170 aftershocks of the strong earthquake in Nicoya Costa Rica on September 5, 2012, Experts said aftershocks could continue for days or even weeks. The National Emergency Commission (CNE) declared a red alert on the entire national territory, in order to have greater capacity to repair damage from the quake. Read Article
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Earthquake today, measuring 7.6 Mw (moment magnitude), is the second strongest in the country’s history. The quake, whose epicenter was located five miles northeast of Samara, Nicoya, share the position with the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that was felt in San Estanislao (Carthage) on May 7, 1822. First, the earthquake is located Limón, of April 22, […]
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Nacion.com reported a strong earthquake struck the country this morning, with an epicenter at 8 km. northeast of Samara, Guanacaste. The National Seismological Network reports a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale. The quake occurred at 8:42 am and is reported with great force throughout the Central Valley and the Pacific coast. It […]
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On Thursday of last week, the network of seismographs installed by the Geophysical Institute of Peru ( IGP ) in the cone of the Misti volcano , located 17 kilometers from the city of Arequipa , recorded the highest seismic activity in the five years of monitoring conducted in this range. The engineer Orlando Macedo […]
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Magnitude 7.4 Date-Time SOURCE USGS Monday, August 27, 2012 at 4:37:23 UTC Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 10:37:23 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 12,279 ° N, 88 530 ° W Depth 52.9 km (32.9 miles) Region OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR Distances 111 km (68 miles) S of Puerto El Triunfo, […]
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Because seismic stations damage there are no records of seismic activity. There was a column of steam at 600 m above the crater northeast direction Western. ANNEX TECHNICAL AND OBSERVATIONS Seismicity: For seismic damage was not determined the number of earthquakes on this day. Observations, and ash emissions: There are no reports of the lookouts. […]
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Magnitud 3.9 MLv Fecha – Hora 21/08/2012 02:07:45 TL 21/08/2012 07:07:45 UTC Localización 0°N; 78.29°W Profundidad 5.00 Km Zona Prov: PICHINCHA Distancia epicentral e (hipocentral) a ciudades referenciales 9.4 ( 10.7) km al S 56° O de la ciudad de TABACUNDO 16.8 ( 17.6) km al S 74° O de la ciudad de CAYAMBE 25.6 […]
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Elojo.pe reported an earthquake shook Cusco, the earthquake of 4.0 degrees on the Richter scale that occurred yesterday at 14:19 hours in the city of Cusco. According to the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP), the epicenter of the quake was 16 kilometers north of the Imperial City and its hypocenter was 45 kilometers deep.Officials of […]
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SOURCE USGS Magnitude 4.8 Date-Time Monday, July 30, 2012 at 05:19:47 UTC Monday, July 30, 2012 at 12:19:47 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 1.871°S, 80.689°W Depth 57 km (35.4 miles) Region NEAR THE COAST OF ECUADOR Distances 36 km (22 miles) NNE of Santa Elena, Ecuador 38 km (23 […]
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Risk Management Secretariat denies earthquake and tsunami rumors in Ecuador / hrough a press release, the National Risk Management (SNGR) just a few minutes to dispel rumors circulating via email and social networks on the occurrence of an earthquake and tsunami in the country. The e-mail reads: “the International Red Cross and the World Meteorological […]
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On July 11th the National Seismological Service reported a 5.8 earthquake in Chiapas at about 8:43pm. The quake had a depth of 177 km and the epicenter was 106 kilometers east of Hidalgo. Read Article
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A strong earthquake of moment magnitude 6.6 degrees on Sunday shook the Pacific coast of Panama, even eliminate the risk of a possible tsunami, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter of the quake, which struck at 18:45 local time (00H45 GMT), was recorded at 370 kilometers south of the Panamanian city of David, and […]
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On June 1st he National Seismological Service registered an earthquake with a 5.68 magnitude on Richter scale at the coast of Jalisco, Guadalajara. The quake was registered at about 3:57am with an epicenter south of Cihuatlan, Jalisco. There was no damage left by the quake according to the State unit of Civil Protection. Read Article
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Oaxaca’s Seismic system alert fails due to electric malfunctioning On Friday May 5th the seismic alert system (SASO) in Oaxaca stopped operating due to an electric malfunctioning. The system has not yet being repaired because unionized employees took over the State Institute of Civil Protection offices. Read Article
