Osaka: Earthquake killed three people
Osaka – An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the open-ended Richter scale shook western Japan Monday, killing three people and leaving more than 200 injured, according to the Japanese government. The three deaths confirmed were a nine-year old girl in Takatsuki … Continue reading Osaka: Earthquake killed three people
Major earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby – A large earthquake has struck the middle of Papua New Guinea. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.5 quake hit about 89 kilometres southwest of Porgera early Monday in the Pacific island nation. Geological Survey geophysicist … Continue reading Major earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
6.0-magnitude quake hits off west Indonesia
Beijing – An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted off west Indonesia on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey stated.The focus of the quake, which took place at 0939 GMT, was initially determined at a depth of 30.0 km, 88 … Continue reading 6.0-magnitude quake hits off west Indonesia
5.3-magnitude quake hits Philippines
Manila – An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted 47km ENE of Cortes, Philippines at 19:53: 48 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 4.04 km, was initially determined to be at … Continue reading 5.3-magnitude quake hits Philippines