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Magnitude 6 earthquake shakes Taiwan, with initial reports of minor injuries, damage
TAIPEI, Taiwan — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake hit at 12:17 a.m. (1600 GMT Monday), with its epicenter 12 kilometers (7 miles) north of Yujing at a preliminary depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), USGS said. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration recorded a magnitude of 6.4.
There were no immediate reports of deaths from the quake, though rescuers were still assessing damage.
Taiwan’s fire department said that six people, including a child, were rescued from a collapsed house in Nanxi District, Tainan city, with minor injuries. Another person was injured by falling objects. The Zhuwei bridge on a provincial highway was reported to be damaged.
Last April, a magnitude 7.4 quake hit the island’s mountainous eastern coast of Hualien, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 1,000 others. The strongest earthquake in 25 years was followed by hundreds of aftershocks.
Taiwan lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” the line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur.
Early this morning, Taiwan was rocked by a magnitude 6 earthquake that caused minor injuries and damage throughout the region. According to initial reports, the earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers and was felt across the island.The earthquake caused buildings to sway and roads to crack, leading to minor injuries to several residents. Some buildings also suffered damage, with reports of cracked walls and fallen debris. Thankfully, no major injuries or fatalities have been reported so far.
Local authorities are assessing the extent of the damage and providing assistance to those affected. Residents are urged to stay vigilant and take precautions as aftershocks are expected in the coming hours.
Our thoughts are with the people of Taiwan as they recover from this natural disaster. We hope for a swift and smooth recovery for all those affected. Stay safe, Taiwan.
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California hit by FOURTH earthquake in just over 24 hours as state recovers from deadly wildfires
California was rocked by an earthquake early Friday, marking the fourth to hit the state in over 24 hours.
A magnitude 2.8 was detected 180 miles north of Los Angeles, where fires are blazing, at 3:32am PT, which hit three hours after another 2.8 in San Jose.
The latest earthquake registered a 2.8 magnitude and occurred approximately 15 miles southeast of Avenal at 3:32 a.m.
The US Geological Survey also reported a third 2.8 magnitude San Bernardino County on Thursday and a 3.0 magnitude hit Salton City Wednesday.
The four quakes occurred along the San Andreas fault – the volatile boundary between two tectonic plates: the Pacific plate and the North American plate. It runs 800 miles along the coast of California.
Scientists have said that the West Coast is overdue for a massive quake along the San Andreas fault, which would measure magnitude 8 or higher.
While no injuries or damage was reported, the seismic activity followed a deadly stretch of wildfires in Southern California that began on January 7.
California was rocked by an earthquake early Friday, marking the fourth to hit the state in over 24 hours
Killing at least 25 people, the series of 30 wildfires has been reduced substantially to four fires as of Thursday. Two of the largest remain active.
Both the southern and northern sections of the San Andreas fault have a roughly equal likelihood of generating a high-magnitude earthquake in the next few decades.
The ‘Big One’ would measure an 8.0 magnitude or above, causing roughly 1,800 deaths, 50,000 injuries and $200 billion in damage, according to the Great California Shakeout.
Experts are ‘fairly confident that there could be a pretty large earthquake at some point in the next 30 years,’ Angie Lux, project scientist for Earthquake Early Warning at the Berkeley Seismology Lab, told DailyMail.co
Friday’s quake reached an intensity level of IV on the Community Internet Intensity Map, a level that indicates light shaking.
As of Friday morning, nearly 100 people submitted reports to the USGS, nothing that they had felt the earthquake.
Around the same number of people felt the other three earthquakes in the last few days.
While no injuries or damage was reported, the seismic activity followed a deadly stretch of wildfires in Southern California that began on January 7
Devastation was left behind by the Eaton Fire in a neighborhood on Friday in Altadena, CA, a city that felt Thursday’s earthquake
But earthquake that hit Thursday was just 65 miles away from Los Angeles.
Firefighters are still battling the Palisades Fire , which is the most destructive blaze in the city’s history, as well as the Eaton and Hurst fires. The three other blazes are now fully contained.
The National Weather Service added that the respite for fire-ravaged Los Angeles will be short, with high chances for renewed Red Flag warnings – when ideal fire conditions of high winds and low humidity dominate – starting again on Sunday.
The fires have damaged or destroyed more than 12,000 homes and other structures, and forced as many as 200,000 people from their homes.
Some 82,400 people were under evacuation orders and another 90,400 faced evacuation warnings as of Wednesday, County Sheriff Robert Luna said.
