Tsunami warnings lifted after magnitude 8.2 quake hit Alaska
3 years, 8 months ago

Tsunami warnings lifted after magnitude 8.2 quake hit Alaska

Al Jazeera  

The warnings, issued for he US states of Alaska and Hawaii, the US Pacific territory of Guam, were later cancelled. The tsunami warnings issued across the Pacific Ocean after a shallow earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck the Alaska Peninsula have been lifted. “That’s really fortunate in this case, because 8.2 is really strong enough to make a sizable wave, especially in that location of the world.” Thu Jul 29 07:03:47 UTC 2021 event picture pic.twitter.com/TGf2yerpzh — NWS Tsunami Alerts July 29, 2021 The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center had also issued a warning for the US state of Hawaii and the US Pacific territory of Guam. pic.twitter.com/QLTiROkiri — NWS Anchorage July 29, 2021 The NTWC had earlier said that it was also evaluating the level of tsunami danger for other US and Canadian Pacific coastal areas. Thu Jul 29 07:42:22 UTC 2021 event picture pic.twitter.com/8Lj3kVBU8Q — NWS Tsunami Alerts July 29, 2021 Alaska is part of the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire.

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Tsunami warning lifted after 7.0 earthquake near Tonga in the South Pacific
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3 days ago

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.0 earthquake near Tonga in the South Pacific

The Hindu  

A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. Myanmar earthquake LIVE updates The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit at a depth of 29 kilometers and was centered about 100 kilometers northeast of the main island in the early morning hours of Monday local time. …

7.6 magnitude earthquake rocks the Caribbean, prompts tsunami warning
1 month, 3 weeks ago

7.6 magnitude earthquake rocks the Caribbean, prompts tsunami warning

Firstpost  

According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake jolted the region at 6:30 pm at a depth of about 6 miles below ground, about 130 miles south-southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck in the western Caribbean on Saturday night, prompting a tsunami advisory. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake jolted the region at …

Tsunami warning canceled for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands after magnitude-7.6 earthquake in the Caribbean
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tsunami warning canceled for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands after magnitude-7.6 earthquake in the Caribbean

CNN  

CNN — An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 occurred on Saturday in the Caribbean Sea, according to the US Geological Survey, sparking a tsunami advisory. The tremor hit 129 miles southwest of Georgetown, Cayman Islands, at 6.23 p.m. The US National Tsunami Warning Center initially said there was a tsunami threat to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The …

Tsunami alert after 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tsunami alert after 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan

Daily Mail  

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country's Meteorological Agency said Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the advisory for tsunami waves of up to one meter, adding that it rated the quake as a lower five on the Japanese seismic scale of seven. Fears about the nuclear power plants in Sendai and …

A ‘non-destructive’ tsunami was spotted after California’s earthquake. Simulations show dangers of a real one
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A ‘non-destructive’ tsunami was spotted after California’s earthquake. Simulations show dangers of a real one

The Independent  

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Tsunami scare terrors California as magnitude 7 earthquake strikes San Francisco beach
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsunami scare terrors California as magnitude 7 earthquake strikes San Francisco beach

Hindustan Times  

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7 hit off the coast of a sparsely populated area of northern California on Thursday, prompting coastal towns to evacuate low-lying areas amid a tsunami warning that was later canceled. The National Weather Service said that the tsunami warning that extended along 500 miles of the California and Oregon coasts was called off about 90 …

Earthquake today: US weather service cancels tsunami warning for West Coast after 7.0 quake hits Northern California
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake today: US weather service cancels tsunami warning for West Coast after 7.0 quake hits Northern California

Live Mint  

An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 shook Northern California in the United States on Thursday. The earthquake was struck at 10:44 a.m. west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County, about 130 miles from the Oregon border, the US Geological Survey said. Phones in Northern California buzzed with the tsunami warning from the National Weather Service, shortly after the …

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks California
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks California

Firstpost  

At least 5.3 million people in the state were under a tsunami warning after the earthquake. The tremors were first felt at 10:44 am in the west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County near the Oregon border The United States National Weather Service has lifted the briefly imposed tsunami warning for the West Coast after a 7.0 …

