Indonesia: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs in Gulf of Tomini at around 02:39 WITA Dec. 11

2021-12-10T20:51+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurred in the Gulf of Tomini, near Sulawesi, at around 02:39 WITA Dec. 11. The epicenter was about 64 km (40 miles) south of Gorontalo. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 150 km (93 miles), and light shaking may have been felt in parts of Sulawesi.

Moderate yet deep earthquake of magnitude 5.0 just reported 71 km south of Gorontalo, Indonesia

2021-12-10T20:20+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Gorontalo, Indonesia, was reported only 12 minutes ago by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic activity worldwide. The earthquake occurred at an intermediate to considerable depth of....

We need ambitious disaster risk reduction more than ever

2021-12-10T01:05+0100JakartaPost (en)

“Salus populi suprema lex esto. The safety of the people shall be the supreme law.” Officials always have this adage in their back pocket whenever a disaster strikes. But guess what? This is barely spoken during peacetime, the only window of opportunity we have to prepare for future disasters. What has been happening since Mt.

Dozens of earthquakes strike off Oregon Coast, but experts say not to worry

2021-12-09T22:21+0100HonululuAdvertiser (en)

Just after midnight Tuesday, a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon. It was nothing groundbreaking, because quakes happen offshore all the time. An hour and a half later, another tremor rippled through the seafloor. And then another earthquake struck. And another. And another. By now, seismologists were really paying attention.

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 139 km south of David, Provincia de Chiriqui, Panama, on Thursday, Dec 9, 2021 12:33 pm (GMT -6)

2021-12-09T20:31+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 occurred around noon on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, at 12:33 pm local time near Burica, Provincia de Chiriqui, Panama, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a shallow depth of 15 km.

PNG: Magnitude-5.7 offshore earthquake occurs off East New Britain Province at around 23:52 Dec. 9

2021-12-09T16:42+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.7 offshore earthquake occurred off the northeast coast of East New Britain Province at around 23:52 Dec. 9. The epicenter was about 76 km (47 miles) south of Kokopo. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 35 km (22 miles), and moderate-to-light shaking was probably felt....

Dozens of Earthquakes Strike Off Oregon Coast, but Experts Say Not to Worry

2021-12-09T16:16+0100nytimes (en)

Just after midnight on Tuesday, a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon. It was nothing groundbreaking, because quakes happen offshore all the time. An hour and a half later, another tremor rippled through the seafloor. And then another earthquake struck. And another. And another.

Strong mag. 5.3 earthquake - 74 km south of Kokopo, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, on Thursday, Dec 9, 2021 11:52 pm (GMT +10)

2021-12-09T15:29+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 occurred only 20 minutes ago 74 km southwest of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the epicenter near Kokopo, Kokopo District, East New Britain Province, Papua New....

Environnement. Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 1,9 enregistré au sud de Strasbourg

2021-12-09T13:48+0100dna-france (fr)

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 1,9 sur l'échelle de Richter a été enregistré ce jeudi à 2h24 du matin, a-t-on appris du site internet du Renass , le réseau national de surveillance sismique. L'épicentre du séisme était situé à 6km de profondeur sous la commune de Plobsheim.

Bas-Rhin : la terre a tremblé au sud de Strasbourg

2021-12-09T12:02+0100francetvinfo (fr)

La magnitude de la secousse étant très faible, aucun dégât matériel n'est à constater. © FREDERICK FLORIN / AFP. Dans la nuit du 8 au 9 décembre 2021, un léger tremblement de terre a secoué les sols de plusieurs communes situées au sud de Strasbourg. Aucun dégât n'est à constater. Les habitants de Plobsheim et des alentours s'en remettront.

Bas-Rhin : la terre a tremblé au sud de Strasbourg

2021-12-09T11:57+0100france3 (fr)

La magnitude de la secousse étant très faible, aucun dégât matériel n'est à constater. © FREDERICK FLORIN / AFP. Dans la nuit du 8 au 9 décembre 2021, un léger tremblement de terre a secoué les sols de plusieurs communes situées au sud de Strasbourg. Aucun dégât n'est à constater. Les habitants de Plobsheim et des alentours s'en remettront.

Earthquake-Proof Buildings: This Is What Seismic Engineering Does

2021-12-09T11:27+0100publicnow (en)

The earth's crust is constantly in motion. When an earthquake happens due to converging motion between plates (subduction), the energy released travels in all directions through seismic waves. These waves first travel through the earth's interior until they reach the surface, where our buildings are located.

