Magnitude 7.1 quake hits remote Pacific, no tsunami threat
1 year, 8 months ago

Magnitude 7.1 quake hits remote Pacific, no tsunami threat

The Hindu  

A magnitude 7.1 quake struck in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean on Monday, April 24, 2023, but did not appear to generate a tsunami. The quake struck near the Kermadec Islands about 900 km northeast of New Zealand’s North Island at a depth of 49 km, according to the US Geological Survey. New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency said it was assessing whether the quake could affect New Zealand but gave its standard advice for people to move away from coastal areas if they felt a long or strong quake. The Kermadec Islands are uninhabited except for Raoul Island where New Zealand scientists sometimes stay over to carry out meteorological observations or weed control work.

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Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
1 week, 1 day ago

Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Deccan Chronicle  

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Tuesday just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, the USGS said.The quake occurred at a depth of 57 kilometers and was centered 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, the largest city in the island nation. The jolt was followed by a magnitude 5.5 aftershock near the same location.It was not immediately …

Earthquake today: Magnitude 7.3 tremors hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
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1 week, 1 day ago

Earthquake today: Magnitude 7.3 tremors hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Live Mint  

According to the USGS, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday. A video posted on social media appeared to show a building that houses some diplomatic missions to Vanuatu — including those of Britain, France and New Zealand — with some damage to their structure, including buckled windows and …

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu
1 week, 1 day ago

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off Vanuatu killed at least 14 people, injured hundreds more and caused widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation, officials said early Wednesday. This image made from a video shows a landslide near an international shipping terminal in Port Vila, Vanuatu following a powerful earthquake Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. …

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Vanuatu sparking tsunami warning
1 week, 1 day ago

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Vanuatu sparking tsunami warning

Daily Mail  

A mammoth 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Vanuatu sparking an urgent tsunami warning. The series of earthquakes caused significant damage to the U.S Embassy to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Hazardous tsunami waves between 0.3 and one metre are forecast for the coasts of Fiji, Kermadec Islands, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon …

Japan Struck By 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Expected
3 months 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 …

A 6.9 magnitude quake in remote Papua New Guinea kills 3 and destroys nearly 1,000 homes
8 months, 4 weeks ago

A 6.9 magnitude quake in remote Papua New Guinea kills 3 and destroys nearly 1,000 homes

Associated Press  

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has hit a remote part of western Papua New Guinea killing at least three people and causing extensive damage to around 1,000 homes, officials said. East Sepik province Governor Allan Bird posted on Facebook Sunday that initial estimates show the earthquake had destroyed about 1,000 homes in the area which …

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Hawaii’s Big Island; felt as far away as Honolulu
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Hawaii’s Big Island; felt as far away as Honolulu

LA Times  

A very strong shaking was felt in a remote part of Hawaii from an earthquake Friday. A magnitude 5.7 earthquake shook a remote part of Hawaii’s Big Island on Friday. Earthquakes are common in Hawaii, and this section of the Big Island in particular “has seen a lot of seismic activity since maybe 2015, but especially since 2019, with a …

6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia’s Papua region, no immediate reports of casualties
11 months, 3 weeks ago

6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia’s Papua region, no immediate reports of casualties

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua early Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.5 quake was centered 162 kilometers northeast of Abepura, a subdistrict in Jayapura, the capital of Papua province. A magnitude 5.6 earthquake on Nov. 21 killed at least …

Earthquake today: 6.3 magnitude quake hits Japan’s Kuril Islands
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake today: 6.3 magnitude quake hits Japan’s Kuril Islands

Live Mint  

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter scale occurred in Japan's Kuril Islands on 27 December, the National Centre for Seismology informed. Taking to X, the NCS wrote, “Earthquake of Magnitude:6.3, Occurred on 28-12-2023, 14:45:12 IST, Lat: 44.36 & Long: 149.23, Depth: 10 Km,Location: Kuril Islands, Japan for more information.” However, according to the United States Geological Survey, two …

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

Japan: Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 occurs near Honshu island
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan: Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 occurs near Honshu island

India TV News  

An earthquake measuring 6.0 magnitude on the Richter Scale occurred southeast of Japan's Honshu Island on Friday, according to the National Center for Seismology. "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.0, Occurred on 06-10-2023, 07:01:24 IST, Lat: 30.16 & Long: 139.94, Depth: 62 Km,Location: Southeast of Honshu, Japan," said the NCS in a post on social media platform X. Tsunami advisory in Japan On …

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Japan's Hokkaido prefecture, no tsunami warning
1 year, 6 months ago

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Japan's Hokkaido prefecture, no tsunami warning

