Earthquakes

Three earthquakes rock Southland, New Zealand

Blake Foden
stuff.co.nz
Sun, 15 Nov 2015 15:01 UTC

Three earthquakes shook Southland overnight, the strongest measuring 4.6.

GeoNet reported a 3.8 magnitude rumble centred 50km north-west of Te Anau at 10.57pm on Saturday. It was 39km deep and described as being of "light" intensity.

Just over two hours later at 2.05am, a 4.6 magnitude shake was felt 120km west of Tuatapere. The earthquake was described as "strong" and was 12km deep.

The third earthquake to strike came at 3.31am. GeoNet reported the third shake, measuring 4.1, was centred 75km west of Tuatapere at a depth of 15km. It was described as being of "moderate" intensity.

Potentially catastrophic earthquake in Siberia could rip Eurasian continent in half

Selina Sykes
Express UK
Fri, 06 Nov 2015 18:39 UTC

The whole Baikal rift zone in Siberia is going through a phase of rising tectonic activity

A wave of unusual seismic activity has prompted fears that a catastrophic earthquake could be on its way to Siberia which could tear Europe and Asia apart.

Scientists have predicted the earthquake could cause widespread devastation after more than 50 major tremors have been recorded around the north of Lake Baikal - the world's deepest lake.

Many scientists believe the constant activity in the region will eventually lead to the entire Eurasia continent being ripped in half. The tremors have varied in magnitude from 3.0 to 5.0 on the Richter Scale.

Experts from around the world have been monitoring the situation, with some warning the whole Baikal rift zone in Siberia is going through a phase of rising tectonic activity.

Such activity can take place every 50 to 60 years according to scientists, with a quake potentially having a disastrous impact on towns and cities in the area. Experts have even speculated that the constant seismic activity will lead the Eurasian land mass being torn in two at Baikal in 650million years.

4.5-magnitude earthquake hits near Haast in New Zealand

BNO News
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 19:07 UTC

An earthquake described as "strong" shook parts of New Zealand's South Island on early Thursday, seismologists say.

The preliminary 4.5-magnitude earthquake, which struck at 9:03 a.m., was centered about 45 kilometers east of Haast in the Westland District, or just outside the Mount Aspiring National Park, according to GeoNet. It struck about 15 kilometers below the surface, making it a shallow earthquake.

The early morning tremor was felt across different parts of the island, with some reports saying very light shaking was noticed as far away as Dunedin.

GeoNet described the felt intensity of the tremor as "strong", but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, and none are expected.

Other details about Thursday's earthquake were not immediately available.

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake rocks Darwin, Australia

9news.com.au
Thu, 12 Nov 2015 19:01 UTC

An earthquake north of Darwin has given buildings in the city a "good shake", the Bureau of Meteorology says.

The 5.6 magnitude earthquake, located in the Banda Sea at a depth of 100km, hit at 9.06am on Thursday.

A number of people in Darwin took to Twitter to say they felt the quake, including some who said it shook their building.

"Wonder where the epicentre of that earthquake just felt in Darwin was? Must have been a strong one!" Jacqui Murdoch wrote.

There are also reports it was felt at the Darwin Central Hotel.

The bureau says there is no tsunami risk and police say there are no reports of damage.

Source: AAP

5.3 magnitude earthquake recorded in northern Pakistan

Pakistan Tribe
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 19:43 UTC

According to the latest news on television news media, northern parts of Pakistan hit with tremors of 5.3 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday morning.

According to the seismological center, the jolts were felt in Swat, Ghazar including Malakand and Baltistan Division.

The epicenter of the quake measuring 5.3 on Richter scale was the bordering area of Afghanistan and Tajikistan at a depth of 112 kilometer.

Fortunately, until now there were no reports of loss of property or life from earthquake hit areas.

Strong earthquake recorded off La Serena in Northern Chile

BNO News
Tue, 10 Nov 2015 02:29 UTC

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has struck off the coast of northern Chile, seismologists say.

