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Treno deraglia dopo aver colpito un furgone rubato e abbandonato sui binari

2021-10-21T18:10+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di giovedì 21 ottobre 2021) La polizia sta cercando il responsabile di un deraglia mento ferroviario avvenuto a causa di un veicolo lasciato sui binari dalla persona che lo avrebbe rubato e che è fuggita Nelle ultime ore in Australia si è verificato un disastro ferroviario provocato da un veicolo.

Small magnitude 3.3 earthquake 42 miles southwest of Malaga, Texas, United States

2021-10-21T18:08+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.3 quake in the United States near Malaga, Eddy County, New Mexico, only 24 minutes ago. The earthquake hit in the morning on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, at 10:33 am local time at a very shallow depth of 4.4 miles.

Small magnitude 3.2 earthquake 40 miles southwest of Eureka, California, United States

2021-10-21T15:38+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A shallow magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported early morning near Eureka, Humboldt County, California, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, at 6:10 am local time at a shallow depth of 12 miles.

Small magnitude 3.1 earthquake 42 miles southwest of Malaga, Texas, United States

2021-10-21T14:07+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A very shallow magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported early morning near Malaga, Eddy County, New Mexico, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, at 6:31 am local time at a very shallow depth of 3.1 miles.

Global earthquake safety movement "ShakeOut" includes more than 30 million participants in 2021

2021-10-21T12:27+0200prnewswire (en)

From practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On to learning how to "Secure Your Space" and organize supplies and key documents, people all around the world are improving their level of earthquake preparedness through ShakeOut! News Provided by. Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills.

Almost 300,000 in NC to participate in world’s largest earthquake drill Thursday

2021-10-21T11:08+0200cbs17 (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Millions of people across the world — including almost 300,000 North Carolinians — will take part in the world’s largest earthquake drill on Thursday. Here in North Carolina and throughout the southeast, the event is known as the Great Southeast Shakeout. More than 1.

Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago Canada

2021-10-21T05:37+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

We are receiving unverified early reports of ground shaking possibly caused by seismic activity in or Canada on 21 Oct 2021 (GMT) at approximately 03:23. There are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this possible quake. If confirmed, we can expect more accurate data to emerge in the next few minutes.

Magnitude 3.4 earthquake strikes near Montpelier, Bear Lake County, Idaho, USA

2021-10-21T05:08+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Montpelier, Bear Lake County, Idaho, USA, was reported only 21 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 3.

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake strikes near Susitna North, Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, USA

2021-10-20T16:22+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.5 quake in the United States near Susitna North, Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, only 14 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021, at 5:31 am local time at a moderately shallow depth of 21 miles.

Small magnitude 3.8 quake hits 19 miles east of Salinas, California, United States early morning

2021-10-20T11:48+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Salinas, Monterey County, California, USA, was reported only 12 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 4.

A Japanese ghost ship sunk by the United States during World War II on Iwo Jima, which was lifted from the deep sea after the sway of the volcano lifted the seabed.

2021-10-20T10:14+0200eminetra (en)

The boat was sunk by the United States after the Battle of Iwo Jima Credit: Alamy. A dramatic photo was released by All-Nippon News after the seabed began to rise due to the activity of the mortar mountain in the western part of Iwo Jima. Thanks to the shaking of the earthquake, the sunken boat is now sitting on the ash.

3 of the most dangerous risks of living in Los Angeles County, CA Saurabh Los Angeles County, CA

2021-10-19T22:48+0200newsbreak-USA (en)

Los Angeles County is a place full of glamour, art, beaches, and other things that are rarely found together anywhere else in the world. The pleasant weather and beautiful landscapes attract visitors from all over the world, who come to be amazed while enjoying one of the most diverse cuisine experiences.

Haiti gang seeks $17M ransom for kidnapped US missionaries: report

2021-10-19T17:54+0200thegrio (en)

It is the largest reported kidnapping of its kind in recent years, with Haitian gangs growing more brazen and abductions spiking as the country tries to recover from the July 7 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck southern Haiti on Aug. 14 and killed more than 2,200 people.

