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Earthquake Of 6.1 Magnitude Jolts New Caledonia
An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude on the richter scale struck New Caledonia's east of Noumea, on August 15. The earthquake occurred at around 2:31 am, and had a depth of 170 km. According to a tweet by National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake was at "Latitude: -21.82 and Longitude: 171.05". Further details are awaited.
Tags: New Caledonia, Noumea, Earthquake, NCS, World news
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Earthquake Of 6.1 Magnitude Jolts Moro Gulf In Philippines
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the richter scale hit Moro Gulf in Philippines, on August 13. Notably, Moro Gulf is situated in Mindanao region. According to the European Mediterranean Seismology Centre (EMSC), the earthquake was at a depth of 10 kms, which is around 6.21 miles. Further details on the matter is awaited from local media reports.
Tags: Philippines, Moro Gulf, Earthquake, EMSC, Mindanao
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Nepal Shaken By Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake, Tremors Reported In Regions Of Bihar, West Bengal
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Nepal, causing vibrations to be felt as far away as Bihar, India on July 31. According to India's… read-more
Tags: Earthquake, Bihar, Kathmandu, West Bengal, National Center for Seismology
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Earthquake Of 7.1 Magnitude Jolts Northern Philippines; 4 Dead & 60 Injured
An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on the richter scale struck the central Luzon island in the Philippines, on July 27. According to Interior and Local government secretary Benhur Abalos, at least four persons were killed and 60 others were injured. Abalos then stated that at least 60 landslides were triggered because of the quake. Furthermore, the quake affected 15 provinces, 15 cities, 218 municipalities and 6,756 villages.
Tags: Earthquake, Philippines, Luzon Island, Behnur Abalos, Norther. Philippines
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Two Earthquakes Hit Afghanistan's North & Northeastern Regions; At Least 31 Injured
Afghanistan's north and northeast regions were hit by two earthquakes, on July 18. The earthquake left at least 31 injured, reported TOLO News. The injured have been admitted in hospitals. Reportedly, an earthquake of 5.1 magnitude on the richter scale jolted eastern Afghanistan, whereas an earthquake of 4.3 magnitude jolted northeastern past of Afghanistan. Barmal, Giyan and Zirok were the most affected districts.
Tags: Afghanistan, Earthquake, Barmal, Giyan, Zirok
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Earthquake Of 4.8 Magnitude Jolts Manipur: NCS
The National Centre of Seismology (NCS) informed that an earthquake of 4.8 magnitude occurred in Manipur, on July 16. The earthquake occurred in the East South-east Moirang, at around 11:42 pm, and had a depth of 94 km. NCS is the nodal agency of the Indian government, that monitors earthquake activities in the country. Furthermore, on July 5, an earthquake of 3.7 magnitude on the Richter scale occurred in Assam.
Tags: Manipur, Earthquake, Assam, Moirang, NCS
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Earthquake Of 5.8 Magnitude Jolts Ecuador; Teen Dies Of Electrocution
An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude on the richter scale jolted Ecuador on July 15, reported the European Mediterranean Seismology Centre (EMSC). According to EMSC, the earthquake had a depth of 80 km, which is 49.71 miles. Fortunately, the earthquake did not stir Tsunami threats, reported U.S. Tsunami Warning System. Meanwhile, a 16-year-old was killed as a high voltage cable fell on him.
Tags: Earthquake, Ecuador, Tsunami, EMSC, Richter Scale
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Earthquake Of 4.8 Magnitude Jolts Andaman & Nicobar Islands
An earthquake of 4.8 magnitude jolted Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in the intervening night of July 8 and 9. Reportedly, the earthquake occurred at 2:34 am, and had a depth of 10 km. The incident occurred 233 km South East of Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) tweeted, "Earthquake of magnitude: 4.8 Occurred on 09-07-2022, 02:34:43 IST".
Tags: Earthquake, Andaman and Nicobar, Richter Scale, port Blair, NCS
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Southern Iran; At Least 3 Dead & 8 Injured
An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude on the richter scale hit southern Iran, which killed at least three persons, on July 2. According to the European Mediterranean Seismology Centre (EMSC), the earthquake which was 10 kms in depth, left at least eight wounded. Mehrdad Hassanzadah, head of emergency management in Hormozgan Province on Iran's Gulf coast, told the media about the casualties reported.
Tags: Earthquake, Iran, Southern Iran, EMSC, Richter Scale
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UNOCHA Report: Afghanistan Earthquake Results In 155 Children Fatalities
Following terrible earthquake that struck southeast Afghanistan last week, at least 155 children have perished, according to report issued by United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on June 26. The magnitude 6.0 earthquake that… read-more
Tags: Earthquake, Afghanistan, Death, children, United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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