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7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Peru, tsunami threat issued
A strong magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit central Peru on Friday, initially reported as 8.8 kilometers from Atiquipa district. The United States Geological Survey revised the magnitude upward. Initially dismissing a tsunami threat, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre later cautioned about potential waves up to three meters high along certain coastlines.
Strong earthquake strikes near Vanuatu: USGS
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 83 km NNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu, at a depth of 29.2 kilometers on Sunday at 9:23 am local time, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS reported that the earthquake is not expected to generate a tsunami. There have been no immediate reports of damage, and further details are awaited. The USGS shared preliminary information about the quake on social media, describing it as a notable event.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts, causes tsunami threat
The crater of Mount Ruang flamed with lava against a backdrop of lightning bolts overnight after erupting four times on Wednesday, forcing authorities to raise its alert level to the highest of a four-tiered system.
Magnitude-6.0 quake shakes northeast Japan
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries after the earthquake, whose epicentre had a depth of 40 kilometres (25 miles) and which was also felt in Tokyo.
Philippines cancels tsunami warning after Taiwan earthquake
Philippines issues high tsunami wave warning post Taiwan quake, advises evacuation in 23 provinces. Boats should stay offshore in deep waters. Tsunami waves expected between 0033-0233 GMT.
Main airport in Japan's Okinawa suspends flights after tsunami alert
Flights suspended at Okinawa Airport following Taiwan earthquake tsunami alert. Naha Airport operations stopped, Ishigaki Airport unaffected. 7.7 magnitude quake, Japan under tsunami warning. Vessels seen heading to sea for safety measures.
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Taiwan hit by strongest earthquake in 25 years; 7 dead, 77 trapped and 700 injured
Taiwan was struck by a powerful earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude, the most intense seismic activity in at least 25 years, resulting in four deaths and numerous injuries. The tremor caused buildings to shift from their bases, prompting tsunami alerts for the southern Japanese islands and the Philippines.
Tsunami threat 'largely passed' after Taiwan quake: Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
The quake hit just before 8:00 am local time (0000 GMT) and had a magnitude of 7.4 according to the US Geological Survey, triggering tsunami warnings in Taiwan, southern Japan and the Philippines.
One dead, over 50 injured after powerful earthquake jolts Taiwan
1 dead, 50 injured in Taiwan's 7.2-magnitude quake. Tsunami alerts downgraded. Philippines issues warning. Boat safety urged. Flights diverted, staff evacuated at airports due to earthquake and tsunami concerns.
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea: USGS
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea's West New Britain region, southeast of Kimbe. No damage or injuries were reported. In April last year, a 7.0-magnitude quake hit the Karawari area, but the recent quake did not cause significant impact.
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes just south of Hawaii's Big Island, US Geological Survey says
Big Island Mayor Mitch Roth was in Honolulu at a cardiologist appointment. "All of a sudden I felt like I was getting dizzy," he said, thinking at first that it was the procedure and then realizing it was an earthquake. He immediately got on the phone with his emergency management officials.
Death toll reaches 100 as survivors are found in homes smashed by western Japan earthquakes
A devastating earthquake in western Japan claims 100 lives, with rescue efforts ongoing amid aftershocks. Some survivors were miraculously rescued from collapsed buildings after days. Hardest-hit regions like Ishikawa face immense damage, with 211 still missing. Reports reveal 59 deaths in Wajima and 23 in Suzu, along with injuries to 500+. US aid is pledged, as concerns rise over access to essentials in affected areas. Evacuation centers house 34,000 displaced individuals. Communities, renowned for craftwork, grapple with severe losses and uncertain futures amidst this catastrophe.
Rescuers race against time in search for survivors in Japan after powerful quakes leave 65 dead
Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area. The damage was so great that it could not immediately be assessed. Japanese media reports said tens of thousands of homes were destroyed.
Japan: Earthquakes death toll at least 55; thousands of buildings damaged
Damage was so great that it could not immediately be assessed. Japanese media reports said tens of thousands of homes were destroyed.
At least 48 dead after monster Japan quake
Japan earthquake: The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck on Monday afternoon, prompting residents in some coastal areas to flee to higher ground as tsunami waves hit Japan's west coast, sweeping some cars and houses into the sea.
