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Philippines earthquake: Is there a tsunami warning after MASSIVE earthquake?
Express   22 April 2019   Philippines  
Philippines earthquake: A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked the Philippines (Image: USGS)
<p>PHILIPPINES have been struck by a massive magnitude 6.3 earthquake on Easter Monday. Is there a tsunami warning after the enormous tremor? A magnitude 6.3 earthquake rocked the central Philippines on Monday the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake ...
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits east Taiwan
Aljazeera   18 April 2019   Taiwan  
Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes [Tyrone Siu/Reuters]
<p>A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien, shaking buildings and temporarily suspending subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Local television footage showed school ...
Japan is hit by powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake
Mail Online   11 April 2019   Japan   Honshu island  
Strong tremors hit the east of Honshu, the country's largest island, on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Service
<p>A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 has struck off the coast of Japan.<br />Strong tremors hit the east of Honshu, the country's largest island, on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Service. <br />There were no immediate reports ...
Alaska earthquake: Aleutian Island on Ring of Fire hit by HUGE 6.5 magnitude quake
Express   03 April 2019   Alaska   Aleutian Islands  
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of Alaska (Image: USGS)
<p>A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of Alaska. The quake struck off the Aleutian islands just off the coast of Alaska. The earthquake struck at roughly 12.35pm. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) the earthquake hit a depth ...
Damage, one death in Tanzania earthquake
Africa Times   22 March 2019   Africa   Tanzania  
<p>At least one person has died following a moderate earthquake that struck Thursday in the Lake Rukwa region of southwestern Tanzania.<br />The 5.5-magnitude quake, centered beneath the lake itself, hit at 12:15 p.m. local time and affected the Katavi, Mbeya, ...
Turkey earthquake: 5.7 magnitude quake strikes sending tremors through tourist hotspots
Express   20 March 2019   Turkey   Denizli  
Turkey has been rocked by an earthquake (Image: USGS•GETTY)
<p>AN EARTHQUAKE measuring up to 5.7 magnitude has rocked Denizli in Turkey, sending tremors across tourist hotspots. The European earthquake monitoring service said the quake measured 6.4 magnitude. The quake was also felt in the neighbouring Izmir and Antalya. ...
Southeastern delays: Landslide causes chaos for rail commuters
Evening Standard   14 March 2019   UK  
The landslide rail workers are dealing with in Wadhurst (Network Rail)
<p>A landslide has blocked the main rail commuter route between Hastings and London, causing major disruption for thousands who use Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street stations.</p>
Powerful 6.0 magnitude quake strikes Philippines in Pacific Ring of Fire
The Daily Star   06 March 2019   Philippines   Mindanao  
TREMORS: A powerful 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Wednesday (Pic: USGS)
<p>The quake, initially measuring 6.0 magnitude, struck the island of Mindanao in the south of the country on Wednesday, the European earthquake monitoring service (EMSC) reported.<br />Its epicentre was 130 miles (211km) northeast of Davao at a depth of 37 ...
Death Toll From Indonesia Landslide Climbs to 17
The New York Times   05 March 2019   Indonesia   Sulawesi  
Rescue workers carrying a body bag containing a victim of the landslide at an illegal gold mine in Indonesia last week.Antara Foto/Reuters
<p>HONG KONG &mdash; A weeklong, round-the-clock search for victims of a landslide that may have buried dozens of miners in Indonesia is still underway, a rescue official said Tuesday, as the confirmed death toll rose to 17.</p>
Rockslide closes Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway and tunnel at Zion National Park
3news   03 March 2019   USA   Utah  
Damage to the roadbed on the Mount Carmel Highway seen on Sunday, March 3, 2019. (Zion National Park photo)
<p>SPRINGDALE, UTAH (KSNV) &mdash; Heavy rainfall prompted a rockslide in Zion National Park on Saturday night. As a result, some popular canyoneering routes have been closed indefinitely.<br />The Zion- Mount Carmel Highway was closed after reports of an ...