Remembering the deadliest tsunami in history
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Remembering the deadliest tsunami in history

CNN  

Twenty years ago on December 26, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake triggered massive tsunamis across the Indian Ocean, sending waves slamming into the coasts of 14 countries with devastating power. The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami was one of the deadliest disasters in modern recorded history, killing an estimated 230,000 people and affecting millions. The lack of an early-warning system and minimal sea-level data left seismologists scrambling to determine the earthquake’s magnitude and exactly if – and where – the waves would hit. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration called the tragedy a “wake-up call” and has since ramped up investment in tsunami science and the deployment of buoys used in tsunami monitoring systems to detect seismic events quicker and more accurately.

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Ten deadliest earthquake in world
2 days, 10 hours ago

Ten deadliest earthquake in world

India TV News  

Image Source : AP 1/10 On October 7, 2023, at around 11:11 local time, a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Herat City in western Afghanistan. Image Source : Social media 2/10 The 2015 Nepal earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.8, caused over 9,000 deaths and widespread devastation. Image Source : Social media 3/10 The May 2008 Sichuan earthquake, with …

Prayers held for tsunami victims 20 years on
1 week, 6 days ago

Prayers held for tsunami victims 20 years on

China Daily  

Mourners react as they gather at the Ulee Lheue mass grave, one of the two major mass burial sites where victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami were laid to rest, in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on Thursday, the 20th anniversary of the tsunami. YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — Tearful mourners prayed on Thursday as ceremonies were held …

Prayers held for tsunami victims 20 years on
1 week, 6 days ago

Prayers held for tsunami victims 20 years on

China Daily  

Updated: 2024-12-27 09:15 Mourners react as they gather at the Ulee Lheue mass grave, one of the two major mass burial sites where victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami were laid to rest, in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on Thursday, the 20th anniversary of the tsunami. YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — Tearful mourners prayed on Thursday as …

Indonesians reflect on tsunami anniversary
1 week, 6 days ago

Indonesians reflect on tsunami anniversary

ABC  

Rachel Mealey: Residents in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh will soon be pausing to remember 20 years since a devastating tsunami that claimed 130,000 lives. From Banda Aceh, here's Indonesia correspondent Bill Birtles. Bill Birtles: Dozens of people took refuge on the boat as thick torrents of black water engulfed the city of Banda Aceh. Bill Birtles: He said the …

Victims and survivors of Boxing Day tsunami remembered 20 years on
1 week, 6 days ago

Victims and survivors of Boxing Day tsunami remembered 20 years on

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Poole, now aged 44, said: “I leapt out of bed to the window …

Mourners place candles on the beach at Boxing Day tsunami memorial 20 years after deadly giant wave swept Indian Ocean and killed 230,000
1 week, 6 days ago

Mourners place candles on the beach at Boxing Day tsunami memorial 20 years after deadly giant wave swept Indian Ocean and killed 230,000

Daily Mail  

Thousands of mourners descended on beaches throughout Southeast Asia today to lay candles at memorial sites marking 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean Boxing Day tsunami, one of modern history's worst natural disasters. A person lights a candle during a vigil to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami at Tsunami Memorial Park in Ban Nam Khem, Phang …

Indonesia and Thailand mark 20 years of devastating Boxing Day tsunami with sombre ceremonies
1 week, 6 days ago

Indonesia and Thailand mark 20 years of devastating Boxing Day tsunami with sombre ceremonies

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 Countries across Asia held ceremonies …

The scientists who first detected the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami
2 weeks ago

The scientists who first detected the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami

ABC  

Luke Siddham Dundon: Communities across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond are today remembering the devastation of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, one of the worst natural disasters on record. Luke Siddham Dundon: You were on duty that day at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre. Luke Siddham Dundon: How have the world's tsunami warning systems evolved then since 2004? Luke Siddham …

Prayers and tears mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people
2 weeks ago

