Powerful earthquake kills one person, injures 11 in Indonesia's Sumatra
2 years, 2 months ago

Powerful earthquake kills one person, injures 11 in Indonesia's Sumatra

ABC  

A strong and shallow earthquake has shaken Indonesia's Sumatra island, killing one person and injuring 11 others while damaging more than a dozen houses and buildings. Key points: The magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes about 40 kilometres north-east of Sibolga The pre-dawn earthquake is followed by two 5.0 magnitude aftershocks A 62-year-old man dies of a heart attack while fleeing to safety in Tarutung village The magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck on Saturday about 40 kilometres north-east of Sibolga, a coastal city in North Sumatra province, according to the US Geological Survey. In February, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake killed at least 25 people and injured more than 460 in West Sumatra province. In January 2021, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake killed more than 100 people and injured nearly 6,500 in West Sulawesi province.

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Flash floods and landslides kill 16 people on Indonesia’s Sumatra island
1 month ago

Flash floods and landslides kill 16 people on Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Al Jazeera  

At least 16 people have been killed on Sumatra when flash floods and a landslide struck the Indonesian island. Rescuers on Sunday pulled two bodies from a river after flash floods swept away at least 10 houses and damaged about 150 houses and other buildings in villages in South Tapanuli district, said Puput Mashuri, who heads the local disaster management …

Powerful 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes in sea off Indonesia
2 months 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. …

Strong earthquake of magnitude 6 shakes southwestern Indonesia
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Strong earthquake of magnitude 6 shakes southwestern Indonesia

India TV News  

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted southwestern Indonesia, causing widespread tremors across the region. Indonesia resumes search for 35 missing after deadly landslide Meanwhile, Indonesia has resumed search operations for 35 missing individuals following a devastating landslide at an illegal gold mine on Sulawesi island, which has already claimed at least 23 lives. The search, involving nearly …

Indonesia: Flash floods in Sumatra kills 37 people, over dozen missing
7 months, 1 week ago

Indonesia: Flash floods in Sumatra kills 37 people, over dozen missing

India TV News  

Indonesia's Sumatra island witnesses flash floods that killed at least 37 people while more than a dozen others went missing. According to National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari Monsoon rains and a mudslide from a cold lava flow on Mount Merapi, one of the 120 active volcanoes in the country, caused a river to breach its banks leading the …

Indonesia earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 tremor shakes Java Island, felt in Jakarta
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Indonesia earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 tremor shakes Java Island, felt in Jakarta

India TV News  

A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocked the southern part of Indonesia's main island of Java on Saturday. High-rises in the capital Jakarta swayed for around a minute and two-storey homes shook strongly in the West Java provincial capital of Bandung and in Jakarta's satellite cities of Depok, Tangerang, Bogor and Bekasi. The quake was also felt in other cities in …

At least 19 killed after landslides hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island
8 months, 1 week ago

At least 19 killed after landslides hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island

Hindustan Times  

At least 19 people have been found dead and two more are missing after a landslide in central Indonesia, local authorities said on Sunday. Floods and landslides killed at least 26 people on Indonesia's Sumatra island last month The dead and two survivors were evacuated from two landslide-hit villages in Tana Toraja regency, South Sulawesi province on Saturday evening, said …

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 …

Several dead, 1,000 homes destroyed in Papua New Guinea earthquake
9 months ago

Several dead, 1,000 homes destroyed in Papua New Guinea earthquake

Al Jazeera  

Quake struck as remote western region already dealing with floods from earlier this month. Several people have died and some 1,000 homes have been destroyed in a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit a remote part of western Papua New Guinea, according to officials. Earthquakes are common in Papua New Guinea, which sits on top of the seismic “Ring of Fire” …

Three people reported dead, 1,000 homes destroyed after earthquake hits PNG's East Sepik province
9 months ago

Three people reported dead, 1,000 homes destroyed after earthquake hits PNG's East Sepik province

ABC  

In short: An earthquake destroyed an estimated 1,000 homes after striking a PNG province already reeling from major flooding. A magnitude-6.9 earthquake has destroyed an estimated 1,000 homes in Papua New Guinea after striking East Sepik province, and there are reports three people have died. Papua New Guinea's Post-Courier newspaper is reporting three people died as the earthquake sent homes …

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

Deadliest earthquakes of 2023: Seven quakes that hit Asian, West Asian countries
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Deadliest earthquakes of 2023: Seven quakes that hit Asian, West Asian countries

Live Mint  

The year 2023 witnessed some devastating earthquakes in several Asian and West Asian countries in which thousands of people lost their lives. Here is the list of the deadliest natural disasters of 2023: TURKEY and SYRIA A series of massive earthquakes struck south-eastern Türkiye near the border with the Syrian Arab Republic on 6 February 2023. a magnitude 7.8 earthquake …

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 …

5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Aceh province. No casualties reported
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China
1 year ago