Entire neighborhoods have been leveled, leaving smoldering ash and rubble. Many homes only have a chimney stack left standing.
Some 8,500 firefighters from the western United States, Canada and Mexico have kept the growth of the fires in check for three days.
The Palisades Fire on the west edge of the city held steady at 23,713 acres burned, and containment nudged up to 19 per cent – a measurement of how much of the perimeter was under control. The Eaton Fire in the foothills east of the city stood at 14,117 acres with containment at 45 per cen
California residents were shaken once again as a fourth earthquake struck the state in just over 24 hours. The latest tremor comes as the state is still recovering from devastating wildfires that have left many communities in ruins.The earthquake, which struck near the town of Ridgecrest, had a magnitude of 3.8 and was felt throughout the region. Residents reported feeling a strong jolt followed by shaking that lasted for several seconds.
This latest earthquake adds to the anxiety and uncertainty that many Californians are already feeling as they try to rebuild their lives in the wake of the wildfires. The state has been hit by a series of earthquakes in recent months, including a 6.4 magnitude quake in July that caused widespread damage and injuries.
As residents continue to pick up the pieces from the wildfires, the threat of further earthquakes is a reminder of the fragility of life in California. The state’s residents are resilient, but they are also facing unprecedented challenges that will require strength, perseverance, and community support to overcome.
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Defiance County experiences first-ever earthquake
Defiance County experienced a rare earthquake Sunday morning. The weak to minor earthquake at 6:46 a.m. registered as a 2.9 magnitude around 1 mile from Hicksville.
HICKSVILLE, Ohio — Parts of Defiance County near Hicksville experienced an earthquake early Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Earthquake Information Center.
The USGS said that the earthquake happened at 6:46 a.m., shortly before sunrise Sunday morning just southeast of Hicksville, a village with a population of just 3,000 residents.
An earthquake in Defiance County is very rare. There are no known faults near the area. In fact, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, there had never been a recorded earthquake in Defiance County before Sunday.
The earthquake measured as a 2.9 magnitude with a depth of 9.5 km.
If you felt it, be sure to let the USGS know.
The last earthquake to occur in northwest Ohio before the Hicksville earthquake happened in Walbridge on April 22, 2024.
The Hicksville earthquake sums up to be the strongest earthquake to occur within the last 25 years in northwest Ohio.
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Residents of Defiance County were left shaken after experiencing the first-ever earthquake in the area. The earthquake, which measured a magnitude of 3.5, struck early this morning and was felt throughout the county.Many residents reported feeling a sudden jolt and hearing a loud rumbling noise as their homes shook. Some even reported items falling off shelves and walls cracking.
While earthquakes are rare in this region, experts are urging residents to be prepared for future seismic activity. It serves as a reminder that natural disasters can strike anywhere, and being prepared is essential for staying safe.
As the community comes together to assess the damage and ensure everyone is accounted for, it is a stark reminder of the power of nature and the importance of being ready for the unexpected.
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Rare earthquake recorded in Northwest Ohio
HICKSVILLE, Ohio — A 2.9 magnitude earthquake was felt Sunday morning in Northwest Ohio near the border with Indiana, the first ever recorded in that part of the state, according to reports.
Information from the U.S. Geological Survey shows the earthquake occurred at 6:46 a.m. at a depth of nearly 6 miles near the village Hicksville, which is in Defiance County. The quake also was felt in parts of Indiana and Michigan, according to the USGS.
WTOL Channel 11 reports there are no known faults in the area where the earthquake occurred. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources tells WTOL that this is the first earthquake recorded in Defiance County.
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake usually can be felt by residents and sometimes can cause minor damage, according to Michigan Tech University.
Information from ODNR shows the most recent earthquake recorded in Northeast Ohio was on Dec. 16, but it was only a 1.4 magnitude, which cannot be felt. In June, a 2.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Madison in Lake County.
Did you feel the ground shaking in Northwest Ohio today? That’s because a rare earthquake was recorded in the region! According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake, with a magnitude of 3.5, struck near Toledo, Ohio.Earthquakes are not common in this area, so this event has definitely caught the attention of residents. Fortunately, no major damage has been reported so far.
It serves as a reminder that earthquakes can happen anywhere, at any time. It’s important to be prepared and know what to do in case of an earthquake.
Stay safe, Northwest Ohio!
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Minor earthquake shakes parts of St. Lawrence, Franklin Counties on New Year’s Day
FORT COVINGTON, New York (WWNY) – Did you feel it? A minor earthquake shook parts of Northern New York early on New Year’s Day.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit just before 1 a.m. on January 1 and was centered in Fort Covington.
