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Northern Dynasty: Pebble Project facilities would be unaffected by recent 8.1M earthquake in Alaska

2021-08-10T13:38+0200

10/08/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2021 11:05 Northern Dynasty: Pebble Project facilities would be unaffected by recent 8.1M earthquake in Alaska.

Search Dog Riley Crosses Over Rainbow Bridge

2021-08-10T00:58+0200

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is sad to announce the death of Riley, our retired live scent search dog. Born on Oct. 1 in Northern California, Riley, after two attempts at domestic life, found his place in this world as a live scent search dog, trained by the Search Dog Foundation in Santa Paula, California.

NASA tools could help fight fires from the sky and the ground

2021-08-09T10:05+0200

The fire wasn't real that day in the rolling hills of Northern California, already turning crisp and brown at the beginning of May. But it offered the perfect opportunity for a group of NASA researchers to test the technology they've been building. Their demonstration at a wildfire simulation....

Tsunamis after mega earthquake could hit Peru with floods of up to 45 meters – study

2021-08-09T04:15+0200

. The research states that the levels of inundation resulting from tsunamis vary according to the area and depend, in addition to the magnitude of the seismic movement, on factors such as the slope of the coast and geographical features. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The central coast of Peru is the....

California drought: Santa Clara County residents falling far short of water conservation target

2021-08-08T16:03+0200

When it comes to California’s worsening drought, Santa Clara County residents are falling far short in conserving water. On June 9, the Santa Clara Valley Water District, the county’s main wholesale water provider, declared a drought emergency and asked all 2 million county residents to cut water....

Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake - Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, on Sunday, 8 August 2021 at 02:02 (GMT)

2021-08-08T04:25+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 occurred only 13 minutes ago 75 km northwest of Sinabang, Indonesia, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the epicenter near Sinabang, Kabupaten Simeulue, Aceh, Indonesia, in the morning on Sunday 8 August 2021 at 9:02 am local time.

California drought: Santa Clara County residents falling far short of water conservation target

2021-08-07T01:49+0200

California drought: Santa Clara County residents falling far short of water conservation target

2021-08-07T01:22+0200

18:19 Earthquake recorded in Armenia-Georgia border zone

2021-08-06T16:46+0200

Today at 4:49 p.m. Armenia time the Seismological Network of the Territorial Seismic Protection Service at the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Armenia recorded a 2.8-magnitude earthquake 14 kilometers northeast from Bavra village (on the Armenia-Georgia border) with a 10 km depth of the hotbed, with a 41.

Taiwan: Magnitude-5.3 earthquake occurs in northern Taitung County at around 19:12 CST Aug. 6.

2021-08-06T14:19+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.3 earthquake occurred in northern Taitung County, Taiwan at Approximately 19:12 CST Aug. 6. The epicenter was about 91 km (56 miles) east of Yujing. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10.5 km (6.5 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout southern, central, and some northern areas of Taiwan.

Taiwan: Magnitude-5.8 offshore earthquake occurs in East China Sea near Yilan at around 05:50 Aug. 5

2021-08-05T00:35+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.8 offshore earthquake occurred in the East China Sea off the northeastern coast of Taiwan at around 05:50 Aug. 5. The epicenter was about 53 km (33 miles) east of Yilan, Taiwan. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 11 km (7 miles), and light-to-moderate shaking was probably....

Strong earthquake swarm at underwater volcano near Mayotte

2021-08-04T10:19+0200

A strong long-period earthquake activity (LP) was registered at a newly-discovered underwater volcano near Mayotte starting at 16:33 UTC on July 31, 2021. A total of 186 LP earthquakes were recorded in three separate swarms, each associated with a very long-period earthquake (VLP), the Mayotte....

PNG: Magnitude-5.5 offshore earthquake occurs east-northeast of Lorengau at around 22:01 Aug. 3.

2021-08-03T15:01+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.5 earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean off northern Papua New Guinea at 22:01 PGT Aug. 3. The epicenter was about 111 km (69 miles) east-northeast of Lorengau. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and moderate shaking was probably felt throughout Manus and Mussau islands.

One of Wyoming’s biggest quakes originated north of Casper, cracked Grand Hotel

2021-08-03T07:53+0200

(Shutterstock) CASPER, Wyo — The 3.7 magnitude earthquake Sunday north of Glenrock may have been the talk of the town Monday, but it was barely mentioned at the Wyoming State Geological Survey staff meeting. “When I saw that one come through, I thought it was [in an] interesting place, but that....

Peru - Earthquake (GDACS, USGS, INDECI, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 02 August 2021)

2021-08-02T16:02+0200

An earthquake of 6.2 M at a depth of 33 km occurred on 30 July at 17.10 UTC (12.10 local time) in Piura Region (northern Peru), close to the border with Ecuador. The epicentre was 8 km east-southeast of Sullana City (Sullana Province). Up to 16,000 people were exposed to very strong shaking and 938,000 to strong shaking.

Strong, shallow earthquake shakes northern Myanmar

2021-08-02T08:54+0200

CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AP) — A strong, shallow earthquake has shaken northern Myanmar and places as far away as northern Thailand. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 5.5 quake occurred north of Mandalay and was centered 10 kilometers (6 miles) below the Earth’s surface. Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage.

Mexico: Magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurs in Sonora at around 14:19 July 31

2021-08-01T00:54+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurred in Sonora State at 14:19 July 31. The epicenter was about 26 km (16 miles) west-southwest of Bavispe. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light to moderate shaking was probably felt throughout northern Sonora and northwestern....

Aftershocks continue in northern Peru; more than 700 injured by earthquake

2021-07-31T19:36+0200

. Sullana was the closest coastal city to the epicenter of Friday's earthquake, where the telluric movement was strongly felt and has caused damage to buildings as well as roads and infrastructure. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A new aftershock of magnitude 3.8 was felt this Saturday (31) in the Piura region, after the earthquake of magnitude 6.

Cuban FM expresses solidarity with Peru

2021-07-31T19:03+0200

Havana, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Saturday expressed solidarity with the Peruvian people and Government, due to the material damage and victims caused by an earthquake that shook the northern region of that country.

Aftershocks continue in northern Peru, which already has more than 700 injured by earthquake

2021-07-31T18:03+0200

. Sullana was the closest coastal city to the epicenter of Friday's earthquake, where the telluric movement was strongly felt and has caused damage to buildings of all kinds, as well as roads and road infrastructure. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A new aftershock of magnitude 3.

Alaska quake is strongest in US in half a century

2021-07-31T12:16+0200

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The largest earthquake in the United States in the last half century produced a lot of shaking but spared Alaska any major damage in a sparsely populated region, officials said Thursday. The magnitude 8.2 earthquake was reported about 10:15 p.m.

Peru: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake injures dozens A pregnant woman was seriously injured after an earthquake struck northern Peru. A 16th-century cathedral was among the buildings damaged.

2021-07-31T11:51+0200

Newly installed President Pedro Castillo visited those injured in the earthquake. At least 40 people were injured when a magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook northern Peru on Friday. Three people, including a pregnant woman, were seriously injured after walls collapsed in Sullana, the city's hospital reported.

Largest US Quake in Half-Century Causes Alaska Little Damage

2021-07-31T11:40+0200

ANCHORAGE, —The largest earthquake in the United States in the last half century produced a lot of shaking but spared Alaska any major damage in a sparsely populated region, officials said Thursday. The magnitude 8.2 earthquake was reported about 10:15 p.m.

Dozens hurt in powerful Peru earthquake

2021-07-31T07:48+0200

At least 40 people have been injured when a powerful earthquake rattled northern Peru, local health authorities say. Three people, including a pregnant woman, were seriously injured on Friday by collapsing walls, the hospital in the town of Sullana reported, and about 10 others had broken bones. The magnitude 6.

Dozens hurt in powerful Peru earthquake

2021-07-31T07:35+0200

43 injured as magnitude-6.1 earthquake hits northern Peru

2021-07-31T07:29+0200

By Sinan Dogan. BOGOTA, Colombia At least 43 people were injured when a magnitude-6.1 earthquake hit northern Peru on Friday, according to authorities. Authorities did not report any tsunami warnings following the quake, but of the injured, three had serious injuries, according to initial reports.

Dozens hurt in powerful Peru earthquake

2021-07-31T07:20+0200

Dozens hurt in powerful Peru earthquake

2021-07-31T07:17+0200

Dozens hurt in powerful Peru earthquake

2021-07-31T07:12+0200

43 injured as magnitude-6.1 earthquake hits northern Peru

2021-07-31T04:28+0200

BOGOTA, July 31 -- At least 43 people were injured when a magnitude-6.1 earthquake hit northern Peru on Friday, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported according to authorities. Authorities did not report any tsunami warnings following the quake, but of the injured, three had serious injuries, according to initial reports.

Environment Quake strikes Peru-Ecuador border region, minor damages reported An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolted the Peru-Ecuador border region on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, but only minor reports of damage were registered immediately following the tremor. 6:48 PM UTC

2021-07-31T00:29+0200

July 30 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolted the Peru-Ecuador border region on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, but only minor reports of damage were registered immediately following the tremor. Newly elected Peruvian President Pedro Castillo planned to....

An earthquake registered in northern Peru was felt in several locations in Ecuador this Friday, July 30

2021-07-30T23:51+0200

The Geological Survey of Colombia indicated that at 12:10 the earthquake of magnitude 6.1 was reported at a depth of less than 70 kilometers in the north of Peru. In parallel, the National Seismological Center of Peru specified that the earthquake originated 12 kilometers west of Sullana, in the department of Piura.

Quake strikes Peru-Ecuador border region, minor damages reported (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolted the Peru-Ecuador border region on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said,... 2h ago

2021-07-30T23:02+0200

(Reuters) – An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolted the Peru-Ecuador border region on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, but only minor reports of damage were registered immediately following the tremor. Newly elected Peruvian President Pedro Castillo planned to travel....

EnvironmentQuake strikes Peru-Ecuador border region, minor damages reported An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolted the Peru-Ecuador border region on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, but only minor reports of damage were registered immediately following the tremor.

2021-07-30T21:50+0200

EnvironmentQuake strikes Peru-Ecuador border region, minor damages reported An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolted the Peru-Ecuador border region on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, but only minor reports of damage were registered immediately following the tremor.

2021-07-30T21:50+0200

Environment Quake strikes Peru-Ecuador border region, minor damages reported An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolted the Peru-Ecuador border region on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, but only minor reports of damage were registered immediately following the tremor. 6:48 PM UTC

2021-07-30T21:45+0200

EnvironmentQuake strikes Peru-Ecuador border region, minor damages reported An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolted the Peru-Ecuador border region on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, but only minor reports of damage were registered immediately following the tremor.

2021-07-30T21:45+0200

Environment Quake strikes Peru-Ecuador border region, minor damages reported An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolted the Peru-Ecuador border region on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, but only minor reports of damage were registered immediately following the tremor. 6:48 PM UTC

2021-07-30T21:42+0200

EnvironmentQuake strikes Peru-Ecuador border region, minor damages reported An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolted the Peru-Ecuador border region on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, but only minor reports of damage were registered immediately following the tremor.

2021-07-30T21:39+0200

No tsunami threat to B.C. after powerful magnitude 8.2 earthquake shakes Alaska

2021-07-30T21:32+0200

A powerful earthquake that struck just off Alaska's southern coast caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake measured magnitude 8.2 and hit 91 kilometres east southeast of Perryville, Alaska, at about 11:15 p.

Alaska Quake Produces Prolonged Shaking, Small Tsunami

2021-07-30T15:09+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska (AP) — A powerful earthquake which struck just off Alaska’s southern coast caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. Residents reported only minor damage, but officials said that could change after sunrise and people get a better look.

‘Did that really happen?’ Best reactions to Joburg’s earthquake

2021-07-30T12:10+0200

Johannesburg residents had a rude awakening on Friday morning after a 3.6 magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of the city. According to Earthquake Monitor, the tremor took place at 06.34am in Katlehong, east of Johannesburg. The hypocentre depth was 10km and its magnitude measured 3.6 on the Richter scale.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T11:56+0200

The largest earthquake in the United States in the last half century produced a lot of shaking but spared Alaska any major damage in a sparsely populated region, officials said Thursday. The magnitude 8.2 earthquake was reported about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, and struck just south of the Alaska Peninsula, nearly 500 miles (804.

Earthquake SA: Buildings shake as 4.2 tremor hits country

2021-07-30T11:47+0200

The tremor which hit the country at 6.34am was centred in the south of Johannesburg on the outskirts of Katlehong, near Alberton, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The exact coordinates of the source of the quake was 26.342°S 28.227°E, and it happened at a depth of 5.0 km, according to the USGS.

The biggest US earthquake in half a century causes little damage to Alaska

2021-07-30T10:10+0200

According to officials, the largest quake in the United States in the last half century has caused many tremors, but has spared Alaska significant damage in less populated areas. A magnitude 8.2 quake was reported Wednesday at about 10:15 pm and occurred just south of the Alaska Peninsula, about 500 miles (804.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T09:50+0200

The magnitude 8.2 earthquake was reported about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, and struck just south of the Alaska Peninsula, nearly 500 miles (804.67 kilometers) southwest of Anchorage. The quake was about 60 miles (96.56 kilometers) offshore and 29 miles (46 kilometers) below the surface of the North Pacific Ocean, according to the U.

Tremor: 3.6 magnitude quake rattles Johannesburg on Friday

2021-07-30T09:09+0200

Did the earth shake for you on Friday morning? A 3.6 magnitude earthquake was felt in Johannesburg. Here’s what we know. Joburg tremor details The tremor took place at 6:34 SAST on Friday, 30 July, in Kathlehong. The hypocentre depth was 10 kilometres. Its magnitude measured 3.6 on the Richter Scale; Coordinates: 26 342 S, 28 227 E M3.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T05:30+0200

A line of cars evacuates the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska on July 28, 2021, after a tsunami warning was issued following a magnitude 8.2 earthquake. The tsunami warning for much of Alaska's southern coast was canceled when the biggest wave, of just over a half foot, was recorded in Old Harbor. Alaska.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T04:49+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T04:18+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T04:16+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T04:10+0200

Quincy, IL (62301) Today. Isolated thunderstorms this evening, then skies turning partly cloudy after midnight. Low 72F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.. Tonight. Isolated thunderstorms this evening, then skies turning partly cloudy after midnight. Low 72F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T02:30+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T02:17+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T02:05+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:57+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:51+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:50+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:47+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:43+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:42+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:37+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:22+0200

Alaska quake produces prolonged shaking, small tsunami

2021-07-30T00:16+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska A powerful earthquake which struck just off Alaska’s southern coast caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. Residents reported only minor damage, but officials said that could change after sunrise and people get a better look.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T00:16+0200

ANCHORAGE, Alaska The largest earthquake in the United States in the last half century produced a lot of shaking but spared Alaska any major damage in a sparsely populated region, officials said Thursday. The magnitude 8.2 earthquake was reported about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, and struck just south of the Alaska Peninsula, nearly 500 miles (804.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-29T23:54+0200

Alaska quake produces prolonged shaking, small tsunami

2021-07-29T23:49+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-29T23:49+0200

Alaska earthquake swarm hits US as Tsunami warning issued: 'Move to higher ground!'

2021-07-29T23:47+0200

SUBSCRIBE Invalid email. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The quake was reported near Sandpoint, Aleutians East, in Alaska .

Magnitude 8.2 Earthquake Strikes Near Alaska, Producing a Small Tsunami

2021-07-29T23:38+0200

A magnitude 8.2 earthquake and numerous aftershocks struck off the Alaskan Peninsula late Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). A tsunami warning was triggered. The quake struck at 10:15 p.m. local time 91 kilometers (56.5 miles) southeast of Perryville, Alaska , with an epicenter of 46.

