6.3-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea -- HK Observatory
An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale hit New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea at 1227 GMT on Monday (2027 Hong Kong time), the Hong Kong Observatory said.
The epicenter was initially determined to be near 5.7 degrees south latitude and 153.9 degrees east longitude, about 850 kilometers east-northeast of Port Moresby.
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HONG KONG, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
Monday, November 28, 2011
6.3-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea: HK Observatory
6.3-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea: HK Observatory
An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale hit the New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea at 20:27 Hong Kong time on Monday (1227 GMT on Monday), the Hong Kong Observatory said.
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HONG KONG, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale hit the New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea at 20:27 Hong Kong time on Monday (1227 GMT on Monday), the Hong Kong Observatory said.
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HONG KONG, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
6.3-magnitude quake hits Bali Sea -- HK Observatory
6.3-magnitude quake hits Bali Sea -- HK Observatory
An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale jolted Bali Sea at 0913 GMT on Monday, the Hong Kong Observatory said.
The epicenter is located near 7.2 degrees south latitude and 117.0 degrees east longitude, about 180 kilometers northeast of Lombok, according to the Hong Kong Observatory.
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HONG KONG, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale jolted Bali Sea at 0913 GMT on Monday, the Hong Kong Observatory said.
The epicenter is located near 7.2 degrees south latitude and 117.0 degrees east longitude, about 180 kilometers northeast of Lombok, according to the Hong Kong Observatory.
Editor: Bi Mingxin
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HONG KONG, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
5.9 magnitude quake rocks eastern Indonesia
5.9 magnitude quake rocks eastern Indonesia
An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale rocked eastern Indonesia of West Nusa Tenggara province at 18:13 local time (0913 GMT ), the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said.
The tremor was centered at 124 km northwest of Sumbawa Besar regency and at depth of 628 km under seabed.
The agency did not release a tsunami warning.
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JAKARTA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale rocked eastern Indonesia of West Nusa Tenggara province at 18:13 local time (0913 GMT ), the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said.
The tremor was centered at 124 km northwest of Sumbawa Besar regency and at depth of 628 km under seabed.
The agency did not release a tsunami warning.
Editor: Bi Mingxin
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JAKARTA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Moderate quake rocks eastern Indonesia
Moderate quake rocks eastern Indonesia
A moderate earthquake measuring 5. 2 on the Richter scale rocked eastern Indonesia of North Maluku province at 04:59 local time on Monday (1959 GMT on Sunday), the country's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said.
The tremor was centered at 147 kilometers northwest of the provincial capital city of Ternate and at depth of 5 kilometers under seabed.
The agency did not release a tsunami warning.
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JAKARTA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
A moderate earthquake measuring 5. 2 on the Richter scale rocked eastern Indonesia of North Maluku province at 04:59 local time on Monday (1959 GMT on Sunday), the country's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said.
The tremor was centered at 147 kilometers northwest of the provincial capital city of Ternate and at depth of 5 kilometers under seabed.
The agency did not release a tsunami warning.
Editor: Chen Zhi
English.news.cn 2011-11-28 08:46:59 FeedbackPrintRSS
JAKARTA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
Friday, November 25, 2011
5.4 magnitude quake jolts Japan's Hiroshima
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 rattled Hiroshima Prefecture and its vicinity in southwestern Japan Monday evening, said Japan Meteorological Agency.
The epicenter of the quake, which occurred at 7:16 p.m. local time, was in the northern part of Hiroshima at a depth of about 12 kilometers, the agency said, revising the depth of 10 kilometers in its previous report.
There is no danger of tsunami due to the quake, it added.
Chugoku Electric Power Co. said it has found no abnormalities at its nuclear power plant in Shimane Prefecture, just north of Hiroshima.
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OSAKA, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
The epicenter of the quake, which occurred at 7:16 p.m. local time, was in the northern part of Hiroshima at a depth of about 12 kilometers, the agency said, revising the depth of 10 kilometers in its previous report.
