Small magnitude 3.8 earthquake 13 miles southeast of Salina, Kansas, United States

2021-12-12T03:28+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

A very shallow magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported in the evening near Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Saturday, December 11th, 2021, at 8:09 pm local time at a very shallow depth of 5.7 miles.

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes near Nemuro, Nemuro-shi, Hokkaido, Japan

2021-12-11T23:28+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 occurred in the morning on Sunday, December 12th, 2021, at 7:34 am local time near Nemuro, Nemuro-shi, Hokkaido, Japan, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a moderately shallow depth of 58 km.

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake strikes near Nanwalek, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA

2021-12-11T20:26+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 occurred only 17 minutes ago 40 miles southwest of Nanwalek, Alaska, United States , the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at an intermediate depth of 50 miles beneath the epicenter near Nanwalek, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA, in the morning on Saturday, December 11th, 2021, at 9:46 am local time.

Terremoto di magnitudo 5.6 al largo dell'Indonesia

2021-12-11T18:29+0100247libero (it)

L'epicentro è a 380 chilometri dalla città di Ambon, nell'arcipelago delle Molucche. Al momento non si hanno notizie di danni o vittime. Un terremoto di magnitudo 5.6 è stato avvertito al largo dell'Indonesia. L'epicentro è a 380 chilometri dalla città di Ambon, nell'arcipelago delle Molucche. A riferirlo è l'Istituto geologico degli Stati Uniti .

Terremoto di magnitudo 5.6 al largo dell'Indonesia Mondo L'epicentro è a 380 chilometri dalla città di Ambon, nell'arcipelago delle Molucche. Al momento non si hanno notizie di danni o vittime 11 dic - 18:10

2021-12-11T18:24+0100tg24-sky (it)

L'epicentro è a 380 chilometri dalla città di Ambon, nell'arcipelago delle Molucche. Al momento non si hanno notizie di danni o vittime. Un terremoto di magnitudo 5.6 è stato avvertito al largo dell'Indonesia. L'epicentro è a 380 chilometri dalla città di Ambon, nell'arcipelago delle Molucche. A riferirlo è l'Istituto geologico degli Stati Uniti .

Small tremor of magnitude 3.4 just reported 39 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas, United States

2021-12-11T14:57+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 occurred only 13 minutes ago 39 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas, United States , the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a very shallow depth of 3.1 miles beneath the epicenter near Toyah, Reeves County, Texas, USA, in the morning on Saturday, December 11th, 2021, at 7:28 am local time.

Apocalittica ondata di tornado negli Stati Uniti: si temono almeno 100 morti solo in Kentucky

2021-12-11T13:33+0100zazoom-it (it)

(Di sabato 11 dicembre 2021) Una terribile sequenza di tornado si sono abbattuti in queste ore negli Us a: 24 gli eventi estremi sono Stati registrati in cinque Stati : Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee e Kentucky . Proprio in quest'ultimo stato si sarebbero... Ultime Notizie dalla rete : Apocalittica ondata .

ordre de grandeur

2021-12-11T11:58+0100nouvelles-du-monde (fr)

Photo : Capture d’écran La source du séisme se trouvait à une profondeur de près de 38 kilomètres L’épicentre des secousses était situé à 149 kilomètres de l’île grecque de Karpathos avec une population d’environ 6,5 mille personnes. Un séisme d’une magnitude de 6,4 a frappé la Méditerranée orientale.

Small 3.6 quake hits near Deltana, Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

2021-12-11T10:26+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake near Deltana, Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska, USA, was reported only 18 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 miles....

Experts not concerned about earthquake swarm on West Coast

2021-12-10T23:29+0100eastidahonews (en)

One of North America’s most active fault lines sprung to life after a swarm of more than 40 earthquakes, ranging from a magnitude 3.5 to 5.8 rattled off the coast of Oregon, catching the attention and concern of millions in the region. | CNN Weather (CNN) — The earthquake swarm off the Oregon coast....

An unidentified tsunami hit Chile in the 18th century

2021-12-10T12:08+0100archyde (en)

A major earthquake off the south-central coast of Chile in 1737 may have caused a huge tsunami absent in historical records, according to new research published this Thursday in the journal . The discovery suggests that these records by themselves may not be sufficient to predict future tsunami....