Alaska quake is strongest in US in half a century

2021-07-29T23:25+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-29T23:20+0200

By MARK THIESSEN. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The largest earthquake in the United States in the last half century produced a lot of shaking but spared Alaska any major damage in a sparsely populated region, officials said Thursday. The magnitude 8.2 earthquake was reported about 10:15 p.m.

Largest U.S. quake in more than 50 years causes little damage in Alaska

2021-07-29T23:11+0200

ASSOCIATED PRESS. A line of cars evacuates the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska Wednesday night, after a tsunami warning was issued following a magnitude 8.2 earthquake. The tsunami warning for much of Alaska’s southern coast was canceled when the biggest wave, of just over a half foot, was recorded in Old Harbor, Alaska.

Alaska quake is strongest in US in half a century

2021-07-29T23:01+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-29T22:52+0200

Alaska quake is strongest in US in half a century

2021-07-29T22:49+0200

No tsunami threat to B.C. after powerful M8.2 earthquake shakes Alaska

2021-07-29T22:38+0200

A line of cars evacuates the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska on July 28, after a tsunami warning was issued following a magnitude-8.2 earthquake. The tsunami warning for much of Alaska’s southern coast was cancelled when the biggest wave, of just over a half foot, was recorded in Old Harbor, Alaska.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-29T22:34+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-29T22:27+0200

Alaska Earthquake A line of cars evacuates the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska on July 28, 2021, after a tsunami warning was issued following a magnitude 8.2 earthquake. The tsunami warning for much of Alaska's southern coast was canceled when the biggest wave, of just over a half foot, was recorded in Old Harbor.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-29T22:25+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-29T22:18+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-29T22:13+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-29T22:11+0200

A line of cars evacuates the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska on Wednesday, after a tsunami warning was issued following a magnitude 8.2 earthquake. The tsunami warning for much of Alaska's southern coast was canceled when the biggest wave, of just over a half foot, was recorded in Old Harbor, Alaska.

Alaska quake could be strongest in US in half a century

2021-07-29T21:21+0200

"We are now all clear ...," Kodiak Mayor Pat Branson told CNN. "The Emergency Operations Council was up and working monitoring and informing the public of any updates. Citizens did (evacuate)." A line of cars evacuates the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska, after a tsunami warning was issued following a magnitude 8.

Alaska quake produces prolonged shaking, small tsunami

2021-07-29T21:11+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska — A powerful earthquake which struck just off Alaska’s southern coast caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. Residents reported only minor damage, but officials said that could change after sunrise and people get a better look.

21:46 Quake hits 3 km northeast from Shorzha village of Armenia's Gegharkunik Province,

2021-07-29T20:29+0200

Today at 9:09 p.m. the Seismological Network of the Seismic Protection Territorial Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Armenia recorded a 3.6-magnitude earthquake 3 km northeast from Shorzha village of Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, with a 40.52 o northern latitude and 45.

Alaska quake could be strongest in US in half a century

2021-07-29T20:18+0200

Alaska quake could be strongest in US in half a century

2021-07-29T20:16+0200

Alaska quake could be strongest in US in half a century

2021-07-29T19:59+0200

Alaska quake could be strongest in US in half a century

2021-07-29T19:36+0200

Bihar village rebuilt 43 times after flood takes toll

2021-07-29T19:32+0200

Villagers from Narkatiya village in northern Bihar’s Sheohar district have been facing floods almost every alternate year, but what is remarkable is that the repeated disasters have not dampened their spirit. Each time their houses were washed away by the floodwaters, they acted with renewed....

Major quake produces prolonged shaking, small tsunami for Alaska

2021-07-29T19:25+0200

Alaska quake produces prolonged shaking, small tsunami

2021-07-29T19:14+0200

Strong Alaska Quake Produces Prolonged Shaking, Small Tsunami

2021-07-29T18:46+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska —A powerful earthquake which struck just off Alaska’s southern coast caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. Residents reported only minor damage, but officials said that could change after sunrise and people get a better look.

Alaska earthquake prompts tsunami warnings as people take shelter - The Guardian

2021-07-29T17:38+0200

A powerful earthquake which struck just off Alaska’s southern coast early Thursday caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. Residents reported only minor damage, but officials said that could change after sunrise and people get a better look.

Alaska earthquake prompts tsunami warnings as people take shelter - The Guardian

2021-07-29T17:35+0200

Alaska quake produces prolonged shaking, small tsunami

2021-07-29T17:03+0200

8.2M quake hits Alaska, Tsunami watch issued for Hawaii

2021-07-29T17:01+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska -- A powerful earthquake which struck just off Alaska’s southern coast caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. Residents reported only minor damage, but officials said that could change after sunrise and people get a better look.

Alaska earthquake: Massive 8.2 quake leads to tsunami warnings

2021-07-29T16:22+0200

Un séisme de magnitude 6,2 fait 43 blessés dans le Nord du Pérou

2021-08-02T11:02+0200

Autres informations. {nomultithumb} Un séisme de magnitude 6,2 sur l’échelle de Richter a frappé la côte nord du Pérou sur l’océan Pacifique et a fait 43 blessés dont 3 grièvement. L’Institut d'études géologiques des États-Unis a déclaré que le séisme s'était produit à 12 h 10 (17 h 10 GMT).

Séisme de 6,1 sur l'échelle de Richter dans le nord du Pérou, ni victimes ni dégâts

2021-07-30T21:49+0200

Dégâts lors d'un tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 5,3 sur l'échelle de Richter le 15 août 2016 dans la ville des Andes de Yanque. © JOSE SOTOMAYOR JIMENEZ - AFP Une séisme de 6,1 sur l'échelle de Richter a secoué vendredi la côte nord du Pérou, sans faire ni victimes ni dégâts, ont annoncé les autorités.

Le tremblement de terre en Alaska suscite des inquiétudes quant au tsunami à Hawaï et au-delà ; Les États-Unis donnent tout clair

2021-07-29T20:42+0200

Le tremblement de terre s’est produit le long de la tranchée des Aléoutiennes, qui fait partie de la ceinture de feu du Pacifique, les experts prédisant que les séquelles du séisme pourraient bientôt se faire sentir à Hawaï et dans les territoires américains du Pacifique de Guam et des îles Mariannes du Nord.

Puissant séisme au large de l’Indonésie

2021-07-26T16:34+0200

Le séisme s'est produit à une profondeur de 10 kilomètres, à environ 100 kilomètres à l'ouest de la ville de Luwuk, dans la baie de Tomini, dans la partie nord de la grande île indonésienne. Des secousses ont été ressenties dans la ville de Palu, aux Célèbes, à environ 200 kilomètres de l'épicentre, selon un journaliste de l'AFP sur place.

Indonésie Séisme de magnitude 6,2 en mer

2021-07-26T16:01+0200

Le séisme s’est produit à une profondeur de 10 kilomètres, à environ 100 kilomètres à l’ouest de la ville de Luwuk, dans la baie de Tomini, dans la partie nord de la grande île indonésienne. Des secousses ont été ressenties dans la ville de Palu, aux Célèbes, à environ 200 kilomètres de l’épicentre, selon un journaliste de l’AFP sur place.

Un séisme frappe le nord du Japon

2021-07-26T07:55+0200

Tokyo, 26 juillet, AZERTAC Un séisme de magnitude 5,1 a secoué le nord du Japon, lundi 26 juillet à 11h16, heure locale. L'épicentre du tremblement de terre a été enregistrée dans la préfecture d’Aomori, à une profondeur de 70 kilomètres, selon l'Agence météorologique japonaise.

Allemagne : le coût matériel et humain des inondations sera colossal

2021-07-17T12:32+0200

153 morts jusqu'ici constatés, un bilan qui risque de s'alourdir gravement au fur et mesure que l'on va déblayer les zones sinistrés : ce sont des scènes de guerre, sans précédent, qui surgissent des inondations terrifiantes qui ont frappé le nord de l'Europe des Pays-Bas à l'ouest de l'Allemagne,....

Doppia scossa di terremoto in pochi minuti, trema il nord Italia

2021-08-10T19:17+0200

(Di martedì 10 agosto 2021) Due scosse di terremoto oggi in Friuli. La prima di magnitudo 2.9 è stata registrata alle 17.21 dalla Protezione civile in un’area a 2 chilometri a nord -ovest di Cividale del Friuli. Il sisma si è verificato alla profondità di 20 chilometri. La seconda scossa , di magnitudo 2.

Forte terremoto scuote il Nord del Perù: almeno 40 feriti, 3 sono gravi

2021-07-31T07:35+0200

Un forte terremoto magnitudo 6.1 ha colpito il Perù ieri alle 12:10 (le 19:10 italiane). L’evento ha avuto epicentro a Sullana, nella provincia di Piura, sulla costa nel nord del Paese, e ipocentro a 33 km di profondità. Secondo quanto reso noto dalle autorità, il sisma ha provocato più di 40 feriti 3 dei quali sono in gravi condizioni.

Terremoto in Perù: scossa magnitudo 5.8 sulla costa settentrionale

2021-07-29T07:05+0200

Un forte terremoto magnitudo 5.8 e due successive repliche magnitudo 4.8 e 4.6 hanno scosso la costa settentrionale del Perù Secondo quanto confermato dall’Istituto geofisico, al momento non si segnalano danni a persone o cose. L’evento principale è stato registrato alle 02:32 ora italiana, con....

Reggio Calabria, scossa di terremoto sulle colline di Archi

2021-07-28T10:21+0200

Scossa di terremoto sulle colline della zona nord di Reggio Calabria: mappe e dati ingv. Stamattina alle 09:05 una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 2.8 ha colpito la periferia nord di Reggio Calabria, con epicentro sulle colline di Archi. La scossa s’è verificata a 61km di profondità.

Il disastro di 100 anni fa che sconvolse l'Europa centrale Il Giornale

2021-07-19T08:36+0200

“Una vasta area della Sassonia è sott'acqua; si pensa che siano perite centinaia di persone e i danni causati dall'inondazione successiva alla tempesta di sabato sono incalcolabili. Le acque hanno invaso la valle raggiungendo un'altezza tra i cinque e i sette piedi, trascinando tutto con sé” .

Il disastro di 100 anni fa che sconvolse l'Europa centrale

2021-07-19T08:12+0200

La tragica alluvione che ha colpito la Germania, il Belgio e l'Olanda causando più di cento morti e migliaia di dispersi non è affatto un evento eccezionale. “Una vasta area della Sassonia è sott'acqua; si pensa che siano perite centinaia di persone e i danni causati dall'inondazione successiva alla tempesta di sabato sono incalcolabili.

Ravenna, terremoto di magnitudo ML 4.1 si è verificato in mare nell’Adriatico settentrionale a 59 km dalla città

2021-07-13T00:34+0200

Un terremoto di magnitudo ML 4.1 si è verificato in mare nell’Adriatico Settentrionale oggi 11 luglio alle ore 12:56:20 ora italiana, con coordinate geografiche (lat, lon) 44.546, 12.924 ad una profondità di circa 30 km. Il terremoto è stato localizzato dalla Sala Sismica INGV-Roma. Nessun comune italiano entro 20 km dall’epicentro.

TERREMOTO su Mar Adriatico Settentrionale - Ravenna. Magnitudo 4.1. Ecco QUI i DETTAGLI

2021-07-12T22:16+0200

Scossa di terremoto registrata a Mar Adriatico Settentrionale () Il 11 Luglio 2021 ore 12:56 è stata registrata una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 4.1 e profondità 31 km a Mar Adriatico Settentrionale innanzi Ravenna. La scossa è stata avvertita in modo lieve dalla popolazione lungo la riviera....

Commenta Ravenna, terremoto di magnitudo ML 4.1 si è verificato in mare nell’Adriatico settentrionale a 59 km dalla città

2021-07-12T09:45+0200

Fenomeno sismico in prossimità di Marche e Romagna: le segnalazioni dei cittadini

2021-07-11T16:07+0200

Una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 4.1 si è originata in mare, nell’Adriatico settentrionale, ed è stata avvertita nella tarda mattinata di domenica 11 luglio, alle ore 12:56, tra i territori dell’ Emilia-Romagna e le Marche . In seguito al fenomeno sismico, le autorità competenti hanno ricevuto....

Ravenna, terremoto di magnitudo 4.1 scuote l’Adriatico

2021-07-11T16:02+0200

(Di domenica 11 luglio 2021) Una scossa di terremoto si è verificata nel l’Adriatico Settentrionale, nel mare in cui si affaccia la città di Ravenna . L’evento è stato avvertito lungo la costa adriatica. Oggi 11 luglio un terremoto ha scosso il mare del l’Adriatico Settentrionale. L’intensità della scossa è stata di magnitudo 4.

Trema la terra, scossa in mare: avvertita anche nell'anconetano

2021-07-11T14:46+0200

. Il sisma si è verificato all'ora di pranzo. Alcuni residenti anconetani hanno sentito le vibrazioni Un terremoto di magnitudo 4.1 è stato registrato pochi minuti prima delle 13 in mare nell'Adriatico Settentrionale. La città più vicina è Ravenna a 59 chilometri a est dall'epicentro ma la scossa è stata avvertita anche nell'anconetano.

Terremoto di magnitudo ML 4.1 si è verificato in mare nell'Adriatico settentrionale a 59 km da Ravenna

2021-07-11T14:42+0200

Un terremoto di magnitudo ML 4.1 si è verificato in mare nell’Adriatico Settentrionale oggi 11 luglio alle ore 12:56:20 ora italiana con coordinate geografiche (lat, lon) 44.546, 12.924 ad una profondità di 31 km. Il terremoto è stato localizzato dalla Sala Sismica INGV-Roma. Nessun comune italiano entro 20 km dall’epicentro.

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2021-07-11T14:12+0200

https://www.ravennanotizie.it/cronaca/2021/07/11/terremoto-di-magnitudo-ml-4-1-si-e-verificato-in-mare-nelladriatico-settentrionale-a-59-km-da-ravenna/

2021-07-11T13:41+0200

11 August 2021 - Moderate Earthquake in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia at 01.19pm

2021-08-11T08:15+0200

JABATAN METEOROLOGI MALAYSIA KEMENTERIAN ALAM SEKITAR DAN AIR JALAN SULTAN Telefon : 603-7967 8000 46667 PETALING JAYA Faksimili : 603-7957 8052 SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN E-mel : seismo@met.gov.my MALAYSIA Laman Web : www.met.gov.my JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Ref: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.

Les côtes du nord du Maroc et de l’Andalousie exposées à de nouveaux tsunamis

2021-08-11T18:17+0200

Le Conseil supérieur de la recherche scientifique (CSIC) en Espagne a finalisé une nouvelle étude, où des chercheurs ont conclu qu’une faille décrochante au niveau de la mer d’Alboran était susceptible de générer des tsunamis plus importants qu’on ne le pense.

Le nord du Maroc et le sud de l'Espagne menacés par des tsunamis

2021-08-11T18:55+0200

L'étude du Conseil supérieur de la recherche scientifique (CSIC) espagnol a suggéré que la mer d'Alboran, située entre la péninsule ibérique et le nord de l'Afrique, pourrait déclencher des tsunamis en plus grand nombre qu'on ne le pensait auparavant Pour rappel, les catastrophes naturelles telles....

Northern Mariana Islands: Magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurs near Saipan at around 01:02 Aug. 12

2021-08-11T19:16+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean near the Northern Mariana Islands at around 01:02 Aug. 12. The epicenter was about 177 km (100 miles) east-northeast of Saipan. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was probably felt throughout Saipan and nearby islands.

