Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - Oct / Nov 2019 - 23rd Nov 2019
View this newsletter in fullResearch sheds new light on earthquake that killed 9,000 people
A new understanding of a fault that caused a deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2015 that killed nearly 9,000 people, injured 22,000 and destroyed 600,000 homes in Gorkha, Nepal, can help scientists better understand where and when the next big one will hit.
12th Nov 2019 - Phys.org
Haiti and the failed promise of US aid
After an earthquake struck in 2010, the US pledged to help rebuild the Caribbean country. A decade later, nothing better symbolises the failure of these efforts than the story of a new port that was promised, but never built.
11th Oct 2019 - The Guardian
Drones reveal earthquake hazards hidden in the abyss
a team led by David Chadwell, a geophysicist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego, California, has found a way to cut costs by replacing the expensive GPS equipped ships with ocean-going drones.
14th Nov 2019 - Science Magazine
Distinguishing earthquake foreshocks and aftershocks
The results of a study recently published in Nature by Laura Gulia and Stefan Wiemer from the Swiss Seismological Service (SED) at ETH Zurich awaken hopes that we will soon be able to predict whether a powerful earthquake is likely to be followed by one of even greater magnitude.
10th Oct 2019 - Phys.org
Southeastern France rocked by 5.4-magnitude earthquake
An unusually strong earthquake hit southeastern France on Monday, seriously injuring at least one person, authorities said.
22nd Nov 2019 - FRANCE 24 English
Thailand earthquake: High rise buildings sway as quake hits Bangkok and Laos
Powerful Earthquake Shakes Northern Thailand and Rattles BangkokThe New York Times500 year old temple shaken in Nan earthquake this morningThe ThaigerEarthquake shakes Thailand, Laos, sways Bangkok high-risesThe Washington PostStrong earthquake strikes near Thai-Laos borderreuters.comView full coverage on Google News
22nd Nov 2019 - The Independent
Iran earthquake: 'significant casualties likely' after 5.9 tremor hits north-west
Five die, 120 injured when the shallow quake struck near the town of Hastrud, 500km north-west of Tehran just before 2.30 am
22nd Nov 2019 - The Guardian
Indonesia issues tsunami alert following 7.1 magnitude earthquake
Indonesia issued a tsunami alert after a powerful earthquake struck in the sea near the Moluccas, prompting panicked islanders to flee to higher ground, according to residents and a media report
14th Nov 2019 - The Irish Times
5.2 magnitude earthquake hits E. Indonesia, no tsunami warning issued | English.news.cn
5.2 magnitude earthquake hits E. Indonesia, no tsunami warning issued
11th Oct 2019 - Xinhua
Third Strong Earthquake This Month Jolts Philippines
The third strong earthquake this month jolted the southern Philippines, further damaging structures already weakened by the earlier shaking.
31st Oct 2019 - TIME
Deadly M 6.6 Earthquake Strikes The Philippines Near Mindanao
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Tuesday, leaving at least seven killed and widespread damage.
29th Oct 2019 - Forbes
Magnitude 5 earthquake rocks North Cotabato
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck North Cotabato on Friday morning, according to PHIVOLCS. The earthquake which was tectonic in origin occurred at 9:55 a.m.
11th Oct 2019 - GMA News
Pakistan: Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits various parts of country
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 magnitude on the Richter scale hit various parts of the country including Peshawar,Chitral, Malakand, Swat, Mardan, Islamabad, Abbottabad. No damage and causalities have been reported.
9th Oct 2019 - Gulf News
Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - Jan - March 2019 - 12th Mar 2019
View this newsletter in fullNew gravity earthquake detection method might buy more time for early warnings
Scientists from Japan, one of the most seismically active regions of the globe, claim that a new earthquake detection method based on gravity could provide an earlier warning than traditional methods.
11th Mar 2019 - Zmescience.com
Scientists Uncover What Caused The Devastating Indonesian Earthquake – And Predict What It Means For The Future
When a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Palu, Indonesia last September, scientists were left stumped and the city of 300,000 people devasted. More than 2,000 people were killed as a result of the earthquake and the soil liquefaction, tsunami, and landslides that followed, but such calamity shouldn’t have resulted from a 7.5-magnitude earthquake, and certainly not in this area. Now, a set of studies published in Nature Geosciences helps to explain why – and what it means for future projections.
18th Feb 2019 - IFLScience
Indonesian earthquake broke a geologic speed limit
The magnitude-7.5 earthquake that devastated Palu, Indonesia, in September 2018, razing buildings in the nearby village of Perumnas Balaroa, traveled at rare “supershear” speed, potentially heightening its damage.
4th Feb 2019 - Science Magazine
Fracking company requests permission to cause larger earthquakes in UK
Fracking company Cuadrilla has requested an urgent review of existing earthquake safety levels, in the hope permission to generate larger tremors will allow it to extract greater quantities of shale gas from Lancashire.
18th Feb 2019 - The Independent
BBC World Service - The Science Hour, Detecting Earthquakes with Fibre Optics
Podcast: How a system designed to carry TV and internet traffic can help detect earthquakes.
18th Feb 2019 - BBC
Earthquake in super slo-mo: Ultra-slow earthquake indicates deep crustal movement near Istanbul
A big earthquake occurred south of Istanbul in the summer of 2016, but it was so slow that nobody noticed. The earthquake, which took place at mid-crustal depth, lasted more than fifty days.
4th Feb 2019 - Science Daily
Deadly earthquake traveled at 'supersonic' speeds, why that matters
A powerful temblor in Indonesia offered a detailed look at supershear, a phenomenon that can create the geologic version of a sonic boom.
4th Feb 2019 - National Geographic
'Earthquake swarm' in Palghar: Why Maharashtra district is being hit since November
Experts say the situation cannot be taken lightly as many major earthquakes in the region have been preceded by earthquake swarm activity
3rd Feb 2019 - Down To Earth Magazine
Mexico earthquake: 6.6 magnitude at southern border
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter of the quake hit at a depth of 42 miles near the Pacific coast and Mexico’s border with Guatemala, according to the USGS.
1st Feb 2019 - The Mercury News
Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - 16th Jan 2019
View this newsletter in fullIndonesia to double disaster relief budget in 2019 after year of tragedies
Indonesia will more than double its disaster response budget to 15 trillion rupiah ($1.06 billion) in 2019, officials said on Tuesday, after a series of major natural disasters devastated three regions of the vast archipelago last year.
8th Jan 2019 - Thomson Reuters Foundation News
Can earthquakes trigger volcano eruptions? Get the facts.
Possible links between these two geologic titans have long fascinated and divided scientists. Here’s what the latest studies have to say.
14th Jan 2019 - National Geographic
“The Big One” Podcast: Anticipating a Devastating L.A. Earthquake
Sarah Larson reviews “The Big One,” a new podcast from the Southern California NPR station KPCC about the potential devastation an earthquake could cause to the city of Los Angeles.
11th Jan 2019 - The New Yorker
Northland's earthquake swarm continues with 22 quakes in 20 days
Experts are mystified by an earthquake swarm off the coast of Northland, normally a seismically quiet area. Since Boxing Day, Northland has experienced 22 earthquakes.
15th Jan 2019 - Newshub
Upper North Island rattled by earthquake swarm
3rd Jan 2019 - Newshub
4.6-magnitude earthquake strikes north-east Italy
Some people fled their homes after the quake hit near the city of Ravenna shortly after midnight, followed by a large aftershock around half an hour later and smaller ones throughout the night.
15th Jan 2019 - The Local Italy
Santorini volcano (Greece): earthquake swarm southwest off the island
An earthquake swarm has been occurring near the island since this morning. So far, 16 quakes of magnitudes between 2 and 3.9 and at depths ranging ...
13th Jan 2019 - VolcanoDiscovery
Indonesia rocked by more than 11000 earthquakes last year
Indonesia was rattled by more than 11,500 earthquakes last year, almost double the annual average of the past decade, according to the nation's meteorological agency.
12th Jan 2019 - The Straits Times
Alaska earthquakes: Is THIS the reason for 98 earthquakes in Alaska in just 10 DAYS?
Alaska is no stranger to earthquakes, and just over a month ago experienced a magnitude 7.0 quake which triggered a tsunami alert along the coast. The earthquakes which have shaken Alaska in 2019 have ranged from magnitude 2.5 to magnitude 5.9. The latest quake to shake the US state occurred Thursday, January 10 and measured a magnitude of 4.1.
10th Jan 2019 - Express.co.uk
New computer modeling approach could improve understanding of megathrust earthquakes
The research could help enhance scientists' understanding of forces driving megathrust earthquakes and improve earthquake hazard assessment.
10th Jan 2019 - Science Daily
'Case of when, not if': Preparing for the big 'megathrust' earthquake from the Hikurangi subduction zone
It's a case of when, not if, New Zealand's largest fault ruptures potentially producing a "megathrust" earthquake with devastating effects.
10th Jan 2019 - New Zealand Herald
America's first public earthquake-warning app gives seconds to prepare
Experts hope ShakeAlertLA will encourage other west coast cities to make similar investments
4th Jan 2019 - The Guardian
Earthquake Warning App ShakeAlertLA Debuts in Los Angeles
9th Jan 2019 - Wired
Deep low-frequency earthquakes indicate migration of magmatic fluids beneath Laacher See Volcano
Magma could rise from the upper mantle into the middle and upper crust beneath the Laacher See Volcano (Germany).
7th Jan 2019 - Science Daily
Trends involving injection-induced earthquakes are providing seismologists with useful information
Data is beginning to show it may be possible to head off a damaging earthquake when it is linked to a well that injects saltwater underground...
