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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - 88 mi east of Akutan, Aleutians East, Alaska, United States, on Tuesday, Apr 9, 2024, at 09:28 pm (GMT -11)

2024-04-10T10:53+0200

Based on data from the past 54 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 108 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi): Mag. 6 or higher: 0.18 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 5.6 years) Mag. 5 or higher: 1.97 quakes per year; Mag.

Small magnitude 3.2 quake hits 15 miles southeast of San Jose, California, United States early morning

2024-04-10T10:35+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 occurred early morning on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, at 1:09 am local time near San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a very shallow depth of 3.5 miles.

Afghan kids learn in makeshift schools six months after major quake

2024-04-10T09:00+0200

‘Completely destroyed’ In the village of Chahak, deep cracks scar the walls and ceilings of its pale blue schoolhouse. Broken windows still hang from their hinges and piles of dust fill the corners of classrooms. “Chahak village was completely destroyed by the earthquake and we still haven’t been....

MIL-OSI United Nations: Comprehensive support needed for Haitians facing expulsion in Americas

2024-04-10T01:25+0200

Source: United Nations MIL OSI. In a joint appeal by UN migration agency IOM , the refugee agency UNHCR, Children’s Fund UNICEF, and human rights office OHCHR, they highlighted that many Haitians in the past decade have faced a series of natural catastrophes, acute food insecurity and gang violence.

MIL-OSI United Nations: UN releases $5 million for humanitarian needs triggered by gang violence in Haiti

2024-04-10T00:24+0200

Source: United Nations MIL OSI. The assistance comes amidst the killing of hundreds of people since July in clashes between gangs in Haiti’s Cité Soleil, said the UN humanitarian agency ( ) spokesperson, Jens Laerke. Many others have been trapped in the fighting, as gang control over the highways continues to grow.

MIL-OSI United Nations: First Person: Taking to the sea to deliver aid in Haiti

2024-04-10T00:24+0200

Source: United Nations MIL OSI. “I manage the organization’s coastal shipping service to ensure the safe transit of essential humanitarian goods and assets to the northern and southern parts of the country. A maritime alternative is increasingly critical as gang control over the highways out of the capital continues to grow.

MIL-OSI United Nations: Building peace, preventing violence, and supporting community resilience in Haiti

2024-04-10T00:08+0200

Source: United Nations MIL OSI. The UN Peacebuilding Fund, (PBF), which emphasizes the role of women and youth in peacebuilding efforts through their meaningful participation, began work in Haiti in 2019 in response to needs identified by the government.

MIL-OSI USA: Murkowski and Sullivan Welcome Significant Investments to Make Rural Alaska More Resilient

2024-04-09T23:32+0200

04.09.24. Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) welcomed the United States Department of Transportation’s announcement of over $50 million in grants for the state of Alaska through the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROJECT) program.

6.6-Magnitude Quake Hits Eastern Indonesia, No Tsunami Alert

2024-04-09T20:05+0200

- AsiaNet News) A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred at 09:48 GMT off the coast of Halmahera island in North Maluku province, at a depth of around 35 kilometers (22 miles).

PSEG Does Post-Earthquake Inspections In New Jersey

2024-04-09T19:42+0200

PSEG completed inspections of its electric and gas infrastructure, as well as its nuclear plants. Here's what the utility provider found. PSE&G has finished an inspection in the wake of Friday's earthquake and ensuing aftershocks, finding “no outages or damage associated with the earthquake,” spokespeople say.

Tremor in Puerto Rico today, April 9 – time, magnitude and epicenter of the last earthquake reported live by RSPR | MIX

2024-04-09T19:04+0200

The Puerto Rico Seismic Network (PRSN), a collaboration between the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), is responsible for reporting seismic activities in Puerto Rico. With a network of 25 seismometers spread throughout Puerto Rico, the US Virgin....

One of latest New Jersey aftershocks registered during eclipse

2024-04-09T17:46+0200

A small aftershock hit New Jersey during Monday’s solar eclipse, according to officials. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a 1.3 magnitude earthquake hit about 2.5 miles west of Bedminster, N.J., at around 3:42 p.m. At the same time, the solar eclipse was still occurring in....

‘The View’ co-host Sunny Hostin claims eclipse caused by climate change

2024-04-09T17:23+0200

Sunny Hostin, co-host of “The View,” blamed Monday’s solar eclipse, Friday’s earthquake and the expected cicada breeding season on “climate change.” “All of these things together could perhaps lead us to believe that either climate change exists or that something is actually happening,” she said Monday.

One of latest New Jersey aftershocks registered during eclipse

2024-04-09T17:21+0200

South Korea to invest 7bn dollars in AI in bid to retain edge in chips

2024-04-09T16:13+0200

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday his country will invest 9.4 trillion won ($6.94 billion) in artificial intelligence by 2027 as part of efforts to retain a leading global position in cutting-edge semiconductor chips. The announcement, which also includes a separate 1.