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An earthquake of 6.3 richter according to the Seismological Service of the University of Chile was recorded at 22:09 hours in the Aysen region. The epicenter was located 564 kilometers west of Melinka, 10 kiómetros deep. The Geological Survey (USGS) estimated at 6.2 intensity quake. “This has not been perceived or Coyhaique and Puerto Aysen […]
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An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude on the Richter scale woke the people of Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna at 05:00 pm yesterday. The earthquake alerted people who left their homes before the threat of possible aftershocks. In addition, coincided with a sudden cut of electricity. Classes in schools and universities were suspended. Also recorded six minor […]
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Event Time 2012-05-10 02:13:56 UTC 2012-05-09 18:13:56 UTC-08:00 at epicenter 2012-05-09 19:13:56 UTC-07:00 system time Nearby Cities 349km (216mi) WSW from Hanga Roa, Chile 3732km (2318mi) W from Lebu, Chile 3755km (2333mi) W from Canete, Chile 3757km (2334mi) W from Curanilahue, Chile 1788km (1111mi) ESE from Adamstown, Pitcairn USGS SOURCE
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The Civil Defense in Peru (Indeci) intensified today a prevention drive warning of a potential massive earthquake now preceded of two daily tremors average. Indeci called on every workplace and home to ready an emergency evacuation plan after a median quake and two replicas were recorded Sunday in Ica (south) and in Lima. Marco Tantalean, […]
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The Chilean courts began today a lawsuit against eight people, including Patrick Rosende exsubsecretario Interior and former director of the National Emergency Office, Carmen Fernandez for the failed tsunami warning that the February 27, 2010 caused 156 deaths and 25 missing . The Seventh Court of Guarantee of Santiago opened a formal indictment (charging) of […]
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Detalles del Sismo Magnitud 4.4 MLv Fecha – Hora 29/04/2012 18:42:27 TL 29/04/2012 23:42:27 UTC Localización 2.39°S; 79.86°W Profundidad 31.00 Km Zona Prov: O. PACIFICO Distancia epicentral e (hipocentral) a ciudades referenciales 25.0 ( 39.8) km al S 13° E de la ciudad de GUAYAQUIL 25.1 ( 39.9) km al S 7° O de la […]
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M4.7 – Naranjito, Ecuador 2012-04-29 00:43:24 UTC Event Time 2012-04-29 00:43:24 UTC 2012-04-28 19:43:24 UTC-05:00 at epicenter 2012-04-28 17:43:24 UTC-07:00 system time Nearby Cities 7km (4mi) SW from Naranjito, Ecuador 23km (14mi) SE from Yaguachi, Ecuador 26km (16mi) NW from La Troncal, Ecuador 34km (21mi) ESE from Duran, Ecuador 251km (155mi) SSW from Quito, Ecuador […]
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The earthquake of 6.3 magnitude on the Richter scale that struck eight regions of Chile, early yesterday, killing two people due to heart attacks and even recorded several aftershocks, officials said. The victims were Hugo Muñoz Sepulveda, 72, and Luis Orders Tapia, 59, died in the towns of Quillota and Papudo, both in the region […]
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Magnitude 4.5 – NEAR THE COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU 2012 April 17 12:26:33 UTC Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 4.5 Date-Time Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 12:26:33 UTC Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 07:26:33 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 15.215°S, 74.484°W Depth 65.3 […]
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M5.1 – Hacienda La Calera, Chile 2012-04-17 04:03:17 UTC Event Time 2012-04-17 04:03:17 UTC 2012-04-17 01:03:17 UTC-03:00 at epicenter 2012-04-16 21:03:17 UTC-07:00 system time Nearby Cities 41km (25mi) WNW from Hacienda La Calera, Chile 41km (25mi) WSW from La Ligua, Chile 43km (26mi) NW from Quillota, Chile 44km (27mi) N from Vina del Mar, Chile […]
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Strong earthquake in Chile struck Cordoba Epicenter was 48 kilometers northeast of Valparaiso and its magnitude was 6.5 degrees on the Richter scale. There were no fatalities. A strong and prolonged shaking of one minute almost woke the central Chilean north, with a magnitude of 6.5 according to the Seismological Service of the U.S., prompting […]
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Mexico: New 5.35 earthquake alert in Mexico On April 13th Mexico City registered a 5.35 earthquake at 5:10am according the National Earthquake Service (SSN). The earthquake took place 23 kilometers south of Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca and lasted approximately 30 seconds. There were no damages reported according to authorities. Read Article
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Magnitude 4.7 – MAULE, CHILE USGS SOURCE Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 4.7 Date-Time Friday, April 13, 2012 at 06:13:17 UTC Friday, April 13, 2012 at 02:13:17 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 35.132°S, 71.890°W Depth 52.5 km (32.6 miles) Region MAULE, CHILE Distances […]