Prayers and tears mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people

Associated Press  

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — People gathered in prayer and visited mass graves in Indonesia’s Aceh province on Thursday to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami hit the region in one of modern history’s worst natural disasters. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print An elephant which belongs to forest ministry removes …

Tsunami completes 20 years, people remember loved ones they lost | See pics
2 weeks ago

Tsunami completes 20 years, people remember loved ones they lost | See pics

India TV News  

Image Source : AP 1/6 On Thursday, the occurrence of Tsunami completed its 20 years. Image Source : AP 2/6 The relatives of a child erected a doll in memory of the little one who was killed by Tsunami in Sri Lanka. Image Source : AP 3/6 Relatives of the victims of the 2004 Tsunami gathered for a candlelight vigil …

20 years of the 2004 tsunami: What triggered the deadly waves in the Indian Ocean?
2 weeks ago

20 years of the 2004 tsunami: What triggered the deadly waves in the Indian Ocean?

India Today  

On December 26, 2004, a catastrophic event unfolded in the Indian Ocean, triggered by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. The undersea megathrust earthquake, known as the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake, struck with a magnitude of 9.1 to 9.3, causing a devastating tsunami that impacted coastal regions across several countries, including India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. This vertical displacement of …

Memorials held across Asia to mark 20 years of devastating tsunami
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2 weeks ago

Memorials held across Asia to mark 20 years of devastating tsunami

Al Jazeera  

Memorials were held for the victims of the tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean region, killing more than 200,000 people in one of modern history’s worst natural disasters. In Indonesia’s Aceh province, where more than 100,000 people were killed, a siren rang out at the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque to kick off a series of memorials around the region, including Sri …

How the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake transformed tsunami science
2 weeks ago

How the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake transformed tsunami science

The Hindu  

December 26, 2024, marks the 20th year since the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. As Margareta Wahlström, head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed in a panel discussion: “Ten years after the Indian Ocean tsunami, the world has taken significant measures to make the world a safer place against disasters.” The 2004 tsunami surprised researchers and …

After 20 years, the post-tsunami generation stays vigilant for future disasters
2 weeks, 1 day ago

After 20 years, the post-tsunami generation stays vigilant for future disasters

Associated Press  

LHOKNGA, Indonesia — Qurrata Ayuni, a 28-year-old survivor of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated her hometown two decades ago, has transformed her resilience into purpose. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Qurrata Ayuni, a 28-year-old tsunami survivor, operates a coffee machine at the cafe she runs in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, Wednesday, Dec. …

On 20th anniversary of world’s worst tsunami, experts warn of complacency
2 weeks, 1 day ago

On 20th anniversary of world’s worst tsunami, experts warn of complacency

Al Jazeera  

More than 227,000 people were killed in the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and experts warn it could happen again. McGovern, a key researcher at MAKEWAVES – a multi-institutional and multinational project founded by tsunami researchers – said a “heck of a lot” has been learned over two decades of research since the Indian Ocean tsunami, including simply how …

Storm fears overshadow India coast decades after tsunami
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Storm fears overshadow India coast decades after tsunami

The Hindu  

The deadly tsunami that swamped India’s southern coast two decades ago was a one-off disaster, but storms that are growing ever more intense spark panic each time howling gales whip up waves. “Weather alerts have made life easier, but the fear of what a heavy rain or strong wind might bring is still there,” 45-year-old Lakshmi said. “Summers are very …

AP PHOTOS: The scars of a 9.1 earthquake and tsunami continue to haunt Indians for decades
2 weeks, 3 days ago

AP PHOTOS: The scars of a 9.1 earthquake and tsunami continue to haunt Indians for decades

Associated Press  

NAGAPATTINAM, India — He was a young boy playing cricket with friends on a beach around 9:30 in the morning when a 9.1 magnitude earthquake violently shook the earth, and a tsunami struck from Indonesia to India two decades ago. The southern Tamil Nadu state government undertook repair, restoration, and rehabilitation activities with help from the Asian Development Bank and …

AP PHOTOS: Scenes of devastation from the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
2 weeks, 5 days ago

AP PHOTOS: Scenes of devastation from the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

Associated Press  

On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Sumatra, causing a massive wave that devastated Asian coastal communities across thousands of miles. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print An aerial view of Phi Phi island in Krabi province, southern Thailand Friday, Dec. 31, 2004. Share Share Copy …

20th Anniversary of Indian Ocean Tsunami: Is Sri Lanka Prepared for Another Natural Disaster?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

20th Anniversary of Indian Ocean Tsunami: Is Sri Lanka Prepared for Another Natural Disaster?