There is no danger of tsunami due to the quake, it added.
Chugoku Electric Power Co. said it has found no abnormalities at its nuclear power plant in Shimane Prefecture, just north of Hiroshima.
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OSAKA, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
5.4-magnitude quake jolts Japan's Hiroshima Pref.
An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale rattled Hiroshima in southwestern Japan at 19:16 local time on Monday, the Japan Meteorological agency reported.
The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 34.9 degrees north latitude and 132.9 degrees east longitude.
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OSAKA, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 34.9 degrees north latitude and 132.9 degrees east longitude.
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OSAKA, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
Moderate quake hits eastern, northeastern India
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale Monday hit some parts of eastern and northeastern India, apart from the neighboring countries of Myanmar and Bangladesh, Indian meteorological officials said.
However, there are no reports of any casualty or damage to properties in the quake.
Tremors were felt at 08:47 a.m. local time in most parts of the northeastern Indian states of Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur, and parts of the eastern city of Kolkata, apart from Myanmar and Bangladesh.
The epicenter was located at 24.947 degree north, 95.226 degree east in Myanmar, some 130 km east of Manipur capital Imphal, the United States Geological Survey said.
Senior government officials have rushed to the affected areas.
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NEW DELHI, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
However, there are no reports of any casualty or damage to properties in the quake.
Tremors were felt at 08:47 a.m. local time in most parts of the northeastern Indian states of Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur, and parts of the eastern city of Kolkata, apart from Myanmar and Bangladesh.
The epicenter was located at 24.947 degree north, 95.226 degree east in Myanmar, some 130 km east of Manipur capital Imphal, the United States Geological Survey said.
Senior government officials have rushed to the affected areas.
Editor: Liu
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NEW DELHI, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
Thursday, November 24, 2011
6.2-magnitude earthquake in Bolivia felt in Peru
The strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale in Bolivia on Tuesday was also felt in southern Peru, the Geophysics Institute of Peru (IGP) said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 553.30 km, was initially determined to be at 15.3448 degrees south latitude and 65.1099 degrees west longitude. The epicenter, which was located in Bolivia's Beni region, was at 350 kilometers from the capital La Paz in the west and at 325 km from Santa Cruz in the east.
The earthquake, which was reported at 13:48 p.m. local time (18: 48 GMT) in Peru, caused alarm in Peru's southern coastal departments of Arequipa and Tacna. The two departments are located at about 600 kilometers south of the Bolivian Beni department.
Peru is located in the "Pacific Ring of Fire", where 85 percent of the world's earthquakes happen every year. The last earthquake that shook Peru was 8.1 magnitude and devastated the provinces of Canete, Chincha, Pisco and Ica in the central part of the country, causing 596 deaths and more than 70,000 damaged homes.
Editor: Mu Xuequan
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LIMA, Nov. 22 (Xinhua)
The epicenter, with a depth of 553.30 km, was initially determined to be at 15.3448 degrees south latitude and 65.1099 degrees west longitude. The epicenter, which was located in Bolivia's Beni region, was at 350 kilometers from the capital La Paz in the west and at 325 km from Santa Cruz in the east.
The earthquake, which was reported at 13:48 p.m. local time (18: 48 GMT) in Peru, caused alarm in Peru's southern coastal departments of Arequipa and Tacna. The two departments are located at about 600 kilometers south of the Bolivian Beni department.
Peru is located in the "Pacific Ring of Fire", where 85 percent of the world's earthquakes happen every year. The last earthquake that shook Peru was 8.1 magnitude and devastated the provinces of Canete, Chincha, Pisco and Ica in the central part of the country, causing 596 deaths and more than 70,000 damaged homes.
Editor: Mu Xuequan
English.news.cn 2011-11-23 06:16:41 FeedbackPrintRSS
LIMA, Nov. 22 (Xinhua)
6.6-magnitude quake hits Bolivia
An earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale jolted Bolivia at 2:48 a.m. Beijing Time Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
The epicenter, with a depth of 540 km, was determined to be at about 15.3 degrees south latitude and 65.1 degrees west longitude, the center said in a statement.
