Earthquake Devastates Central Philippines, killing 69
MANILA — At least 69 people were killed and dozens more injured after a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, one of the strongest to hit the country in decades. The province of Cebu, which bore … Continue reading Earthquake Devastates Central Philippines, killing 69
Philippines: Powerful 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes
MANILA – A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck late Tuesday near the central Philippine coast, triggering structural collapse, fires and multiple casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) located the quake roughly 10 km below sea level, just west of Palompon and … Continue reading Philippines: Powerful 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes
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