7.1M Earthquake Sends Small Waves to South Pacific Islands
Tsunami waves as tall as a metre above the tide level were possible along the coasts Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu following a powerful earthquake in the South Pacific, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said on Wednesday. The magnitude 7.1 undersea quake hit off New Caledonia about 03:50 GMT, and had already sent small waves radiating out towards the Loyalty … Continue reading
6.3 Magnitude Quake Off Coast of Oregon Could be Warning Sign
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon on Wednesday. The quake, which occurred 188 miles west of the town of Bandon is sparking fears that the Cascadia subduction zone will slip causing a major apocalyptic tsunami. The quake was recorded at a depth of about 10 km, according to the USGS website and there was no tsunami … Continue reading
Are Man-Made Earthquakes Possible? Here’s Evidence from 60 Years Ago!
At some point you may have heard someone mention man-made earthquakes but probably dismissed it as being impossible, well take a look at some evidence from 60 years ago. A device was detonated at least 6000 feet into the ground (roughly 2000 meters). This footage is from Project Cannikin, which was a proof-test for the 5 megaton warhead to be … Continue reading
7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Venezuela, Felt in Neighboring Countries
The map seen in the headline image shows the location of an earthquake in Venezuela, on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. (USGS) The United States Geological Survey says the powerful quake struck on the north coast of Venezuela. (USGS) A powerful earthquake has shaken eastern Venezuela, causing buildings to be evacuated in the capital of Caracas. The U.S. Geological Survey put … Continue reading
8.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes in the Pacific Close to Fiji
A massive quake of magnitude 8.2 struck in the Pacific Ocean close to Fiji and Tonga on Sunday but it was very deep and did not trigger a tsunami, the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Tsunami Warning Center said. The quake was 347.7 miles (559.57 km) below the Earth which would have dampened the shaking at the surface. The U.S. … Continue reading
6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Tanaga Volcano, Alaska
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports a 6.6 (updated) magnitude earthquake occurred today at 11:57 a.m. latitude 51.3 north, longitude 178.1 west near Andreanof Island, Alaska. Preliminary parameters: ORIGIN TIME – 1157 AM HST 15 AUG 2018 COORDINATES – 51.3 NORTH 178.1 WEST LOCATION – ANDREANOF ISLANDS ALEUTIAN IS. ALASKA MAGNITUDE – 6.6 MOMENT Based on all available data, a destructive … Continue reading
Alaska’s North Slope Hit by Strongest Earthquake Ever in the Region
At the time of this post there has been over 47 earthquakes in this region UPDATE: Aug. 13, 2018 – Another shallow 6.0 M earthquake hits Alaska – 2nd in less than 24 hours – via Earthquake Track 6.0 magnitude earthquake 172 km from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, United States USGS page: M 6.0 – 65km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska USGS … Continue reading
7.0 Earthquake Hits Lombok Indonesia
This quake comes 1 week after 14 people died in separate earthquake. At least 32 people were killed on Sunday when Indonesia’s resort island of Lombok was hit by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake. The powerful quake triggered panic among tourists and residents, and was also felt on the neighbouring resort island of Bali. On Lombok, thousands fled from their homes … Continue reading
Southern Oregon Coast Hit by 10 Earthquakes Just over a 5 Hour Span
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the Southern Oregon Coast early Tuesday at 5:16 a.m. Within the following hours, nine more earthquakes were recorded in the same area. The first tremor was detected about 200 miles west-southwest of Pistol River, Oregon, near the Oregon-California border. The next eight were recorded within a few miles of the first and the 10th … Continue reading
Small Earthquake Experienced in Western North Carolina Accompanied by ‘Loud Boom’
A small earthquake hit a county in the North Carolina mountains on Sunday evening, officials said. The 2.6 magnitude was in Wilkes County less than a mile from the town of Hays, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The earthquake was felt in Blowing Rock, about 40 miles away, officials said. The quake, which hit around 8 p.m., had a depth … Continue reading