6th Jan 2019 - NewsOK
Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude strikes off south Japan
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake stuck off south Japan on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage.
8th Jan 2019 - Reuters
Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - 1st Jan 2019
View this newsletter in fullEtna volcano (Italy): volcano remains restless as small earthquakes and steam emissions continue
The volcano remains highly restless. Although no more lava is being erupted right now, strong gas and dense ash emissions continue from the Bocca Nuova crater as a sign that magma is close to the surface.
30th Dec 2018 - Volcano Discovery
Mount Etna: 4.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Sicily
26th Dec 2018 - The Guardian
Earthquake from Mount Etna volcano jolts Sicily, sparks panic
26th Dec 2018 - USA Today
Mount Etna: Earthquake hits Sicily after eruption at Europe's most active volcano
26th Dec 2018 - Euronews
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake rocks Davao Oriental
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off east of Governor Generoso town in Davao Oriental on Saturday, December 29, with possible tsunami threat for parts of the Philippines and Indonesia.
29th Dec 2018 - Rappler.com
Plenty of earthquakes in New Zealand in 2018 but few of significance
GNS Science seismologist Sam Taylor-Offord said this week the King Country shake was the most "felt" quake of the year, with 15,666 felt reports sent into GeoNet. Of those, 11,084 people reported either light or moderate shaking, and 979 strong movements.
28th Dec 2018 - Stuff.co.nz
Earthquake in Bárðarbunga of a magnitude of 4.8
A powerful earthquake measuring 4.8 occurred in Bárðarbunga last night. The earthquake took place in the north rim of the caldera at 01.16 and three powerful quakes followed, the largest measuring 3.7. at 01.38. This is the third largest quake in Bárðarbunga since the last eruption ended.
28th Dec 2018 - Iceland Monitor
Zimbabwe shaken by 5.5 magnitude earthquake
An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale has struck Zimbabwe, the country’s media reported on Saturday. The US Geological Service agency (USGS) said the quake had occurred 53km south-east of the town of Chipinge, affecting parts of Zimbabwe and neighboring Mozambique.
22nd Dec 2018 - Timeslive.co.za
7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes eastern coast of Russia, prompts tsunami warning
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 shook Nikol'skoye, Russia, which is off the far east coast of Russia, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake had a depth of about 9.6 kilometers, or almost 6 miles, and struck before 5 a.m. local time on Friday about 50 miles west of Nikol’skoye.
21st Dec 2018 - Accuweather
Measuring Earthquakes from a Balloon
At the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, researchers described progress on balloon-borne infrasound detectors that observe seismic events on Earth and could eventually go on Venus.
19th Dec 2018 - APS Physics
Can Rivers Cause Earthquakes?
According to Sean Gallen, a Colorado State University geologist who has long been interested in Appalachian landscapes, the Tennessee River removed about 500 vertical feet of rock (a good third of the height of the Empire State Building) from a large patch of eastern Tennessee over the past 9 million years. A new study by Gallen and geologist Ryan Thigpen at the University of Kentucky suggests that rapidly removing so much weight from the crust causes earthquake
18th Dec 2018 - Scientific American
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View this newsletter in fullHuge quake may ‘wreck’ St. Louis and liquefy the ground in next 50 years, experts say
A huge earthquake could strike metropolitan areas in the central U.S.and if it does, it will be bad, experts say.
14th Dec 2018 - The Wichita Eagle
Tsunami warning for Vanuatu and New Caledonia after 7.6 magnitude earthquake
A tsunami warning has been issued for the Pacific island of New Caledonia, after a shallow 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s coast, prompting warnings that hazardous tsunami waves up to three metres high could reach New Caledonia and Vanuatu.
14th Dec 2018 - The Guardian
Magnitude, epicenter, liquefaction: Researchers explain some of the top-used earthquake terms
Much has happened in the few weeks since the big Anchorage-area earthquake on Nov. 30th. Much has been discussed, too, including what all the earthquake ...
13th Dec 2018 - KTUU.com
Japan preparing for monster earthquake and 30-METRE tsunami that could kill and hurt One million in next 30
The Japanese government is readying plans to evacuate millions of people from its southern coastline in a bid to avoid the almost inevitable disaster. A report has estimated that there is a 70 to 80 per cent chance that the quake will strike within the next three decades. It estimates the potential death toll at around 323,000 with the wounded numbering almost double at 623,000.
13th Dec 2018 - The Irish Sun
Please keep your promise, it's been months now: Lombok locals plead
It's now been more than four months since a magnitude 7 earthquake hit Lombok, and reconstruction of shattered homes and lives has been painfully slow.
13th Dec 2018 - The Sydney Morning Herald
2 earthquakes shake Southeastern US
Two earthquakes struck Wednesday morning in eastern Tennessee, rattling people awake across several Southeastern states.
12th Dec 2018 - CNN
7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Near Antarctica, No Tsunami Warning
A magnitude 7.1 quake struck on Monday in the southern Pacific Ocean, close to the South Sandwich Islands north of Antarctica, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
11th Dec 2018 - NDTV News
Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - 3rd Dec 2018
View this newsletter in fullBack-to-back earthquakes shatter roads and windows in Alaska
Back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.0 and 5.7 shattered highways and rocked buildings in Anchorage, Alaska and the surrounding area, sending people running into the streets and briefly triggering a tsunami warning for islands and coastal areas south of the city.
1st Dec 2018 - The Telegraph
Alaska Surveys Damage After Its Two Major Earthquakes
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.6 strikes Solomon Islands: USGS
An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck east of a provincial capital in the Solomon Islands on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said. There was no immediate tsunami threat or reports of damage or casualties from the quake, which hit at a depth of 33 km (21 miles) about 161 km (100 miles) east of Kira Kira, a provincial capital in the South Pacific nation.
16th Nov 2018 - Reuters
Solomon Islands earthquake: 6.6 magnitude tremor strikes South Pacific
16th Nov 2018 - Daily Mirror
4.8-magnitude earthquake in Mexico felt in Yuma area
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake in Baja California had a wide enough range to potentially be felt in Yuma and other southwestern parts of our state.
19th Nov 2018 - ABC15 Arizona
Strong undersea earthquake off Fiji, but no tsunami
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fiji Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but it was too deep to cause any damage.
19th Nov 2018 - Rappler
Italy earthquake sees 4.6 magnitude tremor rock Ravenna region near Venice
A 4.6 earthquake on the Ritcher scale is classified as a light earthquake. It is felt by most people and objects do move and fall as well as light sleepers will be woken up. Significant damage is unlikely. The EMSC is an independent organisation that ...
18th Nov 2018 - The Sun
Earthquake shakes Turkey’s south-eastern province
An earthquake with a 4.1 magnitude occurred in the Silopi district of Turkey’s south-eastern Sirnak province, the Turkish media reported on Nov. 22.
22nd Nov 2018 - Trend
Earthquake Confirmed in Washington's Olympic Peninsula
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake has shaken an area beneath Olympic National Park south of Port Angeles, the U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed. The USGS reported the earthquake hit just after 3 a.m. Monday. There were no immediate reports of damage.
21st Nov 2018 - Insurance Journal
The AI shaking up earthquake research
An AI is now capable of accurately simulating earthquakes to help us understand the true impact of quakes around the world.
21st Nov 2018 - Alphr
“Dinosaurs on the Moon” — The Impossible Magnitude-12 Earthquake That Changed Our World
Sixty Six million years ago a 14 kilometer long, Mount Everest sized asteroid blasted a hole in the ground, the Chicxulub Impact, releasing the equivalent of 100 million megatons of TNT creating a 20-mile deep, 110-mile hole. The seismic shaking would be comparable to a magnitude 12 earthquake.
21st Nov 2018 - The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel
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View this newsletter in fullNorway earthquake: Powerful 6.8-magnitude quake strikes in Arctic Sea off Jan Mayen island
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has struck in the Arctic Sea, off a Norwegian island. The Norwegian earthquake center NORSAR said it was recorded at 2.49am on Friday in the sea between the volcanic island of Jan Mayen.
9th Nov 2018 - The Independent
Major earthquake strikes near Norwegian volcanic island in Arctic Sea with 6.8 magnitude
9th Nov 2018 - Express.co.uk
Earthquake shakes Perth and WA's south after hitting Lake Muir moving and rumbling houses
The earthquake struck south-east of Manjimup just after 5:00 am at a depth of 7 kilometers and was felt as far away as Perth and Albany. More than 2,500 people have lodged reports with Geoscience Australia after the tremor.
9th Nov 2018 - ABC News
Powerful 5.1-magnitude earthquake rocks Western Australia
8th Nov 2018 - Daily Mail
One Month After The Tsunami And Earthquake, Indonesia's Needs Are Greater Than Ever
A locally-led recovery effort is putting in a superhuman effort – powered mostly by incredible women. The circumstances of carrying out the recovery are, to put it mildly, very difficult right now. Aftershocks continue, thousands of people are missing, and the official death toll has risen to over 2,000. Many fear the real figure is much higher.
5th Nov 2018 - Huffington Post UK
The most heartbreaking thing about the Indonesian earthquake is the emotional trauma that it’s left behind
9th Nov 2018 - The Independent
Huge 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes in Pacific Ring of Fire
Last week a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, in the Northern Mindanao region, also known as Region X. Nearly 200,000 were within 15km of the of the quake which struck at 4 pm on November 4, but few casualties were reported.
12th Nov 2018 - Daily Star
Earthquake recorded offshore Barbados
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 was recorded offshore Barbados shortly after 9:00 am (local time) on Sunday. The US Geological Survey says the earthquake was located at Latitude 15.56 N, Longitude 49.86W and at a depth of 7.3 kilometers.