South Korea to invest US$7 billion in AI in bid to retain edge in chips

2024-04-09T16:09+0200

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday (Apr 9) his country will invest 9.4 trillion won (US$6.94 billion) in artificial intelligence by 2027 as part of efforts to retain a leading global position in cutting-edge semiconductor chips. The announcement, which also includes a separate 1.

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert: USGS

2024-04-09T14:47+0200

JAKARTA: A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia’s eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake struck off Halmahera island in North Maluku province at 0948 GMT at a depth of about 35 kilometres (22 miles), the USGS said.

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert: USGS

2024-04-09T14:40+0200

A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake struck off Halmahera island in North Maluku province at 0948 GMT at a depth of about 35 kilometres (22 miles), the USGS said.

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert — USGS

2024-04-09T14:14+0200

A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. ......

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert

2024-04-09T14:14+0200

A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries after the earthquake. (File) The quake struck off Halmahera island in North Maluku province at 0948....

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert: USGS

2024-04-09T13:54+0200

by The Frontier Post JAKARTA (AFP): A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia’s eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake struck off Halmahera Island in North Maluku province at 0948 GMT at a depth of about 35 kilometres (22 miles), the USGS said.

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert: USGS

2024-04-09T13:47+0200

JAKARTA: A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia’s eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake struck off Halmahera Island in North Maluku province at 0948 GMT at a depth of about 35 kilometres (22 miles), the USGS said.

6.6-magnitude quake hits 147 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia -- USGS

2024-04-09T13:43+0200

Hong Kong, Apr 9 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 jolted 147 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia at 0948 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 33.0 km, was initially determined to be at 2.74 degrees north latitude and 127.15 degrees east longitude. UNI/XINHUA ARN.

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert: USGS

2024-04-09T13:40+0200

NNA - A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia’s eastern region on April 9, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake struck off Halmahera island in North Maluku province at 0948 GMT at a depth of about 35 kilometres (22 miles), the USGS said.--AFP. =================R.

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert — USGS

2024-04-09T13:33+0200

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert

2024-04-09T13:20+0200

JAKARTA: A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake struck off Halmahera island in North Maluku province at 0948 GMT at a depth of about 35 kilometers (22 miles), the USGS said.

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert — USGS

2024-04-09T13:17+0200

JAKARTA, Indonesia A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake struck off Halmahera island in North Maluku province at 0948 GMT at a depth of about 35 kilometres (22 miles), the USGS said.

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert

2024-04-09T13:13+0200

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits eastern Indonesia

2024-04-09T13:13+0200

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia’s eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake struck off Halmahera Island in North Maluku province at....

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert: USGS

2024-04-09T13:10+0200

Jakarta, April 9 (AFP) Apr 09, 2024 A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake struck off Halmahera island in North Maluku province at 0948 GMT at a depth of about 35 kilometres (22 miles), the USGS said.

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert

2024-04-09T12:54+0200

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert: USGS

2024-04-09T12:52+0200

A MAGNITUDE- 6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia’s eastern region on Tuesday (Apr 9), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake struck off Halmahera island in North Maluku province at 0948 GMT at a depth of about 35 kilometres, the USGS said.

Earthquake Of 6.6 Magnitude Hits Indonesia, No Tsunami Alert

2024-04-09T12:41+0200

Jakarta, Indonesia: A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake struck off Halmahera island in North Maluku province at 0948 GMT at a depth of about 35 kilometres (22 miles), the USGS said.

2024-04-09T15:58:10+05:30 - World 6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert: USGS

2024-04-09T12:36+0200

A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia’s eastern region on April 9, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake struck off Halmahera island in North Maluku province at 0948 GMT at a depth of about 35 kilometres (22 miles), the USGS said.

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert: USGS

2024-04-09T12:35+0200

JAKARTA, April 9, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake struck off Halmahera island in North Maluku province at 0948 GMT at a depth of about 35 kilometres (22 miles), the USGS said.

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert: USGS

2024-04-09T12:32+0200

Indonesia-earthquake

2024-04-09T12:22+0200

URGENT 6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert: USGS Jakarta, April 9, 2024 (AFP) - A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake struck off Halmahera island in North....

Indonesia-quake lead

2024-04-09T12:22+0200

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert: USGS Jakarta, April 9, 2024 (AFP) - A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued. The quake struck off Halmahera island in North Maluku....

S.Korea to invest $7B in AI in bid to retain edge in chips

2024-04-09T11:50+0200

SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday his country will invest 9.4 trillion won ($6.94 billion) in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2027 as part of efforts to retain a leading global position in cutting-edge semiconductor chips. The announcement, which also includes a separate 1.

