Mega-quakes rare but can occur anywhere › News in Science (ABC Science)
17 years ago

Mega-quakes rare but can occur anywhere › News in Science (ABC Science)

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News in Science Mega-quakes rare but can occur anywhere We can expect an average three catastrophic, magnitude 9 or greater earthquakes around the world each century, according to a new study. "The Sumatra-Andaman earthquake happened in one of the least likely places," says seismologist Dr Robert McCaffrey of New Zealand's government research agency GNS Science. As for why McCaffrey's model came up with fewer magnitude 9 quakes than have been seen in the past 50 years, that's just a matter of the sample size, he says. The next tsunami "His argument is, anywhere you have a subduction zone you can't exclude the possibility," says seismologist Professor Seth Stein of Northwestern University.

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Geoscience Australia declares Darwin, Latrobe Valley high-risk earthquake zones
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Geoscience Australia declares Darwin, Latrobe Valley high-risk earthquake zones

ABC  

A long crack in Pamela Cox's verandah is a lasting reminder of the 5.9-magnitude earthquake that shook Victoria in September 2021. In an update to the National Seismic Hazard Assessment, Geoscience Australia identified the Latrobe Valley and Darwin as the only two areas in Australia with a "higher risk of strong ground shaking". "I was devastated … you'd have to …

Earthquake today: 3.5 magnitude quake hits Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake today: 3.5 magnitude quake hits Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi

Live Mint  

Earthquake today: An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale hit Uttarkashi area of Uttarakhand on Friday morning, as per the National Center for Seismology 's update. Earthquake in Uttarkashi occured at a depth of 5 km, at latitude 30.85 N and longitude 78.60 E. “EQ of M: 3.5, On: 24/01/2025 08:19:28 IST, Lat: 30.85 N, Long: 78.60 E, …

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Kyushu region of Japan, Tsunami advisories issued
2 months, 1 week ago

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Kyushu region of Japan, Tsunami advisories issued

Firstpost  

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Kyushu region of southern Japan on Monday, prompting tsunami advisories for Miyazaki and Kochi An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the Kyushu region of southern Japan on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Tsunami advisories for waves of a maximum height of 1 metre were issued for the southern prefectures of …

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami warnings
2 months, 1 week ago

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami warnings

New Indian Express  

TOKYO: A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan late on Monday, causing two small tsunamis in the area but no damage reported. Local media reported no immediate injuries, with live television feeds from the region on public broadcaster NHK showing no visible damage as well as calm seas, vessels operating and traffic running normally. Sitting on top of four major tectonic …

Experts warn a mega quake will trigger a devastating 100ft-high tsunami, cause carnage for seven million people and destroy 140,000 square miles. Here they share the key actions needed to improve your
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Experts warn a mega quake will trigger a devastating 100ft-high tsunami, cause carnage for seven million people and destroy 140,000 square miles. Here they share the key actions needed to improve your

Daily Mail  

Not far off the coast of the Pacific Northwest, a crack exists in the Earth’s crust. For this is the ‘Big One’ – the long-anticipated earthquake that could one day bring devastation to the continent. At a magnitude 9, it’s been predicted the eruption of the Cascadia Subduction Zone – a so-called megaquake – could kill 14,000 people and severely …

Japan lifts ‘megaquake’ warning, tells people to ‘go back to normal’
7 months, 1 week ago

Japan lifts ‘megaquake’ warning, tells people to ‘go back to normal’

Al Jazeera  

Alert triggered panic in archipelago of 125 million people with many cancelling holidays, stocking up on essentials. Japan has lifted it warning for a higher than usual risk of a major earthquake one week after a strong tremor on the edge of the Nankai Trough seabed zone caused the government to issue its first “megaquake” advisory. Citizens can now return …

Japan’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake sparks fresh concerns over looming megaquake
7 months, 1 week ago

Japan’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake sparks fresh concerns over looming megaquake

The Independent  

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Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory: Prepare for the worst
7 months, 1 week ago