Editor: Mu Xuequan
English.news.cn 2011-11-23 04:51:32 FeedbackPrintRSS
BEIJING, Nov. 23 (Xinhua)
The epicenter, with a depth of 540 km, was determined to be at about 15.3 degrees south latitude and 65.1 degrees west longitude, the center said in a statement.
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English.news.cn 2011-11-23 04:51:32 FeedbackPrintRSS
BEIJING, Nov. 23 (Xinhua)
6.2-magnitude quake hits Beni, Bolivia -- USGS
An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Beni, Bolivia at 18:48:15 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 553.30 km, was initially determined to be at 15.3448 degrees south latitude and 65.1099 degrees west longitude.
Editor: Mu Xuequan
English.news.cn 2011-11-23 03:10:34 FeedbackPrintRSS
NEW YORK, Nov.22 (Xinhua)
The epicenter, with a depth of 553.30 km, was initially determined to be at 15.3448 degrees south latitude and 65.1099 degrees west longitude.
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NEW YORK, Nov.22 (Xinhua)
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
5.8-magnitude quake hits Myanmar: China quake center
5.8-magnitude quake hits Myanmar: China quake center
An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale jolted Myanmar at 11:15 a.m. Beijing Time on Monday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
The epicenter, with a depth of 120 km, was determined to be at 25.0 degrees north latitude and 95.2 degrees east longitude.
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English.news.cn 2011-11-21 13:31:32 FeedbackPrintRSS
BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale jolted Myanmar at 11:15 a.m. Beijing Time on Monday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
The epicenter, with a depth of 120 km, was determined to be at 25.0 degrees north latitude and 95.2 degrees east longitude.
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English.news.cn 2011-11-21 13:31:32 FeedbackPrintRSS
BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
Insurance cash set to fuel economic revival of NZ quake region: minister
Insurance cash set to fuel economic revival of NZ quake region: minister
New Zealand's quake-battered Canterbury region is growing faster than any other region in the country and the expected influx of insurance money should further boost its economy, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee said Monday.
Brownlee said the National Bank Regional Trends data showed Canterbury's economy grew by 1.8 percent in the September quarter, following 2.6 percent growth in the June quarter.
The region has been shaken by tremors since the first major quake in September last year, with the worst being a 6.3-magnitude quake on Feb. 22 that left at least 181 people dead. More strong quakes struck on June 13.
"Canterbury's economic growth is the strongest of any region in the country, and I expect it to continue as reconstruction gains momentum," Brownlee said in a statement.
Canterbury's economic recovery would also gather pace as insurance cover for new projects became more available, he said.
International insurance brokers and underwriters had been visiting Christchurch, assessing the opportunities to write cover, and new business was being written, he said.
"The government has worked closely with these groups to ensure they understand the strong case for their re-entry into the market, including future building codes and the declining seismic risk," Brownlee said.
"New Zealand-based underwriters have also begun writing some new cover in the city, and while the situation has been challenging, large scale rebuilding projects are getting under way as insurance becomes more available.
"As the ground settles and more seismic data is made available to insurers and reinsurers, insurance underwriters are better able to price insurance contracts."
The recovery to date had been largely led by export and construction, but new retail businesses were queuing up to become established in the city's shopping precincts, he said.
The tourism industry would also receive a considerable boost from the 80 cruise ships expected to visit Akaroa Harbour during the southern summer.
With hotel occupancy at over 85 percent, hotel operators were exploring opportunities created by the loss of thousands of beds in the city.
"Christchurch is the South Island's tourism gateway. As the accommodation stock is repaired and rebuilt, we can expect tourism numbers to continue to increase."
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Economic Development released figures showing trade through Canterbury's ports and airport hit a two-year high in September of 950 million NZ dollars (717.53 million U.S. dollars). The figure was up 36 percent from September last year.