The Diplomat  

Two decades have passed since a massive tsunami struck the Indian Ocean on Boxing Day. The 2004 tsunami wreaked havoc on Sri Lanka’s coastal regions, particularly the Northern, Eastern, and Southern provinces. In the years following the tsunami, Sri Lanka made significant strides in disaster management and risk reduction. The Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System, operational since 2006, has enhanced …

Indian Ocean nations to mark 20 years since devastating tsunami
3 weeks ago

Indian Ocean nations to mark 20 years since devastating tsunami

Raw Story  

by Marchio GORBIANO Tsunami-hit nations will next week commemorate the more than 220,000 people who died in the Boxing Day disaster two decades ago, when huge waves tore into coastal communities around the Indian Ocean. On December 26, 2004, tsunami waves as high as 30 meters in some areas wiped out coastal areas, splintered families, left thousands homeless and killed …

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

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

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “A non-destructive tsunami wave was observed earlier today …

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

‘Fighting for our lives’: Survivors recall 2004 tsunami ahead of anniversary
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Fighting for our lives’: Survivors recall 2004 tsunami ahead of anniversary

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Survivors of the 2004 Boxing Day Indian Ocean tsunami described …

Powerful 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes in sea off Indonesia
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Powerful 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes in sea off Indonesia

Daily Mail  

A powerful earthquake measuring 5.7 magnitude has struck the Halmahera Sea in Indonesia on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. According to Indonesia's meteorology office BMKG, the 5.7 magnitude earthquake is the fourth to hit the nation today alone, with the first quake of the day, which was registered as 5.6 magnitude, taking place at 10:24am local time. …

A strong earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Java Island but no reports of casualties
9 months, 2 weeks ago

A strong earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Java Island but no reports of casualties

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A strong and shallow undersea earthquake shook the eastern side of Indonesia’s main island of Java on Friday, causing some damage but no immediate reports of casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake measured 6.4 and struck at a depth of 8.5 kilometers north of Paciran in East Java province. Indonesia, a seismically active archipelago of …

Photos: Aftermath of devastating earthquake in Japan
1 year ago

Photos: Aftermath of devastating earthquake in Japan

Al Jazeera  

Japanese rescuers battled the clock and powerful aftershocks on Tuesday as they searched for survivors of a New Year’s Day earthquake that killed dozens and caused widespread destruction. The magnitude 7.5 earthquake that rattled Ishikawa prefecture on the main island of Honshu triggered tsunami waves more than a metre high, caused a major fire and tore apart roads. “I’m amazed …

Japan warns of another 7 magnitude earthquake as tsunami hits shore
1 year ago

Japan warns of another 7 magnitude earthquake as tsunami hits shore

Hindustan Times  

Tokyo: Japan's meteorological agency has warned its population to be vigilant for the next two-three days about earthquakes with seismic intensity of 7. The warning comes after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake shook the island nation and triggered tsunamis that reportedly reached the shore in some areas. The government said a tsunami with a deadly height of 5 meters could hit …

A powerful earthquake struck Japan's west coast, killing at least 4 people
1 year ago

A powerful earthquake struck Japan's west coast, killing at least 4 people

NPR  

A powerful earthquake struck Japan's west coast, killing at least 4 people As morning dawns in Japan, the country begins to survey the damage after a series of major new year's day earthquakes and subsequent tsunami warnings. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A powerful earthquake has struck Japan's west coast, killing at least four people and triggering tsunami warnings. Tsunami warnings …