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 shook parts of Northern California Thursday morning, temporarily forcing a tsunami warning that led to evacuations in some coastal areas of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay. The notable quake struck an offshore area about 100 km northwest of Ferndale, a city in Humboldt County in Northern California with …

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-06 05:39 LOS ANGELES -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 shook parts of Northern California Thursday morning, temporarily forcing a tsunami warning that led to evacuations in some coastal areas of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay. The notable quake struck an offshore area about 100 km northwest of Ferndale, a city in Humboldt …

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning
3 months, 3 weeks ago

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 shook parts of Northern California Thursday morning, temporarily forcing a tsunami warning that led to evacuations in some coastal areas of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay. The notable quake struck an offshore area about 100 km northwest of Ferndale, a city in Humboldt County in Northern California with …

The California tsunami danger is real. The 7.0 earthquake is wake-up call to prepare
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The California tsunami danger is real. The 7.0 earthquake is wake-up call to prepare

LA Times  

A boat motors through tsunami surge at the mouth of the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor on Jan. 15, 2022. “Time has to be respected to get people safe.” Tsunami warnings remain rare for the West Coast, and actual major tsunamis are even more unusual, Snider said. He said Thursday’s incident was a good reason to “refresh what it means …

7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes California, tsunami warning issued briefly
3 months, 3 weeks ago

7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes California, tsunami warning issued briefly

India Today  

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7 hit off the coast of a sparsely populated area of northern California on Thursday, prompting coastal towns to evacuate low-lying areas amid a tsunami warning that was later cancelled. The National Weather Service said that the tsunami warning that extended along 500 miles of the California and Oregon coasts was called off about 90 …

Tsunami warning for 5 million people lifted after 7.0-magnitude quake off California coast
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsunami warning for 5 million people lifted after 7.0-magnitude quake off California coast

The Independent  

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Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The powerful earthquake that struck …

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here’s what to know about tsunamis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here’s what to know about tsunamis

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California to Oregon — before being canceled. A tsunami, a word that comes from the Japanese characters for harbor and wave, is a series of extremely long …

Tsunami map shows how San Francisco could be devastated
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsunami map shows how San Francisco could be devastated

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. San Francisco County tsunami hazard areas map was updated in July 2021 showing a potentially greater impact on the …

Watch ariels from California as 7.0 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch ariels from California as 7.0 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning

The Independent  

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Tsunami warning lifted for US west coast following 7.0 magnitude earthquake
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsunami warning lifted for US west coast following 7.0 magnitude earthquake

Hindustan Times  

The National Weather Service canceled its tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after a powerful earthquake shook parts of California on Thursday. At least 5.3 million people in California were under a tsunami warning after the 7.0-magnitude temblor, the U.S. Geological Survey said in a yellow alert, which predicted localized but minimal damage. Shortly after the quake, phones in …

US issues tsunami warning for coastal California, Oregon after 7.0 magnitude earthquake off coast
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

US issues tsunami warning for coastal California, Oregon after 7.0 magnitude earthquake off coast

Firstpost  

“A tsunami Warning is now in effect which includes the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Davenport, California to Douglas/Lane Line, Oregon,” a notification on the US Tsunami Warning Centers website read The earthquake struck off coast of Northern California. Image courtesy: US Tsunami Warning System A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on …

7.0 Earthquake Off Northern California Prompts Brief Tsunami Warning
3 months, 3 weeks ago

7.0 Earthquake Off Northern California Prompts Brief Tsunami Warning

Huff Post  

People watch the waves come in after an earthquake was felt widely across Northern California at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. via Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook a large area of Northern California on Thursday, knocking items off grocery store shelves, sending children scrambling under desks and prompting a brief tsunami …

7.0 earthquake rattles Northern California, spurs anxiety before tsunami warning is canceled
3 months, 4 weeks ago

7.0 earthquake rattles Northern California, spurs anxiety before tsunami warning is canceled