11th Nov 2018 - St. Lucia News Online
Mount Vesuvius on brink as earthquake strikes Italian town - schools evacuated
Residents of Irpinia, in the municipality of Paternopoli were shaken when a 3.0 magnitude quake was felt at midday, local time, today.
Although no damages to buildings nor injuries were reported, schools were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
Near to the epicentre of the earthquake is the potentially catastrophic Mount Vesuvius, some 51 miles away
8th Nov 2018 - Express.co.uk
Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - 6th Nov 2018
View this newsletter in fullNew Zealand earthquake: 6.2-magnitude shake halts parliament
Houses sway as strong quake under central New Zealand is felt in Wellington
30th Oct 2018 - The Guardian
Strong earthquake hits New Zealand’s North Island
30th Oct 2018 - Perth Now
Earthquake number 9: 4.0 quake strikes South East of Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago has experienced its ninth earthquake in just under two weeks.
1st Nov 2018 - Loop News Trinidad and Tobago
Yet another earthquake rattles Trinidad and Tobago
1st Nov 2018 - Antigua Observer Newspaper
Micro-earthquakes preceding a 4.2 earthquake near Istanbul as early warning signs?
Researchers have observed foreshocks that, if analyzed accordingly and in real-time, may possibly increase the early-warning time before a large earthquake from just a few seconds up to several hours.
1st Nov 2018 - Science Daily
California's new earthquake warnings deliver critical seconds of notice
At the time, in 1994, Heaton was the lead scientist at the earthquake field office of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Pasadena. He drove to the office in darkness, imagining the fires, collapsed bridges, and crumbled buildings closer to the epicenter.
1st Nov 2018 - Science Magazine
Number of earthquake and tsunami victims updated in Indonesia
Some 2,087 people died and 4,438 were injured as a result of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck the Indonesian island of Celebes on October 28th. According to Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, head of the Information and Public Relations Center of the National Disaster Countermeasure Agency, the natural phenomena have displaced 206,494 people.
1st Nov 2018 - Radio Cadena Agramonte
Earthquake felt from Lisbon to Braga
An earthquake measiring 5.2 Richter Scale was recorded on Thursday morning 480 kilometres west of Peniche along the Portuguese West Coast.
1st Nov 2018 - The Portugal News
Zante earthquake: 5.7-magnitude quake hits off west coast of Greece
A cluster of several smaller tremors also hit off the Greek coastline on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey
30th Oct 2018 - ChronicleLive
Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - 15th Oct 2018
View this newsletter in fullIndonesia limits foreign aid relief in wake of earthquake and tsunami that killed over 2,000 and left 5,000 missing
International aid groups with Indonesian sister organizations say foreign personnel they want to send are being vetted by the government in a process that takes several days or longer
10th Oct 2018 - London Free Press
Indonesia Orders Independent Foreign Aid Workers to Leave Earthquake-Hit Zone
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9th Oct 2018 - Time Magazine
As Indonesia Reels from the Earthquake and Tsunami, Experts Warn of More Deadly Disasters to Come
Indonesia is facing a long and painful recovery from the devastating earthquake and tidal wave of two weeks ago, but scientists say that this latest calamity could simply be a warning of more catastrophic events that may occur in the future.
11th Oct 2018 - Time Magazine
Indonesia earthquake death toll could reach 5,000 as officials count missing
An Indonesian search and rescue team walk amongst the debris in Petobo. Thursday will be the official deadline for recovering bodies. About 5,000 people are still missing, feared dead, after an earthquake and the tsunami that followed.
8th Oct 2018 - The Guardian
Indonesia earthquake: More than 5,000 people now feared missing
7th Oct 2018 - Sky News
Indonesia earthquake: soil liquefaction blamed for building collapses
The earthquake shook up saturated earth beneath the city of Palu causing it to flow like liquid, scientists believe
2nd Oct 2018 - The Guardian
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits northern Haiti
At least 10 people were killed after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Haiti on Saturday night, according to Haiti's civil protection agency
7th Oct 2018 - CNN
Haiti earthquake: Magnitude 5.9 quake strikes Caribbean leaving at least one dead and more injured
7th Oct 2018 - Daily Mirror
Death toll in Haiti earthquake rises to 15; 333 injured
10th Oct 2018 - wnct.com
Russia hit by earthquake: 6.4 tremor strikes along Ring of Fire near Japan islands
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake has struck near Russia’s Kuril Islands in the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire.
10th Oct 2018 - Express.co.uk
Multiple Earthquakes Registered in Northern California
A few earthquakes struck Northern California early Wednesday morning, according to the USGS.
10th Oct 2018 - NBC Bay Area
Trump Administration Seeks to Deploy Earthquake Sensors Faster
The Trump administration has ordered accelerated deployment of earthquake-detection equipment on federal lands to help West Coast cities prepare for a seismic disaster experts say is near-certain to hit in the coming years.
10th Oct 2018 - The Wall Street Journal
Fracking earthquake laws could be relaxed to encourage more shale gas sites
The government is planning to weaken seismic activity standards at fracking sites in a bid to encourage drilling for natural gas, it has emerged, days after the release of a major report calling for huge cuts in greenhouse gas emissions to avoid catastrophic climate change.
9th Oct 2018 - The Telegraph
The following are disaster management methods from earthquake-prone countries
Many countries including Indonesia have difficulty detecting the presence of an earthquake. Various consequences of damage or loss of life can be minimized. Of course with various treatments prepared from the beginning.
9th Oct 2018 - News24XX.com
The key to forecasting deadly megathrust earthquakes
Authorities have found the key to forecasting deadly megathrust earthquakes and say the answer could be right under our feet.
3rd Oct 2018 - NEWS.com.au
Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - 10th Oct 2018
View this newsletter in fullStrong quake hits near New Zealand but no tsunami threat
A strong but deep earthquake has struck near New Zealand but didn't immediately cause damage or injuries and a tsunami wasn't expected.
10th Sep 2018 - Daily Mail
QUAKE HORROR New Zealand earthquake – Massive magnitude 6.9 quake rocks Kermadec Islands
10th Oct 2018 - The Sun
Indonesia earthquake: Hundreds dead in Palu quake and tsunami
More than 380 people have been confirmed dead after a tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit an Indonesian city on Friday.
29th Sep 2018 - BBC
Indonesia: Earthquake-spawned tsunami slams Palu, death toll tops 800
30th Sep 2018 - The Economic Times
7.5-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia
28th Sep 2018 - CNN
3-metre tsunami hits Indonesian island of Palu after powerful earthquake
28th Sep 2018 - Global News
New earthquake risk model could better inform disaster planning
Researchers have developed a new way to model seismic risk, which they hope will better inform disaster risk reduction planning in earthquake-prone areas.
24th Sep 2018 - Science Daily
‘Deep Creep’ Movement Near San Andreas, San Jacinto Faults Explains Unusual California Earthquakes
Scientists discovered a strange movement deep below the Earth's surface near California's biggest fault lines.
22nd Sep 2018 - Inquisitr.com
Death toll from Hokkaido quake rises to 40, search operation ends
The death toll from a powerful earthquake that jolted Hokkaido last week rose to 40 Monday as the local government ended its search operations, with thousands of people still living in shelters.
10th Sep 2018 - Kyodo News
Japan earthquake: Death toll rises after devastating tremor
10th Sep 2018 - CNN
Japan earthquake: Eight dead and dozens missing in landslides as lights go out on Hokkaido
6th Sep 2018 - The Telegraph
We asked leading experts about the risk of Wales being hit by a tsunami
New research suggests the chance of a devastating wave hitting the Welsh coast has increased due to climate change. Experts discuss what would happen if a large wave hit Wales.
9th Sep 2018 - Wales Online
Lombok earthquake: 'Resilient' communities in flattened villages desperate for new homes ahead of rainy season
Resilient communities in earthquake-ridden Lombok are desperate for new homes ahead of the rainy season, as shocks continue to tremble the scenes of desolation.
8th Sep 2018 - Evening Standard
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolts Davao region
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a magnitude 6.4 earthquake with an epicenter near Manay, Davao Oriental at 3:16 p.m. It had earlier reported the magnitude as 6.3.
8th Sep 2018 - CNN Phillipines
Major quake hits Fiji but no tsunami warning issued
A major 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Fiji coast early on Friday (Sep 7), the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami threat was issued. The epicentre of the tremor was 102 kilometres southeast of the capital Suva.
7th Sep 2018 - Channel NewsAsia
Marlborough Sounds valleys drown further after quake
GPS monitoring in the Marlborough Sounds, which shows some areas dropped in the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, has proven what some locals thought all along.
3rd Sep 2018 - Radio NZ
Ring of Fire: World to be struck by ‘at least FIVE major earthquakes’ by end of year
THE Ring of Fire is likely to see several more earthquakes measuring in excess of 7.0 in magnitude before the end of 2018, a seismologist has warned as he stressed the awesome power of the “huge geological feature”
1st Sep 2018 - Express.co.uk
Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - 7th Sep 2018
View this newsletter in fullDeath toll in Indonesian earthquakes reaches 555
A string of earthquakes that rocked Indonesia’s Lombok island this summer killed 555 people and injured nearly 1,500, the disaster agency said Friday, with hundreds of thousands left homeless.
24th Aug 2018 - The Japan Times
Research into deadly 2016 Italian earthquakes could improve future seismic forecasts
The timing and size of three deadly earthquakes that struck Italy in 2016 may have been pre-determined, according to new research that could improve future earthquake forecasts.
23rd Aug 2018 - Science Daily
There are fears of a so-called 'megaquake' after the planet was shaken by 144 earthquakes in the past seven days.