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English.news.cn 2011-11-21 13:31:00 FeedbackPrintRSS
WELLINGTON, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
New Zealand's quake-battered Canterbury region is growing faster than any other region in the country and the expected influx of insurance money should further boost its economy, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee said Monday.
Brownlee said the National Bank Regional Trends data showed Canterbury's economy grew by 1.8 percent in the September quarter, following 2.6 percent growth in the June quarter.
The region has been shaken by tremors since the first major quake in September last year, with the worst being a 6.3-magnitude quake on Feb. 22 that left at least 181 people dead. More strong quakes struck on June 13.
"Canterbury's economic growth is the strongest of any region in the country, and I expect it to continue as reconstruction gains momentum," Brownlee said in a statement.
Canterbury's economic recovery would also gather pace as insurance cover for new projects became more available, he said.
International insurance brokers and underwriters had been visiting Christchurch, assessing the opportunities to write cover, and new business was being written, he said.
"The government has worked closely with these groups to ensure they understand the strong case for their re-entry into the market, including future building codes and the declining seismic risk," Brownlee said.
"New Zealand-based underwriters have also begun writing some new cover in the city, and while the situation has been challenging, large scale rebuilding projects are getting under way as insurance becomes more available.
"As the ground settles and more seismic data is made available to insurers and reinsurers, insurance underwriters are better able to price insurance contracts."
The recovery to date had been largely led by export and construction, but new retail businesses were queuing up to become established in the city's shopping precincts, he said.
The tourism industry would also receive a considerable boost from the 80 cruise ships expected to visit Akaroa Harbour during the southern summer.
With hotel occupancy at over 85 percent, hotel operators were exploring opportunities created by the loss of thousands of beds in the city.
"Christchurch is the South Island's tourism gateway. As the accommodation stock is repaired and rebuilt, we can expect tourism numbers to continue to increase."
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Economic Development released figures showing trade through Canterbury's ports and airport hit a two-year high in September of 950 million NZ dollars (717.53 million U.S. dollars). The figure was up 36 percent from September last year.
Editor: Fang Yang
English.news.cn 2011-11-21 13:31:00 FeedbackPrintRSS
WELLINGTON, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
Moderate quake jolts Myanmar
Moderate quake jolts Myanmar
An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale jolted an area near Homalin, a small town in Sagaing region, northwestern part of Myanmar at 9:46 a.m. local time (0316 GMT) on Monday, according to Myanmar's Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
The quake-hit area lies 336 kilometers northwest of Mandalay and 32 km northeast of Homalin.
The epicenter, with a depth of 121 km, was measured at 24.9 degrees north latitude and 95.2 degrees east longitude.
No immediate report about the casualty and damage is available.
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English.news.cn 2011-11-21 13:30:05 FeedbackPrintRSS
YANGON, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale jolted an area near Homalin, a small town in Sagaing region, northwestern part of Myanmar at 9:46 a.m. local time (0316 GMT) on Monday, according to Myanmar's Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
The quake-hit area lies 336 kilometers northwest of Mandalay and 32 km northeast of Homalin.
The epicenter, with a depth of 121 km, was measured at 24.9 degrees north latitude and 95.2 degrees east longitude.
No immediate report about the casualty and damage is available.
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YANGON, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
5.9-magnitude quake hits Myanmar
5.9-magnitude quake hits Myanmar -- USGS
An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale jolted Myanmar at 09:45:43 a.m. local time (03:15:43 GMT) on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 121.00 km, was initially determined to be at 24.9466 degrees north latitude and 95.2263 degrees east longitude.
Editor: Chen Zhi
English.news.cn 2011-11-21 11:47:31 FeedbackPrintRSS
RANGON, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale jolted Myanmar at 09:45:43 a.m. local time (03:15:43 GMT) on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 121.00 km, was initially determined to be at 24.9466 degrees north latitude and 95.2263 degrees east longitude.