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Magnitude 4.0 Date-Time Saturday, April 07, 2012 at 03:50:20 UTC Friday, April 06, 2012 at 10:50:20 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 9.595°N, 79.054°W Depth 36.4 km (22.6 miles) Region PANAMA Distances 87 km (54 miles) NE of PANAMA CITY, Panama 97 km (60 miles) ENE of Colon, Panama 164 […]
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During the morning of April 7th there have been nine earthquakes reports in the zones of Oaxaca, Guerrero and Baja California. At 10:00 am there was a 4.6 degree earthquake near Cabo San Lucas, Baja California. In Oaxaca there were 3 tremors followed by 5 quakes reported in Ometepec Guerrero. Read Article
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Religious activities were canceled at the Cathedral of Chilpancingo, Guerrero, cracks caused by earthquakes that have occurred since 20 March, the pastor, Daniel Castellanos. Read Article
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SOURCE USGS – Magnitude 4.8 Date-Time Friday, April 06, 2012 at 13:25:05 UTC Friday, April 06, 2012 at 08:25:05 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 38.284°S, 74.988°W Depth 38.2 km (23.7 miles) Region OFF THE COAST OF ARAUCANIA, CHILE Distances 138 km (85 miles) WSW of Lebu, Bio-Bio, Chile 214 […]
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Magnitude 4.5 – NEAR THE COAST OF NICARAGUA 2012 April 02 01:46:06 UTC Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 4.5 Date-Time Monday, April 02, 2012 at 01:46:06 UTC Sunday, April 01, 2012 at 07:46:06 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 12.188°N, 87.800°W Depth 48.7 km […]
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Magnitude 6.3 Date-Time Monday, April 02, 2012 at 17:36:43 UTC Monday, April 02, 2012 at 12:36:43 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 16.477°N, 98.287°W Depth 12.3 km (7.6 miles) Region OAXACA, MEXICO Distances 158 km (98 miles) SSW of Huajuapan de Leon, Oaxaca, Mexico 174 km (108 miles) SE of […]
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A low-intensity tremor was felt after 16:00 on Sunday in four regions of the central region: Coquimbo, Valparaíso, O’Higgins Metro, the report of the National Emergency Office (Onemi). Image The epicenter was located 18 kilómetos east of Los Vilos. (Photo: Seismology) The Seismological Service at the University of Chile said the quake occurred at 16:09 […]
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Magnitude 4.9 – COQUIMBO, CHILE 2012 April 01 19:10:00 UTC Versión en Español Details Summary Maps Scientific & Technical Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 4.9 Date-Time Sunday, April 01, 2012 at 19:10:00 UTC Sunday, April 01, 2012 at 03:10:00 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones […]
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Latent in memory of Chileans still the earthquake of February 27, 2010 . Moreover, when the central region has been affected by strong earthquakes and several “characters” dare to continue predicting disasters for our country. One was Pedro Valenzuela Gaete , who came to the fore after megasismo predict a Richter magnitude 9.2 for the […]
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Magnitude 4.7 – ECUADOR 2012 March 29 23:57:20 UTC Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 4.7 Date-Time Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 23:57:20 UTC Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 06:57:20 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 1.983°S, 78.466°W Depth 72.9 km (45.3 miles) Region ECUADOR […]
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Magnitude 4.5 – OAXACA, MEXICO SOURCE USGS 2012 March 28 05:39:40 UTC Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 4.5 Date-Time Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 05:39:40 UTC Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 11:39:40 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 16.436°N, 97.821°W Depth 9.4 km (5.8 […]
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A 7.1 magnitude quake struck yesterday the south-central Chile, one of the strongest tremor since the devastating earthquake that rocked the country in 2010, which triggered the precautionary evacuation of thousands of families in some coastal areas but left no damage or serious injuries. The move shook tall buildings in the Chilean capital, located about […]
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Magnitude 7.1 – MAULE, CHILE 2012 March 25 22:37:06 UTC Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 7.1 Date-Time Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 22:37:06 UTC Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 06:37:06 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 35.183°S, 71.792°W Depth 34.8 km (21.6 miles) Region […]
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Mexico: Two Earthquakes Reported in Mexico City In the morning of March 22nd two new earthquakes occurred in Mexico City. The first one was at 10:48 am with a magnitude of 5.0 degrees on Richter scale while the second was at 11:01 am with a magnitude of 4.1 degrees. In both cases the epicenter was […]