Strong earthquake hits Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt

2021-10-19T12:43+0200panorama-am-en (en)

A strong earthquake has struck several islands in Greece and other regions in the Eastern Mediterranean, including the southern Antalya region in Turkey as well as cities in Egypt. The tremor’s magnitude was measured at 6 and depth at 37.8km (23.5 miles) by the United States Geological Survey.

Strong earthquake hits Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt

2021-10-19T12:35+0200aljazeera-en (en)

A strong earthquake has struck several islands in Greece and other regions in the Eastern Mediterranean, including the southern Antalya region in Turkey as well as cities in Egypt. The tremor was felt on the islands of Karpathos, Crete, Santorini and Rhodes in Greece on Monday.

Turkey: earthquake off Kas felt in Lebanon, Palestine and Egypt

2021-10-19T10:49+0200morningexpress (en)

AA / Istanbul. An earthquake with a magnitude of 6 struck the coasts of the Turkish province of Antalya, in the Mediterranean, this Tuesday morning, without causing any victims or damage. The shock was felt by locals in Lebanon, Palestine, and even Egypt.

World News | Greece: 6.0-magnitude Quake Hits Karpathos

2021-10-19T10:37+0200latestly (en)

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted 149 km Southeast of Karpathos, Greece at 0532 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Karpathos [Greece], October 19 (ANI/Xinhua): An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted 149 km Southeast of Karpathos, Greece at 0532 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S.

Terremoto in Grecia, scosse avvertite in tutto il Mediterraneo

2021-10-19T09:39+0200247libero (it)

Le stime per la magnitudo del sisma vanno da 5,8 a 6,4 della scala Richter. Le scosse sono state avvertite per centinaia di miglia dopo che un sisma ha colpito le coste greche di Creta, Santorini e Rodi. La terra ha tremato anche in Turchia, Egitto, Siria e Israele Un terremoto ha colpito il....

6 magnitude quake hits under Mediterranean, rattling Israeli coast

2021-10-19T09:28+0200timesofisrael (en)

An earthquake underneath the eastern Mediterranean Sea close to the island of Crete on Tuesday morning was felt in parts of central Israel and the coastal region. The United States Geological Survey said the temblor measured 6 on the Richter scale and was at a depth of 37 kilometers. The Geological Survey of Israel said it measured the quake at 5.

'Very strong' earthquake shakes Greece with big tremors felt in the Middle East

2021-10-19T09:18+0200dailystar (en)

A huge earthquake measuring between 5.8 and 6.4 on the Richter scale has been recorded off the coast of Greece. Tremors have been felt across the eastern Mediterranean with reports suggesting it was felt as wide as Turkey, Egypt, Syria and Israel. It is unclear whether the quake has caused any injuries yet.

Terremoto in Grecia, scosse avvertite in tutto il Mediterraneo Mondo Le stime per la magnitudo del sisma vanno da 5,8 a 6,4 della scala Richter. Le scosse sono state avvertite per centinaia di miglia dopo che un sisma ha colpito le coste... 19 ott - 08:44

2021-10-19T09:04+0200tg24-sky (it)

Le stime per la magnitudo del sisma vanno da 5,8 a 6,4 della scala Richter. Le scosse sono state avvertite per centinaia di miglia dopo che un sisma ha colpito le coste greche di Creta, Santorini e Rodi. La terra ha tremato anche in Turchia, Egitto, Siria e Israele Un terremoto ha colpito il....

Greece earthquake: Major 6.4 magnitude tremor felt as far away as Israel

2021-10-19T09:03+0200themirror (en)

Tremors have been felt for hundreds of miles after an earthquake struck off the coast of Greece. Estimates for the magnitude of the quake in the eastern Mediterranean range between 5.8 and 6.4 in magnitude. It is unclear whether it has caused any injuries, but the force was reportedly felt in Turkey, Egypt, Syria and Israel.

Tremors felt across Cyprus and region, no reports of injuries made known but possible post-seismic activity remains a concern

2021-10-19T08:56+0200knews-kathimerini (en)

A 6.1 earthquake struck 92 miles southeast of Karpathos on Tuesday morning, with reports pointing to tremors felt in Cyprus and across the eastern Mediterranean along with concerns of further post-seismic activity. The United States Geological Survey reported a strong magnitude earthquake 149....

