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World Earthquake Report for Sunday, 18 April 2021

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 07:33:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED) reported a magnitude 4.0 quake in Japan near Nara, Nara-shi, only 13 minutes ago. The earthquake hit around noon on Sunday 18 April 2021 at 1:17 pm local time at a great depth of 367.5 km.

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes near Ambunti, Ambunti-Dreikikir, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 06:33:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Indonesia 's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported a magnitude 5.2 quake in Papua New Guinea near Ambunti, Ambunti-Dreikikir, East Sepik Province, only 8 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early afternoon on Sunday 18 April 2021 at 2:00 pm local time at an intermediate to considerable depth of 151 km.

Moderate mag. 5.2 earthquake - 99 km west of Ambunti, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, on 18 Apr 2:00 pm (GMT +10)

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 06:33:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Indonesia 's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported a magnitude 5.2 quake in Papua New Guinea near Ambunti, Ambunti-Dreikikir, East Sepik Province, only 8 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early afternoon on Sunday 18 April 2021 at 2:00 pm local time at an intermediate to considerable depth of 151 km.

Moderate 4.3 quake hits near Bucaramanga, Departamento de Santander, Colombia

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:53:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA, was reported only 8 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered the key international and national agency that monitors seismic activity in the US. The earthquake occurred at a very shallow depth of 1.

A 3.1-magnitude earthquake strikes 41 miles southwest of Hilo, Hawaii, USA in the early evening / VolcanoDiscovery

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 09:02:00 +0200exbulletin (en)

A 3.1-magnitude earthquake near Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA, was reported just 8 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, which is the main international and national agency that monitors seismic activity in the United States. The earthquake occurred 1.

Earthquake information: Mag average. 5.1-56 km earthquake south of Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on April 17th 8:04 am (GMT +7)

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 05:58:00 +0200exbulletin (en)

Updated Saturday, April 17, 2021 01:21. 5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes near Banda Aceh, Kota Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia . 5.5 earthquake April 17 8:04 am (GMT +7) The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency reported that a magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred just 16 minutes ago, 61 kilometers south of Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurs in Aceh, northern Sumatra Island, at around 08:04 WIB April 17

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 04:06:00 +0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred in Aceh Province, northern Sumatra Island, Indonesia , at around 08:04 WIB April 17. The epicenter was in Aceh Jaya Regency, about 49 km (30 miles) south-southeast of Banda Aceh, Aceh Province. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 100 km (62 miles).

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes near Banda Aceh, Kota Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 03:44:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 occurred only 16 minutes ago 61 km south of Banda Aceh, Indonesia , Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported. The quake hit at an intermediate depth of 88 km beneath the epicenter near Banda Aceh, Kota Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia, in the....

Moderate mag. 5.1 earthquake - 56 km south of Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on 17 Apr 8:04 am (GMT +7)

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 03:44:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 occurred only 16 minutes ago 61 km south of Banda Aceh, Indonesia , Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported. The quake hit at an intermediate depth of 88 km beneath the epicenter near Banda Aceh, Kota Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia, in the....

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan, on Friday, 16 April 2021 at 15:11 (GMT)

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:01:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A shallow magnitude 4.2 earthquake was reported after midnight near Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan. According to Indonesia 's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency, the quake hit on Saturday 17 April 2021 at 12:11 am local time at a shallow depth of 13 km.

Light mag. 4.8 earthquake - Philippines Sea, 66 km south of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, Philippines, on 16 Apr 8:17 pm (GMT +8)

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:55:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 occurred only 12 minutes ago 66 km southeast of Sarangani, Philippines, Indonesia 's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported. The quake hit at an intermediate depth of 127 km beneath the epicenter near Sarangani, Davao Occidental, Davao, Philippines,....

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake strikes in the Indian Ocean, south of West Nusa Tenggara Province, at around 10:42 WIB April 16

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:44:00 +0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.4 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean, south of West Nusa Tenggara provinces, at around 10:42 WIB April 16. The epicenter was around 190 km (118 miles) south-southeast of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara Province. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 23 km (14 miles), and....

Moderate quake hits South Sumbawa, Indonesia

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:51:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

. A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit south of Sumbawa, Indonesia at 6.36pm April 15, 2021. — Reuters file pic. Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit south of Sumbawa, Indonesia at 6.

Moderate quake hits south Sumbawa, Indonesia

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:59:00 +0200bernama (en)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit south of Sumbawa, Indonesia at 6.36 pm today. According to a Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) statement, the quake occurred 261 kilometres (km) southeast of Mataram, Indonesia, at a depth of 10 km.

