An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 jolted northeast Japan on Saturday, shaking buildings in the capital of Tokyo and raising the possibility of landsides, although no tsunami alert was issued.

Strong quake rattles wide part of the Tohoku region May 1, 2021 NEW

Sat, 01 May 2021 06:09:00 +0200

A strong earthquake struck wide areas of the Tohoku region in northeastern Japan on May 1. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The quake hit at 10:27 a.m. and its focus was off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture in northern Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Northeast Japan jolted by 6.6 magnitude quake, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 01 May 2021 06:02:00 +0200

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan, no tsunami risk

Sat, 01 May 2021 06:00:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, shaking buildings in Tokyo but there was no risk of a tsunami. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake measured 6.6 and hit at a depth of 60 kilometers (36 miles). The U.

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan, no tsunami risk

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:58:00 +0200

A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, shaking buildings in Tokyo but there was no risk of a tsunami. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Tokyo A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, shaking buildings in Tokyo but there was no risk of a tsunami.

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes near Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:57:00 +0200

A very deep magnitude 4.3 earthquake was reported around noon near Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Saturday 1 May 2021 at 1:23 pm local time at a great depth of 305.4 km. The strength of the earthquake may have been tempered by its....

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan, no tsunami risk

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:53:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck off northern Japan, shaking buildings in Tokyo but there was no risk of a tsunami. There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency says the quake measured 6.6 and hit at a depth of 36 miles.

6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:49:00 +0200

JAPAN - Northern Japan was jolted by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, the country's weather agency said on Saturday, warning about the possibility of landslides in the hilly northeast. No tsunami alert was issued. The earthquake struck close to the coast of Miyagi Prefecture north....

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan, no tsunami risk

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:37:00 +0200

TOKYO -- A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, shaking buildings in Tokyo but there was no risk of a tsunami. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake measured 6.6 and hit at a depth of 60 kilometers (36 miles). The U.

Magnitude-6.6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:37:00 +0200

Northern Japan was jolted by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, the country's weather agency said on Saturday, warning about the possibility of landslides in the hilly northeast. No tsunami alert was issued. The earthquake struck close to the coast of Miyagi Prefecture north of Tokyo....

Magnitude-6.6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:36:00 +0200

Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Strikes Japan, No Tsunami Risk

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:36:00 +0200

» Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Strikes Japan, No Tsunami Risk Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Strikes Japan, No Tsunami Risk A strong earthquake jolted northern Japan early Saturday, shaking buildings in Tokyo The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake measured 6.6 and hit at a depth of 60 kilometers.

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan, no tsunami risk

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:22:00 +0200

. TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, shaking buildings in Tokyo but there was no risk of a tsunami. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake measured 6.6 and hit at a depth of 60 kilometers (36 miles).

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan, no tsunami risk

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:06:00 +0200

Magnitude-6.6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan near Fukushima, no tsunami threat

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0200

TOKYO (REUTERS, BLOOMBERG) - Northern Japan was jolted by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, the country's weather agency said on Saturday (May 1), warning about the possibility of landslides in the hilly northeast. No tsunami alert was issued.

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan, no tsunami risk

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0200

Magnitude-6.6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:48:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) -Northern Japan was jolted by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, the country’s weather agency said on Saturday, warning about the possibility of landslides in the hilly northeast. No tsunami alert was issued. The earthquake struck close to the coast of Miyagi....

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan, no tsunami risk

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:47:00 +0200

TOKYO - A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, shaking buildings in Tokyo but there was no risk of a tsunami. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake measured 6.6 and hit at a depth of 60 kilometres (36 miles).

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan, no tsunami risk

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:45:00 +0200

Magnitude-6.6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:44:00 +0200

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan, no tsunami risk

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:41:00 +0200

Magnitude-6.6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued TOKYO (Reuters) - Northern Japan was jolted by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, national broadcaster NHK said on Saturday, warning a... 39m ago

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:32:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Northern Japan was jolted by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, national broadcaster NHK said on Saturday, warning a... TOKYO (Reuters) – Northern Japan was jolted by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, national broadcaster NHK said on Saturday,....

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Sat, 01 May 2021 04:27:00 +0200

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TOKYO (AP) _ A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early....