LA Times  

A magnitude 7 earthquake about 30 miles off the Humboldt County shoreline prompted a highly unusual tsunami warning for a wide swath of the Northern California coast Thursday, spurring widespread evacuations before it was canceled an hour later. California Why a massive California tsunami alert was issued — then soon canceled Coastal areas in Northern California began evacuating residents after …

Why a massive California tsunami alert was issued — then soon canceled
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Why a massive California tsunami alert was issued — then soon canceled

LA Times  

Residents across Northern California’s coast were told to quickly evacuate Thursday morning and urged to seek higher ground after a magnitude 7 earthquake off the coast of Humboldt County prompted a tsunami warning. “Time has to be respected to get people safe,” said Dave Snider, the tsunami warning coordinator at the National Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska. “There’s only two …

Japan Struck By 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Expected
6 months, 1 week ago

Japan Struck By 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Expected

ABP News  

A tsunami warning was issued after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the remote island of Izu Islands in Japan, at a depth of 10 kilometres, on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said. According to an NHK report, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Izu Islands and the Ogasawara Islands. According to AFP, Japan sits on …

Tsunami warning for Japan's Okinawa islands downgraded to advisory: JMA
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Tsunami warning for Japan's Okinawa islands downgraded to advisory: JMA

China Daily  

TOKYO - Japan's weather agency on Wednesday downgraded a tsunami warning for islands of the southern Okinawa prefecture to a tsunami advisory, while still urging people there to stay away from coastal areas. A 30-centimeter tsunami was observed at the island of Yonaguni at 9:18 am local time, while small waves of 20 centimeters also reached Ishigaki island and Miyakojima …

Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast
1 year, 3 months ago

Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast

The Hindu  

Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert after issuing one following a series of major earthquakes Monday but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported more than a dozen strong quakes in the Japan Sea off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures starting shortly after …

Japan Earthquake: Highest-level Tsunami Warning Dropped, Residents of Coastal Areas Asked Not To Return To Homes
1 year, 3 months ago

Japan Earthquake: Highest-level Tsunami Warning Dropped, Residents of Coastal Areas Asked Not To Return To Homes

News 18  

Japan Drops Highest-level Tsunami Warning But Residents in Coastal Areas Told Not to Return homes Japan has dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, which was issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday. Major Tsunami Warning in Japan Downgraded, but People Urged to Remain Alert The Japan Meteorological Agency has downgraded a “major tsunami warning” issued for central Japan’s Ishikawa …

Japan earthquake mapped: Series of powerful tremors triggers tsunami warnings across region
1 year, 3 months ago

Japan earthquake mapped: Series of powerful tremors triggers tsunami warnings across region

The Independent  

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No tsunami threat to India: INCOIS
1 year, 3 months ago

No tsunami threat to India: INCOIS

The Hindu  

Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre which houses the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services in Hyderabad stated that there is no tsunami threat to India following the detection of an earthquake of about magnitude 7.5 in the Ritcher Scale at 12.40 p.m. near the west coast of Honshu in Japan on Monday. Senior scientist B. Ajay Kumar informed that …

Japan tsunami Jan. 1 updates | Tsunami warning lowered; evacuation orders still in place
1 year, 3 months ago

Japan tsunami Jan. 1 updates | Tsunami warning lowered; evacuation orders still in place

The Hindu  

Tsunami waves over a metre high hit central Japan on January 1 after a huge earthquake that damaged homes, set off a major fire and prompted authorities to urge people to run to higher ground. Media reports said two people were feared dead after the 7.5-magnitude quake struck Ishikawa prefecture on the Sea of Japan side of the main island …

Japan issues another quake warning as 4-foot tsunami waves hit Ishikawa
1 year, 3 months ago

Japan issues another quake warning as 4-foot tsunami waves hit Ishikawa

Live Mint  

Japan issued another earthquake warning for Ishikawa, Toyama, and for almost all of its western coast, hours after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale hit central Japan. Japan issued a major tsunami warning for Ishikawa and lower-level tsunami warnings or advisories for the rest of the western coast of the main island of Honshu. Japan’s Nuclear Regulation …