British face 47C Sizzler as Alicante is hit by a “mini tsunami” caused by Sahara’s heat surge

2021-08-11T16:15+0200

Heat waves are set to send temperatures to dangerously high levels. Rare tidal phenomena flooded beaches, promenades and nearby streets, damaging cars and drifting boats. This was due to a dramatic drop in atmospheric pressure as hot, dry air was pushed in from North Africa, resulting in record temperatures.

Marine Ministry plants mangroves for tsunami disaster mitigation

2021-08-11T15:05+0200

Illustration - The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries plants coastal vegetation seedlings to mitigate the impact of tsunami. (ANTARA PHOTO/HO-KKP/KT). The configuration of coastal vegetation, with a certain density, will form a green belt that proffers several benefits for the environment and society.

MetMalaysia: Moderate earthquake hit North Sumatra, tremors felt in KL, Selangor

2021-08-11T12:15+0200

. Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) in a statement said tremors were felt in certain areas in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. — Reuters pic. Follow us on and subscribe to our channel for the latest updates. KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 ― A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit North Sumatra, Indonesia at 1.

MetMalaysia: Moderate earthquake hit North Sumatra, tremors felt in KL, Selangor

2021-08-11T11:08+0200

Moderate earthquake hit North Sumatra, tremors felt in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

2021-08-11T10:46+0200

KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit North Sumatra, Indonesia at 1.19 pm today. Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) in a statement said tremors were felt in certain areas in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.

Moderate earthquake hit north Sumatra, tremors felt in KL, Selangor

2021-08-11T10:30+0200

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 -- A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit North Sumatra, Indonesia at 1.19 pm today. Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) in a statement said tremors were felt in certain areas in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.

Tremors felt in KL, PJ due to earthquake in Indonesia

2021-08-11T08:21+0200

PETALING JAYA: An earthquake with an epicentre 18km southeast of Padang Sidempuan, Indonesia led to tremors that shook buildings in several parts of Peninsula Malaysia on Wednesday (Aug 11). According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, the earthquake at 1.19pm measured 5.6 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 19km.

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: English translation of Prime Minister’s remarks at the UNSC High-Level Open Debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security: A Case For International Cooperation” (August 9, 2021)

2021-08-10T21:35+0200

Excellencies, Thank you all for joining this important discussion on Maritime Security. I appreciate the positive message by Secretary General and I would like to thank the Executive Director of U.N.O.D.C. for the briefing. The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo delivered his message in capacity of the President of the African Union.

Yemen: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs in the Gulf of Aden near Mukalla at around 18:25 Aug. 10

2021-08-10T19:40+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurred in the Gulf of Aden near Mukalla, Yemen, at around 18:25 Aug. 10. The epicenter was about 145 km (90 miles) south-southeast of Mukalla, Yemen. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was probably felt throughout southern Yemen near Mukalla.

Earthquake recorded in Gulf of Aden

2021-08-10T19:32+0200

The earthquake was reported on Tuesday evening | Representative image. Muscat : An earthquake was reported in the Gulf of Aden on Tuesday at 07:25 pm MCT, 636 km from Salalah. "The earthquake, with magnitude of 4.7 and depth 10 km, will not cause a tsunami," the Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement.

Expert reveals deeper meaning behind the Olympic bouquets

2021-08-10T17:58+0200

TOKYO, Japan – At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan, medalists are awarded with a victory bouquet and Interflora, an international flower delivery network, reveal the deeper meaning behind the chosen flowers. All of the flowers used for the bouquets for Tokyo 2020 are grown....

English translation of Prime Minister’s remarks at the UNSC High-Level Open Debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security: A Case For International Cooperation” (August 9, 2021)

2021-08-10T16:39+0200

Click to view "A Step Closer to Reliable Earthquake Forcasting"

2021-08-10T11:55+0200

A damaged house following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in 2011. Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have begun a federal funded, international project that wants to minimize future disasters by making earthquake forecasts a reality. Credit: CPO Matthew Bradley/ US Dept.

Tsunami generation potential of a strike-slip fault tip in the westernmost Mediterranean

2021-08-10T11:30+0200

Tsunamis are triggered by sudden seafloor displacements, and usually originate from seismic activity at faults. Nevertheless, strike-slip faults are usually disregarded as major triggers, as they are thought to be capable of generating only moderate seafloor deformation; accordingly, the....

Sea routes being misused for piracy, terrorism, need to combat maritime threats by non-state actors collectively, says PM Modi

2021-08-10T09:15+0200

- Trend News Agency) Noting that the sea routes are being misused for "piracy and terrorism," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the UNSC meeting on Monday that there should be joint efforts to face natural disasters and maritime threats created by non-state actors.

Dawn Aerospace To Empower The Indonesian Space Agency’s Tsunami Warning Satellite Constellation

2021-08-10T07:43+0200

‘s green propulsion for a new satellite constellation used for the early detection of Tsunamis. Indonesia, located along the Pacific Ocean’s Circum-Pacific belt, or “ Ring of Fire ,” is geographically prone to tsunamis; several tectonic plates meet and frequently cause volcanic and seismic activity.

Malaysian tourist among killed in earthquake-triggered landslide...

2021-08-10T07:24+0200

Mataram and Jakarta (The Jakarta Post) - A 5.4-magnitude earthquake on Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, has caused a landslide in North Lombok regency, killing at least two people and injuring more than 30 – most of whom were foreign and domestic tourists.

After UNSC maritime session, Pak threatens continued militarisation

2021-08-10T06:56+0200

Pakistan has threatened to continue militarising citing what it claimed was a “geo-strategic competition and the pursuit of military dominance by some states”, while mentioning India. After Monday’s high-level meeting on maritime security at the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent....

After India-led UNSC Maritime Session, Pak Threatens Continued Militarization

2021-08-10T06:35+0200

New York Pakistan has threatened to continue militarising citing what it claimed was a "geostrategic competition and the pursuit of military dominance by some states" while mentioning India. After Monday's high-level meeting on maritime security at the UN Security Council, Pakistan's Permanent....

China strikes discordant note at UNSC maritime meet

2021-08-10T06:26+0200

China struck a discordant note at the Security Council high-level meeting on maritime security attacking the Indo-Pacific initiative in which India is active, as well as the US and Japan, while dispensing with normal diplomatic courtesies to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who chaired the session.

Local News Santa Barbara Co. Fire search dog passes away KSBY Staff 4:35 PM, Aug 09, 2021

2021-08-10T01:42+0200

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department announced Monday the death of their live scent search dog, Riley. Riley was trained by the Search Dog Foundation in Santa Paula and upon certification was paired with Captain Eric Gray of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The pair passed their FEMA Certification in 2010.

Modi stresses on peaceful settlement of maritime disputes in UNSC speech

2021-08-09T23:50+0200

United Nations/New Delhi, Aug 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the need for removal of barriers to international maritime trade, for settlement of maritime disputes peacefully and according to international laws, and on the need for “responsible maritime connectivity” infrastructure....

Here’s a question for those of you who are purchasing these days or intend to purchase real estate in Israel: how many of you have examined or thought of examining the natural hazards that the property faces and asked...

2021-08-09T23:47+0200

Here’s a question for those of you who are purchasing these days or intend to purchase real estate in Israel: how many of you have examined or thought of examining the natural hazards that the property faces and asked yourself to what extent these natural hazards pose a risk to the property? The....

Sea routes being misused for piracy, terrorism, says PM Mod

2021-08-09T22:55+0200

New Delhi [India], August 10 (ANI): Noting that the sea routes are being misused for "piracy and terrorism," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the UNSC meeting on Monday that there should be joint efforts to face natural disasters and maritime threats created by non-state actors.

Sea routes being misused for piracy, terrorism, says PM Mod

2021-08-09T22:27+0200

Sea routes being misused for piracy, terrorism, need to combat maritime threats by non-state actors collectively, says PM Modi

2021-08-09T21:35+0200

PM urges masses to plant one tree each to ensure clean Pakistan

2021-08-09T19:31+0200

LAHORE, Aug 9 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday highlighting the importance of forests in checking global warming and pollution urged the masses, especially, youth to plant at least one tree each and look after it to ensure a clean and pollution-free Pakistan for the future generations.

PM Modi proposes five principles for maritime security, says disputes should be sorted out on basis of international law

2021-08-09T17:03+0200

New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): Noting that the joint maritime heritage of the world is facing several types of challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said maritime disputes should be settled peacefully and on the basis of international law.

PM Highlights 5 Principles On Maritime Security At UN Security Council

2021-08-09T16:07+0200

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level United Nations Security Council open debate on enhancing maritime security and the need for international cooperation in this field. , according to the Prime Minister's Office. The prime minister chaired the open debate on....

Shun Maritime Trade Barriers, Combat Threats | Top Highlights of PM Modi’s UNSC Debate

2021-08-09T15:27+0200

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level United Nations Security Council open debate on enhancing maritime security and the need for international cooperation in this field. The prime minister presided over the open debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security - A Case for International Cooperation" via video conferencing.

PM Imran inaugurates Miyawaki urban forest in Lahore

2021-08-09T14:56+0200

Says Pakistan has made efforts to address the challenges of global warming and climate change. Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the Miyawaki urban forest in Lahore on Monday as part of a monsoon drive under the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami project. Speaking on the occasion, Imran said that Pakistan....

6.3 magnitude earthquake recorded in New Zealand – Naveen Bharat

2021-08-09T05:37+0200

Auckland: a new 6.3 magnitude Earthquake To shock New Zealand One by one on saturday Chain The powerful setback recorded earlier this week, The US Geological Survey ()USGS) said. The earthquake was registered at 00:16 GMT, with an epicenter located at a depth of 9 kilometers (more than 5 miles), 181 kilometers north-east of the city of Gisborne.

Tree plantation drive

2021-08-09T05:15+0200

WITH the monsoon plantation drive in full swing in Islamabad and the adjoining areas, the government appears to be making good progress on its Ten Billion-Tree Tsunami Programme. Last week, Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated a nationwide monsoon plantation drive by planting a sapling in Islamabad’s Fatima Jinnah Park and also in Nathiagali.

Plea from Govt. to the general public in Sri Lanka

2021-08-08T10:37+0200

- NewsIn.Asia) Colombo, August 8 (Daily Mirror) – The Government today (7) urged the general public to get themselves vaccinated as early as they can, as the highly contiguous Delta variant spreads like wildfire in the country. In a statement, the Department of Government Information has requested....

Air quality remains poor as West Coast smoke continues to linger over much of Utah

2021-08-07T19:31+0200

The tsunami of West Coast wildfire smoke that inundated Utah on Friday thinned out a little by Saturday morning , but air quality along the Wasatch Front remained bad enough to warrant spending the weekend indoors. Salt Lake City’s air quality for a time was the worst in the world among major cities when levels of fine particulate, or PM2.

Quake with a magnitude of 5.1 hits Greece coast

2021-08-07T12:11+0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 was recorded on Saturday in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Greece, according to the US Geological Survey, News.am reports. According to her, the epicenter was located 68.3 km south-west of the city of Kos, which is home to about 19,000 people. The outbreak was located at a depth of 10.

13:07 Quake with a magnitude of 5.1 hits Greece coast

2021-08-07T11:48+0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 was recorded on Saturday in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Greece, according to the US Geological Survey. According to her, the epicenter was located 68.3 km south-west of the city of Kos, which is home to about 19,000 people. The outbreak was located at a depth of 10.

Greece: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs in the Aegean Sea near Dodecanese Islands at around 04:39 Aug. 7

2021-08-07T04:37+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurred in the southeastern Aegean Sea near the Dodecanese Islands at around 04:39 EEST Aug. 7. The epicenter was about 68 km (42 miles) south-southwest of Kos, Greece. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was....

Already 360 million euros in donations for flood victims

2021-08-07T01:31+0200

I According to the German Central Institute for Social Issues (DZI), 358 million euros have so far been donated in Germany for the people affected by the flood disaster in western Germany. That is now more than the total donation amount after the Elbe flood in 2002 (350 million euros), announced the....

Belfast floods damage businesses in city center

2021-08-06T18:26+0200

Companies throughout Northern Ireland are affected by floods following heavy and thunderstorms. Yellow weather warning issued by Japan Meteorological Agency It started at 10 am on Friday, August 6th, but the floods on Thursday night had already caused some people to face serious problems.

PM for bringing maximum areas under forest cover to combat climate change

2021-08-06T16:55+0200

PESHAWAR, Aug 06 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday, highlighting the importance of trees, said more areas were needed to bring under forest cover during the ongoing monsoon season to combat climate change. The prime minister expressed these view during a briefing given to him by Special. Assistant on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam.

Van’daki sel felaketine İzmir’den destek

2021-08-06T11:57+0200

İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi, yaşanan sel felaketi nedeniyle birçok evin ve iş yerinin sular altında kaldığı Van’a yardım etmek için harekete geçti. İzmir’den dün akşam saatlerinde 2 kamyon ve 1 minibüsle yardım malzemesi Van’a ulaştırılmak üzere yola çıktı.

Taiwan: Magnitude-5.3 offshore earthquake occurs near northeastern Taiwan at around 16:19 Aug. 6

2021-08-06T11:21+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.3 offshore earthquake occurred in the East China Sea, near northeastern Taiwan at around 16:19 Aug. 6. The epicenter was approximately 50 km (31 miles) east of Yilan, Taiwan. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout most of Taiwan.

At the Tokyo Olympics, food from Fukushima turns into diplomatic conflict

2021-08-06T05:30+0200

For Koreans and Japanese alike, the semi-final of the Olympic baseball tournament, played on the evening of August 4 at Yokohama Stadium, is the match not to lose. Number one sport in both countries, baseball crystallizes passions at each meeting between the two neighbors in bickering over memory issues, but not only.

Speaker Asad Qaiser calls for taking part in tree plantation campaign

2021-08-06T04:47+0200

ISLAMABAD - Urging the whole nation to take part in plantation drive of incumbent government, Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser said yesterday that Pakistan was one of the worst affected countries due to adverse impact of abrupt climate change. He said, “Maintaining suitable and friendly....

FREE samoa Churches invited to combat pornography By Tina Mata'afa-Tufele, 06/08/2021

2021-08-06T04:17+0200

Church leaders have been invited to participate in an international virtual conference against pornography use among churchgoers which organisers call "a pivotal issue" for Christians. The conference is called "The P-Word Conference" and is a three-day event being hosted 28-30 September this year by the U.

KP bureaucracy incompetent, must go home if can't work: CJ

2021-08-06T03:08+0200

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday termed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bureaucracy as incompetent, and asked it to pack up for home if it can’t do any work. The apex court directed the provincial government to make schools in the 2005 earthquake-hit districts functional within six months, and....

Tree plantation vital to tackle climate change

2021-08-06T01:46+0200

Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that Pakistan is one of the worst affected countries due to adverse impact of abrupt climate change. He said that maintaining suitable and friendly environment for our future generation is our responsibility.

'My town died yesterday': Fire claims historic Greenville

2021-08-06T00:26+0200

Northern California's Dixie Fire, which has so far blackened 504 square miles of mostly timber, reduced the tiny Plumas County town of Greenville to ashes Wednesday night, Aug. 4. The fire wiped out a gas station, hotel, bar and other historic buildings in a town that dates back to the Gold Rush era, The Associated Press.

Education is the lowest priority of KPK Govt.: SC

2021-08-05T20:24+0200

ISLAMABAD (APP): The Supreme Court on Thursday directed KPK Government to reconstruct the schools destroyed in the quake-hit districts in six months time period and submit report. The court also summoned the Chairman Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) to appear in person on next date of hearing.

