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Shallow 6.0 magnitude earthquake western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

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6.0 magnitude earthquake

UTC time: Friday, October 13, 2023 03:44 AM
Your time: Friday, October 13, 2023 at 4:44 AM GMT+1
Magnitude Type: mww
USGS page: M 6.0 - western Indian-Antarctic Ridge
USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public: 0 people

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Shallow 6.3 magnitude earthquake west of Macquarie Island

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6.3 magnitude earthquake

UTC time: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 20:04 PM
Your time: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:04 PM GMT+1
Magnitude Type: mww
USGS page: M 6.3 - west of Macquarie Island
USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public: 0 people

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Afghanistan hit by another 6.3 magnitude earthquake in days

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A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, just days after a series of deadly quakes left more than 2,400 people dead.

The powerful earthquake struck an area near Herat, the capital of Herat province, early on Wednesday morning, local time.

There was limited information about the immediate impact of the quake.

The office of Herat's governor said there had been "huge losses" in districts near areas that had been flattened by earlier quakes.


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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Argentina

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A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Jujuy region of Argentina on Tuesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.

The quake was at a depth of 238 km (148 miles), EMSC said.

Reuters

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Summit of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii rattled by hundreds of small earthquakes

Kilauea volcano camera on 10-7-2023
© USGS / FOX WeatherKilauea volcano camera on 10-7-2023
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity. The U.S. Geological Survey reports the volcano is not erupting, but some elevated signs of unrest exist on its southern side.

The U.S. Geological Survey said it has detected an increase in seismic activity on Hawaii's Big Island that is associated with unrest of the Kilauea volcano.

The mountain is one of the most active volcanoes on Earth and has produced off-and-on cycles of lava since Sept. 29, 2021.

Volcanologists stress that despite hundreds of minor earthquakes, the volcano is not actively erupting. However, changes in terrain resemble periods with increased activity.

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Best of the Web: Shallow magnitude 6.3 earthquake kills at least 2,000 in west Afghanistan - aftershock of equal magnitude (UPDATES)

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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit western Afghanistan on Saturday causing one death and dozens of injuries, officials said, predicting the toll could rise amid reports of landslides and building collapses.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the epicentre was 40 kilometres (25 miles) northwest of the region's largest city of Herat, and was followed by five aftershocks with magnitudes of 5.5, 4.7, 6.3, 5.9 and 4.6.

Crowds of residents and shopkeepers fled buildings in the city at around 11am (6:30am GMT) as the quakes began, causing 25 injuries and a single fatality, according to a Taliban government spokesman.

"We were in our offices and suddenly the building started shaking," 45-year-old Herat resident Bashir Ahmad told AFP.


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Anadolu Ajansı reports:
At least 1,000 dead and injured in Afghanistan earthquake

At least 1,000 people were killed and injured in a series of earthquakes that hit the northwestern part of Afghanistan on Saturday, officials said.

Afghanistan Disaster Management Authority's spokesman Mullah Janan Saiq said the death toll could further rise, adding that the tremors caused heavy damage in northwestern Herat and Badghis provinces.

"Three villages in Herat province were completely destroyed, hundreds of people are still trapped under the debris," Saiq told Anadolu over the phone.

He added that it was difficult to find the exact number of casualties, but so far the figure of 1,000 was reported by local officials.

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), strong earthquakes of magnitude 5.5, 5.9, and 6.2 jolted the Afghan provinces. It said the epicenter was 40 kilometers (24.8 miles) northwest of Herat city.

The World Health Organization's Afghanistan office said its teams were in hospitals assisting treatment of wounded and assessing additional needs.
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Al Jazeera reports:
Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,000: Taliban officials

The death toll from powerful earthquakes in western Afghanistan has crossed 2,000, a senior Taliban leader said, adding the number might rise further in one of the deadliest quakes to hit the country in two decades.

Suhail Shaheen, the Taliban spokesperson based in Qatar, told Al Jazeera that many people were missing and rescue operations were under way to save people trapped under the rubble in the wake of a magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Herat province.

Shaheen said there was an urgent need for tents, medical and food items in the areas hit by the disaster, as he appealed to local businessmen and NGOs to come forward to help people in need.

On Sunday, people attempted to dig out the dead and injured with their hands in Herat, clambering over rocks and debris. Survivors and victims were trapped under buildings that had crumbled to the ground, their faces grey with dust.

One video, shared online, shows people freeing a baby girl from a collapsed building after being buried up to her neck in debris. A hand is seen cradling the baby's torso as rescuers ease the child out of the ground. Rescuers said it was the baby's mother. It is not clear if the mother survived.

"Besides the 2,060 dead, 1,240 people are injured and 1,320 houses are completely destroyed," said Abdul Wahid Rayan, spokesperson at the Ministry of Information and Culture.

About six villages have been destroyed and hundreds of civilians have been buried under the debris, he said, calling for urgent help.

The magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit 40km (24 miles) northwest of the city of Herat at about 11am on Saturday (06:30 GMT), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Strong aftershocks were felt in the neighbouring Badghis and Farah provinces.

A rescue volunteer, who did not want to be named, from Zenda Jan - the worst affected district located in Herat - said the search and rescue teams were not properly trained and lacked modern equipment.

"Unfortunately we have lost a lot of people in west of Herat in Zenda Jan and Ghorian districts," he said.

"The tragedy is very huge, we cannot define it to you in simple words. People are still trapped in the debris, they are alive, but we cannot reach them."

He urged the UN and other international organisations to provide Afghans with trained search and rescue teams, with modern equipment and rescue dogs to help find those still trapped inside.



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Two magnitude 6.7 earthquakes minutes apart hit Papua New Guinea

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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck northeastern Papua New Guinea on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no immediate reports of damage.

The strong quake had a depth of 53 kilometres (33 miles) and hit at around 7:30 pm (0830 GMT) with the epicentre about 56 kilometres southeast of the coastal town of Madang, the USGS said.

An aftershock of equal magnitude hit off the coast of Madang minutes later, the USGS said.

Earthquakes are common in Papua New Guinea, but rarely cause widespread damage.

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Shallow magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Japan's Izu islands - 3rd major quake in the area in 3 days

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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Japan's Izu islands on Oct. 6, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), EMSC said.

Reuters

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Japan issued a tsunami advisory after shallow 6.1 magnitude earthquake near its outlying islands

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Japan issued a tsunami advisory Thursday after a strong earthquake struck near its outlying islands in the Pacific Ocean, but lifted it about two hours later. No damage was reported.

The advisory, the second-lowest of a four-stage warning system, asked people on islands in the Izu chain, which stretches south from the Tokyo region, to stay away from the coast and river mouths.

The U.S. Geological Survey said a series of offshore earthquakes hit the area on Thursday morning. The strongest measured magnitude 6.1 and was located at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), it said.

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Philippines struck by 6.4 magnitude earthquake

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The Philippines was hit by earthquake measuring 6.4 in magnitude at 3.21pm (UAE time) today, October 4, according to an advisory released by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

The tremors was detected by the stations of the National Seismic Network of the UAE's NCM.

The quake struck at sea some 66 kilometers east of the municipality of Sarangani, Davao Occidental.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that the earthquake of tectonic origin that struck at 7:21 p.m (local time), had a depth of focus of 139 kilometres and was measured at various intensities in nearby areas.

Phivolcs added that aftershocks are expected.