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Strong shallow magnitude 6.3 earthquake off Vanuatu


Volcano Discovery
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:14 UTC
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes near Santo, Luganville, Sanma Province, Vanuatu

According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow earthquakes are felt more strongly than deeper ones as they are closer to the surface. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.

A second report was later issued by the citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake, which listed it as a magnitude 6.1 earthquake as well. Other agencies reporting the same quake include the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) at magnitude 6.3, and France's Réseau National de Surveillance Sismique (RéNaSS) at magnitude 5.7.

Generally quakes of this magnitude are recorded by more than one agency and the results can vary, with subsequent reports that come in after the first one often showing more accuracy.
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6.0-magnitude earthquake off Vanuatu: USGS


Xinhua
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:48 UTC
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted 55 km off Port-Vila, Vanuatu at 16:06:57 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 33.13 km, was initially determined to be at 17.475 degrees south latitude and 167.8723 degrees east longitude.
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Huge landslide in Haraz, Iran

Chave Weather
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Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:36 UTC
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A large landslide hit Haraz, Iran on April 3rd 2022.

The cause of the landslide is unknown, however it's believed it may have been caused by an earthquake in the region.

The landslide occured near a number of mines, however the mines were reported as empty at the time of the landslide.

Traffic was stopped, with access to the area restricted as debris was cleared.

Authorities are assessing the situation, with warnings remaining in place for further incidents.

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Shallow 6.3 magnitude earthquake off New Caledonia - 3rd major quake in the area within 24 hours


Star-Advertiser
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:29 UTC
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There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii following a 6.3 magnitude earthquake detected southeast of the Loyalty Islands near New Caledonia this morning.

The earthquake struck at about 9:51 a.m. Hawaii time.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a statement saying that based on all available data, a destructive, Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles, and that no ground was affected.

Comment: Related: Two shallow earthquakes of 6.9 and 7.0 magnitudes hit off New Caledonia 9 hours apart

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Two shallow earthquakes of 6.9 and 7.0 magnitudes hit off New Caledonia 9 hours apart


Times of India
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:06 UTC
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A 7.0 magnitude earthquake jolted 279 km east-south-east of Tadine, New Caledonia at 0544 GMT on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 22.579 degrees south latitude and 170.3537 degrees east longitude.

Comment: Details of the earlier quake from Earthquake Track:
6.9 magnitude earthquake 278 km from Tadine, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia

UTC time: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 20:56 PM
Your time: Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 9:56 PM GMT+1
Magnitude Type: mww
USGS page: M 6.9 - 279 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia

10 km depth


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Azores Sao Jorge volcano update - Largest earthquake to date, continuing uplift

GeologyHub
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Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:34 UTC
4 Azores earthquake: Locals flee Portuguese island after thousands of earthquakes raise fears
Azores earthquake: Locals flee Portuguese island after thousands of earthquakes raise fears
The Sao Jorge volcano in the Azores Island chain is in danger of both erupting and producing a large earthquake. As a result, its alert level has been placed at orange due to the detection of a body of magma intruding underneath the island. This intrusion of magma occurred alongside an earthquake swarm where more than 14,000 quakes were detected. The largest of these struck on March 29th, registering in as a magnitude 4.0. This video will discuss the ongoing situation, and mention where an eruption could occur.

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This week in Volcano News - Potential eruption in Azores, Mauna Kea earthquake

GeologyHub
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Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:32 UTC
Azores island prepares to evacuate amid major earthquake fears
Azores island prepares to evacuate amid major earthquake fears
Right now, there are 51 volcanoes actively erupting on the planet. This week's top story regards the Sao Jorge volcano in Portugal, where a shallow intrusion of magma is ongoing. Its alert level was raised three times in a week, and ground deformation and elevated gas levels have been detected. Thus, an eruption might occur in the next few days.

Meanwhile in Chile, the alert level at the Lonquimay volcano was raised to yellow due to a swarm of earthquakes underneath its edifice. And, in Hawaii, a large earthquake occurred underneath the flank of Mauna Kea. This video will discuss these volcano related news stories, as told and analyzed by a volcanologist.

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Ring of Fire activity increases today, tremors hit Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Chave Weather
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Sun, 27 Mar 2022 11:14 UTC
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A series of earthquakes hitting Esmeraldas in Ecuador on March 26th and today, March 27th 2022.

Three earthquakes hit between 11 at night and 1 in the morning, with the largest measured at 5.8 magnitude on the Richter scale.

Residents ran from their homes as tremors rocked buildings. Power cuts were seen, as electricity supplies were affected.

Buildings were damaged by the earthquakes, with walls showing cracks and windows smashed in homes, businesses and hospitals.

This is the latest in a period of tectonic activity on the Pacific Ring of Fire, including an eruption of the Taal volcano in the Philippines. Authorities are assessing this situation as it develops.


Comment: Taal volcano: thousands flee after eruption in Philippines

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Strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake - Coral Sea, Vanuatu


Volcano Discovery
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:40 UTC
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Strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake at 116 km depth

Date & time: Mar 23, 2022 21:57:00 UTC
Local time at epicenter: Thursday, Mar 24, 2022 at 8:57 am (GMT +11)
Magnitude: 6
Depth: 115.7 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 15.1542°S / 167.3908°E (Coral Sea, Vanuatu)
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6.7-magnitude earthquake rattles Taiwan


France24
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:13 UTC
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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Taiwan early Wednesday rattled buildings and roused people from their sleep, leaving one injured and causing a half-constructed bridge in the island's east to collapse.

Taiwan is regularly hit by earthquakes as it lies near the junction of two tectonic plates. It does not issue tsunami warnings unless a quake registers at more than magnitude 7.0.

The US Geological Survey initially estimated the 1:41 am (1741 GMT Tuesday) quake to be magnitude 6.9, but downgraded it to 6.6 before finally assessing it back up to 6.7.

It also revised the depth from an initial 10 kilometers (six miles) to 24 km.


Comment: About an hour earlier a 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

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