Environment Magnitude-6.6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued Northern Japan was jolted by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, the country's weather agency said on Saturday, warning about the possibility of landslides in the hilly northeast. No tsunami alert was issued. 2:09 AM UTC

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:25:00 +0200

EnvironmentMagnitude-6.6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued Northern Japan was jolted by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, the country's weather agency said on Saturday, warning about the possibility of landslides in the hilly northeast. No tsunami alert was issued.

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:23:00 +0200

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan, no tsunami risk

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:22:00 +0200

Powerful quake hits off northern Japan, no tsunami risk

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:20:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, shaking buildings in Tokyo but there was no risk of a tsunami. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake measured 6.6 and hit at a depth of 60 kilometers (36 miles).

Environment Magnitude-6.6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued Northern Japan was jolted by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, the country's weather agency said on Saturday, warning about the possibility of landslides in the hilly northeast. No tsunami alert was issued. 2:09 AM UTC

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:20:00 +0200

Environment Magnitude-6.6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued Northern Japan was jolted by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, the country's weather agency said on Saturday, warning about the possibility of landslides in the hilly northeast. No tsunami alert was issued. 2:09 AM UTC

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:15:00 +0200

EnvironmentMagnitude-6.6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued Northern Japan was jolted by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, the country's weather agency said on Saturday, warning about the possibility of landslides in the hilly northeast. No tsunami alert was issued.

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:13:00 +0200

Magnitude-6.6 quake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:11:00 +0200

TOKYO — Northern Japan was jolted by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, national broadcaster NHK said on Saturday, warning about the possibility of landslides in the hilly north east. No tsunami alert was issued. Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily....

EnvironmentMagnitude-6.6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued Northern Japan was jolted by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, the country's weather agency said on Saturday, warning about the possibility of landslides in the hilly northeast. No tsunami alert was issued.

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:11:00 +0200

FM Gordan Grlić Radman: "Cooperation Between Croatia And Italy Reinforced"

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:42:00 +0200

ZAGREB, 30 April, 2021 - Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman said in Petrinja on Friday that the cooperation between Zagreb and Rome has been reinforced bilaterally and trilaterally, thanking Italy for its latest aid following last year's earthquake.

Earthquake in Assam: Massive quake of 6.4 magnitude hits Northeast state - PHOTOS

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:31:00 +0200

A massive earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Assam on Wednesday morning, causing widespread damage in the Northeast state, officials said. Tremors were felt in the entire region, including neighbouring Meghalaya and northern parts of West Bengal, they said. The quake hit Sonitpur district at 7.51 am. It was followed by two more jerks of 4.

Moderate mag. 5.1 earthquake - Northern Chile on Thursday, 29 April 2021 at 16:00 (GMT)

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:34:00 +0200

Just 8 minutes ago, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Calama, Provincia de El Loa, Antofagasta, Chile. The tremor was recorded around noon on Thursday 29 April 2021 at 12:00 pm local time, at an intermediate depth of 88 km below the surface. The event was filed by the German Research Centre for....

Ocean Sensors Record Rare Triple Tsunami near New Zealand

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:38:00 +0200

25 mins ago In tsunami-prone regions, an earthquake is a cue to head to higher ground. But deadly waves can still be on the way if a temblor is felt only weakly—or not at all. Now, researchers working in the southwestern Pacific Ocean have deployed a new suite of ocean-based sensors to detect tsunamis directly.

India - Earthquake update (GDACS, ASDMA, SEISMO India, IMD) (ECHO Daily Flash of 29 April 2021)

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:18:00 +0200

Following the earthquake of 6.4 M that occurred in Sonitpur District (northern Assam State, north-eastern India) on 28 April, casualties and damage have been reported by national authorities. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), two fatalities occurred, indirectly....

Greece Gets New Google Technology for Earthquake Alerts

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:18:00 +0200

Google’s groundbreaking technology can detect an earthquake seconds before it happens and alert a mobile phone. Credit: K. Krallis / public domain. Greece and New Zealand on Wednesday became the first countries outside of the U.S. to receive Google’s new technology that allows Android phones to alert users seconds before an earthquake hits.

Greece Gets New Google Technology Alerting for Earthquakes

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:17:00 +0200

Google’s groundbreaking technology can detect an earthquake seconds before it happens and alert a mobile phone. Credit: K. Krallis / public domain. Greece and New Zealand on Wednesday became the first countries outside of the U.S. to get Google’s new technology that allows Android phones to alert users seconds before an earthquake hits.