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The Mexican capital has been rocked by at least 40 aftershocks of the earthquake that struck on Tuesday much of central and southern Mexico and left 11 injured and dozens of affected housing, said Wednesday the National Seismological Service. Around 05H36 (11H36 GMT) on Wednesday was a replica of 4.9 degrees, which was felt in […]
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Al menos 7 heridos por terremoto de México, según datos oficiales At least 7 injured in earthquake in Mexico, according to official Martes 20 de Marzo de 2012 17:53 Tuesday March 20, 2012 17:53 A-A+0 Fuente: EFE Source: Reuters Al menos siete personas resultaron heridas por el terremoto de 7,9 grados en la escala de […]
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Mexico: 7.8 scale Earthquake Trembled Mexico A strong Earthquake of 7.8 Richter scale at 12pm took place in Mexico. The Epicenter of this event was located near Ometepec, Guerrero causing thousands of people to evacuate their workplaces, schools and homes. Read Article
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USGS Read Article Magnitude7.6 Date-Time Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 18:02:48 UTC Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 12:02:48 PM at epicenter Location 16.662°N, 98.188°W Depth 17.5 km (10.9 miles) Region OAXACA, MEXICO Distances 136 km (84 miles) SSW of Huajuapan de Leon, Oaxaca, Mexico 162 km (100 miles) WSW of Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico 170 km […]
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For Hugo Yepez, director of the Geophysical Institute of the National Polytechnic threats earthquake in Ecuador, on the coast and in the mountains, not far away. The high vulnerability, social and political, we are exposed to high risks. What is the threat of another earthquake in Ecuador? Is the one related to the deformation in […]
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Earthquake of 4.0 degrees was recorded in Gauteng An earthquake of 4.0 magnitude on the Richter scale was recorded Thursday in the province of Manabi, according to preliminary report of the Geophysical Institute (GI) of the National Polytechnic School. The IG stated in its website that the tremor occurred at 00:18 (05:18 GMT) and was […]
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Magnitude 4.5 – POTOSI, BOLIVIA 2012 March 03 09:38:05 UTC Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 4.5 Date-Time Saturday, March 03, 2012 at 09:38:05 UTC Saturday, March 03, 2012 at 05:38:05 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 21.262°S, 67.502°W Depth 192.5 km (119.6 miles) Region […]
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Magnitude 5.5 – COQUIMBO, CHILE 2012 March 03 11:01:47 UTC Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 5.5 Date-Time Saturday, March 03, 2012 at 11:01:47 UTC Saturday, March 03, 2012 at 08:01:47 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 30.353°S, 71.224°W Depth 53.1 km (33.0 miles) Region […]
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A series of expression and religious activities will be coordinating the Movement for a Just Reconstruction in Talca, due next Monday met the second anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami of 27 February 2010. As expressed by the speakers to Radio Bio Bio to Monday morning will be a mass protest of the earthquake victims […]
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An earthquake of 6.0 magnitude on the Richter scale struck early this morning most of the territory of Costa Rica, especially the central Pacific, but until now are reported casualties or damage, reported the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI). The quake occurred at 04:55 and its epicenter was located off the coast, 44 km south […]
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Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 5.6 Date-Time Wednesday, February 08, 2012 at 10:54:43 UTC Wednesday, February 08, 2012 at 05:54:43 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 0.682°N, 79.187°W Depth 69.8 km (43.4 miles) Region NEAR THE COAST OF ECUADOR Distances 65 km (40 miles) […]
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When just starting yesterday, at 12:10 am, an earthquake of 6.2 magnitude on the Richter scale rose from their beds to hundreds of Ica who, alarmed, took to the streets fearing that the quake reached the intensity occurred on August 15, 2007. Although he did not have the magnitude of the earthquake, the earthquake in […]
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The seismic region of Peru’s southern Ica, yesterday suffered two earthquakes measuring 6.2 and 4.0 degrees of magnitude, respectively, which left about 119 injured and damaged 40 houses, five years after the devastating earthquake that killed nearly 600 people in the same area. The earthquake, in the first 10 minutes (05:10 GMT) with epicenter at […]
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Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 5.0 Date-Time Monday, January 23, 2012 at 21:55:14 UTC Monday, January 23, 2012 at 06:55:14 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 36.317°S, 73.123°W Depth 20.4 km (12.7 miles) Region OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE Distances 57 km (35 miles) N of […]