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory: Prepare for the worst

India Today  

Japan has sent out a first of its kind "megaquake" advisory, prompted by the 7.1-magnitude earthquake off the southern coast of the country on Thursday, which injured 14 people. "The likelihood of a new major earthquake is higher than normal, but this is not an indication that a major earthquake will definitely occur," the Japan Meteorological Agency said. THE FEARED …

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory after 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts country | Know what it is
7 months, 1 week ago

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory after 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts country | Know what it is

India TV News  

Japan has issued its first-ever advisory on higher-than-usual risks of a megaquake after an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 jolted on Thursday at the edge of a tremulous seabed zone along the Pacific coast known as the Nankai Trough. Japan Meteorological Agency's Nankai Trough quake advisory panel said the chance of a bigger earthquake striking after a magnitude 7 tremor was …

Strong quake in southwestern Japan leaves 9 with minor injuries, but no tsunami
11 months ago

Strong quake in southwestern Japan leaves 9 with minor injuries, but no tsunami

The Independent  

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Taiwan’s massive earthquake could happen in California. What we can learn from it
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan’s massive earthquake could happen in California. What we can learn from it

LA Times  

A damaged building collapsed next to a local hotel following the earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan on Thursday. “One thing that’s important to pay attention to is that there are still buildings that have not been retrofit,” said Patti Harburg-Petrich, a structural engineer. “One thing we can take away as a community from this earthquake is the importance of investing in …

Himachal Pradesh: Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 jolts Chamba district | VIDEO
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh: Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 jolts Chamba district | VIDEO

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh: Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 jolts Chamba district | VIDEO Himachal earthquake: The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km in Chamba district, officials of the meteorological department in Shimla said today. Himachal earthquake: Tremors were felt in parts of north India as a 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh today. The earthquake occurred at a …

Nearly 50 killed, thousands evacuated as 155 earthquakes jolt Japan on New Year's Day
1 year, 2 months ago

Nearly 50 killed, thousands evacuated as 155 earthquakes jolt Japan on New Year's Day

India Today  

Nearly 50 people have died after a series of strong earthquakes jolted Japan on the first day of 2024, even as authorities struggled to evaluate the magnitude of the disaster. Since Monday, the island nation has been hit by as many as 155 earthquakes, including an initial 7.6 magnitude jolt and another more than 6, the Japan Meteorological Office said. …

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  

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Can earthquakes be predicted? Dutch scientist's forecast of October 3 Nepal quake
1 year, 5 months ago

Can earthquakes be predicted? Dutch scientist's forecast of October 3 Nepal quake

Hindustan Times  

Dutch scientist and researcher Frank Hoogerbeets, who is widely known for his earthquake forecast, predicted an earthquake in or near Pakistan ahead of the recent 6.3 earthquake that hit Nepal sending tremors across New Delhi and neighbouring areas. There were four earthquakes including a 6.2 magnitude earthquake that was even felt 400-500km from the epicentre in Nepal However, United States …

Massive earthquakes can hit Uttarakhand, Himalayan region at any time, warns NGRI chief scientist
2 years, 1 month ago

Massive earthquakes can hit Uttarakhand, Himalayan region at any time, warns NGRI chief scientist

India TV News  

Major earthquake can hit Uttarakhand anytime in the future as the Indian tectonic plat is moving 5 cm every year, a geological expert and leading weather scientist has warned. Chief scientist and seismologist at the Hyderabad-based National Geophysical Research Institute Dr N Purnachandra Rao while speaking to ANI said, "The Earth's surface comprises various plates that are constantly in motion. …

Earthquake measuring 3.7 in magnitude strikes off UK coast
2 years, 1 month ago

Earthquake measuring 3.7 in magnitude strikes off UK coast

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. A person in South Woodham Ferrers said that their whole house shook, while another …

Micro quakes preventing large-scale event but India prepared for any eventuality: Experts
2 years, 1 month ago