Moderate quake hits South Sumbawa, Indonesia

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:43:00 +0200malaymail (en)

. A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit south of Sumbawa, Indonesia at 6.36pm April 15, 2021. — Reuters file pic. Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit south of Sumbawa, Indonesia at 6.

Indonesia fue golpeada por un terremoto de magnitud 5,9

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:08:00 +0200nuevoperiodico (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,9 en la isla indonesia de Java mató hoy a una persona y dañó edificios en varias ciudades, informaron los medios. El terremoto ocurrió en el Océano Índico a 91 km de la costa sur de Java Oriental. Tenía una magnitud de 5,9 a una profundidad de 96 km, anunció el Centro....

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: April 7 - 13, 2021

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:21:00 +0200watchers (en)

New activity/unrest: Karymsky, Eastern Kamchatka (Russia) | Krysuvik-Trolladyngja, Iceland | Pacaya, Guatemala | Piton de la Fournaise, Reunion Island (France) | Semisopochnoi, Aleutian Islands (USA) | Soufriere St. Vincent, St. Vincent | Suwanosejima, Ryukyu Islands (Japan).

Sulawesi Hit by M 5.2 Earthquake, Marking the 3rd Time in One Month

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:09:00 +0200tempo-co (en)

TEMPO.CO Jakarta - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that a magnitude 5.2 has struck the North Sulawesi region of Bitung on Tuesday midnight with its epicenter located 135 kilometers southwest of the area. The hypocenter of the earthquake that happened at 22:47....

Moderate magnitude 4.7 quake hits 65 km northeast of Dapa, Philippines after midnight

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:18:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a magnitude 4.8 quake in Japan near Ishigaki, Okinawa, only 20 minutes ago. The earthquake hit in the afternoon on Wednesday 14 April 2021 at 5:22 pm local time at a shallow depth of 10 km. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the....

Moderate tremor of magnitude 4.3 just reported 40 km southeast of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:18:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a magnitude 4.8 quake in Japan near Ishigaki, Okinawa, only 20 minutes ago. The earthquake hit in the afternoon on Wednesday 14 April 2021 at 5:22 pm local time at a shallow depth of 10 km. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the....

Terremoto sacude a Malang, aquí está el estado del equipo de Persija Yakarta

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 20:05:00 +0200nuevoperiodico (es)

Suara.com – Un terremoto de 6,7 grados en la escala de Richter sacudió Malang Regency, donde el partido de cuartos de final de la Copa Menpora 2021 entre Persija Jakarta vs Barito Putera se llevará a cabo en el Estadio Kanjuruhan, el sábado (4/10/2021).

Sea turtles under threat as Indian government weighs development in Andaman Islands

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:34:00 +0200mongabay (en)

PUNE, India — A 58-page, undated “vision document” produced by an Indian government think tank outlines a concept for the “sustainable development” of Little Andaman Island. The rainforested and sparsely populated 675-square-kilometer (260-square-mile) island is part of the remote Andaman and....

Moderate quake hits western Indonesia

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:53:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

JAKARTA, April 14 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 5.6 on Richter scale jolted Indonesia 's western province of North Sumatra on Wednesday, the meteorology and geophysics agency said here. The quake hit at 17 : 55 p.m. Jakarta time (1055 GMT) with the epicenter at 140 km southwest of Nias Barat district and the depth of 10 km under the sea bed.

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake strikes in the Indian Ocean, south of Banten Province, Java Island, at around 13:28 WIB April 14

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:26:00 +0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.1 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean, south of Banten Province, Java Island, at around 13:28 WIB April 14. The epicenter was around 102 km (63 miles) west-southwest of Bogor, West Java Province. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 47 km (29 miles), and weak-to-light....

Indonesia: Magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurs in the Molucca Sea, offshore of North Sulawesi Province, April 14

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:21:00 +0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the Molucca Sea, southeast of North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia , at 09:25 WIT April 14. The epicenter was about 164 km (102 miles) south-southeast of Tondano. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 48 km (30 miles).

5.2-magnitude quake jolts North Sulawesi's Bitung

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:04:00 +0200antaranews-en (en)

. 16 minutes ago Manado, N Sulawesi (ANTARA) - A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck several parts of North Sulawesi province at 10.31 p.m. WIB (Western Indonesia Time) on Tuesday, according to the local geophysics station. The quake was centered 135 kilometers southeast of Bitung City, at a depth of 10 kilometers, the station reported.

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