Moderate magnitude 4.5 earthquake 22 km southeast of Ishigaki, Japan

2022-08-07T20:16+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A shallow magnitude 4.5 earthquake was reported early morning near Ishigaki, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa, Japan . According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake hit on Monday, August 8th, 2022, at 2:36 am local time at a shallow depth of 10 km.

Afghan Cricketer Rashid Khan's Foundation Builds Shelters For Quake-Hit In Southeastern Afghanistan

2022-08-07T19:02+0200menafn (en)

- Khaama Press) The Rashid Khan Foundation, founded by Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan Arman, is reportedly constructing shelters for 25 families affected by the recent devastating earthquakes in Paktika province, in southeast Afghanistan. The construction of shelters for the earthquake-stricken,....

Moderate magnitude 4.7 earthquake 94 km southeast of Bellavista, Peru

2022-08-07T18:56+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 occurred only 22 minutes ago 94 km southeast of Bellavista, Peru, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported. The quake hit at a moderately shallow depth of 39 km beneath the epicenter near Bellavista, Region de San Martin, Peru, in the morning on Sunday, August 7th, 2022, at 11:20 am local time.

Afghan Cricketer Rashid Khan’s Foundation Builds Shelters for Quake-Hit in Southeastern Afghanistan

2022-08-07T17:41+0200khaama (en)

The Rashid Khan Foundation, founded by Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan Arman, is reportedly constructing shelters for 25 families affected by the recent devastating earthquakes in Paktika province, in southeast Afghanistan. The construction of shelters for the earthquake-stricken, impoverished people....

Un tremblement de terre en Afghanistan tue au moins 255 personnes près de Khost, selon des responsables

2022-08-07T02:08+0200news-24 (fr)

KABOUL, Afghanistan – Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 5,9 a frappé le sud-est de l’Afghanistan tôt mercredi matin, tuant 255 personnes, a annoncé l’agence de presse of ficielle Bakhtar. Le séisme a frappé à environ 45 km au sud-ouest de la ville de Khost, une capitale provinciale du sud-est du pays, a indiqué le United States Geological Survey.

Light mag. 4.6 earthquake - Kyoto, 18 km southeast of Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan, on Saturday, Aug 6, 2022 at 11:52 pm (GMT +9)

2022-08-06T17:24+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 10 minutes ago, a 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Nara, Nara-shi, Japan . The tremor was recorded late at night on Saturday, August 6th, 2022, at 11:52 pm local time, at a great depth of 368 km below the surface. The event was filed by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the first seismological agency to report it.

See The 13-Foot Monster Crocodile With Tyre Around Its Neck (Photos)

2022-08-05T23:10+0200onlinenigeria (en)

Crocodile with tyre round its neck for years (Photo credit: ARFA/AFP via Getty Images) The governnment of Indonesia has promised cash reward to anyone who can remove tyre around the neck of a 13-foot crocodile. The croc has been swimming with the tyre around its neck for years.

Moderate magnitude 4.6 quake hits 81 km southeast of Arica, Chile in the afternoon

2022-08-05T22:39+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 13 minutes ago, a 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Arica, Provincia de Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, Chile. The tremor was recorded in the afternoon on Friday, August 5th, 2022, at 4:20 pm local time, at a moderately shallow depth of 57 km below the surface.

Cat bond issuance declines in Q2 but still robust

2022-08-05T14:27+0200commercialriskonline (en)

New issuance of P&C catastrophe bonds totalled $4.86bn across 23 transactions in the second quarter, down from $5.61 billion in the year-earlier period but still the third-highest second-quarter issuance ever, according to Aon Securities’ latest update.

Moderate magnitude 4.7 earthquake 20 km southeast of Onconashari, Peru

2022-08-05T06:08+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 4.7 quake in Peru near Onconashari, Atalaya, Ucayali, only 27 minutes ago. The earthquake hit late at night on Thursday, August 4th, 2022, at 10:12 pm local time at a very shallow depth of 9.6 km.

The 21 Best Alaska Tours

2022-08-04T16:44+0200usnews (en)

Cruise through Prince William Sound and see more than 26 named glaciers aboard a luxurious catamaran as you enjoy narration from the boat's captain on this tour. With three decks and room for more than 300 people, the catamaran of fers both outdoor and indoor viewing options with large panoramic windows.

Moderate yet deep magnitude 5.3 quake hits 20 km southeast of Leon, Nicaragua early afternoon

2022-08-04T00:30+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An intermediate magnitude 5.3 earthquake was reported early afternoon near Leon, Departamento de Leon, Nicaragua. According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the quake hit on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022, at 3:55 pm local time at an intermediate depth of 135 km.

Small magnitude 3.3 earthquake 20 miles southeast of Palmdale, California, United States

2022-08-03T21:10+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 occurred only 9 minutes ago 20 miles southeast of Palmdale, California, United States, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a very shallow depth of 3.4 miles beneath the epicenter near Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, USA, in the....

5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Philippines

2022-08-03T10:31+0200menafn (en)

- The Peninsula) QNA. Manila: An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit Tuesday the southern Philippine province of Davao Oriental. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the epicenter of the earthquake occurred 51 kilometers southeast of the....

5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Southern Philippines

2022-08-03T09:34+0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Manila: An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit Tuesday the southern Philippine province of Davao Oriental. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the epicenter of the earthquake occurred 51 kilometers southeast of the municipality of Manay located in the province, at a depth of 20 kilometers.

Magnitude 5.6 quake jolts DavOr

2022-08-03T08:38+0200manilametro (en)

MANILA - A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit Davao Oriental early Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The tectonic quake struck 51 km. southeast of the municipality of Manay at 3:19 a.m. It was 20 km. deep. Intensity IV was felt in Manay, Tarragona, and Caraga, Davao Oriental.