There are fears of a so-called 'megaquake' after the planet was shaken by 144 earthquakes in the past seven days.
23rd Aug 2018 - Daily Mirror
After devastating earthquakes, Indonesia must embrace radical change
An earthquake on Lombok island in Indonesia has left 98 people dead and 20,000 people homeless, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency. As the area recovers, questions are asked on how can Indonesia address its vulnerability to earthquakes?
8th Aug 2018 - The Conversation AU
Scientists Have Identified That Earthquakes Can Trigger Tremors a World Away
For the first time, researchers have found evidence of earthquakes triggering seismic events on the other side of the globe, suggesting a ripple effect that could potentially be used to forecast catastrophes in the future.
3rd Aug 2018 - Science Alert
Earthquakes can systematically trigger other ones on opposite side of Earth
2nd Aug 2018 - Science Daily
Ultrastable laser interferometry for earthquake detection with terrestrial and submarine cables
Seismic networks detect earthquakes and are common on continents, where they are easy to install. However, most of Earth's surface is under the oceans, where placing seismometers is difficult. Marra et al. now find that ordinary submarine telecommunication cables can be used to detect earthquakes.
3rd Aug 2018 - Science Magazine
Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - 3rd Aug 2018
View this newsletter in fullSunday"s 5.2 quake where geology "starts to get quite complicated"
Sunday's magnitude 5.2 quake near Nelson happened at a depth where the geology "starts to get quite complicated", a seismologist says.
23rd Jul 2018 - Stuff.co.nz
New Zealand earthquake of 5.2 magnitude rattles Kiwis who describe "short, sharp jolt"
23rd Jul 2018 - The Sun
Indonesia earthquake: 14 dead on tourist island of Lombok
The 6.4 magnitude quake hit the central island of Lombok just before 07:00 local time (00:00 GMT) on Sunday. The 6.4 magnitude quake hit the central island of Lombok just before 07:00 local time (00:00 GMT) on Sunday. More than 160 people are injured and thousands of homes are damaged, officials say.
29th Jul 2018 - BBC
After an earthquake, drones to the rescue?
Davide Scaramuzza develops autonomous drones that rely on their own cameras and sensors to navigate dangerous and unpredictable search-and-rescue situations. He tells swissinfo.ch about some of the most promising applications — and risks — associated with autonomous drones.
27th Jul 2018 - Swissinfo.ch
Removing the Drudgery from Earthquake Seismology
New methods of machine learning are bringing the phase arrival time and polarity picking used for automatic determination of earthquake fault planes to accuracies better than human analysists.
26th Jul 2018 - Eos
Huge earthquake rocks country day after shake injures hundreds
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook south-east Iran early injuring 25, following three earthquakes in the country the previous day.
23rd Jul 2018 - Daily Star
Iran Hit By Earthquakes, 25 Injured
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has hit western Iran, injuring at least 25 people, hours after two quakes struck Hormozgan Province in the south, Iranian media reported.
22nd Jul 2018 - Radio Free Europe
Tremors shove Washington westward, offer clues into next big earthquake
Thousands of tiny tremors over the past few months have moved parts of Washington and Vancouver Island westward. It’s a near annual event that backs expectations by some scientists that a big earthquake may hit the Seattle area harder than their previous models suggested.
21st Jul 2018 - The Seattle Times
Vanuatu earthquake: Magnitude 6 quake hits volcano island that ...
A powerful magnitude 6 earthquake struck off one of the islands of the Republic of Vanuatu, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, just days after the South Pacific nation was hit by another 6.1 quake.
17th Jul 2018 - Express.co.uk
Hawaii volcano eruption: Kilauea rocking island with more earthquakes as eruption persists
Hawaii's Big Island continues to be rocked by magnitude 5 earthquakes every day as the erupting Kilauea persistently pumps molten hot lava into a large network of volcanic channels that fill the ocean with lava..
16th Jul 2018 - Express.co.uk
Israeli earthquake prediction system put into use worldwide
An earthquake prediction system invented by an Israeli company will be put into use in several Asian and European countries, Israeli technology website Geektime reported.
16th Jul 2018 - Xinhua
Yemen rocked by magnitude 6.2 EARTHQUAKE – USGS confirms
An earthquake registering magnitude 6.2 has struck Yemen, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck 213 km northwest of Socotra island in the Gulf of Aden. There was no immediate no tsunami warning.
15th Jul 2018 - Express.co.uk
Earthquake in Mexico Cracked a Pyramid and Revealed an Ancient Temple
On Sept. 19, 2017, a magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocked central Mexico, following an 8.1-magnitude quake that struck 12 days earlier, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The Sept. 19 quake killed more than 200 people and damaged multiple structures — including a pyramid in the archaeological site of Teopanzolco, about 43 miles (70 kilometers) south of Mexico City,
13th Jul 2018 - Live Science
Your broadband cables can be used to detect earthquakes
The cables that bring you high-speed internet could provide a cheaper and more efficient alternative to the traditional ways of listening out for earthquakes. Optical fibre cables transmit information using light travelling through glass fibres. Light ...and more »
5th Jul 2018 - Wired.co.uk
Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - 9th Jul 2018
View this newsletter in fullJapan earthquake: Strong tremor shakes Osaka, killing at least 4 ... - CNN
A strong earthquake hit the Japanese city of Osaka during morning rush hour Monday, killing at least four people and injuring 214
19th Jun 2018 - CNN
At Least Three Dead in Osaka-Area Earthquake (Video)
19th Jun 2018 - Bloomberg
Four Dead, Hundreds Injured by Earthquake in Western Japan"s Osaka
19th Jun 2018 - Time Magazine
Japan earthquake: Three dead, more than 300 injured in 6.1 magnitude quake around Osaka
18th Jun 2018 - Sky News
Deadly earthquake hits Japan (Video)
18th Jun 2018 - BBC
At least four killed, more than 300 injured after strong earthquake rattles Osaka
18th Jun 2018 - The Japan Times
Strong earthquake jolts Japan"s Osaka
18th Jun 2018 - The Economic Times
No, World Cup Fans Didn"t Trigger an Earthquake. Here"s Why.
t 11:35 am, when Hirving Lozano scored the game-winning goal at a match in Russia, seismometers in Mexico City picked up a spike in seismic activity. Mexico’s Institute of Geological and Atmospheric Research claims these tremors were caused by thousands of soccer fans jumping up and down in celebration, but some scientists are not so sure.
18th Jun 2018 - National Geographic
Mexico fans set off earthquake sensors celebrating seismic World
18th Jun 2018 - The Guardian
Site of the next major earthquake on the San Andreas Fault?
Many researchers hypothesize that the southern tip of the 1300-km-long San Andreas fault zone (SAFZ) could be the nucleation site of the next major earthquake on the fault, yet geoscientists cannot evaluate this hazard until the location and geometry of the fault zone is documented.
19th Jun 2018 - Science Daily
San Andreas Fault: Scientists Find "Slow Earthquakes" That Could Trigger More Destructive Quakes
Researchers from Arizona State University (ASU) found that instead of a smooth and steady motion, the San Andrea fault is marked by small “stick-and-slip” movements—sometimes referred to as “slow earthquakes”, which release energy over a period of hours to months, rather than seconds to minutes like a typical quake. These slow earthquakes often go completely unnoticed by people, however, they have the potential to trigger larger, more destructive earthquakes, according to the researchers.
19th Jun 2018 - Newsweek
World"s largest offshore-earthquake research centre to open in Halifax
Scientists from universities across the country are working to open the world's largest offshore-earthquake research centre in Halifax within the next two years. The new lab will take in data from more than 100 sensors placed offshore to carry out monitoring.
18th Jun 2018 - CBC.ca
5.2-magnitude earthquake in parts of Punjab
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Punjab on Sunday evening. Tremors were felt in Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, Uch Sharif and DG Khan. The epicentre of the earthquake was 42 kilometres west of DG Khan with a depth of 10 km, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
17th Jun 2018 - Geo TV
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rocks northeastern Taiwan
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook residents in northeastern Taiwan's Yilan County on June 16). The epicenter of the earthquake was situated 9.2 kilometers East-Southeast of Yilan County Hall and was measured at a depth of 62.3 kilometers.
16th Jun 2018 - Taiwan News
Underwater fiber-optic cables could moonlight as earthquake sensors
The global network of seafloor cables could also serve as underwater earthquake detectors, according to researchers. It’s a very exciting proposition,” says Barbara Romanowicz, a seismologist at the University of California, Berkeley and the Collège de France in Paris.
Almost all seismic stations around the world are based on land, leaving many oceanic earthquakes undetected. Harnessing the million-plus kilometers of underwater fiber-optic cables to monitor seafloor earthquakes would be “a great step forward” for studying Earth’s interior, Romanowicz says.
14th Jun 2018 - Science News
Doubt cast on the predictive value of earthquake foreshocks
A new study questions previous findings of the value of foreshocks as warning signs that a big earthquake is coming, instead of showing them to be indistinguishable from ordinary earthquakes.
4th Jun 2018 - Science Daily
Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - 7th Jun 2018
View this newsletter in fullStrong earthquake rocks Hawaii
Video report of earthquakes in Hawaii which triggered a volcanic eruption. Two days after the most active volcano on the big island of Hawaii erupted, some residents there continue to experience seismic activity associated to toxic gases and lava flows which are threatening properties and infrastructure.
4th May 2018 - CNN
LAVA RISE Hawaii volcano eruption 2018 – what’s the latest and when did Kilauea last erupt?