End of the line: City salutes veteran cop

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:06:00 +0200

Retiring Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell was "a working man's police officer" who will leave a hole in the organisation after his departure, the state's police chief says. Mr Mitchell called time on his 40-year career on Thursday, with the 58-year-old marching from Newcastle Police Station down....

World Earthquake Report for Thursday, 29 April 2021

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:30:00 +0200

An intermediate to deep magnitude 5.0 earthquake was reported early afternoon near Pagan Village, Pagan Island, Northern Islands, Northern Mariana Islands. ... An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 occurred only 7 minutes ago 127 km northeast of Ruatoria, New Zealand, New Zealand's Earthquake Commission and Geological Survey (GeoNet) reported.

Greece, NZ First to Get Google Technology Alerting for Earthquakes

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 05:45:00 +0200

A Google Earth car in Greece. Credit: K. Krallis / public domain. Greece and New Zealand on Wednesday became the first countries outside of the U.S. to get Google’s new technology that allows Android phones to alert users seconds before an earthquake hits.

Massive quake of 6.4 magnitude hits Assam

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:29:00 +0200

Panic as strong quake hits Assam

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:28:00 +0200

A strong earthquake and nerve jangling aftershocks cracked walls and sent inhabitants pouring onto the streets in several towns across northeastern India yesterday. There have been no reports of casualties so far, with residents saying the main human toll was stress, minor cuts and bruises. The US Geological Survey said the epicentre of the 6.

The 23 Best Alaska Tours

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:40:00 +0200

Cruise through Prince William Sound and see more than 26 named glaciers aboard a luxurious catamaran as you enjoy narration from the boat's captain on this tour. With three decks and room for more than 300 people, the catamaran offers both outdoor and indoor viewing options with large panoramic windows.

Google expands its Android-based earthquake alerts outside the US

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:16:00 +0200

Google LLC today announced that it is expanding its Android Earthquake Alerts System that uses mobile phones to both detect earthquakes and warn users to countries that don’t have early warning alert systems. The system is currently being introduced in Greece and New Zealand, where Android users....

9:03 India: 6.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Assam

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:19:00 +0200

New Delhi, Apr 28 (Prensa Latina) A powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 degree on Richter's open scale jolted Assam and other parts of northeastern India on Wednesday morning, causing big damage, according to local authorities, while detailed reports on victims are still awaited.

Millions of tree seedlings should be planted on coast: BNPB

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:22:00 +0200

Cilacap (ANTARA) - National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Head Doni Monardo stressed on the need for planting millions of tree seedlings across Indonesia’s coastal areas to mitigate impacts of disasters on vegetation. "Today, 3,313 tree seedlings have been planted, and this figure is certainly....

Indian PM assures all possible help to quake-hit Assam

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:45:00 +0200

NEW DELHI, Apr 28, 2021 (BSS/PTI) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured all possible help from the Centre to Assam after the state was hit by an earthquake. An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Assam on Wednesday morning, causing widespread damage in the Northeast state.

Veteran cop to hang up hat after 40 years

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:19:00 +0200

One of the Hunter's most experienced police officers will retire on Thursday, calling time on a 40-year career. Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell will march out of Newcastle Police Station to a guard of honour to mark his final day on the job - in a career that has taken him to the senior ranks of NSW Police.

6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Assam; PM Modi assures help from Centre

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:31:00 +0200

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale struck Assam's Sonitpur on Wednesday morning, said the National Center for Seismology. According to the NCS, the quake occurred at 7:51 am. The epicentre of the quake was 43 km west of Tezpur at a depth of 17 kilometers.

Strong quake hits India’s Assam state

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0200

Shakemap shows the location of a 6.0-magnitude earthquake which struck near Dhekiajuli, Assam, India, today. There are no reports of damage or casualties. – EPA/United States Geological Survey handout, April 28, 2021. A STRONG earthquake hit Assam in northeastern India early today, damaging....

Massive earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hits Assam

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:52:00 +0200

Byline: PTI A massive earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Assam on Wednesday morning, causing widespread damage in the Northeast state, officials said. Tremors were felt in the entire region, including neighbouring Meghalaya and northern parts of West Bengal, they said. The quake hit Sonitpur district at 7.

