5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Off Myanmar Coast
YANGON/BANGKOK – On the morning of Thursday, August 21, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Myanmar. The Earthquake Observation Division of Thailand’s Meteorological Department logged the quake at 9:58 a.m. local time, pinpointing its epicenter at 16.145° N, … Continue reading 5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Off Myanmar Coast
8.7 Earthquake Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts
KAMCHATKA PENINSULA/TOKYO/ANCHORAGE – A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning, triggering tsunami waves between 3 and 4 meters along parts of the Russian Pacific coastline and setting off widespread tsunami warnings … Continue reading 8.7 Earthquake Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts
Earthquake in Sumatra Shakes Penang: No Tsunami
PENANG – A moderate 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck northern Sumatra on Sunday afternoon, with tremors felt across parts of the Malaysian island of Penang. The quake occurred at 4:57 PM local time at a depth of 74 kilometers, with the epicenter … Continue reading Earthquake in Sumatra Shakes Penang: No Tsunami
Earthquakes shake Mindanao on Easter Sunday
MINDANAO/MANILA – On Easter Sunday, the southern Philippine island of Mindanao was shaken by multiple earthquakes. The strongest quake registered a magnitude of 5.9 and struck at 12:11 a.m. local time, approximately 51 kilometers west of the coastal town of … Continue reading Earthquakes shake Mindanao on Easter Sunday
Earthquake Disaster: Death Toll Surpasses 1,900
BANGKOK/MANDALAY –Â The devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, continues to claim lives, with the confirmed death toll rising to over 1,900 in Myanmar and at least 23 fatalities reported in Thailand, including 18 in Bangkok. Rescuers are … Continue reading Earthquake Disaster: Death Toll Surpasses 1,900