6th Jun 2018 - The Sun
The shaking continues: Over 1,000 earthquakes rattle Big Island
8th May 2018 - Hawaii News Now
Dramatic images of Hawaii earthquake aftermath show stream of molten lava that looks like Hell
7th May 2018 - Daily Mirror
Hawaii volcano eruption: Will there be another earthquake? Where is lava flow now?
7th May 2018 - Daily Express
‘The whole island felt it’: Hawaii rocked by historic earthquake as new lava flows threaten homes
6th May 2018 - The Washington Post
M6.9 Earthquake Rattles Home in Hilo, Hawaii
5th May 2018 - Yahoo U.S
Hawaii Kilauea volcano eruption: Thousands evacuated after 6.9 magnitude earthquake hits Big Island
5th May 2018 - The Independent
South African gold miners die in earthquake
Four miners were killed and three others were missing underground after an earthquake hit the Masakhane gold mine west of Johannesburg, the Sibanye-Stillwater company said on May 4. Thirteen miners were initially trapped about 2.6km below the surface.
4th May 2018 - Hazard Ex
Earthquake kills 4 in S.Africa mine
4th May 2018 - Expatica
Earthquake in South African gold mine kills four, two miners still missing
4th May 2018 - Africa News
South Africa gold miners die after earthquake strikes
4th May 2018 - BBC
Global earthquake forecast passes test
A newly-accepted study by the journal, Seismological Research Letters, analyzes the Global Earthquake Activity Rate (GEAR1) model. The test they conducted provides support for the model’s validity for worldwide annual earthquake forecasting.
29th May 2018 - Temblor
Huge earthquake strikes Afghanistan-Tajikistan border leaving homes shaking
A huge earthquake has rocked the Afghanistan border leaving homes shaking and people fearing for their lives.
9th May 2018 - Express.co.uk
Tenerife volcano MEGA-ERUPTION fears: 270 earthquakes rock Brit holiday hotspot
An incredible 270 quakes have struck near Tenerife and Gran Canaria since April 29. According to recent research, there is a huge submarine fault between the two islands, which is exactly where the current quakes are being experienced. And they are particularly threatening as the world's third-tallest volcanic structure – Mount Teide – sits menacingly nearby. The director of the National Seismic Network from Spain’s National Geographic Institute said the biggest quake reached a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale at only about 35km from Puerto La Luz, Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
8th May 2018 - Daily Star
How Do Earthquakes Affect Flying Planes?
The effects of earthquakes in the aviation industry
8th May 2018 - Forbes
Earthquake simulation to be held in Accra this week
A simulation exercise to test the country’s level of readiness to deal with an earth-quake would be held this week in Accra. The week-long exercise would involve organisations that are directly responsible for disaster management such as the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana Fire Service, the Ambulance Service, and the 48 Engineer Regiment
8th May 2018 - Ghana Business News
Preparations continue for major earthquake
Instead of waiting for the big event and dealing with the aftermath for years the state is trying to get ahead of the Cascadia earthquake, so it will only take about three years to reach a so-called “new normal”.
7th May 2018 - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2
Huge 6.1-magnitude earthquake smashes Philippines hours after Hawaii quake
The quake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale rattled the Catanduanes province early this morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvolcs) said. The tremor struck around 2.19pm local time (7.19am GMT), with its epicentre around 69km northwest of Pandan, Catanduanes. Tremors were felt miles away from its epicentre, with residents in the municipalities of Guinayangan, Quezon and Sorsogon City experiencing powerful shaking.
5th May 2018 - Daily Star
Huge earthquake strikes Hawaii amid volcano eruption
It was just south of where the Kilauea volcano has been spewing flows of lava into residential areas, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate, the US Geological Survey said. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the strongest tremor at 12.32pm local time measured 6.9, a magnitude capable of causing severe damage.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the quake, whose epicentre was on the south flank of the volcano, was not large enough to cause a tsunami although it generated sea level changes around the island of up 15.7 inches.
5th May 2018 - Daily Star
Earthquake could devastate California's Sunset Strip, study finds
An analysis conducted by the city of West Hollywood, an upscale enclave of Los Angeles that hosts much of the colourful route, found that more than 800 buildings in the area are uniquely vulnerable to a powerful tremblor.
3rd May 2018 - The Independent
USGS confirms 3.6 magnitude earthquake rattled Detroit
The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed a 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred Thursday just across the border in Canada. The USGS said the quake's epicenter was 15.5 miles south of Detroit in Amherstburg, Ontario. Thousands of residents in Michigan said they felt tremors around 8:15 p.m. Thursday.
20th Apr 2018 - Syracuse.com
Evidence suggests fracking linked to South Korea’s 2017 earthquake
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook the industrial city of Pohang in South Korea on 15 November 2017, injuring almost 100 people and damaging thousands of buildings at a cost of millions of US dollars. Six months on, two academic papers have suggested that fracking was probably the cause of this earthquake.
31st May 2018 - The Conversation
Fracking may have caused South Korean earthquake – study
27th Apr 2018 - The Guardian
Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - 3rd May 2018
View this newsletter in fullUSGS confirms 3.6 magnitude earthquake rattled Detroit
The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed a 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred Thursday just across the border in Canada. The USGS said the quake's epicenter was 15.5 miles south of Detroit in Amherstburg, Ontario. Thousands of residents in Michigan said they felt tremors around 8:15 p.m. Thursday.
20th Apr 2018 - Syracuse.com
San Francisco area fault could produce devastating earthquake
A new study by the US Geological Survey (USGS) has revealed the shocking potential of an earthquake generated by the Hayward fault, a 52-mile fault that stretches throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, which is home to millions of people.
20th Apr 2018 - Earth.com
The Next Big Bay Area Earthquake Could Kill Hundreds, Strand 20,000 In Elevators
The U.S. Geological Survey has spearheaded a project to simulate what the aftermath of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake along the Bay Area's Hayward Fault - dubbed the "HayWired scenario" - could look like. The results are disconcerting to say the least, beginning with the potential for 800 deaths and $100 billion in economic losses.
20th Apr 2018 - Forbes
‘Earthquake Lady’ Relates Her Decades of Understanding Science and Disasters
Lucy Jones has written a book, appropriately titled, Big Ones: How Natural Disasters Have Shaped Us (and What We Can Do About Them). Jones said the book is really a summation of the things she’s learned in her career about how disasters, and impending ones, affect humans and how she learned to express her scientific knowledge in a way that most of us could understand and in a way that would motivate people to act.
20th Apr 2018 - Govtech.com
Yellowstone volcano eruption: Millions trapped in kill zone of hot ash and lava
USGS scientists Larry Mastin and Jacob Lowenstern, and National Science Foundation researcher Alexa Van Eaton, published a study estimating where Yellowstone ash would fall if it erupted today.
7th Apr 2018 - Express.co.uk
Sounds of Eruptions Used to Describe Volcanoes
A new case study done by a team of international scientists led by UC Santa Barbara geophysicist Robin Matoza examined data from the 2015 eruption of the Calbuco volcano in Chile using a network from the United Nations’ International Monitoring System (IMS), to track volcanic eruptions in remote locations.
6th Apr 2018 - Daily Nexus
Something’s Going On At Yellowstone: Earthquake Swarm Ongoing For 5 Weeks
The Yellowstone earthquake swarm has been going on for little over five weeks now with no end in sight. As you may know, this is especially terrifying considering the super volcano that calls Yellowstone home. Researchers have recorded well over 1,200 earthquakes at Yellowstone National Park. This phenomenon has been being monitored by several seismologists from the University of Utah since it first began around June 12th. Although this activity is cause for alarm experts do not think these events will cause any sort of eruption from the super volcano.
2nd Apr 2018 - Medium
PNG earthquake: Women and children facing "double trauma" from
The recent earthquake in Papua New Guinea left local vulnerable people exposed to exploitation.
2nd Apr 2018 - ABC Online
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake rattles central Taiwan
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolted central Taiwan's Nantou County at 12:02 a.m. Monday morning (April 2), according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). The epicenter of the quake was located 17.5 kilometers east-southeast of Nantou County, at a depth of 23.7 kilometers, according to CWB data. The strongest intensity of level felt from the quake was a level 4 recorded in Chanhua County, while an intensity level of 3 was felt in Nantou County, Yunlin County, Changhua County and Taichung City. An intensity level of 2 was felt in Miaoli County and Tainan City, while an intensity level of 1 was felt in Chiayi County, Hualien County, Taichung County, Kaohsiung City, Yilan County and Penghu County.
2nd Apr 2018 - Taiwan News
5.3-magnitude earthquake in Iran's Kurdish region leaves at least 38 casualties
An earthquake in Iranian Kurdistan’s (Rojhilat) Kermanshan Province on Sunday left at least 38 people injured, local media reported. The 5.3-magnitude earthquake rocked the western Iranian region at 1:05 p.m. (local time), a report from the seismography center affiliated with Tehran University Geophysics Institute revealed.
The tremor’s epicenter was located at a depth of eight kilometers underground near the town of Sarpol-e Zahab in Kermanshan
2nd Apr 2018 - Kurdistan24
23 injured in Iran's 5.3-magnitude earthquake
At least 23 people were injured in a 5.3-magnitude earthquake that jolted Iran's Kermanshah province on Sunday.
2nd Apr 2018 - China Internet
Waiting (And Waiting) For The Big One
Seismologist Lucy Jones explains what makes the San Andreas fault ripe for large earthquakes.
20th Apr 2018 - Science Friday
Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - 4th Apr 2018
View this newsletter in full5.3-magnitude earthquake in Iran's Kurdish region leaves at least 38 casualties
An earthquake in Iranian Kurdistan’s (Rojhilat) Kermanshan Province on Sunday left at least 38 people injured, local media reported. The 5.3-magnitude earthquake rocked the western Iranian region at 1:05 p.m. (local time), a report from the seismography center affiliated with Tehran University Geophysics Institute revealed.