Micro quakes preventing large-scale event but India prepared for any eventuality: Experts

The Hindu  

Micro tremors have been helping release tectonic stress and protecting India from a devastating event, experts said and asserted that the country has seen a paradigm shift towards effective response and mitigation. Turkey saw several powerful earthquakes within 24 hours because the couple zone area was quite big and it took time to break away," Mishra said. "The NDRF and …

Earthquake measuring 4.0 on Richter Scale hits Mizoram's Champhai
2 years, 6 months ago

Earthquake measuring 4.0 on Richter Scale hits Mizoram's Champhai

India TV News  

Highlights The tremors were felt 50 km east of Champhai The depth of the earthquake was 13 km There were no reports of any casualties or damage to property due to the earthquake An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale struck Mizoram in the wee hours on Wednesday. The earthquake occurred at 12.55 am on the intervening night of …

Earthquake near Seattle could produce massive tsunami within minutes, state warns
2 years, 8 months ago

Earthquake near Seattle could produce massive tsunami within minutes, state warns

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 If a major earthquake were to hit off the coast of Seattle, the resulting tremors …

7.3 magnitude quake hits north Japan, tsunami alert issued
3 years ago

7.3 magnitude quake hits north Japan, tsunami alert issued

The Independent  

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

California earthquake: 4.5-magnitude tremor hits West Coast
4 years, 6 months ago

California earthquake: 4.5-magnitude tremor hits West Coast

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. Read our privacy policy A magnitude 4.5 earthquake …

Magnitude 9 earthquake off coast of Japan is due this century, experts warn
4 years, 10 months ago

Magnitude 9 earthquake off coast of Japan is due this century, experts warn

Daily Mail  

A devastating earthquake that could cause a tsunami up to 100ft high to sweep across the east coast of Japan is 'imminent', government experts have warned. Japan faces the 'imminent' risk of a devastating magnitude 9 earthquake that would cause a tsunami up to 100ft high off its east coast, researchers have warned The devastation caused by the quake - …

Indonesia earthquake: Major 7.4 magnitude tremor strikes near North Maluku coast; authorities lift tsunami alert
5 years, 4 months ago

Indonesia earthquake: Major 7.4 magnitude tremor strikes near North Maluku coast; authorities lift tsunami alert

Firstpost  

Indonesia experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity due to its position on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, where tectonic plates collide. Indonesia: A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of North Maluku province in eastern Indonesia early Friday, seismologists said, with the US tsunami warning centre saying a tsunami was not expected. The US tsunami warning centre said a …

Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami warning issued after quake strikes near Sulawesi island
5 years, 11 months ago

Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami warning issued after quake strikes near Sulawesi island

The Independent  

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Indonesia earthquake: Powerful 6.4-magnitude quake strikes Lombok island
6 years, 7 months ago

Indonesia earthquake: Powerful 6.4-magnitude quake strikes Lombok island

The Independent  

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We could see twice as many big earthquakes this year, scientists warn - because the equator has shrunk
7 years, 2 months ago

We could see twice as many big earthquakes this year, scientists warn - because the equator has shrunk

The Independent  

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Strong earthquakes may increase in 2018, predict US scientists
7 years, 4 months ago

Strong earthquakes may increase in 2018, predict US scientists

India TV News  

If a prediction by two US scientists were true then the world could see an increase in the number of strong earthquakes in 2018 and the next few years, a media report said. Roger Bilham of the University of Colorado and Rebecca Bendick of the University of Montana, who presented their research at the annual conference of the Geological Society …

Japan earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 tremors hit east coast
7 years, 6 months ago

Japan earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 tremors hit east coast

The Independent  

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Earthquakes in the 'Ring of Fire' terrorising the Pacific
7 years, 6 months ago