Editor: Chen Zhi
English.news.cn 2011-11-21 11:47:31 FeedbackPrintRSS
RANGON, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
5.6M quake hits near north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea
5.6M quake hits near north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea -- USGS
An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea at 16:31:41 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 28.60 km, was initially determined to be at 2.9626 degrees south latitude and 142.1078 degrees east longitude.
Editor: Mu Xuequan
English.news.cn 2011-11-21 02:36:08 FeedbackPrintRSS
SYDNEY, Nov. 20 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea at 16:31:41 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 28.60 km, was initially determined to be at 2.9626 degrees south latitude and 142.1078 degrees east longitude.
Editor: Mu Xuequan
English.news.cn 2011-11-21 02:36:08 FeedbackPrintRSS
SYDNEY, Nov. 20 (Xinhua)
Friday, November 18, 2011
5.7-magnitude quake hits off east coast of North Island of New Zealand
5.7-magnitude quake hits off east coast of North Island of New Zealand -- USGS
An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale jolted off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand at 04:34:07 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 20.10 km, was initially determined to be at 37.5856 degrees south latitude and 179.2921 degrees east longitude.
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English.news.cn 2011-11-18 13:00:42 FeedbackPrintRSS
WELLINGTON, Nov. 18 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale jolted off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand at 04:34:07 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 20.10 km, was initially determined to be at 37.5856 degrees south latitude and 179.2921 degrees east longitude.
Editor: Liu
English.news.cn 2011-11-18 13:00:42 FeedbackPrintRSS
WELLINGTON, Nov. 18 (Xinhua)
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
6.2 magnitude quake hits Papua, Indonesia
6.2 magnitude quake hits Papua, Indonesia
An under earth earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Papua in easternmost of Indonesia earlier Wednesday, the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency reported here.
The quake struck at 06 : 42 a.m. Jakarta time Wednesday (2342 GMT Tuesday) with epicenter at 34 km southwest Oksibil of Papua and with the depth at 57 km under land.
No immediate report of damage and casualty yet. Indonesia sits on a vulnerable quake-hit zone so called "the Pacific Ring of Fire."
Editor: Chen Zhi
English.news.cn 2011-11-16 08:19:38 FeedbackPrintRSS
JAKARTA, Nov. 16 (Xinhua)
An under earth earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Papua in easternmost of Indonesia earlier Wednesday, the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency reported here.
The quake struck at 06 : 42 a.m. Jakarta time Wednesday (2342 GMT Tuesday) with epicenter at 34 km southwest Oksibil of Papua and with the depth at 57 km under land.
No immediate report of damage and casualty yet. Indonesia sits on a vulnerable quake-hit zone so called "the Pacific Ring of Fire."
Editor: Chen Zhi
English.news.cn 2011-11-16 08:19:38 FeedbackPrintRSS
JAKARTA, Nov. 16 (Xinhua)
6.2 magnitude quake hits Papua, Indonesia
6.2 magnitude quake hits Papua, Indonesia
An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Papua in eastern parts of Indonesia earlier Wednesday, the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency reported here.
Editor: Chen Zhi
English.news.cn 2011-11-16 08:18:44 FeedbackPrintRSS
JAKARTA, Nov. 16 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Papua in eastern parts of Indonesia earlier Wednesday, the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency reported here.
Editor: Chen Zhi
English.news.cn 2011-11-16 08:18:44 FeedbackPrintRSS
JAKARTA, Nov. 16 (Xinhua)
Sunday, November 13, 2011
5.0-magnitude quake hits Tonga region
5.0-magnitude quake hits Tonga region -- USGS
An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted Tonga region at 2011-11-13 19:21 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 24.30 km, was initially determined to be at 17.38 degrees south latitude and 172.97 degrees west longitude.
Editor: yan
English.news.cn 2011-11-14 03:56:58 FeedbackPrintRSS
HONG KONG, Nov 14 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted Tonga region at 2011-11-13 19:21 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 24.30 km, was initially determined to be at 17.38 degrees south latitude and 172.97 degrees west longitude.