Moderate tremor of magnitude 4.3 just reported 43 miles southeast of Atka, Alaska, United States

2021-12-10T08:41+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 23 minutes ago, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Atka, Aleutians West, Alaska, USA. The tremor was recorded in the evening on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, at 9:12 pm local time, at a moderately shallow depth of 25 miles below the surface. The event was filed by the United States ....

Light mag. 4.3 earthquake - 68 Km SSE of Atka, Alaska, on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 07:12 (GMT)

2021-12-10T08:41+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 23 minutes ago, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Atka, Aleutians West, Alaska, USA. The tremor was recorded in the evening on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, at 9:12 pm local time, at a moderately shallow depth of 25 miles below the surface. The event was filed by the United States ....

World Earthquake Report for Friday, 10 December 2021

2021-12-10T06:41+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

This report is being updated every hour. Magnitude 5 +: 3 earthquakes Magnitude 4 +: 55 earthquakes Magnitude 3 +: 129 earthquakes Magnitude 2 +: 247 earthquakes No quakes of magnitude 6 or higher. Total seismic energy estimate: 5.3 x 10 13 joules (14.6 gigawatt hours, equivalent to 12571 tons of TNT or 0.

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes near Tuensang, Nagaland, India

2021-12-10T05:41+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occurred only 18 minutes ago 100 km southeast of Tuensang, India, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a moderately shallow depth of 35 km beneath the epicenter near Tuensang, Nagaland, India, in the morning on Friday, December 10th, 2021, at 10:14 am local time.

Light mag. 4.3 earthquake - Myanmar (Burma): 99 Km SE of Tuensang, India, on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 04:14 (GMT)

2021-12-10T05:41+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occurred only 18 minutes ago 100 km southeast of Tuensang, India, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a moderately shallow depth of 35 km beneath the epicenter near Tuensang, Nagaland, India, in the morning on Friday, December 10th, 2021, at 10:14 am local time.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes near Isangel, Tafea Province, Vanuatu

2021-12-10T02:41+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred 33 minutes ago 95 km northwest of Isangel, Vanuatu, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at an intermediate depth of 110.2 km beneath the epicenter near Isangel, Tafea Province, Vanuatu, in the morning on Friday, December 10th, 2021, at 11:56 am local time.

Light mag. 4.5 earthquake - Coral Sea, 131 km southeast of Port Vila, Shefa Province, Vanuatu, on Friday, Dec 10, 2021 11:56 am (GMT +11)

2021-12-10T02:41+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred 33 minutes ago 95 km northwest of Isangel, Vanuatu, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at an intermediate depth of 110.2 km beneath the epicenter near Isangel, Tafea Province, Vanuatu, in the morning on Friday, December 10th, 2021, at 11:56 am local time.

5 Afghan-Turk School Students Exhibit Robots, Various Projects

2021-12-09T21:24+0100tolonews (en)

Students at the Afghan-Turk boys' high school in Balkh province held a demonstration of their achievements, which included robots and other science projects, as well as artistic pieces. Mohammad Naeem Frotan, manager of the school, said 10 days ago a number of the school’s students participated in a....

Earthquake swarm continues off the US Pacific Coast. But experts don’t seem concerned

2021-12-09T20:51+0100mercurynews (en)

The earthquake swarm off the Oregon coast continues — with almost 100 quakes in the past 48 hours — but experts say not to worry. While the major concern with big earthquakes this far from land is the possibility of tsunamis, “events the size that have so far occurred in this swarm will not generate....

Earthquake swarm continues off the US Pacific Coast. But experts don’t seem concerned

2021-12-09T20:36+0100eastbaytimes (en)

The earthquake swarm off the Oregon coast continues — with almost 100 quakes in the past 48 hours — but experts say not to worry. While the major concern with big earthquakes this far from land is the possibility of tsunamis, “events the size that have so far occurred in this swarm will not generate....

Imponente SCIAME SISMICO in Oregon: oltre 40 scosse in 24 ore

2021-12-09T17:30+01003bmeteo (it)

terremoto. Una serie di terremoti estremamente ravvicinati sta destando preoccupazione nello stato americano dell'Oregon, nel Nord-Ovest degli Stati Uniti. Lo sciame sismico ha infatti fatto registrare oltre 40 scosse nell'arco di un singolo giorno, con magnitudo che spaziano da 3.5 a 5.8 gradi.