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China

Associated Press  

BEIJING — An earthquake that killed more than 120 people in China this week was the country’s deadliest in nearly a decade. Here’s a list of major recent earthquakes: — May 2008: A magnitude 7.9 earthquake leaves nearly 90,000 people dead or missing and presumed dead in Sichuan province. — April 2010: A magnitude 7.1 earthquake kills 2,698 people in …

WATCH moment when 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck China, killed over 118
1 year ago

WATCH moment when 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck China, killed over 118

Firstpost  

A report by China Central Television said there were a total of nine aftershocks at magnitude 3.0 and above were recorded before dawn on Tuesday A CCTV footage that captured the moment when a devastating 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted China’s northwestern Gansu province, killing at least 118 and injuring almost 400 people, is going viral on social media. CCTV footage captured …

Powerful earthquake causes widespread panic in Philippines
1 year 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 …

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, briefly prompting a tsunami warning
1 year ago

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, briefly prompting a tsunami warning

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — 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. A powerful earthquake struck Saturday off the southern Philippine coast, prompting many villagers to flee their homes in panic after Philippine authorities issued …

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines
1 year 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 …

Philippine earthquake death toll rises to nine
1 year, 1 month ago

Philippine earthquake death toll rises to nine

The Hindu  

The number of people killed in a powerful quake off the southern Philippines has risen to nine, the national disaster agency said on November 20, warning the toll could increase further. At least 15 people were injured and more than 800 houses damaged or destroyed, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said in its latest update. “I’m hoping …

Philippine earthquake death toll rises to five
1 year, 1 month ago

Philippine earthquake death toll rises to five

The Hindu  

The death toll from a strong earthquake off the southern Philippines rose to five on Saturday as authorities reported more casualties across two provinces. Falling debris from the mall in General Santos City crushed a woman to death, while 19 other people were treated for shock, city police captain Ari Noel Cardos told AFP. Another person was killed by a …

157 killed as strong earthquake jolts Nepal's mountainous western region
1 year, 1 month ago

157 killed as strong earthquake jolts Nepal's mountainous western region

The Hindu  

At least 157 people were killed and over 160 others injured when a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake, the worst since 2015, struck Nepal and destroyed hundreds of houses in the Himalayan nation's remote mountainous region, officials said on Saturday. Friday's earthquake is the most devastating one in Nepal since the 2015 earthquake that killed around 9,000 people and injured more …

128 people killed, 140 injured as strong earthquake jolts Nepal
1 year, 1 month ago

128 people killed, 140 injured as strong earthquake jolts Nepal

Deccan Chronicle  

Kathmandu: At least 128 people were killed and several others injured when a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted western Nepal's remote mountainous region just before midnight on Friday. According to the Home Ministry, 128 people were killed and 140 others were injured in the two districts. "Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of …

Massive earthquake in Nepal kills 157, PM Modi says 'India stands in solidarity'
1 year, 1 month ago

Massive earthquake in Nepal kills 157, PM Modi says 'India stands in solidarity'

India Today  

The death toll in Nepal due to the powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck late on Friday has reached 157, the Nepal police confirmed on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the loss of lives due to the earthquake in Nepal. The office of Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said all three security agencies in …

At least 128 dead as strong quake rocks northwestern Nepal, officials say toll expected to rise
1 year, 1 month ago

At least 128 dead as strong quake rocks northwestern Nepal, officials say toll expected to rise

The Hindu  

A strong earthquake shook northwestern Nepal districts just before midnight Friday, and officials said at least 128 people were dead and dozens more injured as rescuers searched mountain villages. Eighty people were killed and more than 140 people sustained injuries in Jajarkot and Rukum districts of Western Nepal, according to state-run Nepal Television. The impact of the quake that took …

Earthquake in Nepal kills at least 69 people in the mountainous northwest, officials say
1 year, 1 month ago

Earthquake in Nepal kills at least 69 people in the mountainous northwest, officials say

LA Times  

A strong earthquake shook northwestern Nepal districts just before midnight Friday, and officials said at least 69 people were dead and dozens more injured as rescuers searched mountain villages. Nepal’s National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center said its epicenter was at Jajarkot, which is about 250 miles northeast of the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu. The quake killed at least 35 people …

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 …

Magnitude-6.8 earthquake kills more than 2,000 people, as rescuers dig for survivors
1 year, 3 months ago

Magnitude-6.8 earthquake kills more than 2,000 people, as rescuers dig for survivors

ABC  

A powerful earthquake in Morocco has killed more than 2,000 people and injured hundreds more, destroying buildings and sending residents of major cities rushing from their homes in the country's deadliest tremor in more than six decades. Key points: A local official said most of the deaths were in mountain areas that were hard to reach The quake's epicentre occurred …

Strong earthquake shakes Indonesia's main island, killing 1 and damaging dozens of homes
1 year, 5 months ago

Strong earthquake shakes Indonesia's main island, killing 1 and damaging dozens of homes

The Hindu  

A strong undersea earthquake shook parts of Indonesia's densely populated main island of Java on late Friday, June 30, 2023, causing panic as it killed at least one person, injured two others and damaged dozens of houses. The US Geological Survey said Friday's magnitude 5.8 quake was centred 84 km southwest of Bambanglipuro, a village in Bantul regency of the …

