A Powerful Earthquake Of 7.1 Magnitude Strikes The Philippines And Is Felt Strongly In Manila
In Luzon, the US Geological Survey reported a powerful earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on Wednesday, causing strong tremors throughout the city. As of yet, there have been no reports of damage or injury from the quake that occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km (6 miles). The USGS reported that the epicentre of the […]
Residents Of The UAE Report Strong Tremors After Multiple Earthquakes In Iran Kill At Least Five
A string of earthquakes hit southern Iran in the wee hours of Saturday morning, causing strong tremors across the UAE. A number of residents gathered in open areas near their homes due to the intensity of the situation. Several people reported being woken out of their sleep by the tremors or witnessing pieces of furniture […]
Earthquake Today: Indonesia’s Sumatra Island Hit By A 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake
An earthquake measuring 6.2 magnitude struck off Sumatra island, sending residents fleeing their homes, the United States Geological Survey said. In West Sumatra province, the quake struck 12 kilometers away from Bukittingi in the island’s north at a depth of 70 kilometers, the USGS reports. In neighboring provinces of Riau and North Sumatra, the quake […]
Eastern Taiwan Hit With A 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake
According to the Central Weather Bureau, a 6.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded on the east coast of Taiwan Monday evening. According to the weather bureau, the quake struck off the coast at around 5.46 pm (local time), with its epicentre located 56 kilometers east of Hualien County Hall, with a focal depth of 19.4 km. AFP […]
Indonesia Hit By 7.3-magnitude Earthquake; Issues Tsunami Warning
In eastern Indonesia, on Tuesday, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami warning, the Meteorological Department reported, but no immediate news on casualties or damage was available. The entire town of Maumere on Flores Island, according to Agustinus Florianus, ran into the streets. After the earthquake struck 112 km northwest of Larantuka, in the eastern part […]