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SOURCE: USGS Magnitude 5.0 Date-Time Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 18:07:11 UTC Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 01:07:11 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 0.760°S, 80.265°W Depth 27.9 km (17.3 miles) Region NEAR THE COAST OF ECUADOR Distances 38 km (23 miles) NNE of Portoviejo, Ecuador 56 km (34 miles) […]
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SOURCE USGS REPORT Magnitude 4.4 Date-Time Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 06:59:02 UTC Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 01:59:02 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 0.518°N, 79.709°W Depth 56.3 km (35.0 miles) Region NEAR THE COAST OF ECUADOR Distances 51 km (31 miles) S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador 105 km (65 […]
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Read Article Magnitude 5.1 Date-Time Friday, December 30, 2011 at 09:22:16 UTC Friday, December 30, 2011 at 04:22:16 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 14.454°S, 75.525°W Depth 51.3 km (31.9 miles) Region NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERU Distances 47 km (29 miles) SSE of Ica, Peru 128 km (79 […]
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USGS – READ ARTICLE Magnitude 4.8 Date-Time Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 13:45:41 UTC Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 08:45:41 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 12.633°S, 76.836°W Depth 77.5 km (48.2 miles) Region NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERU Distances 66 km (41 miles) SSE of LIMA, Peru 118 […]
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An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude on the Richter scale shook the city this afternoon in Lima. The quake occurred at approximately 3:29 pm and so far no reported casualties or material losses to mourn. For its part, the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) located the epicenter at sea 43 km northwest of San Vicente de […]
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The General Coordination of Civil Protection Department of the Interior (Interior Ministry) issued an emergency declaration for 19 municipalities in Guerrero, affected by the earthquake on 10 December. The federal agency said that the measure is issued to give continuity to the emergency at damage from the quake and includes the towns of Taxco de […]
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Hundreds of tourists who were staying at various hotels they stayed out of the same in case there is no aftershocks. Hundreds of tourists who were staying at various hotels they stayed outside in case there is the same © Eduardo Flores replica Salado Related. According to part of the National Seismological Service (SSN), the […]
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The head of the Federal District, Marcelo Ebrard, said that 30 colonies were still without electric service until 21:00 on Saturday, after the earthquake with its epicenter in Guerrero. Meanwhile, areas of Xochimilco and Villa Coapa reported no major damage as a result of the quake. He announced, however, that we contacted the Commission Federal […]
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A major 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, with the quake strongly felt in the capital Mexico City and southern Guerrero state. The temblor occurred at 7:47 pm (0147 GMT Sunday) about 166 kilometers (103 miles) southwest of Mexico City, at a depth of about 65 kilometers, according to USGS. […]
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Magnitude 4.3 – OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO 2011 December 10 14:29:16 UTC Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 4.3 Date-Time Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 14:29:16 UTC Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 08:29:16 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 15.578°N, 94.712°W Depth 22.4 km (13.9 miles) […]
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SOURCE: Instituto Geofísico Magnitud 4.4 MLv (IG-EPN) Fecha – Hora 07/12/2011 00:29:25 TL 07/12/2011 05:29:25 UTC Localización 0.67°S; 80.58°W Profundidad 12.00 Km Zona O. PACIFICO Distancia epicentral e (hipocentral) a ciudades referenciales 18.7 ( 22.2) km al S 66° O de la ciudad de BAHIA DE CARAQUEZ 21.1 ( 24.2) km al S 66° O […]
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The daily Argentines, Chileans and Spanish, who are obedient to corporations, celebrate the approval by the Chilean Government HidroAysen project, a new disaster led by Endesa Spain, a company controlled by ENEL Italy and its Chilean branch, and the corporation trasandina Colbún. The initial investment, not counting bribes to public officials and the press is […]
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SOURCE USGS Magnitude 4.6 – NEAR THE COAST OF ECUADOR 2011 November 27 23:53:56 UTC Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 4.6 Date-Time Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 23:53:56 UTC Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 06:53:56 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 2.825°S, 80.184°W Depth […]