The tremor’s epicenter was located at a depth of eight kilometers underground near the town of Sarpol-e Zahab in Kermanshan
2nd Apr 2018 - Kurdistan24
23 injured in Iran's 5.3-magnitude earthquake
At least 23 people were injured in a 5.3-magnitude earthquake that jolted Iran's Kermanshah province on Sunday.
2nd Apr 2018 - China Internet
Papua New Guinea earthquake: Strong tremor off New Britain island
A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake has struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea's New Britain island, the US Geological Survey (USGS) says. Hazardous tsunami waves were forecast for some coastlines but there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake struck some 162km (100 miles) from Rabaul, on New Britain island, at 07:25 on Friday (21:25 GMT Thursday). The USGS originally estimated a shallow depth of 10km but later revised it to 35km.
30th Mar 2018 - BBC
PNG earthquake: Women and children facing "double trauma" from
The recent earthquake in Papua New Guinea left local vulnerable people exposed to exploitation.
2nd Apr 2018 - ABC Online
Earthquake off Papua New Guinea sparks local tsunami warning
Magnitude 6.9 quake struck off New Britain island a month after a similar sized quake buried villages
30th Mar 2018 - The Guardian
"Children's lives in danger": help still just trickling in for earthquake-hit PNG
23rd Mar 2018 - The Guardian
Three earthquakes strike south of San Jose
Three small earthquakes struck south of San Jose early Saturday morning, the United States Geological Survey reports. The first, a magnitude 2.7, was centered 6 miles east of Gilroy. It hit at 2:05 a.m. The second arrived at 7:33 a.m. and registered 3.0 on the Richter scale. It was located 3 miles from San Juan Bautista.
The third, measured at 2.8, happened at 8:07 in the morning and was in nearly the same location, 3 miles from Aromas and San Juan Bautista. All of the quakes occurred about 30 miles from downtown San Jose. They were felt across sections of San Benito County and southern Santa Clara County. No injuries were reported.
31st Mar 2018 - SFGate
Earthquake hits San Andreas "Big One" fault line three times in same place in California
1st Apr 2018 - Express.co.uk
How effective are earthquake early warning systems?
Earthquake early warning detection is more effective for minor quakes than major ones. This is according to a new study from the United States Geological Survey.
Seismologists modelled ground shaking along California's San Andreas Fault, where an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 or more is expected within 30 years. They found that warning time could be increased for residents if they were willing to tolerate a number of "false alarms" for smaller events. This would mean issuing alerts early in an earthquake's lifespan, before its full magnitude is determined. Those living far from the epicentre would occasionally receive warnings for ground shaking they could not feel.
24th Apr 2018 - BBC
Something’s Going On At Yellowstone: Earthquake Swarm Ongoing For 5 Weeks
The Yellowstone earthquake swarm has been going on for little over five weeks now with no end in sight. As you may know, this is especially terrifying considering the super volcano that calls Yellowstone home. Researchers have recorded well over 1,200 earthquakes at Yellowstone National Park. This phenomenon has been being monitored by several seismologists from the University of Utah since it first began around June 12th. Although this activity is cause for alarm experts do not think these events will cause any sort of eruption from the super volcano.
2nd Apr 2018 - Medium
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake rattles central Taiwan
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolted central Taiwan's Nantou County at 12:02 a.m. Monday morning (April 2), according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). The epicenter of the quake was located 17.5 kilometers east-southeast of Nantou County, at a depth of 23.7 kilometers, according to CWB data. The strongest intensity of level felt from the quake was a level 4 recorded in Chanhua County, while an intensity level of 3 was felt in Nantou County, Yunlin County, Changhua County and Taichung City. An intensity level of 2 was felt in Miaoli County and Tainan City, while an intensity level of 1 was felt in Chiayi County, Hualien County, Taichung County, Kaohsiung City, Yilan County and Penghu County.
2nd Apr 2018 - Taiwan News
Mexico earthquake devastation spurs California cities to action, despite the costs
A number of cities big and small in Southern California are taking steps to identify seismically vulnerable buildings for the first time in a generation, acting in part on the devastating images of earthquake damage in Mexico and elsewhere around the world. “What happened last year in Mexico City, we don’t want to experience in California,” David Khorram, Long Beach’s superintendent of building and safety, said of the quake that left more that 360 people dead. “We want to be progressive.”
In hopes of mitigating the loss of life from a major quake that experts say is inevitable, Long Beach is discussing spending up to $1 million to identify as many as 5,000 potentially vulnerable buildings. The city of Moorpark already has agreed to spend up to $10,000 for its own survey of at-risk buildings.
2nd Apr 2018 - Los Angeles Times
Volcano popocatepetl on brink of eruption as Mexico fears
Popocatepetl, a “stratovolcano” located near the city, was once again awakened by a small earthquake on Friday evening. During the night vast amounts of thick smoke, along with gas and vapour, were seen pouring out of the mouth of the active volcano. Mexican authorities have set up equipment to keep monitoring the natural phenomenon, but understand its activity can be highly unpredictable. A yellow warning has been issued, urging people “not to approach” the volcano, especially the crater, due to possibility of spewing debris.
1st Apr 2018 - Daily Star
Light earthquake in Alaska is aftershock from January
A light earthquake was reported Friday afternoon in the Gulf of Alaska.
The Alaska Earthquake Center says the magnitude 4.3 quake was centered about 160 miles (255 kilometers) southeast of Kodiak Island. It was located at a depth of about 6 miles (10 kilometers). There are no reports of it being felt or causing damage. The earthquake center said it was an aftershock of the Jan. 23 magnitude 7.9 earthquake that was widely felt throughout south-central Alaska and briefly prompted a tsunami warning. Another light earthquake earlier Friday shook the Cook Inlet region of southern Alaska, not far from Anchorage. The earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 was centered about 23 miles (37 kilometers) north of Anchorage. The quake had a depth of about 29 miles (47 kilometers).
31st Mar 2018 - KTUU.com
5.2-magnitude earthquake hits parts of KP
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late Friday, according to the seismological centre. The quake, with its epicenter in Afghanistan-Tajikistan border area, had an estimated depth of 230 kilometres, the seismological centre said. Tremors were felt in Peshawar, Mardan, Malakand Division and adjacent areas. There has been no loss of life or property reported in the wake of the earthquake.
31st Mar 2018 - Geo News, Pakistan
Light earthquake shakes southern Alaska's Cook Inlet region
Officials say a light earthquake has shaken the Cook Inlet region of southern Alaska, not far from Anchorage. The Alaska Earthquake Center says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.1 struck at approximately 3:30 a.m. Friday, and was centered about 23 miles (37 kilometers) north of Anchorage. The quake had a depth of about 29 miles (47 kilometers). There was no immediate word of any damage or injuries.
30th Mar 2018 - KTUU.com
Tokyo hit by 5.3 magnitude earthquake as "buildings shake" in Japan capital
Tokyo has been hit by an earthquake as buildings shook in the Japanese capital and promoted a slew of residents to express their worries on social media, it has emerged. Early reports are stating the ground shaking quake was of a 5.3 magnitude. The USGS confirmed the earthquake and downgraded it to a 5.0 magnitude. One resident declared that they saw buildings shake in the city while others expressed relief that “everyone is okay”. One wrote: “Well just felt my first earthquake - in Tokyo. Everyone ok. Just a small jolt.”
30th Mar 2018 - Express.co.uk
Massive earthquake strikes off Australian coast
The huge 6.9 magnitude quake struck 96 miles from the town of Kokopowhich. It is home to about 20,000 people. Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) boffins issued a warning and forecast hazardous waves from the coast. A PTWC spokesman said: "Government agencies responsible for threatened coastal areas should take action to inform and instruct any coastal populations at risk. "Persons located in threatened coastal areas should stay alert for information."
30th Mar 2018 - Daily Star
Earthquakes - 2001-2015 (Video)
This animation shows every recorded earthquake in sequence as they occurred from January 1, 2001, through December 31, 2015, at a rate of 30 days per second.
30th Mar 2018 - Space Ref
Landslide computer modelling helps earthquake first responders
Just hours after the 7.8 magnitude Kaikoura earthquake hit New Zealand in 2016 research by Dr Tom Robinson, Department of Geography, was helping to inform the work of first responders in the area. At the time of the earthquake Dr Robinson was collaborating with colleagues from the universities of Canterbury and Otago in New Zealand, to test a computer modelling approach to predict earthquake-related landslides. When the earthquake struck, the team were able to use their modelling approach to generate information about where significant landslides might have blocked roads and rivers and share this information with first responders in New Zealand. The findings of their modelling approach are published in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America.
28th Mar 2018 - Durham University
Revealed: Why some earthquakes are more devastating than others
A team of seismologists from UC Santa Cruz and California Institute of Technology has developed a new measurement of seismic energy that could help us understand why some earthquakes are more destructive than others. Unlike magnitude scales, which indicate an earthquake’s relative size by measuring the amount of ground movement (or seismic waves with specific wave periods), the new measure – Radiated Energy Enhancement Factor (REEF) – reveals the complexity of different ruptures including variations in the amount and duration of slip along the fault.
22nd Mar 2018 - Alphr
Potent Mexico City earthquake was a rare "bending" quake, study finds
Six months have passed since a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Mexico City, toppling 40 buildings and killing over 300, but the memory remains fresh. Condemned structures dot many neighborhoods, their facades crumbling. And after an earthquake 225 miles away in Oaxaca state shook the capital city again on 16 February, the city mayor said hospitals treated dozens of people for panic attacks. Seismologists, too, are still studying the 19 September earthquake, trying to better understand what’s happening underneath Mexico City. Our new paper in Geophysical Research Letters brings critical findings to light.