Japan issues Tsunami warning after 7.4 magnitude quake hits Ishikawa prefecture
1 year, 3 months ago

Japan issues Tsunami warning after 7.4 magnitude quake hits Ishikawa prefecture

Firstpost  

After a strong earthquake of 7.6 magnitude struck the Noto region of Ishikawa prefecture, approximately 300 km from Tokyo on Monday, Japan has issued a tsunami warning for nearly its entire western coast. NHK further warned of the potential for a tsunami as high as 5 meters in Ishikawa prefecture, urging residents to move away from the coastal areas. “Hazardous …

Earthquake today: 7.6 magnitude quake jolts Japan, tsunami warning issued
1 year, 3 months ago

Earthquake today: 7.6 magnitude quake jolts Japan, tsunami warning issued

Live Mint  

Japan earthquake: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale hit north-central Japan on Monday, public broadcaster NHK said. A tsunami warning has been issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency along the coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama prefectures. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has also issued tsunami alerts for North Korea and Russia's far …

Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast
1 year, 3 months ago

Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert after issuing one following a series of major earthquakes Monday but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported more than a dozen strong quakes in the Japan Sea off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures starting …

Japan hit by series of earthquakes, sees 5-foot tsunami waves, alert in Russia, Korea
1 year, 3 months ago

Japan hit by series of earthquakes, sees 5-foot tsunami waves, alert in Russia, Korea

India Today  

A series of strong earthquakes struck Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami waves as high as five foot, and prompting authorities to issue tsunami warnings and evacuation advisories for people on the country's northwestern coast, local media reported. Several videos on social media showed buildings shaking violently, prompting people to rush for cover beneath chairs and tables and raging tsunami waves …

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan, residents flee some coastal areas
1 year, 3 months ago

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan, residents flee some coastal areas

Al Jazeera  

Officials in Ishikawa prefecture confirm four fatalities, Kyodo news agency reports, as tens of thousands lose power. A powerful earthquake has struck central Japan, killing several people, destroying buildings, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and prompting residents in some coastal areas to flee to higher ground. The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 triggered waves …

Japan lowers its tsunami warning but tells people not to go home after several earthquakes
1 year, 3 months ago

Japan lowers its tsunami warning but tells people not to go home after several earthquakes

LA Times  

Cracks are seen on the ground in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan on Monday following an earthquake. Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported more than a dozen quakes in the …

Japan lowers its tsunami warning after a series of strong earthquakes
1 year, 3 months ago

Japan lowers its tsunami warning after a series of strong earthquakes

NPR  

Japan lowers its tsunami warning after a series of strong earthquakes Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP TOKYO — Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert after issuing one following a series of major earthquakes Monday but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported more …

Tsunami warning lifted for coasts of Vanuatu and New Caledonia after magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocks the Pacific
1 year, 3 months ago

Tsunami warning lifted for coasts of Vanuatu and New Caledonia after magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocks the Pacific

ABC  

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of the Pacific island nation Vanuatu late on Thursday, but a tsunami threat has passed and there have been no immediate reports of damage. Key points: Residents say it was a scary night waiting for the all clear on tsunami warnings There were initial threats of hazardous tsunami waves along the coasts of …

Tsunami warning as 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines
1 year, 3 months ago

Tsunami warning as 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 7.6 magnitude earthquake has …

Japan lifts a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake hit near its outlying islands
1 year, 5 months ago

Japan lifts a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake hit near its outlying islands

The Hindu  

Japan issued a tsunami advisory Thursday. October 5, 2023, after a strong earthquake struck near its outlying islands in the Pacific Ocean, but lifted it about two hours later. The advisory, the second-lowest of a four-stage warning system, asked people on islands in the Izu chain, which stretches south from the Tokyo region, to stay away from the coast and …

Japan issues tsunami warning after 6.1-magnitude earthquake and aftershocks hit Izu Islands
1 year, 5 months ago

Japan issues tsunami warning after 6.1-magnitude earthquake and aftershocks hit Izu Islands

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A tsunami advisory has been …