Japan lifts all tsunami warnings
Japan has cleared all the tsunami warnings and advisories that were issued following a significant earthquake on New Year's Day, according to an official from the meteorological agency. The nation can now breathe a sigh of relief as the threat of a destructive tsunami has subsided.
7.6 magnitude earthquake rocks Japanese bullet train station in Ishikawa Prefecture | Watch video
New Year 2024 started shockingly for residents in Japan as a 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the country. Warnings have been issued for tsunamis by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Here’s everything to know more.
Tsunami hits Japan after 21 earthquakes above magnitude 4 in 90 minutes, residents told to run
Japan faced a magnitude 7.4 earthquake on Monday, triggering a tsunami with waves of 1.2 meters hitting Wajima in Ishikawa. In a span of 90 minutes, 21 earthquakes of over magnitude 4 shook the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a major tsunami warning, a first since the devastating 2011 event. The quake disrupted power power supply and transport facilities but no nuclear plant abnormalities were reported.
Japan earthquake: Video shows train and platform shaking intensely during the 7.6 magnitude quake
Central Japan experienced 21 earthquakes within 90 minutes, with the strongest measuring 7.6, prompting tsunami warnings and advisories. Authorities urged residents in Ishikawa and along Honshu's western coast to evacuate to higher ground due to potential aftershocks
Japan earthquakes: Watch the first tsunami waves hitting western coast
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures. Top government spokesperson Hayashi Yoshimasa urged residents to prepare for potential further quakes as authorities assessed the damage.
Japan Tsunami: What is Tsunami, their causes and the 3 biggest Tsunamis ever?
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: As Japan faces the threat of another tsunami following the recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake, it is a stark reminder of the unpredictable forces that shape our planet. Understanding the causes and historical precedents of tsunamis is crucial for developing effective warning systems and mitigating the impact of these natural disasters on vulnerable coastal communities.
5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia's Aceh province
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency said there was no danger of a tsunami but warned of possible aftershocks. The agency put a preliminary magnitude at 6.3. Variations in early measurements of quakes are common.
Magnitude 6.6 aftershock causes panic in southern Philippines
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, a day after an even more powerful quake in the same region killed two people and triggered a tsunami alert. The earthquake came nearly two weeks after a 6.7 magnitude quake hit Mindanao, killing at least nine people, shaking buildings and causing part of a shopping mall ceiling to collapse.
Strong earthquake that sparked a tsunami warning leaves 1 dead amid widespread panic in Philippines
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake Saturday night had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck at a depth of 32 kilometers (20 miles). The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and parts of Indonesia, Palau and Malaysia, but later dropped its tsunami warning.
7.1 magnitude quake hits Indonesia's Banda Sea; no tsunami warning
The tremor was felt moderately in the town of Saumlaki in the archipelago's Tanimbar Islands, according to the Indonesian Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency, or BMKG.
Japan issues tsunami advisory for islands in eastern Japan
The warning followed an earthquake that had a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 that struck at 11 a.m. near Torishima island, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The epicentre was in the Pacific ocean about 550 kms (340 miles) south of Tokyo.
Tsunami warning after 7.4 earthquake hits Alaskan peninsula, says United States Geological Survey
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaska peninsula late Saturday local time, triggering a tsunami warning, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The shallow quake hit at 10:48 pm Saturday (0648 GMT Sunday), about 55 miles (89 kilometers) southwest of the small town of Sand Point, the agency added.
Magnitude 6.6 earthquake shakes Panama-Colombia border
In Panama, civil protection agency Sinaproc said there had been no immediate reports of damages and they were monitoring the situation.
7.1-magnitude quake strikes east of New Caledonia: USGS
The epicentre was 35 kilometres (22 miles) deep and located about 300 kilometres (190 miles) east of the New Caledonian archipelago, it said. Any tsunami waves are expected to be less than 0.3 metres (one foot), the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in its latest update. The waves may reach the Pacific islands of Fiji, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Wallis and Futuna, it said, after earlier issuing a warning for coasts within 300 kilometres (185 miles) of the epicentre.
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