Earthquakes in the 'Ring of Fire' terrorising the Pacific

Daily Mail  

A series of big earthquakes in less than 24 hours could have been caused by seismic waves travelling along fault lines and triggering ruptures. Earthquakes in New Zealand, Japan, Vanuatu, Indonesia, Tonga, Taiwan, and Papua New Guinea over past 24 hours could be caused by seismic waves travelling along fault lines Reports from GeoNet showed the second quake being felt …

Vanuatu earthquake: Powerful 6.4 magnitude quake hits off Pacific island chain's coast
7 years, 6 months ago

Vanuatu earthquake: Powerful 6.4 magnitude quake hits off Pacific island chain's coast

The Independent  

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The Big One earthquake could sink huge parts of California
8 years ago

The Big One earthquake could sink huge parts of California

Daily Mail  

The Big One may be overdue to hit California, but scientists near LA have found a new risk for the area during a major earthquake. Scientists from California State University Fullerton and the United States Geological Survey found evidence the older quakes have caused the land to fall by three feet WHAT IT MEANS An event along the same lines …

The science of earthquakes explained
8 years, 1 month ago

The science of earthquakes explained

ABC  

Earthquakes can cause immense damage to buildings and infrastructure, trigger tsunamis, and reshape the Earth's surface with their force. The largest earthquakes happen where one plate collides and slips under another or collides with and slips past another Megathrust earthquakes Plate boundaries converge, a process that can generate earthquakes. " "Once the strain reaches a certain point, that locked section …

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares
8 years, 4 months ago

Huge quake exposes problems in how New Zealand prepares

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The huge earthquake that hit New Zealand this past week, buckling roads, uplifting sections of coastline and killing two people, also exposed problems in how the country monitors its earthquake risk and prepares for tsunamis. Here’s what happened, minute by minute, after the quake hit early Monday, with details on how officials intend to improve: ___ …

Big earthquakes can produce destructive temblors on nearby faults, new study finds
8 years, 6 months ago

Big earthquakes can produce destructive temblors on nearby faults, new study finds

LA Times  

UC San Diego has found evidence that large earthquakes can quickly produce powerful and potentially dangerous aftershocks on nearby faults, an insight that could aid experts planning for how to deal with seismic hazards in California. In addition, the team from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography made note of a 7.0 earthquake in the Indian Ocean that generated …

Indonesia earthquake: Tremor measuring 6.3 strikes off eastern coast near Molucca islands
8 years, 9 months ago

Indonesia earthquake: Tremor measuring 6.3 strikes off eastern coast near Molucca islands

The Independent  

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Shaken by earth's fury: These are the biggest earthquakes in recent memory
8 years, 11 months ago

Shaken by earth's fury: These are the biggest earthquakes in recent memory

Firstpost  

A magnitude-7.8 earthquake shook Ecuador’s central coast on Saturday. Here is a list of some of the world’s strongest earthquakes since 1900: -22 May, 1960: A magnitude-9.5 earthquake in southern Chile and ensuing tsunami kill at least 1,716 people. -26 December, 2004: A magnitude-9.1 quake in Indonesia triggers an Indian Ocean tsunami, killing 230,000 people in a dozen countries. -11 …

Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami warnings and deaths after massive 7.9 tremor hits south-east Asia
9 years ago

Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami warnings and deaths after massive 7.9 tremor hits south-east Asia

The Independent  

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Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami warnings for Sumatra and Australian islands after powerful 7.9 magnitude off coast - live updates
9 years ago

Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami warnings for Sumatra and Australian islands after powerful 7.9 magnitude off coast - live updates

The Independent  

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Nepal earthquake was less catastrophic than expected, a new research shows
9 years, 4 months ago

Nepal earthquake was less catastrophic than expected, a new research shows

Firstpost  

The devastating earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25 this year produced less damage and weaker shaking than might be expected from a magnitude 7.8 quake in the area, according to new research. Kathmandu: The devastating earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25 this year produced less damage and weaker shaking than might be expected from a magnitude 7.8 quake …