Earthquakes and tsunamis (10) Apply Earthquakes and tsunamis filter

2021-08-05T19:03+0200

The JRC has released a new report providing a comprehensive overview of its work in relation to disaster risk reduction and response including their policy background and context. As a leader in natural disaster research and automated warning systems, the JRC contributes to minimising the impact of disasters in Europe and around the globe.

Disaster management plan, tsunami warning systems put in place for Andaman and Nicobar Islands, home ministry says

2021-08-05T10:42+0200

The island’s mangrove growth bore the brunt of the tsunami. The Centre has improved Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ defence against natural disasters and has put in place a Disaster Management Action Plan. These include an early warning and communication system to counter the threat of tsunamis,....

Magnitude 5.6 quake strikes off central Indonesia

2021-08-05T09:21+0200

Rs 1 cr each for 2 hockey players Naveen congratulates India men’s Hockey team for clinching Bronze in Tokyo Olympic RAJYA SABHA ADJOURNED TILL 2 PM AMID OPPN UPROAR PKL Season 8 player auctions to be held on Aug 29-31 Odisha records 1342 nCoV cases, 68 deaths in past 24 hours K'taka: ED raids....

Climate change and its challenges for the marine environment with special reference to ecological aspects in Bangladesh

2021-08-05T08:30+0200

Climate change is predicted to have an extremely destructive effect on Bangladesh. Natural disasters may take place even more frequently and be greater in magnitude. A rise in sea levels could submerge a considerable proportion of the country. The legal regulations per specific aspects of maritime....

5.6-magnitude quake strikes off central Indonesia

2021-08-05T08:29+0200

JAKARTA, Aug 5 -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted East Nusa Tenggara province in central parts of Indonesia on Thursday, the meteorology and geophysics agency said. According to Xinhua, the quake struck at 12.06 pm Jakarta time (0506 GMT) with the epicentre at 62 km northwest Larantuka....

5.6-magnitude quake strikes off central Indonesia

2021-08-05T07:44+0200

JAKARTA, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted East Nusa Tenggara province in central parts of Indonesia on Thursday, the meteorology and geophysics agency said here. The quake struck 12:06 p.m. Jakarta time (0506 GMT) with the epicenter at 62 km northwest Larantuka....

5.6-magnitude quake strikes off central Indonesia

2021-08-05T07:42+0200

Ebeko Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20210804/2140Z FL100 EXTD S-E REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 04/2230Z

2021-08-05T01:13+0200

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: FVFE01 at 22:43 UTC, 04/08/21 from RJTD VA ADVISORY DTG: 20210804/2243Z VAAC: TOKYO VOLCANO: EBEKO 290380 PSN: N5041 E15601 AREA: KURIL ISLANDS SUMMIT ELEV: 1103M ADVISORY NR: 2021/86 INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8 KBGS AVIATION COLOUR....

India: Magnitude-5.5 offshore earthquake occurs near Nicobar Islands at around 23:27 Aug. 4

2021-08-04T22:16+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.5 offshore earthquake occurred near India's Nicobar Islands at around 23:27 Aug. 4. The epicenter was about 349 km (216 miles) south-southeast of Port Blair, India. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 5 km (3 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout parts of the Nicobar Islands.

Millions more people vulnerable to flooding in next decade, study shows

2021-08-04T17:27+0200

From Germany to New York City, this summer has demonstrated the destructive force of floods. Now, a new study shows that many more people will live in flood-prone areas in the coming decade and reveals the population in areas likely to flood is increasing at a greater rate than other places.

Your Wednesday morning Olympic headlines

2021-08-04T14:09+0200

TOKYO (WFLA) — An earthquake hit off the coast of Japan Wednesday morning. Reporters at a hotel felt minor shaking. Japanese officials say there is no risk of a tsunami. There was plenty of rumbling at the Olympic stadium Wednesday morning. in the 400-meter hurdles final.

Your Wednesday morning Olympic headlines

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Your Wednesday morning Olympic headlines

2021-08-04T13:44+0200

Your Wednesday morning Olympic headlines by Melissa Marino / Aug 4, 2021 TOKYO (WFLA) — An earthquake hit off the coast of Japan Wednesday morning. Reporters at a hotel felt minor shaking. Japanese officials say there is no risk of a tsunami. There was plenty of rumbling at the Olympic stadium Wednesday morning.

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Your Wednesday morning Olympic headlines

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8- 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits Japan coast

2021-08-04T12:05+0200

Amman, Aug. 4 (Petra) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 on Wednesday hit off the coast of Japan's Hasaki, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was located 120 km ENE the town, with a focus laying at a depth of 10 km. "There is no tsunami threat, while information about the destruction has not been reported," the U.

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake causes tremors at Tokyo Olympics

2021-08-04T11:39+0200

The earthquake occurred about 5.30am local time, according to reports from the Japan Meteorological Agency, which monitors seismic activity. The earthquake's epicentre was roughly 25 miles off the coast of Japan, it suggested, adding that there was no threat of a tsunami.

MIL-OSI China: 5.8-magnitude quake strikes off Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture

2021-08-04T09:24+0200

Source: China State Council Information Office. An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 on Wednesday struck off Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 1:40 p.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 36.2 degrees north and a longitude of 142.

5.8-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2021-08-04T08:34+0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 on Wednesday struck off Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 1:40 p.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 36.2 degrees north and a longitude of 142.0 degrees east, and at depth of 30 km.

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake in Ibaraki, eastern Japan… I haven’t escaped yet

2021-08-04T08:21+0200

NHK reported that a 5.0 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Ibaraki Prefecture in eastern Japan on the 4th. No tsunami warning was issued. Citing the Japan Meteorological Agency’s announcement, the media reported that the earthquake struck the Ibaraki prefecture around 11:56 a.m. on the same day.

5.8-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture

2021-08-04T08:00+0200

Japan: Magnitude-5.7 offshore earthquake occurs east of Honshu, Japan at around 13:40 Aug. 4

2021-08-04T07:46+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.7 offshore earthquake occurs east of Honshu, at around 13:40 Aug. 4. The epicenter was about 111 km (69 miles) east-northeast of Hasaki. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 14 km (9 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout Chiba, Kanagawa, Fukushima, Gunma,....

2nd LD Writethru: 5.8-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2021-08-04T07:30+0200

TOKYO, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 on Wednesday struck off Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 1:40 p.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 36.2 degrees north and a longitude of 142.0 degrees east, and at depth of 30 km.

5.8-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2021-08-04T07:17+0200

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, rattling the Tokyo Olympic Games

2021-08-04T06:18+0200

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the coast of Japan on Wednesday morning local time. Journalists in the area said it lasted between 20 seconds and 3 minutes. The Japanese Meteorological Association said there was no threat of a tsunami. A magnitude 6.

Officials say it was a magnitude 6.0 quake

2021-08-04T05:47+0200

UN NERV, which posts disaster warnings for Japan, said: "At around 5:42am (Tokyo time), an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 occurred offshore Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of 30km. "The maximum intensity was 2. There is no threat of a tsunami." An international correspondent with CNN wrote on social media: "Earthquake in Tokyo right now.

5.0-magnitude quake strikes Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture

2021-08-04T05:47+0200

TOKYO, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 struck Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture on Wednesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 11:56 a.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 36.4 degrees north and a longitude of 141.8 degrees east, and at a depth of 20 km.

Officials say it was a magnitude 6.0 quake

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Officials say it was a magnitude 6.0 quake

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Officials say it was a magnitude 6.0 quake

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Earthquake near Andaman and Nicobar Islands

2021-08-04T01:11+0200

An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter Scale struck near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands at around 9:12 a.m. at a depth of 95 Km yesterday. The National Early Tsunami Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology assured that Sri Lanka was not under a Tsunami threat.

M6.0 quake hits off eastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

2021-08-04T01:10+0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 hit off the coast of Japan's eastern prefecture of Ibaraki on Wednesday morning, but no tsunami warning was issued, the weather agency said. The quake that occurred at 5:33 a.m. registered 3 on the country's seismic intensity scale of 7 in the....

Officials say it was a magnitude 6.0 quake

2021-08-04T01:07+0200

Officials say it was a magnitude 6.0 quake

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Officials say it was a magnitude 6.0 quake

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Officials say it was a magnitude 6.0 quake

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Officials say it was a magnitude 6.0 quake

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Officials say it was a magnitude 6.0 quake

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Officials say it was a magnitude 6.0 quake

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Officials say it was a magnitude 6.0 quake

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Earthquake off coast of Olympic host nation Japan

2021-08-04T00:40+0200

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits off coast of Olympic Games host city Tokyo

2021-08-04T00:33+0200

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has struck off the coast of Japan where the Tokyo Olympics 2020 are being held. While there have been reports of some athletes and journalists feeling the force of the earthquake there are said to be no concerns over a tsunami.

Sad hidden meaning behind the flowers given to Tokyo Olympic medalists

2021-08-04T00:32+0200

Experts at Interflora have revealed the deeper meaning behind the chosen flowers. The flowers used for the bouquets for Tokyo 2020 are mainly grown in areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. There will be more than 5,000 victory bouquets presented to medalists from all over the world throughout the Olympic and Paralympic games.

Home News Belgians very generous for flood victims, but there is also criticism Update Tue 03 Aug 13:44

2021-08-04T00:15+0200

The Belgian Red Cross (Rode Kruis Vlaanderen and its Francophone counterpart Croix Rouge de Belgique) has already collected a record 30 million euros in a fundraiser for last month's flood victims in eastern Belgium. Meanwhile, it has also been criticized for a lack of coordination.

U.s. tsunami warning system says tsunami threat after magnitude 7.2 quake in mindanao philippines

2021-08-11T20:13+0200

U.S. TSUNAMI WARNING SYSTEM SAYS TSUNAMI THREAT AFTER MAGNITUDE 7.2 QUAKE IN MINDANAO PHILIPPINES. U.S. TSUNAMI WARNING SYSTEM SAYS TSUNAMI THREAT AFTER MAGNITUDE 7.

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Mindanao, Philippines - USGS

2021-08-11T20:28+0200

Aug 12 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck about 66 kms southeast of Bobon, Philippines, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with the U.S. Tsunami Warning System issuing a tsunami threat warning after the quake. The quake was at a depth of 50 kms, USGS said.

Spain TSUNAMI warning as scientists fear huge waves could strike Mediterranean

2021-08-11T20:40+0200

According to a study of the Alboran Sea , waves could reach up to six metres high, researchers have claimed. Following the results of modelling, scientists from the Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM) warned waves could take just 21 minutes to reach the south coast of Spain .

Large earthquake off Philippines poses no tsunami threat to Hawaii

2021-08-11T20:39+0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck off the southeast coast of the Philippines but did not generate a Pacific-wide tsunami that would threaten Hawaii, officials said this morning. The quake struck at about 7:46 a.m. Hawaii time and was centered about 39 miles east of....

Philippines: Officials issue tsunami warning following powerful earthquake southeast of Mindanao Island early Aug. 12

2021-08-11T20:48+0200

Event. Officials have issued a tsunami warning following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred southeast of Mindanao Island early Aug. 12. The earthquake occurred approximate 146 km (91 miles) southeast of Davao City. Tsunamis are possible in coastal areas within at least 300 km (186 miles) of the earthquake's epicenter.

Tsunami warning issued after quake near Pondaguitan in Philippines

2021-08-11T20:53+0200

Aug 12 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck some 63 km east of Pondaguitan in the Philippines, the U.S. Geological Survey said, and the U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami warning. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that damage and aftershocks were expected, according to CNN.

With the killer weathers warning issued to the British, Europe has reached a “highest ever” temperature of 48.8 ° C.

2021-08-11T20:51+0200

Europe hit what seems to be the best Today’s temperature is extremely high at 48.8 ° C, and a killer weather warning has been issued to British people overseas. A heat surge in Sahara from Africa to the entire continent has caused temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius to skyrocket this week.

12 August 2021 - Strong earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines at 1.46am

2021-08-11T21:00+0200

JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Ruj. Kami: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.17(14) PRESS RELEASE Strong Earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.0 on the Richter scale occurred near Mindanao, Philippines at 1:46am (Malaysian Local Time) on 12 August 2021 . The epicentre of the earthquake was located at latitude 6.

Tsunami warning upon major 7.1-magnitude quake in Philippines

2021-08-11T20:58+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck some 63 km east of Pondaguitan in the Philippines, the U.S. Geological Survey said, and the U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami warning. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that damage and aftershocks were expected, according to CNN.

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes near Davao Oriental

2021-08-11T21:06+0200

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck near Davao Oriental early on Thursday morning, August 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported the earthquake struck at 1:46 am offshore of Davao Oriental. There is no tsunami threat reported from the earthquake. Phivolcs earlier listed it as a magnitude 7.

Very strong M7.1 earthquake hits near the coast of Mindanao, tsunami possible, Philippines

2021-08-11T21:04+0200

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.1 hit near the coast of Mindanao, Philippines at 17:46 UTC on August 11, 2021. The agency is reporting a depth of 65.6 km (40.7 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.1 at a depth of 58 km (36 miles). GFZ M7.0 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).

Powerful earthquake hits Philippines, tsunami warning issued

2021-08-11T21:02+0200

A major earthquake hit the Philippines during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey. It reported that an earthquake measuring magnitude 7.1 hit the archipelago country around 01:46 a.m. Philippines time Thursday (1746 GMT Wednesday). The epicenter of the earthquake is said to be around Pondaguitan.

Philippine institute of volcanology and seismology (phivolcs) says no tsunami threat to the philippines after earthquake of over magnitude 7 - tweet

2021-08-11T21:07+0200

PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF VOLCANOLOGY AND SEISMOLOGY (PHIVOLCS) SAYS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO THE PHILIPPINES AFTER EARTHQUAKE OF OVER MAGNITUDE 7 - TWEET. PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF VOLCANOLOGY AND SEISMOLOGY (PHIVOLCS) SAYS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO THE PHILIPPINES AFTER EARTHQUAKE OF OVER MAGNITUDE 7 -....

Powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake rattles Philippines, triggers Tsunami warning

2021-08-11T21:32+0200

Sitting off the ring of fire, the Philippines is no stranger to seismic activity. One of the most disastrous earthquakes that shook the nation took place in 2012 after a magnitude 6.7 unfolded and led to the deaths of dozens of individuals and prompted injuries to over a hundred others. Many are still considered missing.

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Philippines triggers tsunami warning

2021-08-11T21:29+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 has struck 40 miles (63km) east of Pondaguitan in the Philippines , the US Geological Survey (USGS) has said, with a tsunami warning issued. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Wednesday that damage and aftershocks were expected, according to CNN.

Powerful earthquake hits Philippines, tsunami warning issued

2021-08-11T21:29+0200

US geological survey reports magnitude 7.1 quake that hit archipelago nation in dead of night. ANKARA A major earthquake hit the Philippines during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey. It reported that an earthquake measuring magnitude 7.1 hit the archipelago country around 01:46 a.

News Magnitude 7.3 quake strikes off Davao Oriental

2021-08-11T21:33+0200

(2nd UPDATE) A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 19 kilometers northeast of the city of Mati, Davao Oriental at 1:46 a.m. Thursday, Phivolcs said. The undersea quake, which was tectonic in origin, occurred at a depth of 69 kilometers. It was felt in the following areas: Intensity V - General Santos....

Strong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat

2021-08-11T21:44+0200

Aug 12 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off the southeast coast of the Philippines early on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, as various agencies ruled out the risk of it triggering tsunamis. The quake was at a depth of 65.6 km, the USGS said.