India TV News  

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that on Sunday evening, a powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck the Hokkaido prefecture in northern Japan at a depth of 140 kilometers. Earlier on February 25, the United States Geological Survey reported that an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck off the eastern coast of Hokkaido, a northern island in …

Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude jolts Myanmar, no reports of casualties
1 year, 7 months ago

Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude jolts Myanmar, no reports of casualties

India TV News  

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar on Monday. Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 that struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands in the French territory of New Caledonia triggered a tsunami warning for countries in the South Pacific on Friday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center also said small waves were possible for Fiji, …

7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates small tsunami off Vanuatu
1 year, 7 months ago

7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates small tsunami off Vanuatu

The Independent  

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Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hits near New Caledonia triggering tsunami warning
1 year, 7 months ago

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hits near New Caledonia triggering tsunami warning

Firstpost  

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked the Pacific Ocean southeast of New Caledonia on Friday, generating a tsunami warning, according to US monitoring agencies. Tsunami waves of one to three metres above tide are likely in parts of Vanuatu’s coastal areas, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Honolulu. It also warned of possible smaller tsunami waves of 0.3-1.0 metres in …

7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates small tsunami
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 of 7.6 magnitude rattles Tonga; No reports of casualties or property damage
1 year, 7 months ago

Earthquake of 7.6 magnitude rattles Tonga; No reports of casualties or property damage

Firstpost  

In the early hours of Thursday, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake shook the Pacific island country of Tonga, although there were no reports of casualties or property damage. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake hit around 1602 GMT at a depth of 210 km, roughly 100 kilometres off the isolated volcano island of Niuatoputapu in Tonga. “We had calls early …

Indonesia earthquake: Powerful 7.1 magnitude tremor hits Mentawai island; Tsunami alert lifted
1 year, 8 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 …

Earthquake of 7.1 Magnitude Hits New Zealand's Kermadec Islands, No Tsunami Threat
1 year, 8 months ago

Earthquake of 7.1 Magnitude Hits New Zealand's Kermadec Islands, No Tsunami Threat

News 18  

A magnitude 7.1 quake struck in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean on Monday but did not appear to generate a tsunami. The earthquake struck near the Kermadec Islands about 900 kilometers northeast of New Zealand’s North Island at a depth of 49 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency said it was …

4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Nicobar Island
1 year, 8 months ago

4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Nicobar Island

The Hindu  

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter scale occurred at a depth of 32 km, at Campbell Bay, Nicobar Island in the early hours of April 10, 2023, according to the National Center for Seismology. The earthquake occurred at around 2:26 a.m.. "Earthquake of Magnitude:4.6 occurred on 10-04-2023, 02:26:02 IST, Lat: 8.98 and Long: 94.07, Depth: 32 Km, Location: …

7.0-magnitude quake hits western Papua New Guinea: USGS
1 year, 8 months ago

7.0-magnitude quake hits western Papua New Guinea: USGS

The Hindu  

A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake shook a remote region of northwestern Papua New Guinea before dawn on April 3, 2023, toppling a few homes but with no immediate reports of casualties. The quake struck at a depth of 62 kilometres near the Chambri Lake system in the sparsely populated region of East Sepik Province, the US Geological Service said. The quake …

5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands, Second Temblor in Two Days
1 year, 9 months ago

5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands, Second Temblor in Two Days

News 18  

An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 on the Richter scale hit New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake that struck Kermadec Islands on Thursday posed no tsunami threats to New Zealand and Australia even though the United States Geological Survey in a statement said that tsunami waves are likely to the coasts located …

New Zealand: Huge Tremors of 7.1 Magnitude Quake Rock Kermadec Islands, Tsunami Alert Issued
1 year, 9 months ago

New Zealand: Huge Tremors of 7.1 Magnitude Quake Rock Kermadec Islands, Tsunami Alert Issued

News 18  

An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck the Kermadec Islands region in New Zealand on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake rocked the Kermadec Islands region which lies north of the country in the early hours of Thursday. However, the National Emergency Management Agency said there was no tsunami threat for New Zealand. There is no tsunami threat to …

New Zealand: Powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.1 jolts Kermadec Islands amid 'hazardous tsunami' warning
1 year, 9 months ago

New Zealand: Powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.1 jolts Kermadec Islands amid 'hazardous tsunami' warning

India TV News  

New Zealand earthquake: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter Scale hit the Kermadec Islands in New Zealand on Thursday. New Zealand is prone to earthquakes as it is located on the boundary of two of the world's major tectonic plates – the Pacific Plate and the Australian Plate. Wellington is one of the most active …

Earthquake of 5.0 Magnitude Hits Nicobar Islands Region, 2nd Jolt This Year
1 year, 9 months ago

