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Strong 7.0 undersea earthquake strikes near Solomon Islands

Josephine Tovey
Sydney Morning Herald
Wed, 18 Nov 2015 20:50 UTC
Dadali Quake
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Image showing epicentre of Solomon Islands earthquake.
A strong undersea earthquake has struck off the coast near the Solomon Islands, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

The bureau initially reported that an earthquake of 7.1 had occurred at 5.31am ADET, which would be classified as a major earthquake, but the intensity was later reported as 7.0, which is considered strong.

The quake struck 119 kilometres south west of Dadali, in the Solomon Islands, and 176 kilometres north west of the capital, Honiara.

Some "light" shaking was expected on the Solomon Islands, according to the United States Geological Survey's Earthquake Hazards Program.

There was no tsunami threat to Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology said.
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Second earthquake in two days hits Lefkada, Greece


City A.M.
Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:20 UTC
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A second earthquake in two days has struck off the coast of Greece early this morning.

Today's quake, 32km west-south-west of Nidri, on the island of Lefkada, registered as a 4.7 magnitude.

This was smaller than the one which struck off the same island yesterday, in which at least two people have been killed.

The US Geological Survey said the second quake occurred at around 5:18am UTC.

While aftershocks are common, and usually weaker than the original earthquake, the group warned there was sometimes a higher risk of damage because of any residual impact on buildings from the original quake. it also warned of possible tsunamis.

There are no reports currently of any injuries.
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Rare earthquake strikes western Sweden


thelocal.se
Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:11 UTC
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A mini earthquake struck western Sweden on Tueday night, causing jitters in the town of Halmstad, but no damage or injuries.

Residents in the town, south of Gothenburg, reported feeling the earthquake at around 7.15pm.

"The floor started shaking and the neighbours' dog barked," Camilla Rowan told Swedish newspaper the Gothenburg Post.

"My son called me and asked what was going on. It was only a few seconds," she added.

Others turned to social media to describe their experiences.
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits Kyrgyzstan


BNO News
Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:02 UTC
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A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 has struck southern Kyrgyzstan, east of the city of Osh, seismologists say.

The earthquake, which struck at 11:29 p.m. local time on Tuesday, was centered about 31 kilometers (19 miles) southeast of Osh, the second largest city in Kyrgyzstan. It struck about 15.6 kilometers (9.7 miles) deep, making it a very shallow earthquake, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The European Mediterranean Seismological Center measured the earthquake at a preliminary 5.9, while the USGS measured it at 5.5.

The earthquake was widely felt in the region but there was no immediate word about damage or casualties.

Local officials were not immediately available to comment and no other details were available.
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Strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Greece


RT
Tue, 17 Nov 2015 07:31 UTC
Greece Quake
© USGS
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Ioannina in Greece at a depth of some 10 kilometers, according to the US Geological Service.

The quake hit early Tuesday, with the initial reading adjusted to 6.8 and the depth changed to 5 kilometers, according to the scientists. According to the University of Athens, the magnitude was 5.9.

Comment: According to this source (in Greek), the earthquake caused the death of two women, 70 and 65 years old respectively. There were also several wounded, among which were two children, and elderly woman and a middle-aged man.

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Moderate earthquake rattles Istanbul, Turkey


Al Arabiya News
Mon, 16 Nov 2015 20:31 UTC
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A moderate earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale rattled Turkey's biggest city Istanbul on Monday, causing a short panic but no initial reports of damage or injuries.

The Kandilli Observatory in Istanbul said that the tremor struck at a depth of 7.7 kilometers in the Sea of Marmara, to the south of the city, at 5:45 pm (1545 GMT).

The quake was felt throughout Istanbul, a metropolis of some 16 million that serves as the country's financial and cultural hub.

Istanbul residents felt the ground shift, causing a brief panic, an AFP correspondent said.
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Trinidad shaken by early morning earthquake


Jamaica Observer
Mon, 16 Nov 2015 18:57 UTC
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 rattled Trinidad and Tobago on Monday, the Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the University of the West Indies (UWI) has reported.

It said that the quake was felt at around 8:36 am and was located 10.89 degrees north and 62.32 west. It had a depth of 79 kilometers.

Meanwhile, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday night between Honduras and the Cayman islands.

The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake which struck at around 6:49 pm (Honduras time) was centered about 167 kilometers south, south west of Georgetown in the Cayman Islands.

The quake was also felt 420 kilometers west of Montego Bay in Jamaica.
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Caribbean Sea earthquake: Strong 5.8 magnitude quake struck between Honduras and the Cayman Islands


BNO News
Sun, 15 Nov 2015 19:59 UTC
Caribbean sea quake
© google
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 has struck the Caribbean Sea between Honduras and the Cayman Islands, seismologists say.

The earthquake, which struck at 6:39 p.m. local time in Honduras or 7:39 p.m. local time on the Cayman Islands, was centered about 167 kilometers (104 miles) south-southwest of George Town on the Cayman Islands, or 420 kilometers (261 miles) west of Montego Bay in Jamaica. It struck about 9.1 kilometers (5.7 miles) deep, making it a shallow earthquake, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Computer models from the USGS estimated that some 54,000 people may have felt weak shaking from the earthquake, which is unlikely to have caused damage or casualties. Shaking could be felt in George Town, West Bay, Bodden Town, and some other towns in the region.

No tsunami watches or warnings have been issued. "Based on earthquake information and historic tsunami records the earthquake is not expected to generate a tsunami," the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center said in a bulletin.

Other details were not immediately available.
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Magnitude 3.1 earthquake recorded in northeast Bulgaria


Focus Information Agency
Sun, 15 Nov 2015 15:18 UTC
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A slight earthquake of magnitude 3.1 on the Richter scale has been reported close to the Bulgarian coastal city of Varna at around 10:44 p.m. on Saturday, the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography with the Bulgarian Academy of Science announced for FOCUS News Agency reported.

The epicentre of the quake was close to the town of Novi Pazar.

The jolt was just slightly felt by the local residents.

There is no information about damages or injured people.
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquake shakes south-central Kansas

Julie Mah
The Wichita Eagle
Sun, 15 Nov 2015 15:07 UTC
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© U.S. Geological Survey
An early Sunday morning earthquake was felt by some south-central Kansas residents.

The magnitude-4.3 earthquake occurred at 3:45 a.m. Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey website. It was centered near Fairview, Okla., west of Enid.

Residents in Wichita, Hutchinson, Kiowa, Conway Springs, Medicine Lodge, Pratt, Kingman, Andover, Winfield, Udall, Haysville, Derby and Valley Center reported feeling the quake to the Geological Survey site.

If you felt it, you can report it on the Geological Survey's Did You Feel It? webpage.
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