Significant earthquake of magnitude 5.3 just reported 74 km southwest of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

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....

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....

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.

Stati Uniti, 40 terremoti in 24 ore spaventano il Nord-Ovest: si riattiva una delle faglie più pericolose

2021-12-09T07:03+0100ilmattino (it)

, questo il nome della faglia, si scatenò il più violento sisma del continente americano. Le maggiori oscillazioni del terremoto sono state registrate a 200-250 miglia a ovest di Newport, una maggiori città dell'Oregon. Le scosse sono state avvertite dai cittadini che spaventati sono scesi nelle vie e nelle piazze della città.

New research makes waves tackling the future of tsunami monitoring and modeling

2021-12-09T02:27+0100terradaily (en)

The coastal zone is home to over a billion people. Rising sea levels are already impacting coastal residents and aggravating existing coastal hazards, such as flooding during high tides and storm surges. However, new research by assistant professor Tina Dura and professor Robert Weiss in the College....

Moderate magnitude 4.7 earthquake 117 km northeast of Bima, Indonesia

2021-12-09T01:20+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 occurred in the morning on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, at 7:44 am local time near Bima, Bima City, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at an intermediate to considerable depth of 281.

Light mag. 4.9 earthquake - Indonesia: Flores Sea on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 23:44 (GMT)

2021-12-09T01:20+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 occurred in the morning on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, at 7:44 am local time near Bima, Bima City, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at an intermediate to considerable depth of 281.

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake strikes near Kalifornsky, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA

2021-12-08T23:49+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 occurred around noon on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, at 1:18 pm local time near Kalifornsky, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a moderately shallow depth of 38 miles.

Small magnitude 3.1 earthquake 13 miles southeast of Salina, Kansas, United States

2021-12-08T21:50+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

A very shallow magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported early afternoon near Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, at 2:25 pm local time at a very shallow depth of 2.4 miles.

Séisme en Oregon : l’État américain est en alerte rouge alors qu’un essaim de 50 secousses frappe au large des côtes | Sciences | Nouvelles

2021-12-08T21:05+0100marseillenews (fr)

L’événement a également fait craindre un éventuel tremblement de terre majeur le long de la zone de subduction de Cascadia ou une méga poussée qui s’étend du nord de l’île de Vancouver au Canada au nord de la Californie aux États-Unis. On pense que l’un des plus grands tremblements de terre de....

Stati Uniti, 40 terremoti in 24 ore spaventano il Nord-Ovest: si riattiva una delle faglie più pericolose

2021-12-08T20:58+0100ilmessaggero (it)

, questo il nome della faglia, si scatenò il più violento sisma del continente americano. Le maggiori oscillazioni del terremoto sono state registrate a 200-250 miglia a ovest di Newport, una maggiori città dell'Oregon. Le scosse sono state avvertite dai cittadini che spaventati sono scesi nelle vie e nelle piazze della città.

Topic #Earthquake

2021-12-08T20:52+0100newsbreak-USA (en)

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is reporting dozens of small-to-moderate earthquakes that started yesterday (December 7, 2021) and continued through this morning, off the coast of the U.S. state of Oregon. The largest reached magnitude 5.8, according to USGS. Earthquakes in the ocean sometimes cause tsunamis.

Un « essaim » de plus de 50 tremblements de terre a frappé le nord-ouest des États-Unis en 24 heures, suscitant des craintes de tsunami le long de la côte de l’Oregon

2021-12-08T18:34+0100news-24 (fr)

Le MYSTÈRE entoure les États du nord-ouest des États-Unis alors que plus de 50 tremblements de terre ont frappé la région en 24 heures, suscitant des craintes de tsunami le long de la côte de l’Oregon. La série de séismes, qui a commencé tôt mardi matin et s’est poursuivie jusqu’à mercredi, se sont....

Magnitude 3.0 earthquake strikes near Malaga, Condado de Eddy County, New Mexico, USA

2021-12-08T17:50+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

A very shallow magnitude 3.0 earthquake was reported in the morning near Malaga, Condado de Eddy County, New Mexico, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, at 10:24 am local time at a very shallow depth of 4.5 miles.