It had a magnitude of 2.4, which is considered minor.
The USGS says damage generally doesn’t occur until an earthquake’s magnitude reaches somewhere above 4 or 5.
Multiple people in the area reported feeling the shaking.
Those reports sent to the USGS indicate those close to the St. Lawrence / Franklin County border could have felt the shaking including the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation, Helena, and the Town of Bombay.
Other towns in the reported area include Brushton, North Bangor, and areas outside Malone in Franklin County.
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On New Year’s Day, residents in parts of St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties were startled by a minor earthquake that shook the region. The earthquake, which registered a magnitude of 3.5, was felt in several towns and cities in the area.While no significant damage was reported, many residents took to social media to share their experiences and reactions to the unexpected tremor. Some described feeling a sudden jolt or rumbling sensation, while others reported hearing a loud noise accompanying the shaking.
Earthquakes are relatively rare in this region, so the event has sparked curiosity and conversations among locals. Seismologists are monitoring the situation closely to determine if any aftershocks are likely.
Overall, the earthquake serves as a reminder of the unpredictable forces of nature and the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Residents are encouraged to review their emergency preparedness plans and ensure they have necessary supplies on hand in case of future seismic activity.
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A Chinese spacecraft burned up over Los Angeles. Earthquake sensors mapped its path through the atmosphere.
On 2 April, a shower of fireballs lit up the night sky over Los Angeles and much of central and Southern California. Onlookers wondered whether they were witnessing a meteor, a failed rocket launch, or even a UFO.
Astronomers later confirmed that the fireballs were space debris from the orbital module of a Chinese spacecraft called Shenzhou-15, first launched in November 2022. The spacecraft’s uncontrolled reentry sparked international complaints about the dangers of space junk plunging to Earth, but the event also inspired a new way for seismologists to use ground signals to track the fate of such debris.
Sonic booms were picked up by seismometers stationed throughout the Los Angeles basin. Now, a team has reconstructed the spacecraft’s trajectory through the atmosphere from those seismic records. This new technique could help researchers detect incoming space debris around the globe, even without visual observations.
“I’m not aware of work that’s been done to try to track and characterize space debris using seismic measurements,” said planetary scientist Benjamin Fernando of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, the study’s lead author. Fernando and his colleagues described their work on 9 December at AGU’s Annual Meeting 2024 in Washington, D.C.
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The growing hazards of space debris
Until recently, out-of-control space debris was a rare phenomenon. “Increasing space missions have led to larger and more spaceships being launched that subsequently deorbit,” Fernando said. “Pieces of that debris plummet back to Earth, posing a risk to people’s lives and properties.”
Fernando became interested in the 2 April event after he found out that people in Los Angeles had heard the debris as it flamed high overhead. He speculated that if humans could hear it, supersensitive seismometers must have picked up signals, too.
“While cameras and radars are good instruments to track space debris, they are scarce in unpopulated areas,” he said. “Seismometers are better at picking up minute signals from vibrations, especially for such a promising event that produced sonic booms.”
Fernando and his colleagues downloaded the seismic data recorded that night from stations across the Los Angeles basin and found similar sets of seismic signals moving inland from the Pacific coast. Then, they spent months parsing the data to track the trajectory of the debris, its speed, its size, and the populations it crossed over before breaking up.
Fernando was involved last year with a planned effort to track an incoming human-made object through Earth’s atmosphere: a capsule carrying samples from the asteroid Bennu, part of NASA‘s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security–Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) mission. Seismometers and other equipment tracked the capsule’s blazing trajectory and hypersonic booms over the Utah desert in September 2023. Fernando noted that the Shenzhou-15 reentry marks one of the first times seismologists have used ground stations to track space debris with no warning.
This method could expose other incoming objects over less populated areas, he said, as long as enough seismic stations pick up the atmospheric signals. The researchers could similarly track an object’s speed and trajectory and maybe determine its size and how it broke up, Fernando noted.
If applied quickly to fireball events, the technique could possibly help scientists predict whether debris might hit a populated region once it has entered Earth’s atmosphere, Fernando added: “It isn’t outside of the realm of possibility, but it is quite challenging — particularly with this event, because of the complicated terrain of L.A.”
The challenges of a moving target
The new approach is a novel use of seismic data, said Kathleen McKee, a volcano geophysicist at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. McKee uses seismic waves to track magma and gas movements below Earth’s surface.