Earthquake hits western Haiti, killing at least three
1 year, 6 months ago

Earthquake hits western Haiti, killing at least three

Al Jazeera  

Dozens also injured in 4.9-magnitude quake that struck Caribbean nation as it reels from heavy rainfall and flooding. A 4.9-magnitude earthquake has struck western Haiti, killing at least three people and injuring more than two dozen others, officials said. Officials are still assessing the damage, which has affected over 7,000 families ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/eIbtkZsluH — Al Jazeera English June 5, 2023 …

Earthquake in Indonesia damages hospital, sends locals scurrying to high ground
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

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 …

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes Indonesia, triggers Tsunami warning
1 year, 8 months ago

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes Indonesia, triggers Tsunami warning

The Hindu  

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck west of Indonesia’s Sumatra Island on Tuesday, Indonesia’s geophysics agency said, triggering a tsunami warning. Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency said authorities were collecting data from the islands nearest the epicentre off the western shore of Sumatra, spokesperson Abdul Muhari said. They have been told to stay at the evacuation area until tsunami warning is lifted,” …

7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia's main island
1 year, 8 months ago

7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia's main island

The Hindu  

A strong earthquake shook parts of Indonesia’s main island of Java and tourist island of Bali on April 14, causing panic but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.0 quake was centred 96.5 kilometres north of Tuban, a coastal city in East Java province, at a depth of 594 …

Strong earthquake kills at least 14 in Ecuador, 1 in Peru | DETAILS
1 year, 9 months ago

Strong earthquake kills at least 14 in Ecuador, 1 in Peru | DETAILS

India TV News  

Earthquake today: A strong earthquake shook southern Ecuador and northern Peru on Saturday, killing at least 15 people, trapping others under rubble, and sending rescue teams out into streets littered with debris and fallen power lines. The US Geological Survey reported an earthquake with a magnitude of about 6.8 that was centered just off the Pacific Coast, about 50 miles …

Indonesia landslide deaths climb to 21; dozens still missing
1 year, 9 months ago

Indonesia landslide deaths climb to 21; dozens still missing

Firstpost  

Jakarta: Rescuers recovered more bodies buried under tons of mud from a landslide that crashed onto a hilly village on Indonesia’s remote Natuna islands, bringing the death toll to 21, officials said Thursday. The landslide, triggered by torrential downpours, plunged down surrounding hills on Monday, burying 30 houses in Genting village on a tiny remote island in the Natuna archipelago …

Here are the ten deadliest quakes of the 21st century
1 year, 10 months ago

Here are the ten deadliest quakes of the 21st century

Deccan Chronicle  

PARIS: The massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 is the fifth-deadliest this century. Here is a list of the 10 worst quakes since 2000, ranked by death toll: 2004: 230,000 dead, Southeast Asia On December 26, a massive 9.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Sumatra, triggering a tsunami that killed more than 230,000 people throughout …

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 …

A glance at the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000
1 year, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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 …

From Turkey to Nepal, the deadliest earthquakes that rocked the world
1 year, 10 months ago

From Turkey to Nepal, the deadliest earthquakes that rocked the world

Firstpost  

A 7.8-strong earthquake struck Turkey near the Syrian border early morning, causing major damage, killing over 90 people, with many more feared dead. Nepal, April 2015 Wednesday’s earthquake brought up memories of the 2015 quake — which was the country’s worst since 1934 and also considered among the worst ever natural disasters. Pakistan, September 2013 More than 800 people were …

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 …

Deep 6.1 earthquake shakes east Indonesia, no known damage
1 year, 11 months ago

Deep 6.1 earthquake shakes east Indonesia, no known damage

The Hindu  

A deep earthquake shook eastern parts of Indonesia on Wednesday, but no serious damage or injuries were reported. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.1 earthquake was centered 147 kilometers under the sea, 65 kilometers south-southeast of Gorontalo. Indonesia, a vast archipelago and a home of more than 270 million people, is frequently hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions …

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 …

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 …

7.6 earthquake damages buildings in Indonesia, felt in Australia
1 year, 11 months ago

7.6 earthquake damages buildings in Indonesia, felt in Australia

The Hindu  

A powerful deep-sea earthquake damaged village buildings in a lightly populated island chain in eastern Indonesia early Tuesday, and its substantial shaking was widely felt in northern Australia. There was panic when the quake shook so the residents left their houses,” Abdul Muhari, spokesperson of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, said in a statement, citing the local agency. Tremors were …

7.7 magnitude earthquake damages buildings in Indonesia; triggers tsunami warning
1 year, 11 months ago

7.7 magnitude earthquake damages buildings in Indonesia; triggers tsunami warning

India TV News  

Indonesia Earthquake: A magnitude of 7.7 earthquake struck the Tanimbar region in Indonesia on Tuesday. According to reports, the powerful quake damaged village buildings in eastern Indonesia and the shaking was also widely felt in northern Australia. “Based on four tide gauge observations around the center of the earthquake, it did not show any significant anomaly or change in sea …

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