15th Mar 2018 - City Metric
Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - 12th Mar 2018
View this newsletter in fullCounting the cost of PNG's devastating earthquake – many uncertainties -
At this stage, the outcome is still uncertain after the devastation and loss of life – now more than 100 – of Papua New Guinea’s Highlands earthquake. Obviously the biggest concern remains the human impact of the earthquake – reaching the victims and providing emergency relief. Many households and communities have no drinking water and food gardens have been destroyed. Repairs will costs tens of millions of kina, with the government unfortunately only budgeting each year a fraction of what’s needed for infrastructure maintenance, let alone for emergency repairs and restoration.
10th Mar 2018 - Asia Pacific Report
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes 8 miles off coast of Petrolia Thursday night
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake shook 18 miles west of the coast near Petrolia Thursday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake hit at 10:01 p.m. on March 8, at a depth of 8.2 miles
10th Mar 2018 - KRCRTV.COM
Over 100 Mount Kinabalu climbers rush to safety after earthquake strikes Sabah
More than 100 climbers rushed down to the safety point at Laban Rata in Mount Kinabalu after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Sabah's Ranau area on Thursday (March 8) night. There were no reports of any casualties or damage in the 9.06pm incident, said former Mount Kinabalu Mountain Guides Association president Richard Soibi. Kundasang residents said that it was quite a strong quake that lasted two to three seconds.
10th Mar 2018 - The Straits Times
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake hits southeast Iran: state media
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit southeast Iran on Wednesday evening, state media said. The epicenter of the earthquake was about 14 km (9 miles) away from the town of Kahnooj in Kerman province, state media reported. There were no immediate reports of any dead or injured, or any property damage. Two teams from the local chapter of the Red Crescent were sent to the location, state media said. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook the same area a few minutes after the first earthquake. Last November, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit western Iran along the mountainous border with Iraq, killing at least 620 people and injuring thousands of others.
10th Mar 2018 - Reuters
Earthquake jolts Sibi, surroundings
An earthquake of mild intensity jolted Balochistan including the Sibi district on Saturday, but no causality or property loss was reported. According to the geological wing of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), tremors measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale were felt in different parts of the province. Earlier this year, an earthquake of 6.1 magnitude rocked Quetta, Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Charsadda, Murree, Sargodha, Shangla, Haripur and Gujranwala, as well as parts of India, Kashmir and Afghanistan on January 31. The quake had left two including a girl child dead with 15 others injured.
10th Mar 2018 - Pakistan Today
No reports of Singaporeans injured in Sabah earthquake: MFA
There have been no reports of Singaporeans injured in the 5.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Ranau, Sabah on Thursday night (Mar 8), the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Friday. In a statement, MFA said it has reached out to e-registered Singaporeans in Ranau and the surrounding areas, and has ascertained that they are safe. "Singaporeans in the affected areas should take the necessary precautions for their personal safety, heed the instructions of the local authorities, and closely monitor the local news, as there may be aftershocks. You should also stay in touch with family and friends so that they know you are safe," it added.
9th Mar 2018 - Channel NewsAsia
Mount Etna eruption: Rapid earthquakes spark fears of fiery volcano about to blow
Residents of the ancient city of Catania on the eastern shores of Sicily were struck with panic after several shocks reverberated through Etna in just five minutes of each other. The terrifying Etna which only sits 18miles from the coastal town, was rocked by three shallow tremors on its southern slopes. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) of Catania recorded the shocks in the early morning hours. The strongest of the quakes, of magnitude 3.3, struck at 9.50am local time just over 4 miles north of Ragalna, a small commune southeast of Palermo.
9th Mar 2018 - Express.co.uk
3 Potential Earthquake Sources that Can Destroy Jakarta
According to the Indonesian geological agency, there are two earthquake sources other than the megathrust earthquake in the Sunda Strait that can severely affect Jakarta. “The two other spots are the active fault in the vicinity of Jakarta and the intraslab underneath Jakarta,” said Sri Hidayati, Head of earthquake mitigation at the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center (PVMBG) on Thursday, March 8. Sri explained that the closest megathrust earthquake can originate from South Java and the Sunda Strait, which is less than 200 kilometers. “If a massive magnitude 8 to 9.5 earthquake from those locations occurred, it can devastate Jakarta,” said Sri. The effects of the quake can potentially amplify because of Jakarta’s sedimentary soil basin.
9th Mar 2018 - Tempo.co
Mozambique, Malawi - 5.6 M earthquake
An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 M at a depth of 25 km hit central Mozambique (Zambesia Province) in an area close to the border with Malawi on 8 March at 9.49 UTC. Approximately 3 million people live within a 100 km radius of the epicenter which was located 26 km northeast of Nsanje (Southern Region, Malawi). USGS PAGER estimated a shaking up to "very strong" for 22 000 people and "strong" for 63 000 people. An aftershock of 5.2 M at a depth of 10 km occurred a few minutes later, approximately 10 km south of the first earthquake. According to the national authorities of Malawi, several people have been slightly injured and several houses have been damaged in the area of Nyasa.
9th Mar 2018 - Relief Web
Deep moderate earthquake in Southern Alaska - March 9, 2018
The epicenter area has had multiple smaller earthquakes the last couple of days and even weeks. The origin van this earthquake is the Pacific plate diving below the gradually thicker getting North American plate at several cm a year. This is generating lot of stress resulting in regular earthquakes, even massive ones as every person in Alaska knows very well. Due to the depth of the hypocenter, people even at several hundred km will have felt the earthquake as very weak to weak shaking. Based on the present earthquake parameters (Magnitude, Depth, Population, etc) and our experience with earthquake damage impact, earthquake-Report.com does not expect any serious damage from this earthquake.
9th Mar 2018 - Earthquake Report
Strong very deep earthquake in between Fiji and Tonga - March 9, 2018
As it is middle of the night in this area at the moment of the earthquake, we believe that most of the people will not have felt it. This earthquake looks spectacular, but isn't as the breaking point (hypocenter) is located in the deep solid hot mantle of the earth. Based on the present earthquake parameters (Magnitude, Depth, Population, etc) and our experience with earthquake damage impact, earthquake-Report.com does not expect any damage from this earthquake
9th Mar 2018 - Earthquake Report
Papua New Guinea earthquake: anger grows among "forgotten victims"
Aid workers and government officials have been threatened by people in Papua New Guinea who are angry at the slow delivery of emergency help 10 days after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the highlands. Care Australia estimate half a million people have been affected by the quake, with 150,000 in desperate need of emergency supplies and more than 100 believed to be dead. Anna Bryan, Care’s program director in the country, said frustration has grown in the worst hit areas as aftershocks continued to strike. On Wednesday, a 6.8 magnitude aftershock killed a family of six when their house collapsed and burst into flames.
8th Mar 2018 - The Guardian
The ground has been shaking in Kansas. What"s causing these earthquakes?
Some of Oklahoma’s most-powerful earthquakes in the past year gave Kansans a shake in the past week, and a research geophysicist says it is safe to assume these quakes were due to wastewater injections in Kansas and Oklahoma. “This is not particularly surprising — we’re not surprised by this,” said Justin Rubinstein, who is also the deputy chief of the United States Geological Survey's Induced Seismicity Project. While the cause of these quakes has not been confirmed, Kansas Geological Survey senior scientist Rick Miller agreed that they were likely “human-induced earthquakes.”
8th Mar 2018 - Wichita Eagle
Papua New Guinea aftershocks prompt fears earthquake toll could exceed 100
At least 55 people have been confirmed dead and authorities fear the toll could exceed 100 from last week’s powerful earthquake in Papua New Guinea, as survivors faced more shaking from the strongest aftershock so far. Southern Highlands governor William Powi said people were feeling traumatised from the disaster and ongoing aftershocks. The latest was a magnitude 6.7 quake that struck just after midnight local time, the strongest shake since last Monday’s deadly magnitude 7.5 quake that destroyed homes, triggered landslides and halted work at four oil and gas fields.
7th Mar 2018 - The Guardian
Papua New Guinea earthquake death toll reaches 67
Aid workers in Papua New Guinea say the death toll from last week’s 7.5 earthquake has reached at least 67, as the country’s remote highlands were again rocked by strong aftershocks. Three aftershocks, each stronger than magnitude 5, shook the rugged Southern Highlands early on Monday, spreading fear in a region already badly damaged when the largest quake to hit the region struck a week ago.
'People are slowly dying': PNG earthquake sparks state of emergency. Aid is beginning to trickle into the worst affected regions but the extent of the devastation has taken days to emerge because of the area’s remoteness – about 500km from the capital Port Moresby.
5th Mar 2018 - The Guardian
Earthquakes - Environmental Hazards Newsletter - 1st Feb 2018
View this newsletter in fullDONE Earthquakes, Volcanoes Shake Opposite Ends of Pacific
A series of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions jolted locations on opposite ends of the Pacific Ocean Tuesday. The U.S. Geological Survey says a massive 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck about 280 kilometers southeast of Alaska's Kodiak Island, initially ...
23rd Jan 2018 - Voice of America
DONE Alaska Earthquake: "Ring of Fire" earthquake zone will shake planet to its core
The Ring of Fire is the largest and most active fault line in the world, stretching from New Zealand, all around the east coast of Asia, over to Canada and the USA and all the way down to the southern tip of South America. And with the current spate of catastrophic quakes, people around the globe are worried that more devastation is on the way.