Tsunami alert! Japan issues advisory following strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Pacific Ocean
1 year, 5 months ago

Tsunami alert! Japan issues advisory following strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Pacific Ocean

India TV News  

Japan, on Thursday, issued a tsunami advisory following a strong earthquake struck near its outlying islands in the Pacific Ocean. The Japan Meteorological Agency said an offshore earthquake measuring magnitude 6.6 occurred late Thursday morning in the area at a depth of 10 kilometres. The quake was not felt on the islands or in the Tokyo region, but the meteorological …

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 along Alaska's coast triggers brief tsunami advisory. All we know so far
1 year, 8 months ago

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 along Alaska's coast triggers brief tsunami advisory. All we know so far

Hindustan Times  

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake jolted southern Alaska late Saturday, sparking a brief tsunami advisory that sent residents into a state of alert. A 7.2 magnitude earthquake triggered a brief tsunami advisory for southern Alaska, monitoring bodies reported late Saturday. Magnitude and Location Details According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake originated approximately 106 kilometers south of Sand …

Earthquake off the Alaska coast triggers brief tsunami advisory, sending some residents to shelters
1 year, 8 months ago

Earthquake off the Alaska coast triggers brief tsunami advisory, sending some residents to shelters

Associated Press  

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake triggered a brief tsunami advisory for southern Alaska late Saturday, but the advisory was canceled about an hour later, monitoring bodies reported. The earthquake was felt widely throughout the Aleutian Islands, the Alaskan Peninsula and Cook Inlet regions, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. The United States Geological Survey wrote in a social media post that …

7.2 earthquake hits Alaskan peninsula: USGS
1 year, 8 months ago

7.2 earthquake hits Alaskan peninsula: USGS

The Hindu  

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula late Saturday local time, the United States Geological Survey said, briefly sparking a tsunami warning. The shallow quake hit at 10:48 pm Saturday, about 55 miles southwest of the small town of Sand Point, the agency said. The National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska, cancelled an earlier tsunami advisory for …

7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates small tsunami
1 year, 10 months ago

7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates small tsunami

Al Jazeera  

Tsunami threat passes for Vanuatu and New Caledonia, New Zealand warns of dangerous currents, coastal surges. Tsunami warnings have been lifted following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck beneath the Pacific Ocean southeast of New Caledonia. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said waves of less than half a metre were measured off Lenakel, a port town in the island nation …

Tsunami warning for Vanuatu, other islands after 7.7 magnitude earthquake shakes far Pacific
1 year, 10 months ago

Tsunami warning for Vanuatu, other islands after 7.7 magnitude earthquake shakes far Pacific

India TV News  

Tsunami warning: An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 that struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands in the French territory of New Caledonia triggered a tsunami warning to countries in the South Pacific on Friday. Tsunami Warning for other islands The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center also said small waves were possible for Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Guam and other Pacific islands. …

Earthquake strikes off New Caledonia, triggers marine tsunami warning for Lord Howe Island
1 year, 10 months ago

Earthquake strikes off New Caledonia, triggers marine tsunami warning for Lord Howe Island

ABC  

The risk of tsunami waves across the South Pacific has passed and warnings have been downgraded following a magnitude-7.7 earthquake south-east of the Loyalty Islands in the French territory of New Caledonia. Key points: Vanuatu and New Caledonia have retracted their tsunami warnings A marine tsunami warning is still current for Lord Howe Island The BOM is warning of possible …

Indonesia earthquake: Powerful 7.1 magnitude tremor hits Mentawai island; Tsunami alert lifted
1 year, 11 months ago

Indonesia earthquake: Powerful 7.1 magnitude tremor hits Mentawai island; Tsunami alert lifted

India TV News  

Indonesia lifted a tsunami alert Tuesday following a magnitude 7.1 undersea earthquake that hit off Mentawai Island, triggering panic in a region prone to fatal quakes but apparently causing no major damage or casualties. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake was centered 170.4 kilometres southeast of Teluk Dalam, a coastal town in the South Nias Regency, North Sumatra province, at a depth …

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