Editor: yan
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HONG KONG, Nov 14 (Xinhua)
5.0-magnitude quake hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand -- USGS
5.0-magnitude quake hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand -- USGS
An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted Kermadec Islands, New Zealand at 2011-11- 13 15:40 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 78.80 km, was initially determined to be at 29.69 degrees south latitude and 177.66 degrees west longitude.
Editor: yan
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HONG KONG, Nov 13 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted Kermadec Islands, New Zealand at 2011-11- 13 15:40 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 78.80 km, was initially determined to be at 29.69 degrees south latitude and 177.66 degrees west longitude.
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HONG KONG, Nov 13 (Xinhua)
Monday, November 7, 2011
African students arrive in Turkey's Van to help quake victims
African students arrive in Turkey's Van to help quake victims
A group of African university students arrived Monday in Turkey's eastern province of Van to help the victims of a recent massive earthquake, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.
The African students, studying in Turkish universities, arrived in Ercis town of Van, bringing humanitarian aid to the quake victims, according to the report.
The students were quoted as saying that they were representing nearly 2,000 African students who were studying in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul. The students visited quake victims staying in tents, handing out meat and other aid.
Van was hit by an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale on Oct. 23, claiming the lives of 601 people, while 4,152 others were wounded and 188 were pulled alive out of the debris.
Editor: Zhang Xiang
English.news.cn 2011-11-07 18:51:42 FeedbackPrintRSS
ANKARA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua)
A group of African university students arrived Monday in Turkey's eastern province of Van to help the victims of a recent massive earthquake, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.
The African students, studying in Turkish universities, arrived in Ercis town of Van, bringing humanitarian aid to the quake victims, according to the report.
The students were quoted as saying that they were representing nearly 2,000 African students who were studying in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul. The students visited quake victims staying in tents, handing out meat and other aid.
Van was hit by an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale on Oct. 23, claiming the lives of 601 people, while 4,152 others were wounded and 188 were pulled alive out of the debris.
Editor: Zhang Xiang
English.news.cn 2011-11-07 18:51:42 FeedbackPrintRSS
ANKARA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua)
6.3-magnitude quake hits Pakistan
6.3-magnitude quake hits Pakistan
Strong tremors were felt in many parts of Pakistan when a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the country on Monday afternoon, reported local media Geo.
The report quoted Pakistan Meteorological Department as saying that an earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude in Richter scale hit the country at about 5:20 p.m. (local time) with the epicenter lying 214 kilometers northwest of the country's capital Islamabad in the Hindu Kush mountainous range along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area.
The focus of the quake was some 200 kilometers down the earth, said an official with Pakistan Meteorological Department, adding that no casualties or any loss of properties have been received yet.
Earthquake tremors were felt in many parts of the country, ranging from Peshawar in northwest to Gilgit Baltistan in north and Lahore in east. Jolts were also felt in capital Islamabad and its adjacent city of Rawalpindi.
Editor: Yamei Wang
English.news.cn 2011-11-07 20:51:33 FeedbackPrintRSS
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 7 (Xinhua)
Strong tremors were felt in many parts of Pakistan when a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the country on Monday afternoon, reported local media Geo.
The report quoted Pakistan Meteorological Department as saying that an earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude in Richter scale hit the country at about 5:20 p.m. (local time) with the epicenter lying 214 kilometers northwest of the country's capital Islamabad in the Hindu Kush mountainous range along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area.
The focus of the quake was some 200 kilometers down the earth, said an official with Pakistan Meteorological Department, adding that no casualties or any loss of properties have been received yet.
Earthquake tremors were felt in many parts of the country, ranging from Peshawar in northwest to Gilgit Baltistan in north and Lahore in east. Jolts were also felt in capital Islamabad and its adjacent city of Rawalpindi.
