Seismic double-header: Simultaneous earthquakes hit California and Hawaii
Tuesday, 5 December 2023 A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck Fullerton, Southern California, while a stronger magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in Hawaii. The earthquake in Fullerton was the third quake of magnitude 3.0 or higher in the region in the past 10 days. The Hawaiian earthquake had a depth of 16 km and was categorized as moderate, with expectations of light damages. Interestingly, just 10 minutes later, a seismic ripple was felt in Southern California, registering a magnitude of 3.48
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Mindanao, Philippines, at a depth of 63 km according to EMSC. A tsunami warning was issued by the US after the quake, following a recent 6.7 magnitude earthquake that caused fatalities, injuries, and damaged buildings in the region. The Philippines is prone to...
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A devastating earthquake in Northwest China has resulted in a death toll of at least 116 people. Disturbing footage from CCTV cameras captured the moment when the earthquake struck, causing widespread..
A magnitude-5.2 earthquake struck the region on Tuesday at around 09:46 local time. The China Earthquake Networks Center reported it as a magnitude-5.5 quake, hitting China's northwestern Xinjiang..