7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Coast Of Fiji, Tsunami Warning Issued
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 has struck 284 kms off the coast of Fiji. The quake struck at 2152 GMT on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. A Tsunami threat message has been issued for parts of the Pacific closer to the epicentre according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre. The centre said that hazardous tsunami waves were … Continue reading
100+ Earthquake Swarm Hits Brawley 30 Miles from San Andreas Fault
A swarm of more than 100 small earthquakes hit Brawley, a small city situated only 30 miles from the San Andreas Fault, on Saturday. The biggest tremor so far was a 3.9 magnitude, but USGS said larger quakes were possible and the shaking may continue for several days. Three days ago, Nevada was hit by a strong series of earthquakes. … Continue reading
Powerful 7.7 magnitude Christmas Quake Shakes Southern Chile, Tsunami Warning Cancelled
Editor’s Comment: It’s been theorized that cosmic rays, solar flares can cause earthquakes. Earth was supposed to be hit today (Christmas day) by a large flare, is it possible this had something to do with this large quake in Chile? Christmas Solar Storm Threatens Earth’s Electrical Infrastructure Some areas were evacuated due to fears of a tsunami, but the warning … Continue reading
Chance of 6.9 Magnitude Quake Aftershock Following Kaikoura New Zealand Earthquake
Geonet says there is a 98 per cent chance of an aftershock of 6 to 6.9 magnitude in the next year. In its latest update on the November 14 Kaikoura earthquake, which was 7.8 in magnitude, Geonet Said that while it can’t predict earthquakes, it could provide forecasts of future aftershocks based on probabilities and possible scenarios. The most likely … Continue reading
Powerful 7.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Papua New Guinea
A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Saturday, generating a small tsunami and knocking out power in parts of the Pacific island nation. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The magnitude-7.9 quake struck 46 kilometres (29 miles) east of Taron in Papua New Guinea, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake was … Continue reading
‘Big Boom’ Heard from Small Earthquake in Southwest Nova Scotia Canada
If you were in southwest Nova Scotia on Tuesday you may have felt the earth move. At 10:40 a.m., a 3.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded about 42 kilometres southwest of Digby, according to Natural Resources Canada. The centre of the quake was about 18 kilometres below the earth’s surface. Brenda Small of Weymouth North felt it. “I heard a very loud … Continue reading
San Andreas Fault (AKA Mendocino Fault Zone) was Stressed by the 6.5M Earthquake
A Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattled the northern California coast on Thursday morning, swaying buildings in Humboldt County and releasing enough energy to be detectable in San Francisco. This was a signature earthquake of a part of California that may be as overlooked in earthquake science as it is in popular culture. Though the phrase “California earthquake” brings to mind San … Continue reading
‘Earth Moved’ as Enormous Fireball Exploded over Spanish Sky [video]
Stunned observers feared explosion or earthquake as massive fireball “brighter than the moon” ripped through atmosphere at 72,000 kilometres and hour This is the moment a massive fireball described as “brighter than the moon” lit up a huge part of Spain, including the Costa del Sol. Many people thought there had been an explosion or an earthquake of a small … Continue reading
Risk of Massive Quake Under Central New Zealand Rises – But Still ‘Very Unlikely’
Scientists have tried to assess what impact slow-slip events under the lower North Island following the Kaikoura Earthquake will have on the probability of another massive quake but acknowledge it is “a work in progress”. The estimated probability of a massive earthquake under central New Zealand has risen due to a rise in slow-slip activity, but such a quake remains … Continue reading
Shaky End of Year: A Series of Very Powerful Quakes Plus A Very Rare Quake Event
As we approach the ending of 2016 it seems the Earth is getting pretty active seismically speaking. We’ve seen some very large quakes and there was even one that occurred in a place not known to receive much shaking. Not only did it occur in a rare place but the magnitude was quite large for that location. The rare quake … Continue reading