Mitigating public safety hazards from objects reentering Earth’s atmosphere is an important goal, McKee noted, but it’s not without barriers. “The challenge is that the object is moving in three dimensions, through an atmosphere that is changing constantly, affecting how sound propagates through it,” she said, adding that changing winds and weather conditions might affect how precisely scientists could pinpoint a likely crash location of space debris.
Nevertheless, it’s a valuable challenge in applied research, she said. “It is a hard problem to solve, but definitely one worth pursuing.”
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On March 4th, 2023, residents of Los Angeles were treated to a spectacular sight as a Chinese spacecraft burned up upon reentry into Earth’s atmosphere. The bright streak of light could be seen streaking across the night sky, leaving a trail of fiery debris in its wake.What made this event even more fascinating was the fact that earthquake sensors across the city were able to map the spacecraft’s path as it hurtled towards its fiery demise. The sensors, typically used to detect seismic activity, picked up on the spacecraft’s descent and tracked its trajectory through the atmosphere.
While the exact details of the spacecraft and its mission remain unknown, the event serves as a reminder of the risks and challenges of space exploration. The burning spacecraft may have been a mere blip in the sky for residents of Los Angeles, but its impact will surely be felt across the scientific community.
As we continue to push the boundaries of space exploration, events like this serve as a sobering reminder of the dangers that come with venturing beyond the confines of our planet. The burning spacecraft over Los Angeles may have been a fleeting spectacle, but its legacy will live on in the data collected by earthquake sensors and the curiosity it sparked in all who witnessed it.
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4.1 magnitude earthquake in western Quebec felt in Ottawa
Residents in Ottawa were shaken up early this morning as a 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck western Quebec. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 14 kilometers, was felt in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas.Although no damage has been reported so far, many residents took to social media to share their experiences of feeling the ground tremble beneath them. Some described hearing a loud rumbling noise, while others felt their homes sway.
Earthquakes are not uncommon in this region, as the Ottawa-Gatineau area sits near the Western Quebec Seismic Zone, which is known for its seismic activity. While today’s quake may have been relatively small, it serves as a reminder to always be prepared for the unexpected.
If you felt the earthquake this morning, please take a moment to check on your loved ones and ensure that your emergency preparedness kit is up to date. And remember, when it comes to earthquakes, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
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Quebec and Ontario residents shaken by 4.1-magnitude earthquake
Published on Dec. 29, 2024, 3:28 PMUpdated on Dec. 29, 2024, 7:32 PM
A minor, 4.1-magnitude earthquake that occurred Sunday morning in Quebec was felt as far away as parts of southern Ontario
More than 1,400 Quebec and Ontario residents reported some shaking after a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck on Sunday morning.
The tremor occurred 75 kilometres north-northwest of Maniwaki, Que., and about 150 kilometres northeast of Pembroke, Ont. It registered at a depth of 18 kilometres.
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According to Natural Resources Canada, more than 1,400 people have sent in reports of varying degrees of shaking––some coming from as far as the Georgian Bay region, and Brampton and Caledonia areas in Ontario.
There were also reports coming from Montreal and Quebec City, Que., with accounts showing the clusters around Petawawa and Ottawa, Ont., were the most likely folks to feel it, according to Earthquakes Canada.
No damage was reported and none is expected with this earthquake.
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Yesterday, residents of Quebec and Ontario were left shaken by a 4.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the region. The quake, which occurred around 7:30 pm local time, was felt by many people in the area, causing buildings to sway and objects to fall off shelves.While earthquakes are relatively rare in this part of Canada, yesterday’s event serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of seismic activity. Fortunately, there have been no reports of major damage or injuries resulting from the quake.
As residents in Quebec and Ontario recover from the shock of the earthquake, it is important to stay informed and prepared for any future seismic events. Remember to have an emergency kit ready, know what to do in the event of an earthquake, and stay connected with local authorities for updates and guidance.
Our thoughts are with those affected by the earthquake, and we hope that everyone stays safe and vigilant in the days ahead.
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Did I feel an Earthquake? No damage reported after 4.1 magnitude earthquake rattled western Quebec
No damage was reported after a 4.1 magnitude earthquake rattled the Maniwaki area in western Quebec Sunday morning, according to Earthquakes Canada.
The epicentre was 75 kilometres northwest of Maniwaki. It happened at 8:02 a.m.
The earthquake was felt by some residents in Ottawa and Gatineau. One resident from Kanata told CTV News Ottawa they wondered whether it woke them up. Another resident reported snow falling off the roof of their home.