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In the afternoon and tonight the Tungurahua volcano showed a rapid process. eruption accompanied by explosions, pyroclastic flows, block release. Incandescent and falling ash and gravel, which mainly affected the western flank of the volcano. From 16h 50 were four earthquakes of origin volcano-tectonic, which were followed at 17h01 and 17h05 two small explosions, they […]
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At least a dozen earthquakes recorded during the whole day on Thursday at the epicenter of the earthquake of 8.8 on the The largest quake’s epicenter was located off the coast of Lebu.The magnitudes of the quakes have ranged between 3 and 4.4 degrees without causing damage or personal misfortunes. Seven of the earthquakes were […]
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According to the Geophysical Institute of the National Polytechnic quake of 3.8 magnitude on the Richter scale, was presented at 12:08 at a depth of 7 km in the Pacific Ocean, about 28 km from the main resort in the country. Read Article Magnitud 3.8 MLv (IG-EPN) Fecha – Hora 08/11/2011 12:08:21 TL 08/11/2011 17:08:21 […]
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informed the public that coordinates government actions against earthquake of 4.0 degrees on Richter scale was felt in the capital, but especially in the areas of Kumbaya and Llano Grande. During the link, the second president held a dialogue with Secretary of Risk Management, Maria del Pilar Cornejo, who said he will be watching against […]
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Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 4.0 Date-Time Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 13:50:49 UTC Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 08:50:49 AM at epicenter Location 0.130°S, 78.370°W Depth 3 km (1.9 miles) (poorly constrained) Region ECUADOR Distances 18 km (12 miles) NE (52°) from QUITO, Ecuador 134 km (83 miles) […]
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The strong earthquake of 6.7 magnitude on the Richter scale that rocked the central coast of Peru left 83 people injured, two of them seriously, and caused serious damage to 35 homes of adobe in the Ica region, according the latest official data. Initial reports of the Civil Defense Institute (INDECI) was raised to 17 […]
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Source: USGS 5.8 Date-Time Monday, September 19, 2011 at 18:34:00 UTC Monday, September 19, 2011 at 12:34:00 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 14.332°N, 90.142°W Depth 39.4 km (24.5 miles) Region GUATEMALA Distances 53 km (32 miles) SE of GUATEMALA, Guatemala 69 km (42 miles) E of Escuintla, Guatemala 74 […]
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FROM USGS Magnitude 5.9 Date-Time Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 07:03:51 UTC Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 03:03:51 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 32.734°S, 71.613°W Depth 19 km (11.8 miles) Region OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE Distances 35 km (21 miles) N of Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Chile 95 km (59 miles) W […]
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An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck at 3:50 pm, 63 kilometers north from Cobquecura according to Latercera.com. The National Emergency Office (Onemi) recorded the quake to be of medium intensity, between III and V grades on the Mercalli scale. The quake occurred after another 5.3 quake in Maule and Bio Bio, and […]
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A digital platform has allowed Mexico City officials to see potential damages in the event of a large natural disaster, Excelsior reports. As Mexico City lies in an area that is vulnerable to both earthquakes and floods, officials are running simulations to see where rescue crews would be most needed, depending on the time of […]
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According in ElComercio.pe Tuesday June 28th residents in Lima and Callao participated in a general earthquake drill under the control of the National Civil Defense Institute (INDECI) with the support of Mayor Villaran of Lima. Officials report that about 4,000 residents attended a large drill held in the Plaza de Armas in Lima. The residents […]
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Rcn Radio reports that the earthquake ranked a 4.7 on the Richter scale with a depth of 30 km and an epicenter in San Pablo in south Bolívar, Colombia and was felt in areas such as Yondó (Antioquia0, Puerto Wilches, and Barrancabermeja. Read Article
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Magnitude 4.8 Date-Time Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 02:36:05 UTC Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 09:36:05 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 1.731°S, 81.594°W Depth 32.4 km (20.1 miles) Region OFF THE COAST OF ECUADOR Distances 128 km (79 miles) SW of Manta, Ecuador 147 km (91 miles) WSW of […]
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The magnitude-5.7 quake occurred at 6:07 a.m. local time (1107 GMT) and was centered about 30 miles (50 kilometers) northeast of Acapulco, in the state of Guerrero, the U.S. Geological Survey in Colorado reported on its website. It was followed by a magnitude-4.6 replica at 6:18 a.m. (1118 GMT), the agency said. Read Article
