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An earthquake of average magnitude 4.9 on the Richter scale 16 km northeast of Sako, Japan / VolcanoDiscovery

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:30:00 +0200exbulletin (en)

17:52 PM | Posted by: Earthquake Monitor. 4.9 Earthquake Apr 21 2:39 am (GMT +9) A 4.9-magnitude earthquake occurred early in the morning on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 2:39 a.m. local time near Saku, Saku Shi, Nagano, Japan, according to the Japan National Institute for Geosciences Research and Resilience (NIED).

Small earthquake magnitude 3.9 52 miles southeast of Eureka, California, USA / VolcanoDiscovery

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:20:00 +0200exbulletin (en)

An average magnitude 3.9 earthquake was reported early in the morning near Eureka, Humboldt County, California, USA, according to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake struck Tuesday April 20, 2021 at 2:48 am local time at a moderately shallow depth It is 19 miles away.

Moderate magnitude 4.3 earthquake 23 km southeast of Douliu, Taiwan

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:32:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 3.0 quake in Austria near Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt Stadt, Lower Austria, only 11 minutes ago. The earthquake hit in the morning on Tuesday 20 April 2021 at 7:16 am local time at a very shallow depth of 5 km.

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - Chiayi County, 23 km southeast of Douliu, Yunlin, Taiwan, on 20 Apr 3:59 pm (GMT +8)

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:32:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 4.3 quake in Taiwan near Douliu, Yunlin, Taiwan, only 12 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early afternoon on Tuesday 20 April 2021 at 3:59 pm local time at a shallow depth of 17 km.

6.1-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:05:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 10:14 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 5 km, was monitored at 23.94 degrees north latitude and 121.43 degrees east longitude, said the CENC.

Terremoto M5.9 en el condado de Hualien, Taiwán Intensidad sísmica actual 6 más baja No se preocupe por el tsunami (Weathernews) – ¡Yahoo! Noticias

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:48:00 +0200notiulti (es)

La clase de intensidad sísmica de Taiwán es casi la misma que la de Japón. De acuerdo con la Oficina Meteorológica Central de Taiwán, se observó una intensidad sísmica de 6 menos en el condado de Hualien, y se observó una intensidad sísmica de 4º grado en un área amplia.

5.6-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 02:30:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 10:11 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 7 km, was monitored at 23.92 degrees north latitude and 121.53 degrees east longitude, said the CENC.

Medium-magnitude 4.3 earthquake 34 km east of Cayambe, Ecuador / VolcanoDiscovery

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:03:00 +0200exbulletin (en)

20:08 PM | Posted by: Earthquake Monitor. 4.3 Earthquake 18 April 2:48 pm (GMT -5) The Institute of Geophysics of the National Polytechnic School of Quito (IGEPN) reported a 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Ecuador near Cayambe, Cayambe canton, Provincia de Pichincha, just 9 minutes ago.

Moderate magnitude 4.4 quake hits 66 km northwest of Tobelo, Indonesia early morning

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 21:44:00 +0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake near Hualien City, Hualien, Taiwan , 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 a shallow depth of 10 km beneath....

Magnitude 5.8, 6.2 earthquakes hit eastern Taiwan

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:26:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, April 18 (CNA) Two earthquakes of magnitude 5.8 and 6.2 respectively, struck eastern Taiwan Sunday night three minutes apart, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). The epicenter of the first temblor, which occurred at 10:11 p.m., was located about 19.

Two quakes rattle Taiwan, no reports of damage TAIPEI (Reuters) -A 5.8 magnitude earthquake quickly followed by another at 6.2 struck eastern Taiwan on Sunday, the island's weather bureau said, wit... 1h ago

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:54:00 +0200wsau (en)

TAIPEI (Reuters) -A 5.8 magnitude earthquake quickly followed by another at 6.2 struck eastern Taiwan on Sunday, the island's weather bureau said, with no reports of damage. The first quake, which shook buildings in the capital Taipei, had a depth of 15 km (9.

5.6-magnitude quake hits near Taiwan's Hualien County: CENC

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:26:00 +0200globaltimes (en)

Screenshot from Sina Weibo A 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 10:11 pm Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 7 km, was monitored at 23.92 degrees north latitude and 121.53 degrees east longitude, said the CENC.

6.1-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:22:00 +0200sinacom-en (en)

BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 10:14 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 5 km, was monitored at 23.94 degrees north latitude and 121.43 degrees east longitude, said the CENC.

5.6-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:22:00 +0200sinacom-en (en)

BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- A 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 10:11 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 7 km, was monitored at 23.92 degrees north latitude and 121.53 degrees east longitude, said the CENC.

Taiwan: Magnitude-5.9 earthquake in Hualien County, eastern Taiwan, April 18

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:03:00 +0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in Hualien County, eastern Taiwan , at 22:14 April 18. The epicenter was approximately 13 km (6 miles) southwest of Hualien City. Moderate shaking was likely felt throughout the impacted area. There have been no reports of damage or casualties.

6.1-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:59:00 +0200nampa (en)

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 10:14 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 5 km, was monitored at 23.94 degrees north latitude and 121.

REUTERS - EARTHQUAKE FELT IN TAIPEI, TAIWAN - WITNESSES

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:59:00 +0200nampa (en)

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Taiwan scorched by earthquake, no immediate report of damage

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:56:00 +0200naveenbharat (en)

Taipei: The island’s weather bureau said a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Taiwan on Sunday after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake, with no immediate damage reported. The bureau said that buildings in the capital Taipei were shaken, with its quake in Huilion County on the east coast of Taiwan, at a depth of 15 km (9.

5.6-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:55:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- A 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 10:11 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 7 km, was monitored at 23.92 degrees north latitude and 121.53 degrees east longitude, said the CENC.

6.1-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:51:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 10:14 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 5 km, was monitored at 23.94 degrees north latitude and 121.43 degrees east longitude, said the CENC.

5.6-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:51:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- A 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 10:11 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 7 km, was monitored at 23.92 degrees north latitude and 121.53 degrees east longitude, said the CENC.

Taiwan struck by magnitude 6.2, 5.8 earthquakes 3 minutes apart

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:46:00 +0200taiwannews (en)

TAIPEI ( Taiwan News) Eastern Taiwan was struck by magnitude 6.2 and 5.8 earthquakes three minutes apart on Sunday evening (April 18), according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). The first earthquake, a magnitude 5.8, struck at 10:11 p.m. and was 19.2 kilometers southwest of Hualien County Hall, at a shallow focal depth of 15 kilometers.

US backs Japan’s Fukushima plans despite S Korea’s concerns

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 14:05:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

US climate envoy John Kerry has reaffirmed Washington’s confidence in Japan’s decision to release contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea despite concerns raised by South Korea. Kerry arrived in Seoul on Saturday to discuss international efforts to tackle global....

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