Nella notte scossa di terremoto nel Mar Ionio Meridionale

2021-12-09T08:59+0100ildispaccio (it)

Una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 2.9 e' stata registrata, alle 04.33, dall'Istituto nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, nel mare Ionio Meridionale, al largo della Sicilia e della Calabria. L'evento e' stato localizzato ad una profondita' di 45 chilometri. Non si segnalano al momento danni a cose o persone.

Croatian Seismologist Tomislav Fiket Talks Earthquakes and Croatia

2021-12-09T08:52+0100total-croatia-news (en)

December the 9th, 2021 - Croatian seismologist Tomislav Fiket has stepped out to discuss all things earthquake in relation to Croatia following the devastating natural disasters which struck Zagreb back in March 2020 and Central Croatia at the very end of December.

Terremoto. Scossa di magnitudo 2.9 nel mare Jonio meridionale. E’ stata registrata alle 4.33

2021-12-09T08:34+0100it-geosnews (it)

Una scossa di terremoto è stata registrata poco prima dell’alba, nel mare Jonio meridionale, ad una profondità di 45 chilometri. L’evento, alle ore 4.33, è stato di magnitudo 2.9. (foto: la mappa Ingv del sisma) © Riproduzione riservata. Leggi la notizia integrale su: Il post dal titolo: «Terremoto.

Earthquake tremors felt in parts of Karachi

2021-12-08T19:04+0100tribune (en)

KARACHI: Earthquake tremors, measuring 4.1 on the Richter Scale and at a depth of 15km, were felt in different parts of the Sindh capital on Wednesday. According to the Pakistan’s National Seismic Monitoring Centre, it originated 15km south of DHA, Karachi.

Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.7 just reported 108 km south of Hovd, Mongolia

2021-12-08T18:21+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

A shallow magnitude 4.7 earthquake was reported after midnight near Hovd, Bogd, Övörhangay, Mongolia. According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the quake hit on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, at 12:46 am local time at a shallow depth of 10 km.

Map: 3.6 earthquake near Los Angeles

2021-12-08T14:25+0100eastbaytimes (en)

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded Wednesday morning near Rancho Cucamonga, in San Bernardino County, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake, at 2:28 a.m., was centered at the south edge of the San Gabriel Mountains 40 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

Map: 3.6 earthquake near Los Angeles

2021-12-08T14:09+0100mercurynews (en)

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded Wednesday morning near Rancho Cucamonga, in San Bernardino County, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake, at 2:28 a.m., was centered at the south edge of the San Gabriel Mountains 40 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

Des artisans victimes du séisme dans le Sud se préparent pour Artisanat en fête

2021-12-08T07:27+0100lenouvelliste (fr)

« Ma maison a été endommagée, ma mère blessée et mon atelier saccagé par le tremblement de terre du 14 août dernier. Mais je ne peux enlever de mon esprit l’idée de participer à Artisanat en fête cette année malgré la situation difficile dans laquelle nous évoluons actuellement.

Strong mag. 5.3 earthquake - Caribbean Sea, 31 km south of Guiria, Municipio Valdez, Sucre, Venezuela, on Tuesday, Dec 7, 2021 1:15 pm (GMT -4)

2021-12-07T18:52+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 occurred only 11 minutes ago 38 km southeast of Guiria, Venezuela, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the epicenter near Guiria, Municipio Valdez, Sucre, Venezuela, around noon on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, at 1:15 pm local time.

World News | Earthquake of 5.8 Magnitude Hits South Sandwich Islands Region

2021-12-07T18:31+0100latestly (en)

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 hit the South Sandwich Islands region on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (UGS) said. South Sandwich Islands [UK], December 7 (ANI): An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.

Significant magnitude 5.0 earthquake 60 km south of Port Vila, Vanuatu

2021-12-07T18:22+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 occurred early morning on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, at 3:51 am local time near Port Vila, Shefa Province, Vanuatu, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a moderately shallow depth of 40 km.

Moderate mag. 5.0 earthquake - Near Port Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu, on Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021 3:51 am (GMT +11)

2021-12-07T18:22+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

Significant magnitude 5.0 earthquake 60 km south of Port Vila, Vanuatu An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 occurred early morning on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, at 3:51 am local time near Port Vila, Shefa Province, Vanuatu, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hits South Sandwich Islands region

2021-12-07T18:12+0100aninews (en)

ANI | Updated: Dec 07, 2021 22:32 IST. South Sandwich Islands [UK], December 7 (ANI): An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 hit the on Tuesday, the (UGS) said. "M5.8 Dec-07 15:55 UTC," USGS tweeted. Further details are awaited.