Japan quakes remind of 2004 Boxing Day tsunami that killed 2.5 lakh
1 year ago

Japan quakes remind of 2004 Boxing Day tsunami that killed 2.5 lakh

India Today  

Like Monday, January 1, 2024, it too was a laid-back day. There were 21 earthquakes of over 4 magnitude and the 5-foot-high tsunami waves that resulted from them reminded people of the horrors of what has remained as the devastating Boxing Day tsunami of 2004. The Boxing Day Tsunami, triggered by a colossal undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 …

5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Aceh province. No casualties reported
1 year ago

5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Aceh province. No casualties reported

Associated Press  

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — A strong and shallow undersea earthquake shook part of Indonesia’s Aceh province Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.9 earthquake was centered 362 kilometers east of Sinabang, a coastal town in Aceh province at a depth of 10 kilometers. A magnitude 5.6 earthquake …

Yearender 2023: From Cyclone Biparjoy to China earthquake, top 10 natural calamities of this year
1 year ago

Yearender 2023: From Cyclone Biparjoy to China earthquake, top 10 natural calamities of this year

India TV News  

Yearender 2023: ​A natural disaster is a natural occurrence that causes great damage to property or loss of human life. Turkey–Syria earthquakes As many as 59,259 people lost their lives after a massive earthquake of 7.8 magnitude jolted parts of Turkey and Syria on February this year. According to the State's Revenue and Disaster Management Ministry, over 12 lakh people …

Strong earthquake that sparked a tsunami warning leaves 1 dead amid widespread panic in Philippines
1 year, 1 month ago

Strong earthquake that sparked a tsunami warning leaves 1 dead amid widespread panic in Philippines

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — A powerful earthquake that shook the southern Philippines killed at least one villager and injured several others as thousands scrambled out of their homes in panic and jammed roads to higher grounds after a tsunami warning was issued, officials said Sunday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and …

Powerful earthquake causes widespread panic in Philippines
1 year, 1 month ago

Powerful earthquake causes widespread panic in Philippines

LA Times  

A powerful earthquake that shook the southern Philippines killed at least one villager and injured several others as thousands scrambled out of their homes in panic and jammed roads to higher ground after a tsunami warning was issued, officials said Sunday. A pregnant woman died after she, her husband and daughter were hit by a 15-feet concrete wall that collapsed …

Tsunami warning as 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines
1 year, 1 month 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 …

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines
1 year, 1 month ago

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines

The Hindu  

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck Saturday off the southern Philippine coast, prompting many villagers to flee their homes in panic around midnight after Philippine authorities issued a tsunami warning. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially said that based on the magnitude and location, it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and parts of …

6.0-magnitude quake hits near Indonesian island: USGS
1 year, 3 months ago

6.0-magnitude quake hits near Indonesian island: USGS

The Hindu  

A shallow 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit near the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no damage or casualties immediately reported. Video obtained by AFP showed panicking people in Central Sulawesi's Lambonga village gathered in groups outside of their homes as they sought safety in fear of aftershocks. "The residents of Balesang coastal village in …

Earthquake in Indonesia damages hospital, sends locals scurrying to high ground
1 year, 8 months ago

Earthquake in Indonesia damages hospital, sends locals scurrying to high ground

The Hindu  

A strong undersea earthquake early Tuesday sent streams of people fleeing to higher ground in eastern Indonesia before the tsunami danger passed. Residents in parts of West Sumatra province, including the provincial capital of Padang, felt the earthquake strongly for about 30 seconds, agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake was centered 170 kilometers southeast of Teluk Dalam, …

Quake damages hospital, sends Indonesians racing to highland
1 year, 8 months ago

Quake damages hospital, sends Indonesians racing to highland

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A strong undersea earthquake early Tuesday sent streams of people fleeing to higher ground in western Indonesia before the tsunami danger passed. Residents in parts of West Sumatra province, including the provincial capital of Padang, felt the earthquake strongly for about 30 seconds, agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake was centered 170 kilometers southeast …

