Magnitude Earthquake

27. February 2010 | 08:29

8.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chile

A 8.5 magnitude earthquake hit an area in the Pacific Ocean near the coast of Chile early Saturday, with US authorities warning it could generate a tsunami. (News Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer - 07:26:07)

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rocks Okinawa islands in southern Japan

An earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude on the Richter scale on Saturday rocked Okinawa Prefecture and its vicinity in southern Japan, said the Japan Meteorological Agency. (News Source: Vietnam Net - 05:32:34)

Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Japan

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 rattled Japan’s southern islands early Saturday, injuring two and initially prompting fears of a tsunami. (News Source: CBS4 Miami - 05:00:14)

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake jolts Ryukyu Islands

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Ryukyu Islands in the Pacific Ocean on Saturday morning, according to the China Earthquake Administration (CEA). The earthquake occurred at 4:31 a.m. (Beijing Time) near the Ryukyu Islands off Japan. The epicenter was 25.9 degrees north latitude and 128.6 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 33 kilometers, said the CEA. &$ &$Source: Xinhua&$ &$ … (News Source: People’s Daily - 05:17:54)

Magnitude-3.9 earthquake rattles US-Mexico border near Calexico

CALEXICO, Calif. - A magnitude-3.9 earthquake has rattled the California-Mexico border, but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries. (News Source: Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - 17:29:13)

7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Japan’s Coast

No Related Stories at this time! The USGS has reported that a 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Japan near Okinawa. (News Source: HispanicBusiness.com - 21:25:01)

Japan 6.9 magnitude earthquake hits the shore of Okinawa; tsunami alert issued

A tsunami alert has been issued after the southwestern Japanese cost of Okinawa has been reportedly hit by an earthquake of 6.9 magnitude. BBC reports that earlier the measure was given at 7.3 by the US Geological Survey. But since the Japan Meteorological Agency has changed it to 6.9. It struck at 0531 (2031 GMT), 84km (52 […] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Japan 6.9 magnitude earthquake hits … (News Source: Entertainment and Showbiz! - 21:54:38)

7.0 magnitude earthquake hits off Japan’s coast - Update

Washington - The US government has reported that a 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Japan. The earthquake occurred at 2031 GMT Friday and was centred 81 kilometres east of Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, the US Geological Surv… (News Source: EARTHtimes.org - 21:09:09)

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits Tibet

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake hit southern Tibet on Friday noon, according to the China Earthquake Administration (CEA). The earthquake occurred at 12:42 p.m. (Beijing Time) at Tingri county in Tibet Autonomous Region. The epicenter was 28.4 degrees north latitude and 86.8 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 33 kilometers, said the CEA. There was no instant report of casualties. &$ &$Source … (News Source: People’s Daily - 11:00:23)

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolts eastern Taiwan coast

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit the sea off the eastern Taiwan coast on Friday morning, according to the China Earthquake Administration (CEA). The earthquake occurred at 9:07 a.m. (Beijing time). The epicenter was 23.8 degrees north latitude and 122.8 degrees east longitude, with a depth of eight kilometers, said the CEA. The tremor was felt in the whole island. Taiwan’s meteorological … (News Source: People’s Daily - 11:00:12)

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