23rd Jan 2018 - Express.co.uk
6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico's Gulf of California
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck offshore in Mexico's Gulf of California on Friday morning, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered about 48 miles (78 kilometers) north-northeast of Loreto, in the waters between the states of Baja California Sur and Sonora. The USGS reported that it struck at a depth of 6 miles (10 kilometers). The area is a desert coastline dotted with small towns and fishing villages popular with U.S. tourists who park their recreational vehicles at seaside campsites.
19th Jan 2018 - U.S. News & World Report
Mexico earthquakes: Thousands of people homeless
More than 32 years ago thousands of people lost their homes after a massive earthquake in Mexico City. Today, hundreds are still living in temporary camps and others have only recently been re-housed in permanent homes. In September last year, the list of those looking for a home grew even longer when another big quake struck Mexico City.
19th Jan 2018 - AlJazeera
Did Michigan Meteor Really Cause an Earthquake?
"There's no way to translate the actual energy from an air blast into seismometers," a spokesperson said. "They're not designed to measure vibrations coming from the air." In fact, given that the event wasn't a real earthquake, "I'm not sure why we even have it up there," he joked. "We just put it out there because we saw reports coming into our system about some vibrations in Michigan." So far, 330 people have reported feeling the ground shake on the "Did You Feel It?" USGS website.
18th Jan 2018 - Scientific American
Fox Creek earthquakes linked to completion volume and location of hydraulic fracturing
The volume of hydraulic fracturing fluid and the location of well pads control the frequency and occurrence of measurable earthquakes, new Alberta Geological Survey and UAlberta research has found. "If there is a pre-existing fault, but you're not connected to it by some sort of fluid pathway, you can hydraulically fracture the formation, and you're probably not going to cause a significant earthquake," said Schultz. "It's conceptually quite simple, but actually determining those things underground is really hard to do in practice."
18th Jan 2018 - Science Daily
Debunking the Myth That Earthquakes and Full Moons Are Linked
To analyze the supposed link, Susan Hough, a seismologist at the United States Geological Survey, scrutinized 204 earthquakes of magnitude 8 or greater over the past four centuries. She then matched those earthquakes to the lunar calendar and found that no more occurred during a full or new moon than on any other day of the lunar cycle. “The lore that the big earthquakes happen during the full moon — there’s no support for that in the catalog,” Dr. Hough said.
18th Jan 2018 - New York Times
Earthquake in Öræfajökull last night
An earthquake measuring 3.2 occurred at 02:14 AM in the North Eastern part of Öræfajökull volcano. There are no signs of an eruption according to the Iceland Met Office. Last week, 220 earthquakes were detected using the SIL seismis system at the Iceland Met Office. The week before, 500 earthquakes were detected.
18th Jan 2018 - Iceland Monitor
Minor earthquake strikes Missouri Bootheel — again
Another minor earthquake has struck the Missouri Bootheel area, only two days after the last one. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 2.7 magnitude earthquake at about 2 p.m. Thursday near Malden, Missouri. The earthquake was felt in Missouri and Tennessee, according to KFVS. A 3.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded Tuesday, felt in Caruthersville and Kennett, Missouri. Malden is only about 40 miles from Caruthersville.
18th Jan 2018 - Belleville News-Democrat
Analysis And Simulation Of Earthquake Ground Motion Records
There are series of oceanic trenches and volcanic belts due to the plate movements. Another of the most seismically active regions (5-6% of the total number of earthquakes) is the Alpide belt, which ranges from the Mediterranean in the west to the Himalayas in the east). Turkey and Iran are located in the western part of the Alpide belt while northern India is on its eastern part.
18th Jan 2018 - Science Trends
That giant fireball in Michigan last night did not trigger an earthquake
What the USGS had actually confirmed was that their instruments picked up tremors roughly equivalent to what they would register during a magnitude 2.0 earthquake. Seismometers are designed to detect vibrations in the ground coming from areas—usually ...
17th Jan 2018 - Popular Science
Earthquake shakes Greece with tremors felt in Athens
Greece is prone to earthquakes. Most cause no serious damage, but a 5.9-magnitude quake near Athens in 1999 killed 143 people. The quake came as protesters clashed with police outside Greece’s parliament over the government’s plans to implement further austerity measures and restrictions on workers’ right to strike.
15th Jan 2018 - The Independent
EARTHQUAKE WARNING: West coast USA could "suffer magnitude 9 Big One within weeks"
The Netherlands based Frank Hoogerbeets, who uses astrology to warn of disasters, has issued an online warning about what he sees as the risk of a major earthquake in February or March. In a YouTube video Mr Hoogerbeets says the disaster will be ...
15th Jan 2018 - Express.co.uk
Deadly earthquake shakes southern Peru
Two people were killed when a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Peru on Sunday, according to a regional governor. One of the two victims was a 55-year-old man crushed by a rock in Yauca, tweeted Yamila Osorio, governor of the Arequipa region in southern Peru. The other victim died in the same region, Hernando Tavera, president of the Geophysics Institute of Peru, told TV Peru, without providing further details. At least 65 people have been injured in the cities of Arequipa, Ica and Ayacucho, also in southern Peru, the National Civil Defense Institute reported.
14th Jan 2018 - CNN
3.9-magnitude earthquake hits small town in Myanmar's Yangon
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake hit Htantabin town in Myanmar's Yangon region on Saturday afternoon, according to a press release from the Meteorology and Hydrology Department. The earthquake struck at 02:49:52 p.m. local time. The epicenter was 3.2 km southeast of Htantabin.Meanwhile, an earthquake of 6.0-magnitude struck in the early hours on Friday with its epicenter being at 27.3 km west-southwest of Phyu city in Bago region. So far, there have been several aftershocks since Friday's earthquake, a department official told Xinhua.
13th Jan 2018 - Xinhua
8 Earthquakes Strike Along Iran-Iraq Border
A series of eight earthquakes hit the Iran-Iraq border area and rattled even Baghdad and parts of the Iraqi countryside on Thursday, apparently aftershocks of a temblor in November that killed over 530 people. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said seven of the quakes struck near the Iraqi city of Mandali and an eighth struck near Mehran in western Iran. All struck within an hour of each other, beginning at 0659 GMT. Seven had a preliminary magnitude of at least 5, while the eighth earthquake was a magnitude 4. Earthquakes of magnitude 5 and up to 5.9 are classified as moderate.
11th Jan 2018 - USA Today
Caribbean struck by huge 7.6 magnitude earthquake off coast of Honduras
One of the strongest earthquakes to hit the Caribbean in modern times struck off the coast of Honduras on Tuesday night, shaking the mainland and setting off tsunami warnings that were cancelled about an hour later. There were no early reports of serious damage or casualties on land after the quake struck shortly before 10pm EST. Officials in Honduras said shaking was registered across much of the nation and there were some reports of cracks in homes in Colon and Atlantida provinces along the northern coast and Olancho in eastern Honduras.
10th Jan 2018 - The Independent
Powerful 4.5-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles California's Bay Area Today
Residents of the bay area of California were shaken awake today as a result of a strong 4.5-magnitude earthquake. The earthquake was centered below Berkeley, California and was a result of movement along the Hayward fault, according to the USGS.
4th Jan 2018 - Forbes
Powerful earthquakes to ravage Earth in 2018 as planet"s rotation temporarily slows
The world is entering a period of higher seismic activity this year that will bring more earthquakes with it, scientists have predicted. While that's undoubtedly bad news for those living within affected areas, the ability to accurately predict when and where earthquakes will occur is growing all the time. This prediction comes from the fact that the Earth is currently experiencing a periodic slowdown of its rotation. Historically, these slowdowns have coincided with peak times for earthquakes and seismic activity. "So far we have only had about six severe earthquakes [in 2017]. We could easily have 20-a-year starting in 2018,” said Dr Roger Bilham from the University of Colorado.
2nd Jan 2018 - Daily Mirror
Does the Moon's Phase Cause Earthquakes?
Scientists have wondered whether there might be some connection between the moon and quakes since the 1800s, reports Rebecca Boyle at The Atlantic. In 2004, USGS analysis suggested there was a very small increase in the number of earthquakes in deep ocean basins during low tide. And in 2016, a study by researchers at the University of Tokyo found that some of the largest recent earthquakes—including the 2004 Sumatra quake, the 2010 quake in Chile and the 2011 Tohoku-Oki off the coast of Japan—all occurred during close to times of peak tidal stress. But the study’s authors were careful to not infer that one necessarily caused the other.
19th Jan 2018 - Smithsonian
Massive earthquakes no more likely to strike during full moon
21st Jan 2018 - ABC Online
No, the Moon can"t help you predict the next earthquake -
20th Jan 2018 - The Verge
Earthquakes don't wait for time or tide
17th Jan 2018 - Cosmos
Earthquake Swarm in US City Has Lasted 7 Days Straight—What"s Going On?
In the past month, parts of Reno, Nevada, have experienced a total of 274 known earthquakes. But if you're surprised you haven't heard about them by now, consider that the vast majority of those have been truly tiny tremors—just five of those quakes have been stronger than a magnitude 2.0, which means they've mostly been too gentle to feel. Some have even been so tiny that seismological networks haven't even alerted scientists there has been a quake. Instead, they've pored through data to identify the small quivers.
20th Jan 2018 - Newsweek
Is a huge earthquake about to hit Nevada? Fears rise after a swarm of 250 mini-tremors rocks Reno in just seven days
19th Jan 2018 - Daily Mail
Nevada rocked by 250 earthquakes in one week as fears mount Big One coming
18th Jan 2018 - Daily Star