New research makes waves tackling the future of tsunami monitoring and modeling

2021-12-08T17:01+0100sciencedaily (en)

Dura and Weiss, along with colleagues from Rowan University, Rutgers University, Durham University, Nanyang Technological University, and the United States Geological Survey, joined forces to combine distant-source tsunami modeling with future sea-level rise projections to see how rising sea levels....

Afghan-Turk School Students Exhibit Robots, Various Projects

2021-12-08T16:45+0100tolonews (en)

Students at the Afghan-Turk boys' high school in Balkh province held a demonstration of their achievements, which included robots and other science projects, as well as artistic pieces. Mohammad Naeem Frotan, manager of the school, said 10 days ago a number of the school’s students participated in a....

Moderate tremor of magnitude 4.3 just reported 16 miles southeast of Salina, Kansas, United States

2021-12-08T15:20+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA, was reported only 15 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.

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - 16 mi southeast of Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA, on Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021 7:45 am (GMT -6)

2021-12-08T15:20+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA, was reported only 15 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.

New research makes waves tackling the future of tsunami monitoring and modeling

2021-12-08T13:06+0100innovations-report (en)

, an arm of the Fralin Life Sciences Institute . “If a tsunami strikes in that time frame, the impacts that you’re estimating for today are going to be greater. I think that coastal geologists and modelers alike need to consider sea-level rise in future models and hazards assessments.” Their findings were published in Nature Communications.

Did you feel it? Minor earthquake reported near Blount County

2021-12-08T12:48+0100wate (en)

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A minor earthquake was reported near the Knox/Blount County line early Wednesday morning. At around 2 a.m., the United States Geological Survey recorded a 2.2 magnitude earthquake just outside of Wildwood. Did You Feel It? Early this morning a minor earthquake under Northern Blount County TN .

Small earthquake of magnitude 3.6 just reported 8 miles northeast of Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States

2021-12-08T11:50+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake near Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, California, USA, was reported only 11 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered the key international and national agency that monitors seismic activity in the US.

UNOSAT FloodAI Dashboards for Nepal The creation of a one-stop-shop for real-time evidence-based decision-making

2021-12-08T11:46+0100unitar (en)

In 2015, following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake, UNOSAT's Emergency Mapping service was activated to provide satellite-derived damage assessment in support of the humanitarian response efforts on the ground. Acting as coordinator for mapping products, UNOSAT integrated the results from various sources in a publicly available webmap .

New research creates a wave that addresses the future of tsunami monitoring and modeling

2021-12-08T11:32+0100floridanewstimes (en)

“Between 50 and 70 years, sea levels will rise considerably around the world,” said Dura, an affiliate of the Coastal Research Center, a division of the Furarin Institute for Life Sciences. “if tsunami Strikes in that time frame, the impact you are predicting today will be greater.

What The Meat Paradox Tells Us About Human Psychology

2021-12-08T11:31+0100iflscience (en)

deaths. As for those “ethically sourced” or “humane” labels – according to figures from the United States Department of Agriculture, only 1 percent of livestock animals in the country live outside of factory farms. “I love animals,” a fair few of you may protest. “I’m not a bad person just because I eat meat!” You wouldn’t be alone.

New research makes waves tackling the future of tsunami monitoring and modeling

2021-12-08T11:25+0100phys (en)

However, new research by assistant professor Tina Dura and professor Robert Weiss in the College of Science's Department of Geosciences indicates that future sea-level rise will also have impacts on the heights of future tsunamis. "In 50 to 70 years, sea level is going to be significantly higher....

Research makes waves tackling future of tsunami monitoring and modeling

2021-12-08T11:16+0100miragenews (en)

, an arm of the Fralin Life Sciences Institute . “If a tsunami strikes in that time frame, the impacts that you’re estimating for today are going to be greater. I think that coastal geologists and modelers alike need to consider sea-level rise in future models and hazards assessments.” Their findings were published in Nature Communications.