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - Gulf of California, 163 km south of Puerto Peñasco, altar sonora, Mexico, on Tuesday, Dec 7, 2021 7:59 am (GMT -8)

2021-12-07T17:51+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 28 minutes ago, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Catarina, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. The tremor was recorded in the morning on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, at 7:59 am local time, at a very shallow depth of 8 km below the surface. The event was filed by Mexico's National....

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - Gulf of California, 157 km south of Puerto Peñasco, altar sonora, Mexico, on Tuesday, Dec 7, 2021 3:15 am (GMT -8)

2021-12-07T12:54+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

Moderate tremor of magnitude 4.2 reported 82 km southwest of Puerto Lobos, Mexico A very shallow magnitude 4.2 earthquake was reported early morning near Puerto Lobos, Caborca, altar sonora, Mexico. According to Mexico's National Seismological Service (SSN), the quake hit on Tuesday, December 7th,....

Strong mag. 5.6 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Peru, 94 km west of Arica, Chile, on Tuesday, Dec 7, 2021 4:39 am (GMT -5)

2021-12-07T10:54+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

Significant 5.6 quake hits near Arica, Provincia de Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, Chile An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 occurred only 12 minutes ago 94 km southwest of Arica, Peru, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the....

Light mag. 4.5 earthquake - South Waikato District, 21 km southwest of Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on Tuesday, Dec 7, 2021 10:04 pm (GMT +13)

2021-12-07T10:23+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

Moderate magnitude 4.5 quake hits 21 km southwest of Rotorua, New Zealand late at night An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred only 17 minutes ago 21 km southwest of Rotorua, New Zealand, New Zealand's Earthquake Commission and Geological Survey (GeoNet) reported.

Light mag. 4.1 earthquake - Chitrāl, Pakistan, 51 km south of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan, on Tuesday, Dec 7, 2021 12:24 pm (GMT +5)

2021-12-07T08:54+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 11 minutes ago, a 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Ishqoshim, Ishkoshim, Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan. The tremor was recorded around noon on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, at 12:24 pm local time, at an intermediate to considerable depth of 196.3 km below the surface.

Pacific-wide tsunami warning issued following New Zealand quakes

2021-12-07T06:23+0100dailysabah (en)

A Pacific-wide tsunami alert was issued Friday after an 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck near New Zealand's remote Kermadec islands – the third powerful quake to hit the region in a day. New Zealand ordered coastal evacuations as the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned waves of up to three meters....

Small magnitude 3.7 quake hits 53 miles south of Carlsbad, Texas, United States in the evening

2021-12-07T04:51+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 occurred in the evening on Monday, December 6th, 2021, at 8:57 pm local time near Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico, USA, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a very shallow depth of 4 miles.

5.1-magnitude earthquake hits 104 km NW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru — USGS

2021-12-06T09:41+0100famagusta-gazette (en)

5.1-magnitude earthquake hits 104 km NW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru — USGS. An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 104 km NW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru at 0630 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 2.8247 degrees south latitude and 77.

Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake - 28 km south of Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on Monday, Dec 6, 2021 12:03 pm (GMT +8)

2021-12-06T05:34+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 12 minutes ago, a 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Dompu, Dompu Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The tremor was recorded around noon on Monday, December 6th, 2021, at 12:03 pm local time, at a shallow depth of 10 km below the surface. The event was filed by Indonesia's Meteorology,....

Small earthquake reported in western North Carolina

2021-12-06T00:07+0100wsoctv (en)

. (Gary S Chapman/Getty Images) December 05, 2021 at 5:56 pm EST By Associated Press LAUREL PARK, N.C. A small earthquake struck a county in western North Carolina on Sunday morning, geologists said. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that the 2.3-magnitude earthquake was reported right before 8 a.

Un petit tremblement de terre signalé dans l’ouest de la Caroline du Nord

2021-12-06T00:02+0100nouvelles-du-monde (fr)

Les nouvelles et l’observateur de Raleigh rapports que le tremblement de terre de magnitude 2,3 a été signalé juste avant 8 heures du matin à Laurel Park dans le comté de Henderson, à environ 42 km au sud d’Asheville, selon l’US Geological Survey. Le tremblement de terre était trop petit pour que la plupart des gens le ressentent.