Editor: Yamei Wang
English.news.cn 2011-11-07 20:51:33 FeedbackPrintRSS
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 7 (Xinhua)
5.4 -magnitude quake hits border area of Afghanistan,Tajikistan
5.4 -magnitude quake hits border area of Afghanistan,Tajikistan
An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale jolted the border area of Afghanistan and Tajikistan at 7:59 p.m. Beijing Time Monday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
The epicenter, with a depth of 200 km, was monitored at about 36.5 degrees north latitude and 71.1 degrees east longitude, the center said in a statement.
Editor: Yamei Wang
English.news.cn 2011-11-07 20:50:17 FeedbackPrintRSS
BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale jolted the border area of Afghanistan and Tajikistan at 7:59 p.m. Beijing Time Monday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
The epicenter, with a depth of 200 km, was monitored at about 36.5 degrees north latitude and 71.1 degrees east longitude, the center said in a statement.
Editor: Yamei Wang
English.news.cn 2011-11-07 20:50:17 FeedbackPrintRSS
BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua)
5.5-magnitude quake hits Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan
5.5-magnitude quake hits Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan -- USGS
An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale jolted Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan at 1159 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 219.00 km, was initially determined to be at 36.5509 degrees north latitude and 71.0600 degrees east longitude.
Editor: Yamei Wang
English.news.cn 2011-11-07 20:22:56 FeedbackPrintRSS
HONG KONG, Nov. 7 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale jolted Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan at 1159 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 219.00 km, was initially determined to be at 36.5509 degrees north latitude and 71.0600 degrees east longitude.
Editor: Yamei Wang
English.news.cn 2011-11-07 20:22:56 FeedbackPrintRSS
HONG KONG, Nov. 7 (Xinhua)
Sunday, November 6, 2011
5.2-magnitude quake hits Oklahoma
5.2-magnitude quake hits Oklahoma -- USGS
An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted central U.S. state of Oklahoma on Sunday at 03:53:10 GMT, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The epicenter, with a depth of 5.00 km, was initially determined to be at 35.5993 degrees north latitude and 96.7515 degrees west longitude.
There are no reports of casualties or damage so far.
Oklahoma City is located about 72 kilometers from the epicenter of the quake, which had been felt as far away as Arkansas, Texas and Kansas, the Weather Underground website said.
The quake was one in a series that hit Oklahoma since early Saturday. A 4.7-magnitude quake rattled Oklahoma early Saturday.
Editor: Lu Hui
English.news.cn 2011-11-06 12:18:14 FeedbackPrintRSS
BEIJING, Nov 6, (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted central U.S. state of Oklahoma on Sunday at 03:53:10 GMT, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The epicenter, with a depth of 5.00 km, was initially determined to be at 35.5993 degrees north latitude and 96.7515 degrees west longitude.
There are no reports of casualties or damage so far.
Oklahoma City is located about 72 kilometers from the epicenter of the quake, which had been felt as far away as Arkansas, Texas and Kansas, the Weather Underground website said.
The quake was one in a series that hit Oklahoma since early Saturday. A 4.7-magnitude quake rattled Oklahoma early Saturday.
Editor: Lu Hui
English.news.cn 2011-11-06 12:18:14 FeedbackPrintRSS
BEIJING, Nov 6, (Xinhua)
Moderate quake hits Indonesia's West Java
Moderate quake hits Indonesia's West Java
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale hit Merak area of West Java province, Indonesia, at 11:41 a.m. local time (0441 GMT) on Sunday, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said here.
The tremor was centered at 70 kilometers southeast of Merak and at a depth of 159 kilometers under sea bed.
The agency did not release a tsunami warning.
Editor: Yang Lina
English.news.cn 2011-11-06 13:19:50 FeedbackPrintRSS
JAKARTA, Nov. 6 (Xinhua)
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale hit Merak area of West Java province, Indonesia, at 11:41 a.m. local time (0441 GMT) on Sunday, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said here.
The tremor was centered at 70 kilometers southeast of Merak and at a depth of 159 kilometers under sea bed.
The agency did not release a tsunami warning.
