earthquake

Earthquake Stuns Southern California Residents: Seismologist Discusses the Destructive Impact

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LOS ANGELES, CA – A magnitude-4.6 earthquake rattled Southern California on Friday afternoon, with tremors felt from the coast to inland areas. The quake, which struck about 7 miles northwest of Malibu in the Santa Monica Mountains, was followed by more than a dozen aftershocks, the largest reaching magnitudes of 3.0 and 2.7 within an hour in the same area. Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones noted that the aftershock sequence was “very robust,” but mentioned that …

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Hawaii Struck by Magnitude-5.7 Earthquake: Here’s What Happened

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – The Big Island of Hawaii experienced a magnitude-5.7 earthquake on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at about 10 a.m. local time, was centered 11 miles south of Naalehu at a depth of 6 miles. Despite the strong shaking, no tsunami warning was expected, as reported by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Shaking from the earthquake was even felt about 200 miles away in Honolulu, on the …

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5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Just 50 Miles East of Oklahoma City – Officials On High Alert for Survey Results!

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – A 5.1 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Oklahoma late Friday night, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake’s epicenter, located just northwest of Prague in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, is only 50 miles east of Oklahoma City. At this time, there have been no reports of damage or injuries in the region. However, officials are currently conducting surveys to assess the situation and ensure the safety of the residents. According …

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Landslide kills 25, rescue teams frantically looking for survivors

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LIANGSHUI, CHINA – The catastrophic landslide in southwestern China’s Liangshui village has claimed 25 lives as of Tuesday, with search and rescue operations in full force. Over 1,000 first responders are painstakingly sifting through the wreckage in a race against time to locate survivors. The rescue efforts are fraught with challenges, including unstable soil conditions, freezing temperatures, and falling snow. The precarious state of the soil has rendered large-scale mechanical operations almost impossible, making the …

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Powerful quake kills at least 2,000 people

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HERAT, AFGHANISTAN – Another powerful earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Wednesday morning, following a devastating quake that claimed the lives of over 2,000 people and caused widespread destruction in Herat province. The magnitude 6.3 earthquake on Wednesday occurred approximately 17 miles outside the provincial capital and triggered a landslide that blocked a major highway. The aid group Doctors Without Borders reported that 117 people were injured in the latest temblor and sent additional medical supplies …

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Building explosion in Paris injures thirty with multiple fatalities reported

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A gas explosion rocked the fifth arrondissement of Paris on Wednesday, leaving dozens injured, four critically, and two still unaccounted for. Dubbed a “monster” explosion, the severe blast happened at the Paris American Academy building near Rue Saint Jacques, where up to 270 firefighters attended the incident. Videos of the scene show smoke billowing from the devastated building, while witnesses described sounds of windows banging against each other like an earthquake. The Paris American Academy, …

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