Category: earthquake

Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Northern Philippines

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the Philippines’ main island on Thursday, authorities said, halting some railway operations in the capital Manila. No casualties or major damage were reported after the quake, which struck out at sea at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.21 miles) and was felt in nearby provinces, the Philippine seismology agency…


India-Controlled Kashmir Hit by a 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake, No Damage Reported, Officials Say

NEW DELHI—An earthquake struck the eastern India-controlled Kashmir region Tuesday, sending tremors throughout New Delhi and parts of northern India. The quake was also felt in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and Pakistan. The quake had a 5.4 magnitude and its epicenter was in Doda, a small town in India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir, according to India’s National Center…


Strong Earthquake Rattles Northern Japan; No Damage Reported

TOKYO—A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. No tsunami warning was issued. There were no reports of problems at the nuclear plants in the area, or of disruptions to power supply or bullet trains running in northern Japan. The…


4.9 Magnitude Quake Strikes Southern Haiti; 3 Dead, Several Injured

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 struck southern Haiti early Tuesday, killing at least three people and injuring several others, authorities said. The quake struck before dawn near the southwestern coastal city of Jeremie at a depth of six miles (10 kilometers), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. “I thought the whole…


Strong Earthquake Shakes Eastern Japan; No Tsunami Warning

TOKYO—A strong earthquake shook Tokyo and other areas of eastern Japan on Friday, but no tsunami warning was issued. The magnitude 6.1 quake was centered off the east coast of Chiba Peninsula at a depth of 44.5 kilometers (28 miles), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. Strong shaking was reported in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures,…


Strong Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Strikes in Caribbean Just Off Border Between Panama and Colombia

PANAMA CITY—A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 struck Wednesday night in the Caribbean Sea just off the Panama-Colombia border, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There was no immediate word on whether were any injuries or damage in the nearby areas, which are not densely populated. The USGS said the quake was centered…


CCP Media Eradicates Hong Kong From ‘The Most Donation to 2008 Sichuan Earthquake Worldwide Ranking’ After 22 Billion yuan Aid

In the 2008 Sichuan catastrophic earthquake, Hong Kong donated 22 billion yuan (US$3 billion) to China. However, a recent donation ranking from the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) media eradicates Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan from the list. The 8.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in the central region of Sichuan, China, with many aftershocks, tearing down 75…


7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Causes Small Tsunami on South Pacific Islands

WELLINGTON, New Zealand—A 7.7 magnitude earthquake caused a small tsunami to wash ashore on South Pacific islands Friday. No damage has been reported, and the threat passed in a few hours. Waves 60 centimeters (2 feet) above tide level were measured off Lenakel, a port town in Vanuatu, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. Smaller…


5.5 Magnitude Earthquake, Large Aftershock Hit Northern California; Minor Damage Reported

EAST SHORE, Calif.—Earthquakes have rattled a large area of Northern California this week, but only minor damage was immediately reported. A magnitude 5.5 quake centered in the Sierra Nevada’s Lake Almanor resort region struck at 4:19 p.m. Thursday and a magnitude 5.2 aftershock occurred at 3:18 a.m. Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. ABC10…


5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Near Tokyo Causes Minor Injuries, Damage

TOKYO—An earthquake shook Japan’s capital, Tokyo, and surrounding areas on Thursday, injuring several people and causing minor damage, officials and media said. The quake had a 5.4 magnitude and its epicenter was in Chiba prefecture, southeast of Tokyo, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami warning was issued. Four people were hurt, including a…