USGS
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- 5.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Texas panhandle
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Texas panhandle on Thursday, with its epicenter 68 miles from Amarillo and no injuries or deaths reported. The quake occurred at 5:21 AM at a depth of 3.5 miles, according to the USGS.
- A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck off southern Mexico, according to the USGS
A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck off southern Mexico, according to the USGS. The event was reported by the Associated Press from Mexico City.
- M 3.9 Experimental Explosion – 147 Km ENE of Ponce Inlet, Florida
A magnitude 3.9 experimental explosion occurred 147 kilometers east-northeast of Ponce Inlet, Florida. The event was reported by the USGS and has one comment on Hacker News with 10 points.
- Another earthquake strikes California on Monday morning
An earthquake struck California on Monday morning, with residents in Burbank, Pasadena, Valencia, Santa Clarita, and parts of Los Angeles reporting they felt the quake through the USGS 'Did You Feel It?' page.
- 2.9-magnitude earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan near Illinois-Wisconsin border, officials say
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Lake Michigan near the Illinois-Wisconsin border, according to USGS officials. The event occurred on Wednesday.
- Venezuela reeling after powerful twin earthquakes kill at least 32 people as promises of aid pour in
Powerful twin earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, citing damage in multiple states, particularly in La Guaira. International aid offers came from countries including the United States, Argentina, and Mexico, with rescue teams already deployed by Qatar and others.
- Emergency declared, rescue work underway after twin quakes rock Venezuela
Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency after twin earthquakes (magnitude 7.2 and 7.5) struck near Caracas, causing building collapses, airport closures, and likely widespread casualties. Rescue operations are underway, with authorities reporting injuries and structural damage but no official death toll yet.
- 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Venezuela triggers tsunami alerts
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck northwest Venezuela Wednesday evening, triggering tsunami alerts, according to the USGS. Meteorologist Zoe Mintz provided further details.
- A second powerful earthquake strikes Venezuela, the USGS reports
A second powerful earthquake strikes Venezuela, according to a USGS report. The event follows an earlier earthquake in the region.
- A magnitude-7.1 earthquake has shaken Venezuela, including its capital, according to the USGS
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake has shaken Venezuela, including its capital Caracas, according to the USGS. The event is reported as a significant seismic activity impacting the region.
- Florida shaken by 6.1-magnitude earthquake off coast of Cuba
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cuba was felt in Florida and parts of Mexico, including Cancún. It was the region’s strongest tremor in nearly 150 years, occurring 65 miles northwest of Mantua, Cuba, at a depth of 16 miles according to the USGS.
- 8.1 Magnitude Quake Strikes Philippines, Tsunami Waves Possible
An 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines on June 8, according to the USGS. The event has raised concerns about possible tsunami waves.
- 2 earthquakes over 5.0-magnitude strike off NorCal coast, USGS says
Two earthquakes over 5.0-magnitude struck off the coast of Northern California. A 5.7-magnitude quake occurred near Crescent City close to the Oregon-California border, and a 5.1-magnitude quake hit off the coast of Eureka, according to the USGS.