The earthquake, which struck at 10:54 p.m. local time on Tuesday, was centered in the ocean about 94 kilometers (58 miles) west of La Higuera, or 101 kilometers (63 miles) northwest of Coquimbo, according to Chile's seismological service. It struck about 32 kilometer (19 miles) below the ocean floor, making it a shallow earthquake.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, which also measured the earthquake at 6.9, said there was no threat of a Pacific-wide tsunami, and Chile's Hydrographical and Oceanographical Service of the Navy (SHOA) confirmed that no tsunami alerts had been issued.

Strong shaking was felt in coastal regions, witnesses said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, said Chile's National Office of Emergency of the Interior Ministry (ONEMI).

Other details were not immediately available.

Earthquake measuring 6.6 magnitude strikes off coast of Chile

RT
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 02:18 UTC

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Chile, some 110 kilometers west of Coquimbo, according to USGS.

The epicenter of the quake was located at a depth of 38 kilometers (23.6 miles).

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that based on all available data they have received; there is no threat of a tsunami striking Hawaii.

There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage having occurred to local buildings.

The quake affected the same region as the deadly 8.3-magnitude earthquake in September, which killed at least 15 and forced over one million people to evacuate their homes, triggering tsunami warnings in California and Hawaii.

Chile has a long history of major quakes, including the strongest recorded in recent history. At least 1,655 people were killed and 3,000 injured in the Great Chilean Earthquake of 1960.

Comment: 6.3 Quake rocks northern Chile, causes panic among residents

Strong earthquake strikes off Alaskan island

BNO News
Mon, 09 Nov 2015 11:35 UTC

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has struck off Atka Island in the Andreanof Islands, which are part of the Aleutian Islands in southwest Alaska, the United States Geological Survey reports.

The 6.2-magnitude earthquake, at 6:03 a.m. local time on Monday, was centered about 93 kilometers (58 miles) east-southeast of Atka, which is a small town located on the eastern side of Atka Island. It struck about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) deep, making it a shallow earthquake.

The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center, which initially measured the earthquake at 6.3, said there was no threat of a tsunami.

Other details about Monday's earthquake were not immediately available, and there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the sparsely-populated region.

12 earthquakes rock Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 24 hours

ndtv.com
Mon, 09 Nov 2015 16:13 UTC

The region saw nine quakes yesterday. Of these, one was recorded in North Sumatra region in Indonesia while others have been recorded in and around the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

The sea around the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago has witnessed 12 earthquakes in 24 hours, with almost all measuring 5 and more on the Richter scale, however, no tsunami alert has been issued.

The region saw nine quakes yesterday. Of these, one was recorded in North Sumatra region in Indonesia while others have been recorded in and around the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

According to the National Seismological Division, a body under the Ministry of Earth Science that tracks seismic activities, three jolts were recorded today which measured 4.9, 5.1 and 4.9 respectively on the Richter scale.

All earthquakes were recorded at a depth of 10-60 kms. The area around the Andaman and Nicobar islands and the Indonesian archipelago is known to be a high seismic zone and often records tremors.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts west Venezuela

Otago Daily Times
Sun, 08 Nov 2015 14:59 UTC

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck mountainous western Venezuela, knocking out power in some areas, damaging some buildings and triggering rockfalls that killed one man.

The quake's epicenter was about 27km from the city of Merida near the Colombian border, the US Geological Survey reported. It struck at 2.28am (localtime).

Some 12 aftershocks hit the area on Saturday morning, authorities added.

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Earthquakes

Three earthquakes rock Southland, New Zealand

Potentially catastrophic earthquake in Siberia could rip Eurasian continent in half

4.5-magnitude earthquake hits near Haast in New Zealand

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake rocks Darwin, Australia

5.3 magnitude earthquake recorded in northern Pakistan

Strong earthquake recorded off La Serena in Northern Chile

Earthquake measuring 6.6 magnitude strikes off coast of Chile

Strong earthquake strikes off Alaskan island

12 earthquakes rock Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 24 hours

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts west Venezuela

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