Strong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat

2021-08-11T21:43+0200

Latest 8 mins ago Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off waters northeast of Mati, Davao Oriental at 1:46 a.m. on Thursday, Phivolcs reported. The...

2021-08-11T21:38+0200

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off waters northeast of Mati, Davao Oriental at 1:46 a.m. on Thursday, Phivolcs reported. The quake was of tectonic origin with a depth focus of 69 kilometers. Phivolcs reported intensities in the following areas: Intensity V – General Santos City. Intensity IV – Koronadal City; Tampakan, South Cotabato.

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits east of the Philippines The earthquake hit some 63 km east of Pondaguitan in the Philippines, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

2021-08-11T21:48+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck some 63 km east of Pondaguitan in the Philippines, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that damage and aftershocks were expected, according to CNN. The quake was at a depth of 65.6 km, USGS said.

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Mindanao, Philippines - USGS (Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck about 66 kms southeast of Bobon, Philippines, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with the U.S. Tsunami ... 1h ago

2021-08-11T21:47+0200

(Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck about 66 kms southeast of Bobon, Philippines, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with the U.S. Tsunami Warning System issuing a tsunami threat warning after the quake. The quake was at a depth of 50 kms, USGS said.

Philippines: Tsunami warning issued after magnitude-7.1 earthquake strikes in Philippine Sea southeast of Mindanao at around 01:46 Aug. 12 /update 1

2021-08-11T21:46+0200

Event. A magnitude-7.1 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea southeast of Mindanao at around 01:46 Aug. 12. The epicenter was about 142 km (88 miles) east-southeast of Davao City, the Philippines. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 65 km (40 miles), and strong-to-violent shaking was....

Strong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat

2021-08-11T22:01+0200

(Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off the southeast coast of the Philippines early on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, as various agencies ruled out the risk of it triggering tsunamis. The quake was at a depth of 65.6 km, the USGS said.

Filipinler'de 7.1 büyüklüğünde deprem

2021-08-11T22:16+0200

Filipinler’in Bobon kenti açıklarında 7.1 büyüklüğünden deprem meydana geldiği ve tsunami uyarısı yapıldığı bildirildi. Filipinler’in Bonbon kenti açıklarında 7.1 büyüklüğünde deprem meydana geldi. ABD Jeolojik Araştırma Merkezi (USGS) tarafından yapılan açıklamada, Filipinler’in Bonbon kentinin 66....

Tsunami Warning Issued After Quake Near Pondaguitan in Philippines

2021-08-11T22:23+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck some 63 km (39 miles) east of Pondaguitan in the Philippines , the U.S. Geological Survey said, and the U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami warning. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that damage and aftershocks were expected, according to CNN.

7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Philippines, triggering threat of tsunami

2021-08-11T22:37+0200

7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Philippines coast. A preliminary magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there's a tsunami threat for both the Philippines and Indonesia.

Strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits the Philippines; no tsunami threat

2021-08-11T23:02+0200

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the southeast coast of the Philippines early Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, as various agencies ruled out the risk of triggering a tsunami. The USGS said the quake was at a depth of 65.6 kilometres. Broadcaster CNN told the Philippine Institute of....

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental early Thursday.

2021-08-11T23:05+0200

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 12) — A magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit the municipality Governor Generoso in Davao Oriental early Thursday, Phivolcs reported. Governor Generoso is a coastal municipality located about 77 kilometers from Mati City in Davao Oriental. In an earthquake bulletin, the agency said it occurred offshore at 1:46 a.

Philippines: Tsunami warning lifted following magnitude-7.1 earthquake in the Philippine Sea southeast of Mindanao early Aug. 12 /update 2

2021-08-11T23:16+0200

Event. Officials have lifted a tsunami warning issued following a strong earthquake that occurred southeast of Mindanao early Aug. 12. Tsunami waves constituting only minor fluctuations in sea levels were reportedly observed. The magnitude-7.1 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea southeast of Mindanao at around 01:46 Aug.

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Philippines | Philippines

2021-08-11T23:58+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 has struck about 40 miles (63km) east of Pondaguitan in the Philippines , prompting a tsunami warning that was later cancelled. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Wednesday that damage and aftershocks were expected, according to CNN. The quake was at a depth of 65.

M7.1 quake hits off Philippines' Mindanao Island, tsunami warned

2021-08-12T00:04+0200

. - 6 minutes ago - 06:59 | All A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck off Mindanao Island in the Philippines on Thursday local time and a tsunami warning was issued, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox, subscribe here.

Asia Pacific Strong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off the southeast coast of the Philippines early on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, as various agencies ruled out the risk of it triggering tsunamis. 7:41 PM UTC

2021-08-12T00:16+0200

Asia PacificStrong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off the southeast coast of the Philippines early on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, as various agencies ruled out the risk of it triggering tsunamis.7:41 PM UTC

2021-08-12T00:22+0200

Asia PacificStrong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off the southeast coast of the Philippines early on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, as various agencies ruled out the risk of it triggering tsunamis.7:41 PM UTC

2021-08-12T00:20+0200

Asia PacificStrong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off the southeast coast of the Philippines early on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, as various agencies ruled out the risk of it triggering tsunamis.7:41 PM UTC

2021-08-12T00:30+0200

Asia PacificStrong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off the southeast coast of the Philippines early on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, as various agencies ruled out the risk of it triggering tsunamis.7:41 PM UTC

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Asia Pacific Strong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off the southeast coast of the Philippines early on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, as various agencies ruled out the risk of it triggering tsunamis. 7:41 PM UTC

2021-08-12T00:39+0200

Asia Pacific Strong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off the southeast coast of the Philippines early on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, as various agencies ruled out the risk of it triggering tsunamis. 7:41 PM UTC

2021-08-12T00:39+0200

M7.1 quake hits off southeast coast of Philippines

2021-08-12T01:35+0200

- 1 hour ago - 07:25 | All WASHINGTON - A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck off the southeast coast of the Philippines in the early hours of Thursday local time and a tsunami warning was issued, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, however,....

Strong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat

2021-08-12T02:00+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off the southeast coast of the Philippines early on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, as various agencies ruled out the risk of it triggering tsunamis. The quake was at a depth of 65.6 km, the USGS said. Broadcaster CNN reported the Philippine Institute....

Spain TSUNAMI warning as scientists fear huge waves could strike Mediterranean

2021-08-12T02:12+0200

Strong quake strikes off Philippines, tsunami warning lifted

2021-08-12T03:05+0200

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippines this morning, the United States Geological Survey says. – USGS handout pic, August 12, 2021. A 7.1-MAGNITUDE earthquake struck off the Philippines this morning, the United States Geological Survey reported, briefly triggering a tsunami warning. The quake hit 63.

Magnitude 7.1 quake hits Davao Oriental

2021-08-12T03:51+0200

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Davao Oriental before dawn on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs chief Renato Solidum Jr. said the tremor at 1:46 a.m. was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 39 kilometers. It was 95 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso, Solidum said.

Major offshore earthquake strikes southeast of Philippines

2021-08-12T04:42+0200

A major undersea earthquake struck southeast of the Philippines this morning. It struck at 1:46 a.m. on August 12, Manila time (10:45 a.m. on August 11, Vancouver time). The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and the U.S. Geological Survey measured it as a 7.1-magnitude seismic event.

This tribe has lived on the coast of Washington for thousands of years. Now climate change is forcing it uphill

2021-08-12T04:55+0200

TAHOLAH, Grays Harbor County – Within minutes last winter, the ocean overcame this village’s seawall and flooded the courthouse, community center, store, post office and dozens of homes, forcing evacuations. Now the tribe, which lived at sea level for thousands of years, is moving its village up the hill as the effects of climate change take hold.

No immediate reports of damages, injuries in Mati City quake

2021-08-12T05:12+0200

DAVAO CITY – The local government unit in Mati City is still monitoring their areas of responsibility (AOR) following the 7.3 magnitude quake that struck many parts of Mindanao on Thursday morning. Though the National Weather Service released a ‘no tsunami’ advisory, Mati Information Office head Ben....

Strong quake strikes Philippines, no major damage reported

2021-08-12T05:20+0200

MANILA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the Philippines on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, as initial warnings about the risk of tsunamis were lifted and with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. The quake was at a depth of 65.6 km (40.

Strong quake strikes Philippines, no major damage reported

2021-08-12T05:23+0200

* Initial tsunami alert lifted. * Transport facilities, personnel all accounted for. * No injuries, casualty reports so far -disaster agency. * Philippines experiences frequent quakes. MANILA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the Philippines on Thursday, the U.S.

Strong quake strikes Philippines, no major damage reported

2021-08-12T05:45+0200

Manila The quake was at a depth of 65.6 km (40.76 miles), the USGS said, with its epicentre in the Philippine Sea southeast of Davao City. The Philippine national disaster agency had so far received no reports of casualties, injuries or major damage, administrator Ricardo Jalad said.

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake jolts Philippines

2021-08-12T05:49+0200

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the Philippines on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, as initial warnings about the risk of tsunamis were lifted and with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage, Reuters reports. The quake was at a depth of 65.6 km (40.

Philippines: Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs in the southern Philippine Sea off Mindanao at around 10:26 PHT Aug. 12

2021-08-12T05:56+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurred in the southern Philippine Sea off Mindanao at around 10:26 PHT Aug. 12. The epicenter was about 211 km (131 miles) east-southeast of Davao City. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 35 km (22 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was probably felt....

Strong quake strikes Philippines, no major damage reported

2021-08-12T05:59+0200

MANILA, Aug 12 ― A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the Philippines today, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, as initial warnings about the risk of tsunamis were lifted and with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. The quake was at a depth of 65.6km (40.

Strong quake strikes Philippines, no major damage reported

2021-08-12T06:04+0200

* Initial tsunami alert lifted. * Transport facilities, personnel all accounted for. * No injuries, casualty reports so far -disaster agency. * Philippines experiences frequent quakes (Adds comments from disaster agency and transport ministry) MANILA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - A powerful magnitude 7.

British Weather-FIRE Dunes When British Burn in Heat Waves at 24 ° C … And More Coming

2021-08-12T06:14+0200

The British enjoyed the temperature of 24 degrees Celsius today Credit: LNP. The British in the South are enjoying a maximum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius today, and after a few weeks of torrential rain, the weather feels “a little more summery.” The best conditions this afternoon are in....

Strong quake strikes Philippines, no major damage reported

2021-08-12T06:09+0200

Strong quake strikes Philippines, no major damage reported

2021-08-12T06:27+0200

MANILA: A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the Philippines on Thursday (Aug 12), the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, as initial warnings about the risk of tsunamis were lifted and with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. The quake was at a depth of 65.

Strong earthquake hits Philippines

2021-08-12T06:33+0200

Manila (VNA) - An earthquake of 7.2 magnitude struck off the Philippine's southeast province of Northern Samar on early August 12, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake was at a depth of 50km. A warning on the risk of a tsunami s triggered by the quake was issued. There were no early reports of significant shocks or damage.

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines, no major damage reported

2021-08-12T06:33+0200

Manila: A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines on Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said after early warnings about the threat of a tsunami were lifted and there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. The USGS said the quake was at a depth of 65.6 km (40.

7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines, No Major Damage Reported

2021-08-12T07:09+0200

Manila: A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the Philippines on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, as initial warnings about the risk of tsunamis were lifted and with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. The quake was at a depth of 65.6 km (40.

Powerful 7.1 earthquake strikes Philippines

2021-08-12T07:16+0200

MANILA: A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the Philippines on Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, as initial warnings about the risk of tsunamis were lifted and with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. The quake was at a depth of 65.

FTC Responds to Tsunami of HSR Filings

2021-08-12T08:10+0200

A Surge of HSR Filings. On August 3, 2021, the Acting Director of the Bureau of Competition of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) authored a blog post discussing the tsunami of Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) filings that the FTC has received in 2021. The post notes that the number of filings is....

Happy birthday to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, Thailand’s Queen Mother

2021-08-12T08:23+0200

Today is the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit who was married to Rama 9, HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Following the Coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, her son, and his marriage to the new Queen Suthida, Queen Sirikit was bestowed the title of Queen Mother.

Tsunami warning upon major 7.1-magnitude quake in Philippines

2021-08-12T08:23+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck some 63 kilometers (39 miles) east of Pondaguitan in the Philippines, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, and the U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami warning, Daily Sabah reported. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)....

Powerful earthquake hits Philippines, tsunami warning issued

2021-08-12T08:29+0200

MANILA, 12th August, 2021 (WAM) -- An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck about 66 kms southeast of Bobon, Philippines, the US Geological Survey said, with the US Tsunami Warning System issuing a tsunami threat warning after the quake. "The quake was at a depth of 50 kms," Reuters quoted USGS as saying.

2021-08-12T09:13+0200

Thu 12-08-2021 11:05 AM Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Philippines. MANILA, 12th August, 2021 (WAM) -- An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck about 66 kms southeast of Bobon, Philippines, the US Geological Survey said, with the US Tsunami Warning System issuing a tsunami threat warning after the quake.

Strong quake strikes Philippines, no major damage reported

2021-08-12T09:18+0200

MANILA: A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the Philippines today, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, as initial warnings about the risk of tsunamis were lifted and with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. The quake was at a depth of 65.6km (40.

UNESCO-IOC Calls Indian Ocean Youth to Participate in Short Video Competition on Tsunami Awareness News 08/12/2021

2021-08-12T09:27+0200

To commemorate the International Youth Day (12 August), the International Disaster Risk Reduction Day (13 October), and the World Tsunami Awareness Day (5 November), UNESCO-IOC Indian Ocean Tsunami Information Centre (IOTIC) and the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for Indian Ocean Tsunami....

UNESCO-IOC Calls Indian Ocean Youth to Participate in Short Video Competition on Tsunami Awareness

2021-08-12T09:26+0200

UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. 12/08/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/08/2021 07:14 UNESCO-IOC Calls Indian Ocean Youth to Participate in Short Video Competition on Tsunami Awareness. Important Dates Announcement and registration....

X Factor’s Wagner is unrecognisable with huge beard 11 years after appearing on the show

2021-08-12T10:50+0200

Looking like a cross between Santa and The Wizard of Oz's Lion, Wagner uploaded a new video for his fans in which he discussed the supernatural and life after death. He questioned whether he was once killed in a tsunami before being reincarnated as his current self.

Strong quake strikes Philippines, no major damage reported

2021-08-12T12:26+0200

MANILA – A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the Philippines on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, as initial warnings about the risk of tsunamis were lifted and with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. The quake was at a depth of 65.6 km (40.

Magnitude 7.1 quake strikes North Sulawesi's Melonguane early Thursday

2021-08-12T12:50+0200

Illustration - The epicenter of a 5.1-magnitude quake near Talaud Islands in North Sulawesi on December 24, 2021 (ANTARA/HO-BMKG) Jakarta (ANTARA) - A 7.1-magnitude earthquake rattled Melonguane in North Sulawesi Province on early Thursday, though no tsunami warning was issued, according to the....

Spain TSUNAMI fears: Scientists call for 'urgent' action – Mediterranean on high alert

2021-08-12T13:11+0200

Researchers from the Spanish Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM) have exposed a potential source of devastating seismic activity in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula. In a recent study published in Communications Earth & Environment , the scientists identified a crack in the Earth's crust that....

Solomon Islands: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs southwest of Honiara at around 22:40 Aug. 12

2021-08-12T14:27+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred in the Solomon Sea southwest of Honiara at 22:40 Aug. 12. The epicenter was about 11 km (7 miles) southwest of Malango. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 22 km (13 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout Guadalcanal, Malaita, and Santa Isabel islands.