Editor: Yang Lina
English.news.cn 2011-11-06 13:19:50 FeedbackPrintRSS
JAKARTA, Nov. 6 (Xinhua)
Moderate quake rocks southern Philippines
Moderate quake rocks southern Philippines
A magnitude-5.1 quake rocked the southern Philippines at 7:27 a.m. Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualty.
The epicenter of the quake, which was of tectonic origin and struck from a depth of 588 kilometers, was traced 58 kilometers southwest of Dulawan, Cotabato province, said the institute, adding no damage or aftershocks were expected.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) put the quake at magnitude-4.9.
The Philippines sits in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, an area where continental plates collide, producing frequent quakes and volcanic activities.
Editor: Yang Lina
English.news.cn 2011-11-06 09:40:49 FeedbackPrintRSS
MANILA, Nov. 6 (Xinhua)
A magnitude-5.1 quake rocked the southern Philippines at 7:27 a.m. Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualty.
The epicenter of the quake, which was of tectonic origin and struck from a depth of 588 kilometers, was traced 58 kilometers southwest of Dulawan, Cotabato province, said the institute, adding no damage or aftershocks were expected.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) put the quake at magnitude-4.9.
The Philippines sits in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, an area where continental plates collide, producing frequent quakes and volcanic activities.
Editor: Yang Lina
English.news.cn 2011-11-06 09:40:49 FeedbackPrintRSS
MANILA, Nov. 6 (Xinhua)
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
6.5-magnitude quake hits islands off Mexican coast
6.5-magnitude quake hits islands off Mexican coast -- USGS
An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale jolted the Revilla Gigedo Islands region off Mexico's Pacific coast on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.
The epicenter was located about some 333 km southeast of Mexico's Baja California beach resort of Cabo San Lucas, with a depth of 5 km, according to the USGS.
A previous report from the USGS put the depth at 10 km.
No reports of damage or casualties have been received so far.
According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there was no widespread destructive tsunami threat.
Editor: Fang Yang
English.news.cn 2011-11-01 21:52:53 FeedbackPrintRSS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale jolted the Revilla Gigedo Islands region off Mexico's Pacific coast on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.
The epicenter was located about some 333 km southeast of Mexico's Baja California beach resort of Cabo San Lucas, with a depth of 5 km, according to the USGS.
A previous report from the USGS put the depth at 10 km.
No reports of damage or casualties have been received so far.
According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there was no widespread destructive tsunami threat.
Editor: Fang Yang
English.news.cn 2011-11-01 21:52:53 FeedbackPrintRSS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (Xinhua)
6.1-magnitude quake hits Revilla Gigedo Islands, Mexico
6.1-magnitude quake hits Revilla Gigedo Islands, Mexico
An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted the Revilla Gigedo Islands region in Mexico at 8:32 p.m. Tuesday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at about 19.9 degrees north latitude and 109.2 degrees west longitude, the center said in a statement.
Editor: Fang Yang
English.news.cn 2011-11-01 21:20:12 FeedbackPrintRSS
BEIJING, Nov. 1 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted the Revilla Gigedo Islands region in Mexico at 8:32 p.m. Tuesday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at about 19.9 degrees north latitude and 109.2 degrees west longitude, the center said in a statement.
Editor: Fang Yang
English.news.cn 2011-11-01 21:20:12 FeedbackPrintRSS
BEIJING, Nov. 1 (Xinhua)
6.5-magnitude quake hits Revilla Gigedo Islands region
6.5-magnitude quake hits Revilla Gigedo Islands region -- USGS
An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale jolted the Revilla Gigedo Islands region on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 19.9800 degrees north latitude and 109.1930 degrees west longitude.
Editor: Fang Yang
English.news.cn 2011-11-01 20:48:40 FeedbackPrintRSS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (Xinhua)
An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale jolted the Revilla Gigedo Islands region on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 19.9800 degrees north latitude and 109.1930 degrees west longitude.
Editor: Fang Yang
English.news.cn 2011-11-01 20:48:40 FeedbackPrintRSS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (Xinhua)
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