South Korea to invest $7 billion in AI by 2027 to retain edge in chips

2024-04-09T11:47+0200

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday his country will invest 9.4 trillion won ($6.94 billion) in artificial intelligence by 2027 as part of efforts to retain a leading global position in cutting-edge semiconductor chips. The announcement, which also includes a separate 1.

World News | Foreign Ministers of Russia, China Sign Plan of Consultations for 2024

2024-04-09T11:11+0200

Beijing [China], April 9 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi signed the Plan of Consultation for the year 2024 between the foreign ministers of the two nations for the year 2024. The two leaders signed the plan of consultations after their meeting in Beijing.

South Korea to invest $7 billion in AI in bid to retain edge in chips

2024-04-09T10:55+0200

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2024-04-09T09:42+0200

South Korea to invest $7 billion in AI in bid to retain edge in chips

2024-04-09T09:06+0200

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday his country will invest 9.4 trillion won ($6.94 billion) in artificial intelligence by 2027 as part of efforts to retain a leading global position in cutting-edge chips. The announcement, which also includes a separate 1.

South Korea to invest $7 billion in AI in bid to retain edge in chips

2024-04-09T08:55+0200

Seoul: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday his country will invest 9.4 trillion won ($6.94 billion) in artificial intelligence by 2027 as part of efforts to retain a leading global position in cutting-edge semiconductor chips. The announcement, which also includes a separate 1.

South Korea to invest $9.35 billion in AI in bid to retain edge in chips

2024-04-09T08:36+0200

SEOUL - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on April 9 that his country will invest 9.4 trillion won (S$9.35 billion) in artificial intelligence by 2027 as part of efforts to retain a leading global position in cutting-edge semiconductor chips. The announcement, which also includes a separate 1.

South Korea to Invest $7 Billion in AI in Bid to Retain Edge in Chips

2024-04-09T07:48+0200

Reuters. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during an interview with KBS at the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea, February 4, 2024. The Presidential Office/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday his country will invest 9.

South Korea to invest $7 billion in AI in bid to retain edge in chips

2024-04-09T07:38+0200

The announcement, which also includes a separate 1.4 trillion won fund to foster AI semiconductor firms, comes as South Korea tries to keep abreast with countries like the United States, China and Japan that are also giving massive policy support to strengthen semiconductor supply chains on their own turf.

South Korea to invest $7 bln in AI in bid to retain edge in chips

2024-04-09T07:38+0200

SEOUL, April 9 (Reuters) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday his country will invest 9.4 trillion won ($6.94 billion) in artificial intelligence by 2027 as part of efforts to retain a leading global position in cutting-edge semiconductor chips. The announcement, which also includes a separate 1.

INQToday: China opposes ‘stoking bloc confrontation’ in West Philippine Sea

2024-04-09T06:46+0200

China expressed its opposition to “stoking bloc confrontation” in the West Philippine Sea, reacting to the upcoming trilateral summit of the Philippines, Japan, and the United States. “Defense cooperation between any countries should be conducive to regional peace and stability,” China Foreign....

Taiwan quake: Rescue dogs given missing Singapore couple’s clothes to pick up their scent

2024-04-09T06:41+0200

The family of the Singaporean couple still missing in Taiwan after the worst earthquake to strike the island in 25 years has given the pair’s clothing to rescuers in the hope that it will aid sniffer dogs searching for them. The search has progressed to Taroko Gorge national park on April 8, the....

'I Am Still Fine': New York Rattled By Small Earthquake, Aftershock

2024-04-09T05:44+0200

- Jordan Times) NEW YORK - UN Security Council diplomats were shaken in their chairs, planes got briefly grounded, and furniture rattled across New York Friday when an earthquake jolted the city that never sleeps. No one was hurt, though, and New York's iconic skyline remained intact.

Taiwan earthquake: Clothes of Singapore couple given to rescue dogs to track scent

2024-04-09T03:52+0200

The search has progressed to Taroko Gorge national park on April 8, the sixth day since the earthquake hit, with a team of seven rescue officers and three dogs involved in searching for the couple, according to the Hualien County Fire Department. The two Singaporeans, who have been identified as Sim....

Afghanistan: Over 24,000 Herat families still homeless 6 months after earthquake, says UN

2024-04-09T03:25+0200

Kabul [ Afghanistan ], April 9 (ANI): The United Nations Coordination Office for Humanitarian Assistance has announced that 24,800 Herati families impacted by the earthquake are residing in makeshift shelters like tents, reported Khaama Press. In a statement posted on its social media site X, the....

Afghanistan: Over 24,000 Herat families still homeless 6 months after earthquake, says UN

2024-04-09T03:15+0200