8-Dec-2021 New research makes waves tackling the future of tsunami monitoring and modeling Virginia Tech Peer-Reviewed Publication “In 50 to 70 years, sea level is going to be significantly higher around the world,” said Dura, who is also an affiliate of the Center for Coastal Studies, an arm of the Fralin Life Sciences Institute.

2021-12-08T11:15+0100eurekalert (en)

, an arm of the Fralin Life Sciences Institute . “If a tsunami strikes in that time frame, the impacts that you're estimating for today are going to be greater. I think that coastal geologists and modelers alike need to consider sea-level rise in future models and hazards assessments.” Their findings were published in Nature Communications.

Small magnitude 3.0 earthquake 27 miles northwest of Fort Stockton, Texas, United States

2021-12-08T06:19+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 13 minutes ago, a 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas, USA. The tremor was recorded late at night on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, at 10:49 pm local time, at a very shallow depth of 3.1 miles below the surface. The event was filed by the United States ....

Small magnitude 3.4 earthquake 44 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas, United States

2021-12-08T05:48+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 occurred late at night on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, at 10:11 pm 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 3.1 miles.

Magnitude 3.9 earthquake strikes near Ferndale, Humboldt County, California, USA

2021-12-08T04:20+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake near Ferndale, Humboldt County, California, USA, was reported only 7 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.

Small magnitude 3.0 earthquake 32 miles southwest of Avalon, California, United States

2021-12-07T22:21+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 occurred around noon on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, at 1:02 pm local time near Avalon, Los Angeles County, California, USA, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a shallow depth of 6.6 miles.

AccaddeOggi 7 dicembre 2000 – A Nizza viene proclamata la Carta dei diritti fondamentali dell’Europa

2021-12-07T12:22+0100welfarenetwork (it)

Il 7 dicembre è il 341º giorno del calendario gregoriano (il 342º negli anni bisestili). Mancano 24 giorni alla fine dell'anno. 1732 – Apertura della Royal Opera House al Covent Garden di Londra. 1787 – Il Delaware diventa il primo stato a ratificare la Costituzione degli Stati Uniti.

On This Day, Dec. 7: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor

2021-12-07T09:08+0100upi (en)

In 1909, Leo Baekeland patented the process for making Bakelite, giving birth to the modern plastics industry. In 1941, Japan launched a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii , catapulting the United States into World War II. The attack killed 2,403 people, wounded hundreds, destroyed 188 planes and crippled the U.

On anniversary of Spitak earthquake, President Sarkissian calls for unity

2021-12-07T08:47+0100armradio (en)

President Armen Sarkissian calls for unity on the 33rd anniversary of the Spitak earthquake. “Today we commemorate the memory of the victims of the 1988 December disaster, the earthquake,” the Pesident said. He conveyed words of sympathy and support to all countrymen who lost their loved ones, family and home during the devastating earthquake.

Magnitude 3.0 earthquake strikes near Pahrump, Nye County, Nevada, USA

2021-12-07T08:23+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 occurred late at night on Monday, December 6th, 2021, at 11:11 pm local time near Pahrump, Nye County, Nevada, USA, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a very shallow depth of 3.9 miles.

33 years passed since Spitak earthquake

2021-12-07T07:33+0100armenpress (en)

09:43, 7 December, 2021 YEREVAN, DECEMBER 7, ARMENPRESS. The Spitak earthquake shattered the peace of Armenia 33 years ago. The devastating earthquake, measuring 10 degrees on the MSK scale, took place in 40% of the territory of Armenia at 11:41 (local time), December 7, 1988.

33 years after the devastating earthquake in Spitak

2021-12-07T06:47+0100armradio (en)

December 7 marks the 33rd anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Spitak. The earthquake hit 40% of the territory of Armenia, densely populated regions with 1 million people. The cities of Spitak, Leninakan (now Gyumri), Kirovakan (now Vanadzor) and Stepanavan, as well as hundreds of villages were totally or partially destroyed.

World Earthquake Report for Tuesday, 7 December 2021

2021-12-07T06:21+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

Total seismic energy estimate: 4.1 x 10 13 joules (11.3 gigawatt hours, equivalent to 9681 tons of TNT or 0.6 atomic bombs!) learn more 10 largest earthquakes in the world (past 24 hours): 2 reports Earthquake stats: Number of quakes and energy released vs time Number of quakes and energy released....