earthquake

6.5M Earthquake Strikes Indonesia

6.5M Earthquake Strikes Indonesia

The region of Papua, Indonesia suffered an earthquake measuring 6.5 in magnitude, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at 23:49:29 UTC. Primary areas that were affected include Ubrub, Abepura, and Jayapura. This is the second consecutive earthquake reported in Indonesia this week. The Southeast Asian nation was hit yesterday by a quake of the same magnitude. There is no tsunami […]

6.5M Earthquake Kills 5 and Injures 63 in China

6.5M Earthquake Kills 5 and Injures 63 in China

Five tourists were killed and 63 injured when a powerful earthquake rocked the mountain regions near Jiuzhaigo National Park in China, on August 8, 2017, around 9:20 p.m. ET. Thirty people are reportedly in critical condition. According to an emergency official, the town of Zhangza reported the casualties from the powerful quake. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, […]

Update: 6.4 Earthquake Topples Buildings in Taiwan

Update: 6.4 Earthquake Topples Buildings in Taiwan

The 6.3M earthquake reported, in Taiwan, by European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) earlier today, Feb. 5, 2016, has been also reported as 6.4M by the U.S. Geological Survey. According to CBS News, there was significant damage in Tainan, Taiwan. At least two buildings have collapsed and some gas lines and water pipes have ruptured. CBS News reports, that […]

6.3 Earthquake in Taiwan Jolted Sleeping Residents Awake

6.3 Earthquake in Taiwan Jolted Sleeping Residents Awake

According to European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), a 6.3M earthquake shook the Taiwan on Feb. 5, 2016, at 19:57 UTC. The epicenter was 17 km in-depth and its location was 22.93°N 120.54°E. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has stated there is no active alert associated with this tumbler. Closest Cities to the Epicenter The following cities […]