Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes 1,000 Km Off Perth, Australia: USGS

World News | Reuters | Sunday December 16, 2018

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck around 1,000 km north-northwest of the Australian city of Perth, the U.S. Geological Survey reported on Sunday. The quake occurred at a depth of 33.0 km, USGS said.

6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Indonesia

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 16, 2018

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Papua, in eastern Indonesia Sunday, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Near Antarctica, No Tsunami Warning

World News | Reuters | Tuesday December 11, 2018

A magnitude 7.1 quake struck on Monday in the southern Pacific Ocean, close to the South Sandwich Islands north of Antarctica, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Powerful 7.5 Quake Off New Caledonia Triggers Tsunami But No Damage

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 5, 2018

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck near New Caledonia Wednesday, triggering a tsunami alert and emergency evacuations across a swathe of the South Pacific, but there were no reports of serious damage or injuries.

6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Indonesia, No Tsunami Warning

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday December 1, 2018

A deep 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck in eastern Indonesia Saturday night, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

Alaska Hit By 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday December 1, 2018

A powerful earthquake rocked Anchorage on Friday, violently shaking homes and businesses in Alaska's largest city and knocking out power to some residents.

Scientists Warn Of Impending 8.5-Magnitude Earthquake In Himalayas

Science | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday November 30, 2018

Growing warnings by scientists of an impending high-magnitude earthquake in the Himalayas have got further credence from yet another study by Indian researchers.

Over 700 Injured In Iran Earthquake

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 26, 2018

More than 700 people were injured in a 6.4-magnitude earthquake that shook western Iran, state television reported in an updated toll Monday.

6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Iran, 115 Injured: Reports

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 26, 2018

A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Iran's western province of Kermanshah late Sunday, Iran's institute of geophysics said.

6.7-Magnitude Undersea Earthquake Off Fiji, But No Tsunami

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 19, 2018

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fiji Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but it was too deep to cause any damage.

7 Killed, Over 8,000 Flee Homes As Quakes Hit Indonesia

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday November 17, 2018

Seven people were killed and more than 8,000 others fled their homes as landslides and quakes struck Indonesia's West Sulawesi province, officials said on Saturday.

5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Mizoram, No Immediate Reports Of Damage

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 11, 2018

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit parts of Mizoram on Saturday night, the India Meteorological Department said.

5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan's Hokkaido: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 5, 2018

A shallow 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Monday, the US Geological Survey said.

Strong Quake Shakes New Zealand During Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Visit

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 30, 2018

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of central New Zealand on Tuesday, where British royals Meghan and Harry are on tour, but officials said it caused no major damage. The quake was felt in Wellington during a session of parliament, prompting lawmakers to stop deliberations and seek refuge as a precaution. There was no tsunami threat and the q...

Strong 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Greece: USGS

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 26, 2018

A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Greece on Friday, and was felt in the tourist hotspot island of Zante, monitoring groups said.