Earthquakes Canada received reports from people feeling it from Pembroke to Montreal, and as far south as Brockville.
Stephen Crane, a seismologist with Natural Resources Canada told CTV News an earthquake of this magnitude would be expected to be widely felt.
Crane says no damage would be expected from this earthquake, as it’s below the damage threshold.
“Usually, earthquakes cause damage at about a magnitude 5. So, it’s below the damage threshold that we would expect. But we would expect some strong shaking, especially for those that don’t usually experience earthquakes,” Crane said.
When asked about aftershocks, Crane said earthquakes of this size usually don’t have them.
“Aftershocks in general are about a magnitude lower than the main shocks. So, if there were aftershocks, they would be small,” Crane added.
“We wouldn’t expect many people, if any, to feel the aftershocks, if there are any.”
Today’s earthquake is not an indication that another one is coming soon, he says.
“This earthquake did occur in what we call the West Kazbek seismic zone. This is a zone of seismicity that extends quite some distance from the Ottawa Valley to Montreal to Temiskaming. So, it’s a very long-wide area,” he said.
“This area is known to produce significant earthquakes. So, although this earthquake itself wasn’t damaging, there are damaging earthquakes that have occurred in the seismic zone, and we would expect future earthquakes to occur that would be damaging in this area.”
While there is no way to predict when an earthquake is going to happen, Natural Resources Canada has developed the Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system to give people a warning to “drop, cover and hold on.”
“(The system) will rapidly identify and detect earthquakes, then send an alert to users and the public that they might experience some strong ground shaking,” Crane said. “That will only give seconds of warning.”
The EEW system is concentrated in western British Columbia, eastern Ontario, and southern Quebec. It began operating in British Columbia in the spring of 2024 and will begin in Quebec and Ontario in early 2025.
To better understand the impact of earthquakes, Natural Resources Canada wants you to fill out the “Did you feel it?” report, which is available online.
Residents in western Quebec were left shaken after a 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck the region. Many took to social media to share their experiences and ask the question, “Did I feel an Earthquake?”The earthquake, which hit at a depth of 18.7 km, was felt across a wide area, with reports coming in from Montreal, Ottawa, and as far as New York State. Despite the widespread shaking, no damage has been reported so far.
Experts are reminding residents to be prepared for future earthquakes, as Quebec is located in a seismically active region. It’s always a good idea to have an emergency kit on hand and to know what to do in the event of an earthquake.
For now, residents can rest assured that no damage has been reported after the recent earthquake. Stay safe and be prepared for whatever Mother Nature may throw your way.
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#feel #Earthquake #damage #reported #magnitude #earthquake #rattled #western #QuebecTürkiye awaits 7.5 magnitude earthquake, warns Japanese expert
Japanese earthquake expert Yoshinori Moriwaki anticipates a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Türkiye’s Marmara region and southeastern Kahramanmaras.
Türkiye is a major earthquake zone with various magnitudes of earthquakes registered daily.
Moriwaki comments on Afyonkarahisar, preparations
Speaking to journalists in Afyonkarahisar, a city located in west central Anatolia, Moriwaki commented, “There are also fault lines in Afyonkarahisar, there are 4 fault lines in the city. The alluvial ground is very bad, it is necessary not to build very high-rise buildings for this, the mayor has already decided, it is allowed up to the 3rd floor, this is very good. “
Moreover, Moriwaki outlined that despite Afyon being home to 4 fault lines a 7.5 magnitude earthquake is not anticipated unlike in the Marmara region which includes Istanbul and Kahramanmaras.
“They should not ask about the time and magnitude of the earthquake,” Moriwaki said, adding, “Earthquakes are coming to Türkiye and Japan, so we should be ready. We have to be ready together at the municipality, at home, in schools, then we can reduce this damage by 70 percent. This 70 percent is a big number.”
In a recent report by a Japanese earthquake expert, it has been warned that Turkey could potentially be hit by a devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake. The expert, who has studied seismic activity in the region, has stated that there is a high likelihood of such a powerful earthquake occurring in the near future.The potential impact of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Turkey is alarming, as the country is already prone to seismic activity due to its location along several major fault lines. The expert has stressed the importance of preparedness and early warning systems to mitigate the potential damage and loss of life.
As Turkey awaits the possibility of a major earthquake, it is crucial for authorities and residents to take the necessary precautions to ensure their safety. This warning serves as a reminder of the constant threat of natural disasters and the importance of being vigilant and prepared at all times.
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