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3 D.C. churches, including District's oldest Black congregation, receiving preservation grants

2021-10-23T23:20+0200washtimes (en)

Mount Zion, organized 205 years ago and located in Georgetown, will receive $100,000 from the fund. “I’m just very very thankful to the National Fund, and just excited to be a part of this program,” said Mount Zion’s pastor, the Rev. Selena Johnson, who noted that the announcement came on her birthday.

Magnitude 3.0 earthquake strikes near Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA

2021-10-23T17:49+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.0 quake in the United States near Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, only 9 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, at 5:23 am local time at a very shallow depth of 4.3 miles.

Federal government not saying if it would consider paying ransom for Canadian kidnapped in Haiti

2021-10-23T17:07+0200thechronicleherald (en)

Saturday marks one week since a group of American missionaries, and one Canadian, were abducted in Haiti while returning from a visit to an orphanage. The group, six men, six women and five children, were there as part of a Christian Aid Ministries mission trip — distributing Bibles, supplying....

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake strikes near Clearlake, Lake County, California, USA

2021-10-23T12:20+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 occurred only 10 minutes ago 13 miles southwest of Clearlake, California, United States , the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a very shallow depth of 1 mile beneath the epicenter near Clearlake, Lake County, California, USA, in the evening on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at 9:26 pm local time.

Small earthquake of magnitude 3.6 just reported 48 miles southwest of Kaktovik, Alaska, United States

2021-10-23T04:12+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 11 minutes ago, a 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Kaktovik, North Slope, Alaska, USA. The tremor was recorded in the afternoon on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at 5:52 pm local time, at a very shallow depth of miles below the surface. The event was filed by the United States Geological Survey, the first seismological agency to report it.

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake strikes near Toyah, Reeves County, Texas, USA

2021-10-23T02:12+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 occurred only 14 minutes ago 45 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas, United States , the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a very shallow depth of 5.4 miles beneath the epicenter near Toyah, Reeves County, Texas, USA, early evening on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at 6:55 pm local time.

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake strikes near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, California, USA

2021-10-23T00:12+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 occurred early afternoon on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at 2:14 pm local time near Mammoth Lakes, Mono 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 5.6 miles.

Small magnitude 3.2 earthquake 20 miles northwest of Ephraim, Utah, United States

2021-10-22T14:00+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A very shallow magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported early morning near Ephraim, Sanpete County, Utah, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at 5:29 am local time at a very shallow depth of 1.9 miles.

In Japan, after the earthquake, ships surfaced that sank in the Battle of Iwo Jima 76 years ago. Video

2021-10-22T09:09+0200thetimeshub (en)

In Japan, after a powerful earthquake, military transport ships that sank in the Pacific Ocean 76 years ago were thrown onto the coast of the island of Iwo Jima. They are called ghost ships. Source: www.obozrevatel.com. The frames were published by news.tv-asahi.

Small 3.5 quake hits near Sterling, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA

2021-10-22T04:57+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 12 minutes ago, a 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Sterling, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA. The tremor was recorded early evening on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, at 6:39 pm local time, at a shallow depth of 14 miles below the surface. The event was filed by the United States Geological Survey, the first seismological agency to report it.

Small earthquake of magnitude 3.4 just reported 14 miles southeast of Mammoth Lakes, California, United States

2021-10-22T04:57+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 9 minutes ago, a 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, California, USA. The tremor was recorded early evening on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, at 7:30 pm local time, at a very shallow depth of 5.6 miles below the surface.

Small earthquake of magnitude 3.2 just reported 39 miles southeast of Dell City, Texas, United States

2021-10-21T20:45+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A very shallow magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported around noon near Dell City, Hudspeth County, Texas, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, at 12:56 pm local time at a very shallow depth of 2 miles.

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....

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