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TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — A strong 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck early Thursday off the eastern coast of Japan, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The epicenter of the quake, which struck at a depth of 25.4 kilometers (16 miles), was located offshore about 41 kilometers southeast of Hasaki in Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Agency, which put the magnitude at 6.2, said on its website that the quake […]
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck southern Mexico has risen to seven, the Oaxaca state government said Wednesday. The 7.4-magnitude quake, which was followed by more than 1,500 aftershocks, was felt in Mexico City, some 700 kilometers (430 miles) away from the epicenter in Oaxaca. It sent people fleeing their homes and workplaces, and even forced the closure of an oil refinery. “My condolences — at the […]
by Victor Ruiz with Yussel Gonzalez in Mexico City OAXACA, Mexico (AFP) — A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico on Tuesday, killing six people, sending hundreds fleeing from their homes and forcing the closure of a major state-owned oil refinery. Hundreds of aftershocks were reported in the hours following the initial tremor, which was felt in Mexico City, some 700 kilometers (430 miles) distant from the epicenter in Crucecita, in Oaxaca state. “We had […]
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico on Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning along Central America’s Pacific coast and as far south as Ecuador. The epicenter was near Crucecita, in the southeastern state of Oaxaca, but the shock wave was felt as far away as Mexico City, some 700 kilometers (430 miles) distant, where it sent frightened residents rushing into the streets. The US Geological Survey reported that the […]
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — A 5.9 magnitude earthquake jolted Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there was no tsunami warning or immediate reports of damage. The strong offshore quake struck at a relatively deep 102 kilometres (63 miles). The epicentre was some 97.5 kilometres east south-east of Gorontalo city in North Sulawesi, according to USGS. Shallow quakes tend to cause more damage than deeper ones. The Southeast Asian […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental today. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 1:55 p.m., had its epicenter 304 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of 33 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) – A magnitude 5 quake shook Ilocos Sur on Monday at around 4 p.m., according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The quake was felt at intensity 4 in Candon, Ilocos Sur. The quake’s epicenter was located 55 kilometers northwest of this city, off the waters near the Ilocos Sur coast. The quake was shallow, with a depth of only four kilometers. It was felt at various intensities in […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Negros Occidental early Monday, June 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 2:06 a.m., had its epicenter 16 kilometers northeast of La Carlota. It had a depth of 10 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities Intensity IV – La Carlota City, Negros Occidental Intensity III – Bago City, Negros Occidental; Bacolod City Intensity II – Canlaon City, Negros Oriental […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology is “keeping a close watch” on a series of earthquakes recorded at Kanlaon volcano. In an advisory on Monday, June 22, PHIVOLCS said the earthquakes were monitored in the west lower flanks of the volcano on Negros Island. These began at 4:03 p.m. of June 21, with the largest registering at 4.7 magnitude at 1:15 a.m. today. That earthquake was felt at Intensity V in La Carlota […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Negros Occidental on Monday, June 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 2:06 a.m., had its epicenter 20 kilometers northeast of La Carlota. It had a depth of four kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded. Intensities : Intensity II – Canlaon City, Negros Oriental Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Bago City, Negros Occidental Intensity I – Iloilo City No […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental early Saturday, June 20. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 12:49 a.m., had its epicenter 59 kilometers of Jose Abad Santos. It had a depth of 134 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro today, June 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 9:46 a.m., had its epicenter 17 kilometers southeast of Santa Cruz. It had a depth of 31 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities: Intensity III – Santa Cruz and Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro Intensity II – Puerto Galera and San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III […]