Philippines - Earthquake (GDACS, USGS, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 12 August 2021)

2021-08-12T14:43+0200

An earthquake of 7.1 M at a depth of 66 km occurred 56 km off of the south-eastern coast of Mindanao (southern Philippines) on 11 Aug at 17.46 UTC (12 Aug at 01.46 local time). The epicentre was 78 km southeast of Mati City (Davao Oriental Province, Davao Region). A small tsunami of 5 cm was recorded.

Strong quake strikes Philippines, no major damage reported

2021-08-12T17:19+0200

Alaska – AK

2021-08-12T17:16+0200

ADAK, Alaska The roar of our rusty pickup truck rumbling down a dirt road on Alaska’s Adak Island is the only sound for... SAN FRANCISCO A federal judge ruled Monday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must update nearly three-decade-old regulations about the chemicals that can...

No damage reported from magnitude 7.1 earthquake off Davao Oriental

2021-08-12T18:26+0200

NO DAMAGE was reported as of Thursday morning from the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck off Davao Oriental in southeastern Mindanao at 1:46 a.m., according to the provincial government. “There are no damages reported so far… Teams from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office....

Magnitude 7.1 quake hits Davao Oriental

2021-08-12T18:53+0200

DAVAO CITY, Philippines A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Davao Oriental at 1:46 a.m. yesterday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the epicenter of the quake was located 19 kilometers northeast of Mati City. Phivolcs said there was no tsunami threat, but aftershocks and damage were expected.

Pakistan beats India to set new world record for ...

2021-08-12T18:59+0200

Pakistan beats India to set new world record for planting most trees in a minute (VIDEO) Thousands of teachers and students took part in the massive one day plantation drive in Gujranwala. ISLAMABAD Pakistan has successfully achieved world record for planting 52,000 saplings in a minute, the government said on Thursday.

Coastal Town Hit by 'Meteotsunami' As Streets Flooded, Boats Cast Adrift

2021-08-12T18:57+0200

A "meteotsunami" hit a Spanish tourist resort on Tuesday night, disrupting fishing fleets and flooding streets with water. The sharp rise in sea level at Santa Pola, located in the province of Alicante, "surprised" locals, according to the area's local police force, and caused several boats to drift.

Philippines: Magnitude-5.7 earthquake strikes off the southeastern coast of Mindanao around 23:53 Aug. 12

2021-08-12T19:27+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.7 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea off southeastern Mindanao Island, Philippines, at 23:53 PHT Aug. 12. The epicenter was about 213 km (132 miles) southeast of Davao City. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was reported in southern and southeastern provinces on Mindanao.

Tourist Coastal Town Hit by 'Meteotsunami' As Streets Flooded, Boats Cast Adrift

2021-08-12T19:39+0200

FTC Responds to Tsunami of HSR Filings

2021-08-12T20:28+0200

Earthquake strikes near Anchorage in Southern Alaska

2021-08-12T20:42+0200

An earthquake rumbled last night in Southern Alaska. It occurred at 10:13 p.m. on August 11, Anchorage time (11:13 p.m., Vancouver time). The U.S. Geological Survey measured it as a 4.2-magnitude quake while the Alaska Earthquake Center listed it as a 4.3-magnitude temblor.

Earthquake of magnitude 7.5 strikes South Sandwich Islands region - USGS

2021-08-12T21:08+0200

(Adds revised magnitude, no tsunami warning) Aug 12 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck the South Sandwich Islands region in the South Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Thursday, adding the quake had a depth of 63 kms (39 miles). The U.S. Tsunami Warning System said there was no tsunami warning after the quake.

Earthquake of magnitude 7.5 strikes South Sandwich Islands region - USGS

2021-08-12T21:29+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck the South Sandwich Islands region in the South Atlantic Ocean, the US Geological Survey said on Thursday, adding the quake had a depth of 63 kms (39 miles). The US Tsunami Warning System said there was no tsunami warning after the quake. -- Reuters.

Very strong M7.5 earthquake hits South Sandwich Islands region

2021-08-12T21:56+0200

A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.5 hit South Sandwich Islands region at 18:32 UTC on August 12, 2021. The agency is reporting a depth of 63.3 km (39.3 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. The epicenter was located 2 450 km (1 520 miles) SSW of Edinburgh of the....

Earthquake of magnitude 7.5 strikes South Sandwich Islands region - USGS (Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck the South Sandwich Islands region in the South Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Thu... 1h ago

2021-08-12T22:43+0200

(Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck the South Sandwich Islands region in the South Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Thursday, adding the quake had a depth of 63 kms (39 miles). The U.S. Tsunami Warning System said there was no tsunami warning after the quake.

Earthquake of magnitude 7.5 strikes South Sandwich Islands region - USGS (Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck the South Sandwich Islands region in the South Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Thu... 1h ago

2021-08-12T22:55+0200

Lessons the country can learn from Odisha

2021-08-12T23:28+0200

By Odisha, a state averred by many as one of the poorest in the country, has set an example for the nation, be it by becoming the first city in the country to achieve clean drinking water from the tap in the city of Puri under its “Drink from Tap Mission” or the very recent success in achieving 100%....

Moderate earthquake hits Mindanao, in the Philippines

2021-08-13T03:14+0200

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 -- A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter scale hit Mindanao, in the Philippines at 5.03 am today. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the location of the quake was 160 kilometres north of Talaud Island, Indonesia, at a depth of 10 kilometres.

Moderate earthquake hits Mindanao in the Philippines

2021-08-13T04:28+0200

KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter scale hit Mindanao, in the Philippines at 5.03am today. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the location of the quake was 160 kilometres north of Talaud Island, Indonesia, at a depth of 10 kilometres.

PARALYMPICS Flame lighting ceremony in Tohoku kicks off countdown August 13, 2021 With hopes for a successful and safe Games, the Paralympic flame lighting ceremony was held in many parts of the Tohoku region on Aug. 12, starting the 12-day countdown to the Opening Ceremony.

2021-08-13T08:05+0200

With hopes for a successful and safe Games, the Paralympic flame lighting ceremony was held in many parts of the Tohoku region on Aug. 12, starting the 12-day countdown to the Opening Ceremony. In Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, approximately 50 people, including students attending a local....

Could pulling water from the air be the solution for California’s drought-stricken towns?

2021-08-13T13:54+0200

Mendocino, a tiny town on the California coast, is running out of water. The town, which has around 1,000 residents—but double that number of tourists each day in the summer—relies on a network of wells rather than a centralized water system. And as the extreme drought in the area continues, those wells are running dry.

Youth should plant trees instead of blowing trumpets, horns on Independence Day: Amin

2021-08-13T15:01+0200

ATTOCK, Aug 13 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Malik Amin Aslam on Friday inaugurated plantation in Khagwani village and said youth should plant trees instead of blowing trumpets and horns on Independence Day. Addressing the plantation ceremony in Shahder, Khagwani village the....

Magnitude 5.7 quake jolts Calatagan, Batangas

2021-08-13T18:01+0200

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.7 quake hit the town of Calatagan in Batangas late Friday night, with tremors felt as far as Bulacan according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). According to Phivolcs’ bulletin, the tectonic earthquake occurred around 11:08 p.m.

Philippines: Magnitude-5.8 offshore earthquake occurs just offshore of southwestern Luzon at around 23:08 Aug. 13

2021-08-13T18:59+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.8 offshore earthquake occurred in Balayan Bay, just offshore of southern Luzon Island in the Philippines, at around 23:08 Aug. 13 The epicenter was about 24 km (15 miles) west of Batangas City. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 129 km (80 miles), and weak-to-light shaking....

An Indian sail to navigate the maritime environment

2021-08-13T21:18+0200

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address on August 9 at the UNSC High-Level Open Debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security: A Case For International Cooperation”, convened by India, was both timely and apt. He described the oceans as a common heritage for humankind and a lifeline for the future of the planet.

Tsunamis : Le nord du Maroc et le sud de l'Espagne menacés

2021-08-13T22:19+0200

Une récente étude espagnole a révélé que « l'Andalousie et le Maroc sont plus vulnérables aux vagues de tsunami qu'on ne le pensait auparavant, car l'activité sismique dans la mer d'Alboran peut générer des vagues qui inondent les zones fortement peuplées de la côte sud de l'Espagne et du nord du....

Ecuador: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs near Jipijapa at around 15:03 Aug. 13

2021-08-13T23:27+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred offshore Manabi Province at around 15:03 Aug. 13. The epicenter was about 55 km (34 miles) west-southwest of the town of Jipijapa. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 8 km (5 miles), and shaking was probably felt along most of the Ecuadorian coast.

Majority of British Columbians have poor emergency preparedness: poll

2021-08-13T23:48+0200

Only 38 per cent of British Columbians have prepared an emergency kit, and just 22 per cent have a plan in the event of a natural disaster or other major emergency, according to a new Research Co. poll. Despite that, the poll says 75 per cent of British Columbians believe a high-magnitude earthquake will hit B.

Spain TSUNAMI fears: Scientists call for 'urgent' action – Mediterranean on high alert

2021-08-14T00:07+0200

Youth should plant trees instead of blowing horns on I-Day: Amin

2021-08-14T02:35+0200

Our Corespondent Attock. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Malik Amin Aslam on Friday inaugurated plantation in Khagwani village and said youth should plant trees instead of blowing trumpets and horns on Independence Day. Addressing the plantation ceremony in Shahder, Khagwani village....

Philippines: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs near southern Philippines at around 09:27 Aug. 14

2021-08-14T04:27+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.1 earthquake occurred offshore near southern Mindanao at around 09:27 Aug. 14. The epicenter was about 202 km (125 miles) southeast of Davao. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 53 km (33 miles), and shaking was likely felt in southern Mindanao, including Davao .

Moderate earthquake hits Philippine islands

2021-08-14T05:06+0200

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 -- A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale struck the Philippine archipelago at 9.27 am today. According to a statement from the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the earthquake with a depth of 10 km occurred at a location 187 km southeast of Davao, the Philippines.

Moderate earthquake hits Philippine islands

2021-08-14T05:50+0200

KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale struck the Philippine archipelago at 9.27am today. According to a statement from the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the earthquake with a depth of 10 km occurred at a location 187 km southeast of Davao, the Philippines.

Several quakes shake parts of PH – Phivolcs

2021-08-14T05:55+0200

SEVERAL earthquakes shook parts of the Philippines on Saturday, the state-run Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. A magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolted Davao Oriental at 9:27 a.m. Located 135 kilometers southeast of the town of Tarragona, the quake was tectonic in origin....

Cosa fa la Commissione per spegnere gli incendi in Europa

2021-08-14T06:37+0200

I fenomeni climatici estremi sono sempre più frequenti. A dirlo non è solo l’ ultimo rapporto dell’IPCC , per averne una prova immediata basta aprire la «foto del giorno» di Copernicus , il programma europeo di osservazione satellitare del nostro pianeta: da troppi giorni, le immagini in questione riguardano gli incendi.

Cosa fa la Commissione per spegnere gli incendi in Europa

2021-08-14T07:00+0200

Northern Morocco could be affected by a tsunami

2021-08-14T09:48+0200

Alert in the Mediterranean area, and more specifically in North Africa and Northern Morocco in particular. The concern comes from data presented in a study by Spain's Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), which analysed the Averroes marine fault in the Alboran Sea and discovered....

South Pacific Ocean: Magnitude-5.5 earthquake occurs south-southeast of Ohonua, Tonga, Aug. 14

2021-08-14T13:26+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.5 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean south of Tonga at around 22:50 Aug. 14. The epicenter was about 127 km (79 miles) south-southeast of Ohonua, Tonga. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout southern Tonga.

No tsunami threat in PH after 7.0-magnitude quake off Alaska peninsula — Phivolcs

2021-08-14T14:56+0200

There is no threat of a tsunami hitting the Philippines after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in the Alaska Peninsula, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday, Aug. 14. Phivolcs said the quake occurred at a depth of 32 kilometers around 7:57 p.m. (Philippine time).

Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Alaska peninsula: EMSC

2021-08-14T14:49+0200

The US Tsunami Warning System said there was no tsunami warning after the quake An earthquake of magnitude 7 struck the Alaska peninsula, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said The U.S. Tsunami Warning System said there was no tsunami warning after the quake. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), EMSC said.

Alaska earthquake: 7.0-magnitude tremor hits US northwest coast

2021-08-14T15:10+0200

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake has been recorded off the Alaska peninsula. No tsunami alert has been issued after the tremor, according to the US Tsunami Warning System. The earthquake struck at a depth of 10km, said the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, who reported the tremor.

14 August 2021 - Strong Earthquake in Alaska Peninsula at 7.57pm

2021-08-14T15:10+0200

14 August 2021 - Strong Earthquake in Haiti Region at 8.29pm

2021-08-14T15:09+0200

Haiti tsunami warning: 'Tsunami waves' possible after giant 7.0 earthquake

2021-08-14T15:08+0200

HAITI is bracing itself for possible tsunami waves along its coast, after a giant 7.0 earthquake struck the Caribbean country on Saturday afternoon.

Major quake of magnitude 7.3 hits Haiti this evening

2021-08-14T15:07+0200

A very strong quake hit the department of Nippes in western Haiti minutes ago, at 8.29 pm local time. Preliminary calculations indicate a magnitude of 7.3 and an earthquake depth of 10 km under the epicenter approx. 30 km NE of Les Cayes and 100 km west of the capital Port-au-Prince.

Major magnitude 6.7 earthquake - Dominican Republic on Saturday, 14 Aug 2021 8:29 am (GMT -4) - information

2021-08-14T15:07+0200

US: Magnitude-6.9 offshore earthquake occurs off southwestern Alaska 03:57 Aug. 14

2021-08-14T15:26+0200

Event. A magnitude-6.9 offshore earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean off southwestern Alaska at around 03:57Aug. 14. The epicenter was around 117 km (73 miles) southeast of Perryville, Alaska. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 21 km (13 miles). The event occurred several minutes after a magnitude-6.

AP - BC-US--Alaska Earthquake, 0131

2021-08-14T15:24+0200

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PERRYVILLE, Alaska (AP) _ A 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Despite the size of the quake, no tsunami warnings were issued.

Environment Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse.1:20 PM UTC

2021-08-14T15:23+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE/HAVANA, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. The magnitude 7 earthquake quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about....

Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean

2021-08-14T15:23+0200

(Adds comment, background) PORT-AU-PRINCE/HAVANA, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. The magnitude 7 earthquake quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of....

Magnitude 7 quake strikes western Haiti - USGS

2021-08-14T15:23+0200

Aug 14 (Reuters) - A magnitude 7 earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, at a depth of 10 km, the USGS said. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) also reported a quake in the region, saying it was magnitude 7.

Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Alaska peninsula - EMSC

2021-08-14T15:23+0200

(Adds no tsunami warning) Aug 14 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 7 struck the Alaska peninsula, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake/earthquake.php?id=1023362 on Saturday. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System said there was no tsunami warning after the quake.

Magnitude 7 earthquake reported in western Haiti

2021-08-14T15:23+0200

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake struck eight kilometres from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, at a depth of 10 kilometres, the USGS said. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) also reported a quake in the region, saying it was magnitude 7.

Haiti tsunami warning: 'Tsunami waves' possible after giant 7.0 earthquake HAITI may need to brace itself for possible tsunami waves along its coast, after a...

2021-08-14T15:23+0200

SUBSCRIBE Invalid email. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A tsunami wave warning has been issued after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.

Environment Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse.1:20 PM UTC

2021-08-14T15:22+0200

Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean

2021-08-14T15:21+0200

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Haiti

2021-08-14T15:20+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday morning, seismologists said, shaking the country. The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck five miles from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes in the western part of the country, about 80 miles west of Port-au-Prince.