Strong quake hits India's Assam state

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:42:00 +0200

NEW DELHI: A strong earthquake hit Assam in northeastern India early Wednesday, damaging buildings, but there were no immediate reports of casualties, residents said. The US Geological Survey said the quake was of magnitude 6.0 with an epicentre in a hilly region near India's border with Bhutan.

6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes India's Assam

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:41:00 +0200

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Assam and adjoining areas, including Bhutan, on Wednesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology said. There were no reports of anyone being injured, but many buildings developed cracks. Structures like walls and brick kiln chimneys were damaged. The tremors two aftershocks of 4.

Strong quake damages buildings in India's Assam state

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:31:00 +0200

Residents are seen after vacating their houses following an earthquake in Nagaon district in the northeastern state of Assam, India, April 28, 2021. Anuwar Hazarika, Reuters. NEW DELHI A strong earthquake hit Assam in northeastern India early Wednesday causing some damage to buildings, but there....

Massive quake of 6.4 magnitude hits Assam

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:28:00 +0200

6.4 magnitude earthquake in Sonitpur, Assam, no casualties

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:08:00 +0200

By PTI. Guwahati / New Delhi: A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Assam on Wednesday morning causing widespread damage in the northeastern state, officials said. He said earthquake tremors were felt throughout the region including the neighboring state of Meghalaya and northern parts of West Bengal. Some early photographs of the loss in Guwahati.

Nouvelle secousse dans le nord du Maroc

Sun, 02 May 2021 09:33:00 +0200

Un léger tremblement de terre de 4,5 degrés sur l’échelle de Richter a été enregistré samedi soir dans le nord du Maroc et plus précisément dans la province de Driouch , fait savoir l’Institut national de géophysique (ING). Cette secousse tellurique s’est produite à 22h10min 04 sec (GMT) au large....

Un puissant séisme frappe le nord du Japon, aucun risque de tsunami

Sat, 01 May 2021 07:45:00 +0200

Un fort tremblement de terre a frappé le nord du Japon, secouant des bâtiments à Tokyo mais il n’y avait aucun risque de tsunami.

Vendée. Un léger tremblement de terre ressenti jusqu’en Loire-Atlantique Le séisme s’est produit ce mercredi 28 avril, vers 22 h à Saint-Urbain, dans le nord de la Vendée.... Lire

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:01:00 +0200

La terre a tremblé en Vendée ce mercredi 28 avril. Un séisme d’une magnitude de 3,2 sur l’échelle de Richter a été ressenti dans le département et jusqu’en Loire-Atlantique. © AFP Le séisme s’est produit ce mercredi 28 avril, vers 22 h à Saint-Urbain, dans le nord de la Vendée.

Vendée. Un léger tremblement de terre ressenti jusqu’en Loire-Atlantique

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:34:00 +0200

. Le séisme s’est produit ce mercredi 28 avril, vers 22 h à Saint-Urbain, dans le nord de la Vendée. Un léger tremblement de terre d’une magnitude de 3,2 sur l’échelle de Richter, qui a été ressenti jusqu’en Loire-Atlantique. La terre a tremblé en Vendée ce mercredi 28 avril.

Vendée. Un léger tremblement de terre ressenti jusqu’en Loire-Atlantique

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:13:00 +0200

Vendée. Un léger tremblement de terre ressenti jusqu’en Loire-Atlantique

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:58:00 +0200

Vendée. Un léger tremblement de terre ressenti jusqu’en Loire-Atlantique

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:52:00 +0200

Nouveau séisme meurtrier en Afghanistan

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:29:00 +0200

Le village de Doabi, une localité de plus de 3.000 habitants dans le nord de l'Afghanistan, a été détruit par un tremblement de terre vendredi dont le bilan provisoire s'élève à 30 morts et 130 blessés, selon l'organisation non gouvernementale française ...

Le volcan de la Soufrière sur l’île de Saint-Vincent est entré en éruption Liberation

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:57:00 +0200

© Fournis par Liberation L'éruption volcanique de la Soufrière sur l’île caribéenne de Saint-Vincent, ce vendredi. Depuis jeudi, la population de l’île principale de Saint-Vincent-et-les-Grenadines est sur le qui-vive. Ce que les géologues craignaient est arrivé, la Soufrière, volcan du nord de....