Earthquake of 5.0 Magnitude Hits Nicobar Islands Region, 2nd Jolt This Year

News 18  

An earthquake of 5.0 magnitude hit the Nicobar Islands region on Monday morning. “Earthquake of Magnitude:5.0, Occurred on 06-03-2023, 05:07:16 IST, Lat: 7.97 and Long: 91.65, Depth: 10 Km,` Location: Nicobar islands region,” NCS tweeted. Earthquake of Magnitude:5.0, Occurred on 06-03-2023, 05:07:16 IST, Lat: 7.97 & Long: 91.65, Depth: 10 Km,Location: Nicobar islands region, India for more information Download the …

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 …

Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes off Sulawesi island, residents flee buildings
1 year, 11 months ago

Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes off Sulawesi island, residents flee buildings

India Today  

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Wednesday, prompting panicked residents in some towns nearest to the epicentre to flee buildings. Indonesia's geophysics agency said, however, there was no risk of a tsunami and the U.S.-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in a bulletin also called off an earlier warning of tsunami risk. A resident in Manado, the …

Tsunami warning after 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Pacific island nation
1 year, 11 months ago

Tsunami warning after 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Pacific island nation

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. Read our privacy policy A tsunami warning has been issued after a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Pacific archipelago …

Strong quake rocks Solomon Islands, sends people fleeing
2 years, 1 month ago

Strong quake rocks Solomon Islands, sends people fleeing

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake jolted the Solomon Islands Tuesday afternoon, overturning tables and sending people racing for higher ground. Solomon Islands government spokesperson George Herming said he was in his office on the second floor of a building in the capital, Honiara, when the quake rocked the city. Herming said the Solomon Islands, which is …

Tsunami waves observed in American Samoa after 7.3 magnitude earthquake jolts island nation Tonga
2 years, 1 month ago

Tsunami waves observed in American Samoa after 7.3 magnitude earthquake jolts island nation Tonga

Hindustan Times  

The government of Tonga issued a tsunami warning on Friday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.3 struck in the sea around 207 km from the capital, and warned residents to move inland to higher ground. The earthquake was at a depth of 24.8 km that struck in the sea at about 207 km east of south-east of Neiafu, according to …

Earthquake measuring 5.0 on Richter Scale hits Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 years, 5 months ago

Earthquake measuring 5.0 on Richter Scale hits Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

India TV News  

Highlights The tremors were felt at around 5:57 am today The epicentre of the earthquake was 215km ESE of Port Blair The information about the earthquake was confirmed by the National Center for Seismology An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter Scale hit Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the early hours of Tuesday. According to the National Center for Seismology, …

Earthquake measuring 6.3 jolts area between Taiwan, Japan; no tsunami warning issued
2 years, 7 months ago

Earthquake measuring 6.3 jolts area between Taiwan, Japan; no tsunami warning issued

India TV News  

Highlights Earthquake shakes area between Taiwan, Japan No tsunami warning issued but there may be small swelling of water The US Geological Survey said the quake was 6.3 magnitude A strong earthquake shook seas between eastern Taiwan and southwestern Japan on Monday, but authorities said there was no danger of a tsunami. Japanese authorities said a magnitude 6.6 quake struck …

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hits Andaman and Nicobar islands
2 years, 9 months ago

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hits Andaman and Nicobar islands

India Today  

An earthquake struck Andaman and Nicobar islands around 3.25 am on Monday. Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 21-03-2022, 03:25:07 IST, Lat: 15.66 & Long: 92.30, Depth: 39 Km,Location: 276km NNW of Diglipur, Andaman and Nicobar island, India for more information download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/vbyLuI3ha7@Indiametdept @ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/vAqZL9yc78 — National Center for Seismology March 20, 2022 The tremors were felt near …

Tsunami threat recedes from huge Pacific volcanic eruption
2 years, 11 months ago

Tsunami threat recedes from huge Pacific volcanic eruption

Firstpost  

The tsunami waves caused damage to boats as far away as New Zealand and Santa Cruz, California, but did not appear to cause any widespread damage Wellington, New Zealand: The tsunami threat around the Pacific from a huge undersea volcanic eruption began to recede Sunday, while the extent of damage to Tonga remained unclear. Ardern said New Zealand’s military staff …

West Coast under tsunami advisory after volcano erupts in Pacific
2 years, 11 months ago

West Coast under tsunami advisory after volcano erupts in Pacific

LA Times  

This satellite image taken by Himawari-8 shows an undersea volcano eruption near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday. An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground. The Tonga Meteorological Services said a tsunami warning was declared for all …

Tsunami threat remains for parts of Australia, despite warning downgrade, after underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga
2 years, 11 months ago

Tsunami threat remains for parts of Australia, despite warning downgrade, after underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga

ABC  

A massive underwater volcanic eruption off the island nation of Tonga has been felt across the Pacific, with many tsunami warnings still in place, including for some of Australia's east coast and islands. Key points: The Bureau of Meteorology issues a tsunami advisory for parts of eastern Australia New Zealand's tsunami advisory is for its north and east coasts Social …

Tsunami alerts in South Pacific, US coast after volcano erupts
2 years, 11 months ago

Tsunami alerts in South Pacific, US coast after volcano erupts

Al Jazeera  

A tsunami hits Tonga after a volcano erupts near the Pacific island, triggering alerts as far as the US West Coast. Tongans have fled to higher ground after an undersea volcano erupted, sending tsunami waves crashing onto the South Pacific island and triggering warnings as far as the US West Coast. New Zealand’s emergency management agency issued an advisory on …

8.2 magnitude earthquake hits Alaskan Peninsula, Tsunami warning issued
3 years, 4 months ago

8.2 magnitude earthquake hits Alaskan Peninsula, Tsunami warning issued

India TV News  

A tsunami watch was issued for Hawaii on Wednesday evening following a large earthquake off the Alaska peninsula. According to Honolulu Star Advertiser, The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center listed the magnitude as 8.1 and said “an investigation is underway to determine if there is a tsunami threat to Hawaii.” But the U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was magnitude 8.2 …

5.2 quake on Hawaii’s Big Island felt as far away as Kauai
3 years, 5 months ago

5.2 quake on Hawaii’s Big Island felt as far away as Kauai

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake has hit off Hawaii’s Big Island. The USGS said people reported feeling some light shaking as far away as Kauai with strong shaking near the center on the Big Island. “These earthquakes are relatively common and not directly related to volcanic processes.” The biggest previous earthquake on the Big Island’s north shore was a …

New Zealand: Tsunami warning issued after strong earthquake in South Pacific, thousands evacuated
3 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand: Tsunami warning issued after strong earthquake in South Pacific, thousands evacuated

India TV News  

One of the biggest earthquakes to hit the South Pacific in modern history forced thousands of people in New Zealand to evacuate and triggered tsunami warnings across the world Friday, but it did not appear to cause injuries or major damage because it struck in remote ocean. After the largest quake, civil defense authorities in New Zealand told people in …

New Zealand earthquake: Authorities praise people for following tsunami warnings after three large quakes hit in the Pacific
3 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand earthquake: Authorities praise people for following tsunami warnings after three large quakes hit in the Pacific

ABC  

One of the strongest earthquakes to hit the South Pacific in modern history triggered tsunami warnings throughout the region and forced thousands of people in New Zealand to evacuate coastal areas on Friday. Key points: Small tsunami waves were witnessed, but little damage occurred New Zealand authorities say the threat has passed and people can return to their homes Residents …

New Zealanders urged to evacuate after earthquakes trigger tsunami warnings
3 years, 9 months ago

New Zealanders urged to evacuate after earthquakes trigger tsunami warnings

India Today  

Small tsunami waves triggered by a series of powerful earthquakes hit the east coast of New Zealand's North Island on Friday and authorities said thousands of residents who had evacuated to higher ground could now return to their homes. The third and strongest quake struck the Kermadec Islands, northeast of New Zealand's North Island, on Friday morning, coming shortly after …

High Magnitude Undersea Earthquake Jolts New Zealand And Indonesia
3 years, 10 months ago

High Magnitude Undersea Earthquake Jolts New Zealand And Indonesia

ABP News  

A powerful undersea earthquake struck north of New Zealand on Wednesday evening, prompting tsunami warnings in parts of the region. The US Tsunami Warning Center issued warnings of possible tsunami waves ranging from 0.3 to 1 meters for Vanuatu and Fiji. Meanwhile earlier, a strong undersea earthquake shook western Indonesia on Wednesday, but no injuries were immediately reported. As per …

Quake of magnitude 7 hits Papua New Guinea
4 years, 5 months ago

Quake of magnitude 7 hits Papua New Guinea

Deccan Chronicle  

A warning for “hazardous tsunami waves” was issued briefly for coastal regions within 300 kms of Wau in Papua New Guinea’s northeast, after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the region, the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. The quake struck about 12.50pm local time at a depth of 85 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and struck offshore 18 …

New Zealand minutely escapes 'tsunami' as 7.4 earthquake rocks Kermadec Islands ahead of Doomsday prediction
4 years, 6 months ago

New Zealand minutely escapes 'tsunami' as 7.4 earthquake rocks Kermadec Islands ahead of Doomsday prediction

India TV News  

A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of New Zealand early Friday morning, according to the US Geological Survey. Soon after the earthquake occurred, the National Weather Service's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said early information indicated that "hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 km of the earthquake epicenter." Tsunami threat for New Zealand …

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