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Magnitude 4.8 – PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION 2011 April 25 22:22:19 UTC Versión en Español DetailsSummaryMapsScientific & TechnicalEarthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 4.8 Date-Time Monday, April 25, 2011 at 22:22:19 UTC Monday, April 25, 2011 at 05:22:19 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 2.873°S, 77.408°W […]
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Magnitude 4.7 Date-Time Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 22:27:59 UTC Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 05:27:59 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 3.872°S, 79.484°W Depth 97.2 km (60.4 miles) Region NEAR THE COAST OF ECUADOR Distances 32 km (19 miles) WNW of Loja, Ecuador 85 km (52 miles) SE of […]
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at 09:31 pm yesterday, Hector Olmos (88) and his wife Angela Maurer (86) were the only solid material room adobe home. Suddenly, a strong movement shook her home, which a decade ago had a demolition order. With her husband unable to move, due to diabetes have his legs amputated, she walked over and saw that […]
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A new earthquake was registered in the Republic of Panama yesterday, Feb. 22, 2011. This one – the ninth to hit the country so far in February, was detected in the “fracture zone” (in the Pacific, off the coast of Chiriquí) with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter scale, as per the records of […]
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Former Quito Military Hospital doctor and nurse Andrea Merizalde and Elsa Gueva Montesdeoca were tried in absentia by the Pinchincha Fifth Tribunal and given four-year sentences to be served at a Quito women’s prison, for the manslaughter of Andrea Saá Toro. According to the sentence, Saá Toro checked in to the hospital on 28th May […]
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Chile’s office of emergency services says it has no information about victims or damage from the magnitude-6.6 quake that struck just after midnight Sunday. A magnitude-6.8 quake Friday sent thousands running for higher ground. Read Article
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International Cristo Redentor tunnel, which links Mendoza with Chile, was closed yesterday afternoon after the earthquake in the neighboring country due to a landslide that blocked the route across the mountains, said the National Highways (DNV) and police personnel. Read Article
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Some Twitter communications during and after today’s earthquake. It appears some damage and electricity outages. Read Article
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An 6.8-magnitude earthquake has struck central Chile, in the region that was hit by a huge quake and tsunami in February last year. Thousands of people fled to higher ground but there have been no reports of deaths or serious damage. Read Article
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Central Chile still runs the risk of a large earthquake close to the site of last February’s Magnitude 8.8 event, scientists say. It was widely speculated at the time that the tremor would have released pressure on the fault running through the country’s Maule region. Read Article
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Four active volcanoes is on yellow alert and type III (changes in the behavior of volcanic activity): Mount Machin, the snowcapped volcano Galeras and Huila and Ruiz. Cerro Machin, in Tolima, is scaring the people closest to the volcano, by the earthquakes that have been presented from the December 31, 2010. According to the latest […]
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The clear waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi, in Bariloche, have changed color in the last several hours. Scientists believe the change in color is a result of the recent earthquake in Chile.Read Article
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With a document in hand, the director of la Oficina Office Nacional National de Emergencia (Onemi), Vicente Núñez. Vicente Núñez, said his agency ruled out the occurrence of a tsunami on the coast. national. Read Article
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There have been a number of small earthquakes today in Chile as reported by the University of Chile. The USGS has just reported two larger earthquakes in the last hour. Map below refers to 7.1 earthquake. Magnitude 5.0 Date-Time Sunday, January 02, 2011 at 21:10:19 UTC Sunday, January 02, 2011 at 06:10:19 PM at epicenter […]
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Magnitude 4.7 Date-Time Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 20:04:48 UTC Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 03:04:48 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 15.362°S, 70.551°W Depth 205.4 km (127.6 miles) Region SOUTHERN PERU Distances 45 km (30 miles) WNW of Juliaca, Peru 75 km (45 miles) NW of Puno, Peru 155 […]
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