Fuerte sismo sacude el norte de Japón; descartan tsunami

Sun, 02 May 2021 23:37:00 +0200

Un fuerte sismo sacudió a primeras horas del sábado el norte de Japón, donde remeció edificios en Tokio sin que se informara de momento de víctimas ni daños, y las autoridades descartaron que pueda ocurrir un tsunami. La Agencia Meteorológica de Japón indicó que el terremoto tuvo una magnitud de 6,6....

Fuerte terremoto en el norte de Japón sacude a Tokio; Lesiones menores reportadas | The Weather Channel – Artículos de The Weather Channel

Sat, 01 May 2021 18:28:00 +0200

Un fuerte terremoto sacudió la costa del norte de Japón el sábado, sacudió edificios en Tokio y dejó al menos tres personas heridas. El terremoto fue calificado en 6,8 magnitud por el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos. Se centró a unas 23 millas de la costa de Ishinomaki en la prefectura de Miyagi.

Fuerte sismo sacude el norte de Japón; descartan tsunami

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:59:00 +0200

Un fuerte sismo sacudió el norte de Japón el sábado en la madrugada, remeciendo edificios en Tokio sin que haya riesgo de un tsunami. No se informó de víctimas ni daños. La Agencia Meteorológica de Japón indicó que el terremoto tuvo una magnitud de 6,6 y ocurrió a una profundidad de 60 kilómetros (36 millas).

Fuerte sismo sacude norte de Japón; descartan riesgo de tsunami

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:49:00 +0200

Un fuerte sismo sacudió el norte de Japón el sábado en la madrugada, remeciendo edificios en Tokio sin que haya riesgo de un tsunami. No se informó de víctimas ni daños. La Agencia Meteorológica de Japón indicó que el terremoto tuvo una magnitud de 6.6 y ocurrió a una profundidad de 60 kilómetros (36 millas).

Japón: reloj de templo detenido tras el tsunami revivió tras un sismo

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:28:00 +0200

En Miyagi, norte de Japón, un reloj se detuvo en 2011, tras ser sumergido por el tsunami. Ahora, ha comenzado a funcionar de nuevo, después de que un sismo lo sacudiera. Para los japoneses, se trata de una señal de inspiración y de aliento para afrontar dificultades. La verdadera restauración.

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.7 earthquake occurs in Mentawai Strait, off western Sumatra, at 08:24 WIB May 5

Wed, 05 May 2021 04:30:00 +0200

Event. A magnitude-5.7 earthquake occurred in the Mentawai Strait, off western Sumatra, Indonesia, at around 08:24 WIB May 5. The epicenter was about 137 km (85 miles) south-southwest of Padang, West Sumatra Province. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 23 km (14 miles).

The entire US West Coast is now subject to the Early Earthquake Warning System: NPR

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:28:00 +0200

Residents of the West Coast do not know when the next earthquake will occur. However, a new expansion of the US early warning system for earthquakes has enabled 50 million people in California, Oregon, and now Washington, to be immediately safe after the next earthquake.

Entire U.S. West Coast now covered by earthquake early warning system Cellphone users from the U.S. border with Canada south to the border with Mexico should receive a mobile alert from the early warning system when an earthquake is detected.

Wed, 05 May 2021 13:42:00 +0200

Residents living on the West Coast don't know when the next earthquake will hit. But a new expansion of the U.S. earthquake early warning system, gives 50 million people in California, Oregon — and now Washington — seconds to quickly get to safety whenever the next one hits. As of 8 a.m.

Earthquake recorded near the Armenia-Nakhichevan border zone An earthquake of 2.6 magnitude was registered 8km northwest of Elpin village in Vayots Dzor...

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:02:00 +0200

An earthquake of 2.6 magnitude was registered 8km northwest of Elpin village in Vayots Dzor province near the the Armenia-Nakhijevan border on Wednesday at about 13:16 (GMT 09:16). As National Service for Seismic Protection reported, the geographical coordinates of the epicenter were northern latitude 39.

Another strong earthquake shakes Khuvsgul

Wed, 05 May 2021 14:56:00 +0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 hit Khuvsgul P rovince in northern Mongolia on Monday afternoon, according to the country’s Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics. The quake occurred about 32 km southwest of Khankh, a district of the province, at around 4:46 p.m. local time (0846 GMT), the institute said in a statement.