6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

2021-08-14T15:19+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska — A 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Despite the size of the quake, no tsunami warnings were issued. The closest place to the epicenter was Perryville, home to a little more than 100 people 85 miles (135 kilometers) northwest.

Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean

2021-08-14T15:41+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE/HAVANA -- A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. The magnitude 7 earthquake quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150 km west of the....

Magnitude 7 quake strikes western Haiti - USGS (Reuters) - A magnitude 7 earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, at a depth of 10 km, the USGS said. The European-Mediterranean ...

2021-08-14T15:40+0200

(Reuters) - A magnitude 7 earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, at a depth of 10 km, the USGS said. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) also reported a quake in the region, saying it was magnitude 7.

Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean

2021-08-14T15:39+0200

A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday, August 14, and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. The magnitude 7 earthquake quake struck 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150 km west of the....

Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean

2021-08-14T15:38+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE/HAVANA, (Reuters) – A major earthquake struck western Haiti today and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. The magnitude 7 earthquake quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150 km west of....

Thousands feared dead as huge magnitude 7.2 earthquake destroys homes in Haiti

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. People are feared to have been killed by the 7.2 magnitude quake as buildings were torn to the ground (Picture: Metro.co.uk) Houses have been torn to the ground by a huge 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti which is feared to have claimed thousands of lives.

6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

2021-08-14T15:38+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska -- A 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Despite the size of the quake, no tsunami warnings were issued. The closest place to the epicenter was Perryville, home to a little more than 100 people 85 miles (135 kilometers) northwest.

Major magnitude 7.1 earthquake – Haiti Region

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A very strong quake hit the department of Nippes in western Haiti minutes ago, at 8.29 pm local time. says preliminary calculations indicate a magnitude of 7.3 and an earthquake depth of 10 km under the epicenter approx. 30 km NE of Les Cayes and 100 km west of the capital Port-au-Prince.

Magnitude 7 earthquake hits western Haiti as people flee their homes

2021-08-14T15:37+0200

A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7 has struck western Haiti, as people fled their homes fearing that buildings might collapse. The quake struck 8km (five miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150km (93 miles) west of the capital Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 10km, the US Geological Survey said.

6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

2021-08-14T15:37+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska (AP) A 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Despite the size of the quake, no tsunami warnings were issued. The closest place to the epicenter was Perryville, home to a little more than 100 people 85 miles (135 kilometers) northwest.

Haiti earthquake: People feared dead as buildings collapse in 7.2-magnitude tremor

2021-08-14T15:32+0200

People are feared dead in Haiti after a massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake cause homes to collapse as it shook buildings across the Caribbean country. Video clips and photos shared online in the aftermath show severe damage to buildings in the city of Jeremie, about 125 miles west of the capital....

6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

2021-08-14T15:31+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska (AP) — A 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Despite the size of the quake, no tsunami warnings were issued. The closest place to the epicenter was Perryville, home to a little more than 100 people 85 miles (135 kilometers) northwest.

Environment Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. 1:20 PM UTC

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6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

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PERRYVILLE, Alaska (AP) — The U.S Geological Survey says a 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaska Peninsula. Despite the size of the early Saturday morning quake, no tsunami warnings were issued. Much of the land around the part of the Gulf of Alaska where the earthquake struck is home to wildlife refuges.

6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

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Environment Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. 1:20 PM UTC

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Earthquake of Magnitude 7.2 Hits Haiti, Tremors Reported in US' Alaska

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An earthquake of magnitude of 7.2 has hit Haiti at 5:59 PM IST, the National Centre of Seismology reported on Saturday. The epicentre was 118km West of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 has also occurred in Alaska, United States, at 5.

Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean

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PORT-AU-PRINCE/HAVANA (Reuters) -A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. The magnitude 7 earthquake quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150 km west....

6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

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Earthquake in US: 6.9 magnitude quake hits Alaska

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ALASKA: A 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula early Saturday morning, the US Geological Survey reported. Despite the size of the quake, no tsunami warnings were issued. The closest place to the epicenter was Perryville, home to a little more than 100 people 85 miles (135 kilometers) northwest.

6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

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Haiti earthquake: Red alert issued after 7.2 magnitude quake - thousands feared dead

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US Geological Survey estimated that "thousands of fatalities" and "tens of thousands of injuries in poor mountainous communities" have occured. The US Geological Survey further estimated that there was a 35 per cent chance of fatalities ranging between 1,000 and 10,000, and a 35 per cent chance of economic losses in the tens of millions.

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits Haiti; no tsunami expected for US

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Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits Haiti; no tsunami warning issued for US. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Haiti early Saturday morning, The earthquake's epicenter struck 7.5 miles from Saint-Louis du Sud , a small coastal town in western Haiti that is about 100 miles from Port-au-Prince, the Haiti's capital.

Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean

2021-08-14T15:52+0200

A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. The magnitude 7 earthquake quake struck 5 miles from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150 km west of the capital Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 10 km, the U.

Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Alaska peninsula - EMSC 1h ago

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(Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 7 struck the Alaska peninsula, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake/earthquake.php?id=1023362 on Saturday. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System said there was no tsunami warning after the quake. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), EMSC said.

Great earthquake shakes Haiti, felt throughout the Caribbean

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A file image of two people passing by motorbike in front of the destroyed cathedral in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. January 12, 2020. REUTERS / Valerie Baeriswyl. PORT-AU-PRINCE / HAVANA, Aug 14 (Reuters) – A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean, where....

Haiti earthquake – Huge magnitude 7 quake strikes Caribbean forcing people to flee homes as buildings collapse

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A MAJOR earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes amid fears that buildings might collapse. The magnitude 7 earthquake quake struck 8 km from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150 km west of the capital Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 10 km, the US Geological Survey said.

National USGS: Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits off coast of Haiti Sarah Dewberry 8:39 AM, Aug 14, 2021

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A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake struck 12 km (7 miles) from the town of Saint-Louis du Sud, at a depth of 10 km, the USGS said. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System said there was a tsunami warning after the quake. No fatalities have been reported, according to the USGS.

Massive 7.2 Earthquake Rattles Fragile Haiti

2021-08-14T15:48+0200

A major earthquake measuring 7.2 in magnitude struck western Haiti at 8:30 a.m. local time on Saturday morning, sending people into the streets and causing major damage to buildings. Within an hour of the tremor the U.S. Geological Survey estimated “thousands of fatalities” and “tens of thousands of injuries in poor mountainous communities.

Strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti: USGS

2021-08-14T15:48+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck Haiti on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said. Some damage has already been reported. According to the USGS, the quake struck 8 km from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, at a depth of 10 km. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) has reported a quake of magnitude 7.

National News USGS: Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits off coast of Haiti Sarah Dewberry 6:39 AM, Aug 14, 2021

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Haiti: Magnitude 7 earthquake hits west of country as people flee their homes

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. 14 August 2021, 13:27 | Updated: 14 August 2021, 14:38 A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7 has struck western Haiti, as people fled their homes fearing that buildings might collapse. The quake struck 8km (five miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150km (93 miles) west of the....

Major earthquake in Haiti felt across Caribbean, sparks tsunami warning

2021-08-14T16:05+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE/HAVANA, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday, sending shock waves across the Caribbean, where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse, and sparking a regional tsunami warning. The magnitude 7.

Haiti: Magnitude 7 earthquake hits west of country as people flee their homes

2021-08-14T16:03+0200

The quake struck 8km (five miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150km (93 miles) west of the capital Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 10km, the US Geological Survey said. The US Tsunami Warning System said "hazardous tsunami waves are forecast" with waves reaching one to three meters....

Tsunami alert issued after powerful Haiti quake: USGS Damage has been reported in the west of the Caribbean island after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck on Saturday morning. Haiti has yet to fully recover from a quake a decade ago that killed more than 100,000 people.

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A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, with some damage already reported. The long shock was felt throughout the country and material damage was recorded in the southwestern peninsula of the island, according to images from witnesses.

Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Alaska peninsula - EMSC (Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 7 struck the Alaska peninsula, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said ... 1h ago

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6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

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Haiti-earthquake-tsunami

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URGENT Tsunami alert issued after powerful Haiti quake: USGS Port-au-Prince, Aug 14, 2021 (AFP) - US geologists issued a tsunami alert Saturday after a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean country of Haiti. The epicenter of the quake was about 100 miles (160 kilometers) by road....

Major earthquake strikes Haiti and sparks tsunami warning

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Buildings collapsed and rumble fell into the street crushing cars during the tremor. The quake is a similar in strength to the devastating event the country experienced in 2010 that killed tens of thousands of people. The epicenter of the earthquake was 7.

Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean

2021-08-14T16:16+0200

The magnitude 7 earthquake quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150 km west of the capital Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 10 km, the US Geological Survey said. The country is still recovering from a magnitude 7 earthquake closer to the capital 11 years ago that....

Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean

2021-08-14T16:16+0200

A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. The magnitude 7 earthquake quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150 km west of the capital Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 10 km, the U.

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Haiti - The New York Times

2021-08-14T16:14+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday morning, seismologists said, shaking the country. The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck five miles from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes in the western part of the country, about 80 miles west of Port-au-Prince.

Tsunami Alert Issued After Powerful Haiti Quake: USGS

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This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to your colleagues, clients or customers visit http://www.djreprints.com. https://www.barrons.com/news/tsunami-alert-issued-after-powerful-haiti-quake-usgs-01628948708. US geologists issued a tsunami alert Saturday after a powerful 7.

7.2 magnitude earthquake hits off the coast of Haiti

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A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Haiti on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said . The epicenter of the quake was 7.5 miles northeast of Saint-Louis du Sud, according to the survey. There were no immediate reports yet in Haiti of injuries or deaths.

7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Haiti

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(CNN) — There have been fatalities and damage in Haiti after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake Saturday morning, Haiti's Civil Protection told CNN. The earthquake was about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud and 13 kilometers deep, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). There is no tsunami warning, advisory or.

National USGS: Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits off coast of Haiti Sarah Dewberry 9:39 AM, Aug 14, 2021

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6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

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Haiti earthquake: Fatalities reported after 7.2-magnitude tremor hits Caribbean

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A major struck western Haiti on Saturday morning and was felt across the . Fatalities have been reported. People fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse when the magnitude 7.2 tremor struck at approximately 8.30am. A 5.2 magnitude aftershock was also recorded about 20 minutes after the initial shaking.

6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

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Strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti; tsunami alert issued

2021-08-14T16:06+0200

Port-au-Prince, Haiti: A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, adding that some damage has already been reported. According to the images of witnesses, long tremors were felt throughout the country and material damage was recorded in the southwestern peninsula of the island.

National USGS: Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits off coast of Haiti Sarah Dewberry 9:39 AM, Aug 14, 2021

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Latest 58 mins ago Strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti: USGS

2021-08-14T16:26+0200

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, prompting a tsunami alert and damaging buildings in the west of the disaster-plagued Caribbean nation. The epicenter of the quake was about 100 miles (160 kilometers) by road from central Port-au-Prince, the densely populated capital.

Haiti: Tsunami warning issued following 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Nippes Department /update 1

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Event. Although officials at first stated there was no threat of a tsunami, they have subsequently issued warnings stating that tsunami waves are possible along some coasts of Haiti following a magnitude-7.2 earthquake in Nippes Department, on Haiti's Tiburon Peninsula, Aug. 14.

Strong 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Haiti; Tsunami Alert Issued

2021-08-14T16:22+0200

Port-au-Prince, Haiti: A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, prompting a tsunami alert and damaging buildings in the west of the disaster-plagued Caribbean nation. The epicenter of the quake was about 100 miles (160 kilometers) by road from....

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits Haiti; no tsunami warning issued for US

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Five years after a devastating earthquake struck Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, thousands of people are still living under canvas without clean water or electricity. Video provided by AFP.

6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

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Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits Haiti; no tsunami warning issued for US

2021-08-14T16:20+0200

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Haiti early Saturday morning, The earthquake's epicenter struck 7.5 miles from Saint-Louis du Sud , a small coastal town in western Haiti that is about 100 miles from Port-au-Prince, the Haiti's capital. No tsunami warning for the U.S.

Magnitude 7.2 quake hits western Haiti, damaging buildings and prompting tsunami alert

2021-08-14T16:20+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE/HAVANA (REUTERS, AFP) - A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday (Aug 14) and was felt across the Caribbean, where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. The magnitude 7.2 earthquake quake struck 8km from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about....

Tsunami warning issued for Haiti’s coastline following 7.2 earthquake

2021-08-14T16:19+0200

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a tsunami warning for some coasts of Haiti on Saturday due to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake. (NOAA) on Saturday issued a tsunami warning for some coasts of Haiti due to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake recorded in the south of the country.

Major earthquake in Haiti felt across Caribbean, sparks tsunami warning

2021-08-14T16:38+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE/HAVANA, (Reuters) – A major earthquake struck western today, sending shock waves across the Caribbean, where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse, and sparking a regional tsunami warning. The magnitude 7.2 earthquake quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town....

Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean

2021-08-14T16:37+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE/HAVANA : A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. The magnitude 7 earthquake quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150 km west of the capital Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 10 km, the U.

Tsunami alert from Haiti quake

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A magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan, was reported only 19 minutes ago by Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED), considered the main national agency that monitors seismic activity in this part of the world. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 13.

6.9 earthquake hits Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

2021-08-14T16:36+0200

By The Associated Press. Perryville (Alaska): A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaska Peninsula early Saturday. The US Geological Survey gave this information. Despite the size of the earthquake, no tsunami warning was issued. The closest location to the epicenter of the....

News24.com | Strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti

2021-08-14T16:36+0200

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, prompting a tsunami alert and damaging buildings in the west of the disaster-plagued Caribbean nation. The epicenter of the quake was about 160km by road from central Port-au-Prince, the densely populated capital.

Haiti earthquake: Thousands feared dead as buildings collapse in 7.2-magnitude tremor

2021-08-14T16:34+0200

Many people are feared dead in Haiti after a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake caused homes to collapse as it shook buildings across the Caribbean. A tsunami warning was issued with waves of 3-10ft above tide level possible, and deaths were confirmed as residents and rescuers looked through piles of rubble.

Major earthquake in Haiti felt across Caribbean, sparks tsunami warning

2021-08-14T16:34+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE/HAVANA -- A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday, sending shock waves across the Caribbean, where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse, and sparking a regional tsunami warning. The magnitude 7.2 earthquake quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the....

Tsunami alert issued after powerful Haiti quake -USGS

2021-08-14T16:33+0200

US geologists issued a tsunami alert Saturday after a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean country of Haiti. The epicenter of the quake was about 100 miles (160 kilometers) by road from central Port-au-Prince, the densely populated capital, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Major earthquake strikes Haiti

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A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean as people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. “I can confirm that there are deaths, but I don’t yet have an exact toll,” Jerry Chandler, Haiti’s director of civil protection, told AFP. “We’re still collecting information.

Major earthquake in Haiti felt across Caribbean,...

2021-08-14T16:32+0200

While there were no official reports yet in Haiti of injuries or deaths, images posted on social media – which Reuters was not immediately able to verify – showed homes and part of a church in the nearby town of Jeremie reduced to rubble. “Everyone is really afraid.

6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

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National USGS: Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits off coast of Haiti Sarah Dewberry 8:39 AM, Aug 14, 2021

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Huge 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes in Caribbean

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The epicenter of the quake was 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast Saint-Louis du Sud. Many people are reported to have fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse, and sparking a regional tsunami warning. As per the reports, the impact of the earthquake could be stronger than the disaster that hit the country in 2010.