Powerful earthquake hits Western Indonesia, no tsunami alert
10 years ago

Powerful earthquake hits Western Indonesia, no tsunami alert

Firstpost  

A powerful 6.4-magnitude undersea earthquake struck western Indonesia on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, but there was no tsunami alert. A powerful 6.4-magnitude undersea earthquake struck western Indonesia on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, but there was no tsunami alert and no immediate reports of casualties or damage. An official from Indonesia’s meteorological, geophysics and climatology agency Benny, …

Devastating earthquake in Pakistan creates a new island
11 years, 5 months ago

Devastating earthquake in Pakistan creates a new island

The Hindu  

By >Simon Redfern, University of Cambridge A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit south-central Pakistan on Tuesday this week. The movement at the fracture was a rupturing, as the oceanic crust of the Arabian tectonic plate is dragged down, or “subducted”, beneath the Eurasian continental plate at Pakistan. It is part of what geologists term the “Makran subduction zone”, which extends parallel …

Experts warn of massive quakes in Himalayas
12 years, 2 months ago

Experts warn of massive quakes in Himalayas

India TV News  

Singapore, Dec 31: In what can have huge implications for countries like India, scientists have warned of massive earthquakes of the magnitude 8 to 8.5 on the Richter scale in the Himalayas, especially in areas with their surface yet to be broken by a temblor. A research team led by Nanyang Technological University in Singapore has discovered that powerful earthquakes …

Scientists predict serious earthquakes in the Himalayas
12 years, 2 months ago

Scientists predict serious earthquakes in the Himalayas

India TV News  

Singapore,Dec 30: Scientists have warned of more great earthquakes — of the magnitude 8 to 8.5 — in the Himalayas, especially in areas with their surface yet to be broken by a temblor. A research team led by Nanyang Technological University has discovered that massive earthquakes in the range of 8 to 8.5 magnitudes on the Richter scale have left …

Earth shook violently in 2011 and we still don't know what happened
13 years, 3 months ago

Earth shook violently in 2011 and we still don't know what happened

India Today  

On March 11, 2011, a devastating 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeast coast near the Japan Trench. While it remains the strongest earthquake recorded in Japan's history and the third-largest globally since 1900, we still don't know what really caused it. Since early September 2024, an international team of researchers has been aboard the Japanese research drilling vessel CHIKYU, …

Big Earthquakes Are Not Linked
13 years, 11 months ago

Big Earthquakes Are Not Linked

Wired  

Big earthquakes like the Sendai quake that devastated Japan in March don’t cause similar disasters on the other side of the globe, a new study suggests. Like ranks of falling dominoes, tremors on the scale of the Sendai quake can trigger other earthquakes, say geophysicists at the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, California But, based on analyses of about …

Japan Quake Unleashed 336 Megatons Of Energy
14 years ago

Japan Quake Unleashed 336 Megatons Of Energy

India TV News  

Ahmedabad, March 13 : The 8.9 magnitude earthquake that shook Japan on Friday released energy equivalent to 336 megatons of TNT explosive, says a media report. This earthquake is also the seventh largest in the known history of the earthquakes, says Dr J G Negi, founder director general, Institute of Seismological Research, Gandhinagar.He said that Japanese coast had tsunami waves …

Earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hits New Zealand city
14 years, 6 months ago

Earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hits New Zealand city

China Daily  

2010-09-04 07:50 WELLINGTON - A major earthquake hit New Zealand's second biggest city Christchurch early on Saturday, bringing down power lines, ripping up roads and wrecking building facades, but authorities reported no deaths. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 and a depth of 10 kms, hitting the South Island city and a large surrounding area of farms at around …

Andaman earthquake confirms worst fears: Geologists
14 years, 11 months ago

Andaman earthquake confirms worst fears: Geologists

The Hindu  

The 6.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred north of the Andaman Islands on March 30 is yet another confirmation that this particular region will continue to be source of severe earthquakes, says a leading Indian geologist. He and his colleagues had warned that a segment of the “plate boundary fault” left unruptured after the deadly 2004 Andaman earthquake would be a …

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