A glance at the world’s deadliest quakes in past 25 years
1 year, 10 months ago

A glance at the world’s deadliest quakes in past 25 years

Associated Press  

The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Turkey and war-torn Syria on Monday has killed more than 20,700 people in the two countries. Here are some of the world’s deadliest earthquakes in the past 25 years: ___ — Feb. 6, 2023: In Turkey and Syria, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake kills more than 20,700 people. — Sept. 28, 2018: A magnitude 7.5 …

Earthquake hits Indonesia, killing 4 as restaurant collapses
1 year, 10 months ago

Earthquake hits Indonesia, killing 4 as restaurant collapses

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A shallow earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost province of Papua on Thursday, killing four people who were unable to escape when a floating restaurant collapsed into the sea. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit residential areas in Jayapura, near Papua’s northern coast and was centered at a depth of 22 kilometers. The Meteorology, Climatology …

A glance at the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000
1 year, 11 months ago

A glance at the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000

Associated Press  

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 4,000 people in the two countries. Here are some of the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000: ___ — June 22, 2022: In Afghanistan, more than 1,100 people die in magnitude 6.1 earthquake. — March 11, 2011: A magnitude 9.0 quake off the northeast coast of Japan triggers …

The world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000
1 year, 11 months ago

The world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000

The Hindu  

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,400 people in the two countries. Here is a list of some of the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000: January 26, 2001: A magnitude 7.7 quake strikes Gujarat in India, killing 20,000 people. December 26, 2004: A magnitude 9.1 quake in Indonesia triggers an Indian Ocean tsunami, …

World's deadliest earthquakes since 2000
1 year, 11 months ago

World's deadliest earthquakes since 2000

Hindustan Times  

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,400 people in the two countries. Here is a list of some of the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000: ___ June 22, 2022: In Afghanistan, more than 1,100 people die in magnitude 6.1 earthquake. Turkey-Syria Earthquake LIVE coverage here ___ Aug. 24, 2016: A magnitude 6.2 earthquake …

Largest earthquake ever recorded: Timeline of past 20 years
1 year, 11 months ago

Largest earthquake ever recorded: Timeline of past 20 years

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. 19 September 2017 Mexico A 7.1 magnitude quake hit …

Earthquake of 7.0 Magnitude Hits East Indonesia, Tsunami Warning Lifted
1 year, 11 months ago

Earthquake of 7.0 Magnitude Hits East Indonesia, Tsunami Warning Lifted

News 18  

An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 hit near eastern Indonesia’s Maluku islands on Wednesday, forcing panicked residents to run into the streets and briefly triggering a tsunami warning. The undersea quake occurred around 13:06 pm local time off the coast of Sulawesi island, shaking nearby islands and sending some residents into the streets. A powerful quake hit deep …

7.0 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami warning
1 year, 11 months ago

7.0 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami warning

Hindustan Times  

A strong earthquake shook eastern Indonesia on Wednesday, with no damage immediately reported and no tsunami warning issued. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu briefly said there was a potential threat to nearby Indonesian coasts but lifted the notice soon afterward. A magnitude 6.1 quake also shook eastern Indonesia earlier Wednesday morning. In 2004, an extremely powerful Indian Ocean …

Indonesia: 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits off coast of Sumatra, says USGS
1 year, 11 months ago

Indonesia: 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits off coast of Sumatra, says USGS

Firstpost  

Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said there was no threat of a tsunami, while the country’s disaster agency said there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage Jakarta, Indonesia: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra island early Monday, the US Geological Survey reported. It said there was no tsunami threat, while the country’s …

Earthquake of 6.0 magnitude hits western Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued
1 year, 11 months ago

Earthquake of 6.0 magnitude hits western Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

India TV News  

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake undersea rocked western Indonesia on Monday morning but it did not trigger a tsunami alert. A magnitude 5.6 earthquake on November 21 killed at least 331 people and injured nearly 600 in West Java's Cianjur city. In 2004, an extremely powerful Indian Ocean quake set off a tsunami that killed more than 230,000 people in a …

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