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes near Coalinga, Fresno County, California, USA

2021-10-18T11:56+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 occurred only 9 minutes ago 5 miles northeast of Coalinga, California, United States , the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 6.2 miles beneath the epicenter near Coalinga, Fresno County, California, USA, early morning on Monday, October 18th, 2021, at 2:45 am local time.

Small 3.5 quake hits near Toyah, Reeves County, Texas, USA

2021-10-18T10:58+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 occurred early morning on Monday, October 18th, 2021, at 3:07 am local time near Toyah, Reeves County, Texas, USA, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a very shallow depth of 4.8 miles.

Moderate magnitude 4.3 earthquake 24 km northwest of Cintalapa de Figueroa, Mexico

2021-10-18T02:25+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Cintalapa de Figueroa, Cintalapa, Chiapas, Mexico, was reported 31 minutes ago by Mexico's National Seismological Service (SSN), considered the main national agency that monitors seismic activity in Mexico. The earthquake occurred at an intermediate depth of 137 km....

Small magnitude 3.4 quake hits 51 miles southeast of Carlsbad, Texas, United States early afternoon

2021-10-17T21:49+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.4 quake in the United States near Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico, only 21 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early afternoon on Sunday, October 17th, 2021, at 2:00 pm local time at a very shallow depth of 4.8 miles.

Moderate 4.0 quake hits near Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, USA

2021-10-17T15:54+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 occurred early morning on Sunday, October 17th, 2021, at 6:19 am local time near Ridgecrest, Kern 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 2 miles.

Charities and aid groups in Haiti have been marked by scandals in the past decade.

2021-10-17T12:32+0200nytimes (en)

Over the past decade the international community has sent more than $13 billion in aid to Haiti, but life for most in the country has only grown more perilous. Analysts say that support has propped up troubled institutions and prevented necessary reforms.

As many as 17 Christian missionaries from the US were kidnapped in Haiti by a gang, officials say

2021-10-17T10:23+0200yahoo-sg (en)

Up to 17 missionaries and their families, including women and kids, were kidnapped, officials said. The missionaries were leaving an orphanage in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, when a gang abducted them. Haiti is seeing a surge in gang violence, with gangs controlling half of Port-au-Prince, NYT reported.

Up to 17 Christian missionaries and their families have been kidnapped by Haitian gang members

2021-10-17T07:12+0200eminetra (en)

Breaking News: Up to 17 American missionaries and their families were kidnapped from the bus by gang members as they left the orphanage in Haiti. As many as 17 Christian missionaries from the United States were kidnapped by gangsters in Port-au-Prince on Saturday.

Small magnitude 3.0 earthquake 3 miles east of Pāhala, Hawaii, United States

2021-10-17T06:22+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A very shallow magnitude 3.0 earthquake was reported in the afternoon near Pāhala, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Saturday, October 16th, 2021, at 5:41 pm local time at a very shallow depth of 0.3 miles.

As many as 17 Christian missionaries from the US were kidnapped in Haiti by a gang, officials say

2021-10-17T05:56+0200insider-com (en)

Officials said as many as 17 Christian missionaries from the US were kidnapped Saturday by a gang in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, reported. Haitian security officials told The Times the missionaries and their families, including women and children, were taken after leaving an orphanage by bus in the capital.

Small M2.8 Earthquake Strikes Near Livermore

2021-10-17T05:53+0200nbcbayarea (en)

A preliminary 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck the East Bay Saturday night, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter was reported 10 miles south southeast of Livermore at 7:55 p.m. No other information was immediately available. Updates to come.

Moderate magnitude 4.6 earthquake 20 miles southwest of Kalifornsky, Alaska, United States

2021-10-16T20:04+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 occurred only 16 minutes ago 20 miles southwest of Kalifornsky, Alaska, United States , the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a moderately shallow depth of 28 miles beneath the epicenter near Kalifornsky, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA, in the....

Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake - 10 Km S of Clam Gulch, Alaska, on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 17:47 (GMT)

2021-10-16T20:04+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Moderate magnitude 4.6 earthquake 20 miles southwest of Kalifornsky, Alaska, United States An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 occurred only 16 minutes ago 20 miles southwest of Kalifornsky, Alaska, United States, the United States Geological Survey reported.

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