California earthquake: 4.7 magnitude quake reported near Truckee

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:15:00 +0200

. BREAKING NEWS Breaking News (Cox Media Group National Content Desk/Cox Media Group National Content Desk) May 07, 2021 at 1:03 am EDT By Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk TRUCKEE, Calif. A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Truckee, California, late Thursday, the U.S.

California earthquake: 4.7 magnitude quake reported near Truckee

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:08:00 +0200

California earthquake: 4.7 magnitude quake reported near Truckee

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:32:00 +0200

. BREAKING NEWS Breaking News (Cox Media Group National Content Desk/Cox Media Group National Content Desk) May 07, 2021 at 12:25 am CDT By Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk TRUCKEE, Calif. A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Truckee, California, on Thursday night, the U.

California earthquake: 4.7 magnitude quake reported near Truckee

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:29:00 +0200

. BREAKING NEWS Breaking News (Cox Media Group National Content Desk/Cox Media Group National Content Desk) May 06, 2021 at 10:25 pm PDT By Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk TRUCKEE, Calif. A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Truckee, California, on Thursday night, the U.

California earthquake: 4.7 magnitude quake reported near Truckee

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:24:00 +0200

Expand. BREAKING NEWS Breaking News (Cox Media Group National Content Desk/Cox Media Group National Content Desk) May 07, 2021 at 12:25 am CDT By Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk TRUCKEE, Calif. A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Truckee, California, on Thursday night, the U.

California earthquake: 4.7 magnitude quake reported near Nevada border

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:00:00 +0200

. California earthquake: 4.7 magnitude quake reported near Truckee Stock photo of a seismometer. A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Truckee, California, on Thursday night, the U.S. Geological Survey is reporting. (Gary S. Chapman/Getty Images) May 07, 2021 at 1:43 am EDT By Michelle....

US: Magnitude-4.7 earthquake occurs in northern California at around 21:35 May 6

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:13:00 +0200

Event. A magnitude-4.7 earthquake occurred in northern California at around 21:35 May 6. The epicenter was in the Tahoe National Forest, about 16 km (10 miles) north-northeast of Soda Springs, Nevada County. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 3 km (2 miles), and light-to-moderate shaking was probably felt near the epicenter.

California earthquake: 4.7 magnitude quake reported near Nevada border

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:09:00 +0200

Earthquake swarm in north-central Kansas included a 4.1 magnitude in Jewell County

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:20:00 +0200

A cluster of five earthquakes so far has shaken north-central Kansas on Thursday, with the strongest a 4.1 magnitude in Jewell County. The Kansas Geological Survey reports the first earthquake of the day was also the strongest. The 4.1 magnitude started shaking at around 6:35 a.m. in between Mankato, Jewell, Randall and Formoso in northern Kansas.

California earthquake rattles Lake Tahoe area

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:34:00 +0200

A magnitude-4.7 earthquake rattled Northern California near Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada, Thursday evening, according to the U.S. Geographical Survey. The quake's epicenter was said to be northwest of Truckee, and the temblor was felt as far away as Sacramento. It hit around 9:35 p.m., preceded by a magnitude 3.

Death toll rises to 10 after landslide at dam site in orangutan habitat

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:19:00 +0200

The death toll from a landslide at a hydropower construction site in northern Sumatra has risen to 10, with three people still missing and feared dead. The disaster was the second landslide to hit the site in the Batang Toru forest in the space of five months.

Earthquake and gravity data suggest Red Sea 'must be' an ocean

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:29:00 +0200

New research indicates that the Red Sea may not be a sea at all, because it is spreading like an ocean basin and has reached its young adulthood after 13 million years. Researchers drawing on a new approach to study the enigmatic sea, situated between Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, have....

Megathrusts exhumed

Fri, 07 May 2021 18:13:00 +0200

A key consideration for megathrust hazard assessment is the propensity of a transition zone to slip rapidly in an earthquake along with the seismogenic zone. This is because earthquake magnitude is proportional to the slip area, and slip propagation to shallow depths can produce tsunamis that are disproportionately large for the earthquake size .

Megathrusts exhumed

Fri, 07 May 2021 18:25:00 +0200