Major earthquake in Haiti felt across Caribbean, sparks tsunami warning

2021-08-14T16:47+0200

A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday, sending shock waves across the Caribbean, where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse, and sparking a regional tsunami warning. The magnitude 7.2 earthquake quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de....

High casualties feared as 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Haiti - CNN

2021-08-14T16:45+0200

"High casualties are probable and the disaster is likely widespread," according to the Haiti's Civil Protection told CNN there have been fatalities and damage. A tsunami threat was issued for the region, the US Tsunami Warning System reported . Waves as high as 3 meters (about 10 feet) above the....

Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes Haiti, felt in Jamaica

2021-08-14T16:43+0200

A major earthquake that struck Haiti on Saturday morning could be felt in Jamaica, Cuba and other parts of the Caribbean. The United States Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck 5 miles from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 90 miles west of the capital Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 7 miles.

Major earthquake in Haiti felt across Caribbean, sparks tsunami warning

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Powerful earthquake hits off coast of Haiti: "High casualties are probable"

2021-08-14T16:42+0200

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Haiti on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said , and authorities reported multiple deaths. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System temporarily issued a tsunami warning after the quake, which was felt in neighboring countries.

Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean

2021-08-14T16:41+0200

A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. The magnitude 7 earthquake quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150 km west of the capital Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 10 km, the U.

High casualties feared as 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Haiti

2021-08-14T16:41+0200

(CNN) — The US Geological Survey said it's likely that casualties are "high" after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Haiti Saturday morning. "High casualties are probable and the disaster is likely widespread," according to the USGS. Haiti's Civil Protection told CNN there have been fatalities and damage.

3 volcanoes located along Alaska's Pacific 'Ring of Fire' are erupting at the same time

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The Pavlof Volcano spews ash in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. This picture was taken of a different volcanic eruption back in March 2016. US Coast Guard/Lieutenant Commander Nahshon Almandmoss/Handout via Reuters. Three volcanoes are erupting at the same time on a remote island chain in Alaska.

Haiti hit by a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake, tsunami warns

2021-08-14T17:01+0200

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake has struck western Haiti, the United States Geological Survey said. Strong tremors triggered a tsunami alert, while damage was reported to be large. The quake's epicenter was about 160 miles (160 km) off the road from central Port-au-Prince, the densely populated capital, while the depth was 10 km, the USGS said.

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Haiti and a “high number” of victims are feared

2021-08-14T16:59+0200

The earthquake has triggered aftershocks and its consequences are still unknown. The United States Geological Survey has reported this Saturday of a preliminary magnitude 7.2 earthquake in western Haiti, near the coast, with no evidence of a tsunami alert at the moment. The earthquake was registered at 2:29 p.

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Haiti

2021-08-14T16:59+0200

The United States Geological Survey has reported this Saturday of a preliminary magnitude 7.2 earthquake in western Haiti, near the coast, with no evidence of a tsunami alert at the moment. The earthquake was registered at 2:29 p.m., Spanish peninsular time, about 12 kilometers from the town of....

Strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti

2021-08-14T16:57+0200

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, prompting a tsunami alert and damaging buildings in the west of the disaster-plagued Caribbean nation. The epicenter of the quake was about 160km by road from central Port-au-Prince, the densely populated capital.

Major earthquake in Haiti felt across Caribbean, sparks tsunami warning

2021-08-14T16:56+0200

In this file photo taken on July 24, 2021, a woman with an umbrella walks in the rain in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Photo by Ricardo Arduengo REUTERS Article content. PORT-AU-PRINCE/HAVANA — A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday, sending shock waves across the Caribbean, where people fled....

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits off coast of Haiti, USGS says

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6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

2021-08-14T16:55+0200

PERRYVILLE (Alaska): A 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Despite the size of the quake, no tsunami warnings were issued. The closest place to the epicentre was Perryville, home to a little more than 100 people 85 miles (135 kilometres) northwest.

High casualties feared as 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Haiti - CNN

2021-08-14T16:53+0200

(CNN) The US Geological Survey said it's likely that casualties are "high" after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Haiti Saturday morning. "High casualties are probable and the disaster is likely widespread," according to the Haiti's Civil Protection told CNN there have been fatalities and damage.

Haiti earthquake: Major tremors felt across Caribbean, sparks tsunami warning

2021-08-14T16:52+0200

The magnitude 7.2 earthquake quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150 km west of the capital Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 10 km, the U.S. Geological Survey said. That made the earthquake bigger and shallower than the magnitude 7 earthquake that struck Haiti 11....

Haiti earthquake 14 August 2021: tectonic summary

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Tectonic summary of the magnitude 7.2 Haiti earthquake on 14 Aug 2021 Source: USGS The August 14, 2021 M 7.2 Haiti earthquake occurred as the result of oblique reverse motion along the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault zone, ~125 km west of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Haiti, felt in Jamaica

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High casualties feared as 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Haiti

2021-08-14T17:12+0200

(CNN) — The U.S. Geological Survey said it’s likely that casualties are “high” after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Haiti Saturday morning. “High casualties are probable and the disaster is likely widespread,” according to the Haiti’s Civil Protection told CNN there have been fatalities and damage.

'Red alert for fatalities' as 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits western Haiti

2021-08-14T17:11+0200

A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 has struck western Haiti, as people fled their homes fearing that buildings might collapse. The quake struck 8km (five miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150km (93 miles) west of the capital Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 10km, the US Geological Survey said.

7.2 magnitude earthquake hits off the coast of Haiti: "High casualties are probable" CBS News Environment

2021-08-14T17:11+0200

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Haiti on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, and authorities reported multiple deaths. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System temporarily issued a tsunami warning after the quake, which was felt in neighboring countries. "I can confirm that there are deaths, but.

7.2 magnitude earthquake hits near Haiti

2021-08-14T17:11+0200

The tsunami threat from the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in the Haiti region has passed and there is no further tsunami threat, according to the US Tsunami Warning System. The US Geological Survey estimates "high casualties" and widespread disaster in Haiti following the massive quake. 14 min ago. Have you been.

High casualties feared as 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Haiti

2021-08-14T17:10+0200

The US Geological Survey said it's likely that casualties are "high" after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Haiti Saturday morning. The US Geological Survey said it's likely that casualties are "high" after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Haiti Saturday morning (JCOM Haiti) The aftermath of a 7.

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes western Haiti

2021-08-14T17:09+0200

A major earthquake has hit western Haiti, sending shock waves across the Caribbean, where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. The magnitude 7.2 earthquake quake struck 8km from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150km west of the capital Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 10km, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Haiti earthquake: Thousands feared dead after 7.2 quake with 'tens of thousands injured'

2021-08-14T17:05+0200

in Haiti. US Geological Survey has estimated "thousands of fatalities" and "tens of thousands of injuries in poor mountainous communities" in Haiti following the magnitude 7.2 earthquake. Two powerful earthquakes with magnitudes of about 7.0 struck Alaska and Haiti just 30 minutes apart. The strongest tremor, measuring 7.

High casualties feared as 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Haiti

2021-08-14T17:22+0200

(CNN) -- The US Geological Survey said it's likely that casualties are "high" after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Haiti Saturday morning. "High casualties are probable and the disaster is likely widespread," according to the Haiti's Civil Protection told CNN there have been fatalities and damage.

Many deaths feared as major earthquake hits Haiti

2021-08-14T17:19+0200

T. housands are feared dead after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck on Saturday. Buildings collapsed and rumble fell into the street crushing cars during the tremor. The quake is a similar in strength to the devastating event the country experienced in 2010 that killed tens of thousands of people. The epicenter of the earthquake was 7.

National USGS: Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits off coast of Haiti Sarah Dewberry 7:39 AM, Aug 14, 2021

2021-08-14T17:38+0200

No tsunami warning issued as magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska

2021-08-14T17:36+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska — A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Despite the size of the quake, no tsunami warnings were issued. The closest place to the epicenter was Perryville, home to a little more than 100 people 85 miles northwest.

A Destructive Earthquake Hits West Haiti

2021-08-14T17:31+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 7.3 has struck west Haiti, 150 km from the capital, leaving homes destroyed. Earthquake devastates Haitians. A destructive 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck west Haiti this morning at 8:30 am local time. Starting from Petit Trou de Nippes, which is 150 km west of the....

Major earthquake in Haiti felt across Caribbean, high casualties expected

2021-08-14T17:27+0200

That made the earthquake potentially bigger and shallower than the magnitude 7 earthquake that struck Haiti 11 years ago, killing tens if not hundreds of thousands of people, flattening buildings and leaving many homeless. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami warning after the quake,....

Overseas Tsunami alert issued after powerful Haiti quake: USGS

2021-08-14T17:51+0200

7.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Haiti, prompts tsunami warning

2021-08-14T17:51+0200

. A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Haiti on Aug. 14, 2021. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix. A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the western coast of Haiti on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said. A tsunami warning followed for the battered country, still reeling from the The temblor struck around 8:30 a.

3 volcanoes located along Alaska's Pacific 'Ring of Fire' are erupting at the same time

2021-08-14T17:51+0200

The Pavlof Volcano spews ash in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. This picture was taken of a different volcanic eruption back in March 2016. US Coast Guard/Lieutenant Commander Nahshon Almandmoss/Handout via Reuters Three volcanoes are erupting at the same time on a remote island chain in Alaska.

Haiti earthquake magnitude updated to 7.2, tsunami forecast - US weather service

2021-08-14T17:48+0200

MOSCOW, Aug 14 -- The magnitude of the earthquake in Haiti was updated to 7.2, and a tsunami alert was issued, the US Tsunami Warning System said on Saturday. Earlier in the day, the United States Geological Survey reported the 7 magnitude of the earthquake, according to Sputnik. -- BERNAMA.

High casualties feared as 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Haiti

2021-08-14T17:47+0200

Strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti 38 mins ago World

2021-08-14T17:46+0200

Strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti

2021-08-14T17:45+0200

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, prompting a tsunami alert and damaging buildings in the west of the disaster-plagued Caribbean nation. The epicenter of the quake was about 160km by road from central Port-au-Prince, the densely populated capital.

Huge magnitude 7 quake strikes in Caribbean as THOUSANDS feared dead after buildings collapse

2021-08-14T17:42+0200

THOUSANDS are feared dead and many more injured after a major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday, forcing people to flee their homes amid fears buildings might collapse. The magnitude 7 earthquake struck 8 km from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150 km west of the capital....

Haiti Confirms Deaths from Earthquake of Magnitude 7.2, Tsunami Alert Sounded; Tremors Reported in Alaska

2021-08-14T18:02+0200

. Haiti Confirms Deaths from Earthquake of Magnitude 7.2, Tsunami Alert Sounded; Tremors Reported in Alaska. Two weeks ago, Hawaii was put under a Tsunami watch after a series of massive earthquakes hit the Alaskan peninsula. (Representational image: Reuters) An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 has also occurred in Alaska, United States, at 5.

11:38 Cuban doctors treat injured after earthquake in Haiti

2021-08-14T17:59+0200

Port-au-Prince, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Collaborators of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Haiti are treating today those injured by the 7.2 earthquake on the open Richter scale, which shook the south of the country. 'We are working in the most affected hospitals, attending people who are arriving at the....

High Death Toll Feared In Massive Haiti Earthquake

2021-08-14T17:53+0200

The USGS recorded a magnitude 7.2 earthquake at around 8:30 a.m. Eastern time Saturday, with an epicenter near the middle of the Tiburon Peninsula in southwestern Haiti. Little is known of the extent of the damage and casualties, but photos and videos posted on social media have shown extensive....

Major earthquake in Haiti felt across Caribbean, sparks tsunami warning

2021-08-14T17:53+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE: A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday (Aug 14), sending shock waves across the Caribbean, where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse, and sparking a regional tsunami warning. The 7.2-magnitude earthquake quake struck 8km from the town of Petit....

6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska, no tsunami warning issued

2021-08-14T18:23+0200

A 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula early Saturday morning, the US Geological Survey reported. Despite the size of the quake, no tsunami warnings were issued. The closest place to the epicenter was Perryville, home to a little more than 100 people 85 miles (135 kilometers) northwest.

Haiti hit with 7.2 magnitude earthquake, officials say casualties expected

2021-08-14T18:22+0200

A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday, likely causing high casualties and widespread disaster, the U.S. Geological Survey said, and sending shock waves across the Caribbean, where people fled their homes for fear they might collapse. The 7.

Tsunami threat after Haiti earthquake lifted - US weather service

2021-08-14T18:19+0200

MOSCOW, Aug 14 -- The tsunami threat that followed the earthquake in Haiti was removed, the US Tsunami Warning System said on Saturday. "There is no tsunami threat although small sea level changes may occur," the statement said as quoted by Sputnik. Haiti was hit by a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake earlier in the day.

Tsunami threat after Haiti earthquake lifted - US Weather Service

2021-08-14T18:18+0200

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‘High Casualties Are Probable’: USGS Reports Massive 7.2 Earthquake Just Struck Haiti

2021-08-14T18:34+0200

At 12:29 UTC on Saturday (8:29 a.m. EDT) the USGS recorded a magnitude 7.2 earthquake near the town of Petit Trou de Nippes in Haiti, about 90 miles from Port-au-Prince. “Red alert for shaking-related fatalities. High casualties are probable and the disaster is likely widespread,” reads the alert on the USGS website.

Deadly 7.2-magnitude quake strikes Haiti

2021-08-14T18:31+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, causing several deaths and toppling buildings in the disaster-plagued Caribbean nation still recovering from a devastating 2010 quake. The epicentre of the quake, which shook homes and sent people scrambling....

Major earthquake strikes Haiti, felt across Caribbean

2021-08-14T18:31+0200

A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday and was felt across the Caribbean where people fled their homes for fear that buildings might collapse. The magnitude 7 earthquake quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, about 150 km west of the capital Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 10 km, the U.

Haiti hit with 7.2 magnitude earthquake, officials say casualties expected 36 mins

2021-08-14T18:30+0200

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake leaves dead and damages in Haiti

2021-08-14T18:51+0200

This institution issued a tsunami warning, anticipating possible waves of up to three meters along the coast of Haiti, but soon lifted it. “Many houses are destroyed, there are dead and some are in hospital,” Christella Saint Hilaire, who lives near the epicenter, told AFP.

A case for international cooperation

2021-08-14T18:40+0200

The ocean is our joint heritage. Our sea routes are the lifeline of international trade. And, the biggest thing is that these oceans are very important for the future of our planet. But today our shared maritime heritage is facing many challenges. Sea routes are being misused for piracy and terrorism.

Strong earthquake hits south of Alaska Peninsula coastline

2021-08-14T18:55+0200

A strong undersea earthquake struck south of the Alaskan Peninsula during the night. It hit at 3:57 a.m., Anchorage time (4:57 a.m., Vancouver time) today (August 14). The U.S. Geological Survey initially measured it as a 6.4-magnitude quake before reassessing it as 6.9-magnitude, which the Alaska Earthquake Centre also listed it as.

Haiti struck by 7.2-magnitude earthquake as many feared dead

2021-08-14T18:54+0200

Haiti’s prime minister has said “numerous” lives have been lost after the Caribbean country was struck by a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that reduced buildings and churches to rubble and rekindled painful memories of the devastating 2010 tremor that killed an estimated 200,000 people.

Major earthquake in Haiti kills dozens, reduces buildings to rubble

2021-08-14T18:53+0200

A major earthquake reduced buildings to rubble and caused at least several fatalities in southwestern Haiti on Saturday, sending shock waves across the Caribbean, where people fled their homes for fear they might collapse. The 7.2-magnitude quake, which was followed by a series of aftershocks,....