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© USGSEpicenter of the rare Mozambique earthquake of September 22, 2016.
A rare earthquake struck Mozambique, Southeast Africa, on September 22, 2016.
This is the strongest tremor in the last 11 years, when at least two Mozambicans died and 13 injured as an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 shook southern Africa.
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Japan's Meteorological Agency reported that the earthquake "has caused no damage to Japan," while adding that "slight sea-level changes in coastal regions" may be observed.
No immediate tsunami warning has been issued.
Small tremors were reportedly felt in nine Japanese prefectures, including in Fukushima and Tokyo.
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The data provided by the USGS also says that another tremor, measuring 5.2, hit the same region about 30 minutes earlier.
According to the USGS the latest earthquake had a depth of nearly 25 kilometers, while its predecessor's measured 22.7 kilometers.
© USGS websiteThe epicentre of Tuesday’s quake was located about 617km south-southeast of Tokyo at a depth of 10km.
The quake had a depth of 33 km and occurred nearly 400 km (250 miles) from the Izu islands just southeast of Honshu. There were no immediate reports of a tsunami or of any damage.
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There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties. No tsunami warning was issued. The Vanuatu Islands are part of the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire quake zone, where about 90 percent of the world's earthquakes occur.
© Earthquake TrackAn earthquake struck near Haida Gwai on Friday afternoon.
No damage or tsunami expected, Earthquakes Canada says
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck off British Columbia's Central Coast Friday afternoon.
Data from Earthquakes Canada shows the trembler hit at 12:45 p.m. PT just south of Haida Gwaii or 195 kilometres west of Bella Bella.
Earthquakes Canada says no one has reported feeling the quake and no damage or tsunami is expected.
© ReutersNicaragua's landmark Momotombo volcano erupted for the first time in 110 years back in December, 2015.
An earthquake measuring at least 5.4 on the Richter scale struck 7-and-a half miles from the municipality of Laz Paz Centro and in close proximity to the active Volcano Momotombo in Nicaragua late Wednesday, sparking major aftershocks, and fear, but no reported casualties.
The earthquake struck at 11:57 PM local time, and an initial aftershock measuring 4.4. After the initial aftershock, the National Preventive System for Disasters, or SINAPRED, report that another 10 had followed.
Even more are expected, according to SINAPRED authorities, who have also confirmed the earthquake is connected to the 6.1. and 7.3 earthquakes that hit Nicaragua in April and October 2014, respectively.
According to Dr. Armando Saballos, authorities are assessing the situation and monitoring the activity of Momotombo, which so far has given "no indication that the volcano has increased in activity." Various news agencies reported the Wednesday earthquake measured anywhere from 5.4 to 5.9 in magnitude. The maximum ever recorded on the Richter scale was 9.5 by a 1960 Chilean earthquake.
© TORSTEN BLACKWOOD/AFP/Getty ImagesHoniara is the capital of the Solomon Islands
The region has been struck by a number of earthquakes in recent years
A magnitude 6 earthquake has struck 89km west of Honiara on the Solomon Islands, the US Geographical Survey has said.
The quake had a depth of 10km, which is considered shallow.
It struck at approximately 18:00 local time or 07:30 UK time.
Honiara is the capital of the Solomon Islands.
There have been no reports of injuries or serious damage and no immediate tsunami warning has been issued.
The US Geographical Society has issued a green alert, saying "there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage". They warned that some secondary effects or further damage may be possible as "recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses."
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The epicenter of the quake was located some 129 km (about 66 miles) north northwest of the country's second largest city, Medellin, at a depth of 72 km (45 miles).
There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
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