US Geological Survey reports 3 quakes in Owens Valley, largest measures magnitude-5.2October 2nd, 2009 Earthquakes shake California's Owens ValleyLONE PINE, Calif. — A series of earthquakes with preliminary magnitudes reaching 5.2 have struck in a remote area of eastern California but there have been no reports of injury or damage.
California's eastern Sierra is rattled by magnitude-5.0 quake and aftershocksOctober 1st, 2009 Earthquakes rattle California's eastern SierraLONE PINE, Calif. — A moderate earthquake followed by dozens of aftershocks rattled the eastern Sierra Thursday but no damage or injuries were reported.
8 minor earthquakes shake Oklahoma in 1 dayAugust 28th, 2009 ADA, Okla. — At least eight minor earthquakes have been recorded in central and southern Oklahoma in a single day. The latest was a 2.3 magnitude quake recorded at 11:15 p.m.
2 earthquakes strike Colorado's southeastern plains, northwest corner 1 day apartAugust 18th, 2009 2 earthquakes strike Colorado 1 day apartCRAIG, Colo. — The second earthquake to hit Colorado in two days has rattled the northwest corner of the state, but no damage has been reported.
2 earthquakes strike off Japan's southern coast, briefly generate tsunami warnings; no damagesAugust 17th, 2009 2 strong quakes hit off Japan; no damagesTOKYO — Two strong earthquakes hit between Japan's southernmost islands and the coast of Taiwan on Monday, both briefly prompting tsunami warnings, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said. The first quake — a magnitude-6.8 — struck at 9:06 a.m.
Seismologist: Massive New Zealand quake moves country closer to AustraliaJuly 22nd, 2009 Massive New Zealand quake moves country westWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Southern New Zealand has moved slightly closer to the east coast of neighboring Australia as a result of a massive earthquake last week off the country's South Island, a scientist said Wednesday. The magnitude 7.8 quake, centered in the ocean near Resolution Island in the country's Fiordland region, twisted South Island out of shape and moved its southern tip 12 inches (30 centimeters) closer to Australia, seismologist Ken Gledhill said.
NZ prime minister to visit city closest to 7.8-magnitude earthquake; tsunami warnings canceledJuly 16th, 2009 Tsunami warnings canceled after 7.8 quake off NZWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Water pipes were broken and fallen power lines lay on the ground Thursday in Invercargill, the southern New Zealand city closest to an earthquake that struck off the coast the night before. Prime Minister John Key was due to fly to Invercargill later Thursday on a previously scheduled visit.
7.8-magnitude earthquake hits off New Zealand generating small tsunami, no injuries reportedJuly 15th, 2009 7.8 quake strikes off NZ; small tsunami generatedWELLINGTON, New Zealand — A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand's western coast Wednesday generating a small tsunami. No injuries or major damage were reported.
Powerful quake rocks southern New ZealandJuly 15th, 2009 WELLINGTON - A powerful earthquake estimated between 6.6 and 8.2 on the Richter scale rocked southern New Zealand Wednesday, forcing authorities to issue a tsunami warning. New Zealand seismologists said the temblor measured 6.6 but reports from the US Geological Survey said it was 7.8 and another measurement put it at 8.2, according to a local civil defence official.
400,000 flee homes after earthquake in southwest China destroys thousands of housesJuly 10th, 2009 400,000 flee homes after quake in China
BEIJING — More than 400,000 people have left their homes after an earthquake rocked southwestern China, killing one person and destroying thousands of houses, state media said Friday. Thursday's magnitude-6.0 temblor, centered in Yunnan province's Yao'an county, also injured 325 others, 24 seriously, the Xinhua News Agency said.
Strong earthquake jolts populated southern Alaska but causes little damageJune 23rd, 2009 Quake jolts Anchorage, Alaska, but damage minimalANCHORAGE, Alaska — A strong earthquake jolted Alaska's most populous region Monday, sending residents and office workers diving under desks and huddling in doorways but causing almost no damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 5.4 magnitude temblor struck about 24 miles from the town of Willow at 11:28 a.m.
Strong quake rattles central MexicoMay 23rd, 2009 MEXICO CITY - An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale rattled central Mexico Friday, bu there were no reports of damage, the National Seismological Service (SSN) said. The temblor hit at 14:24 p.m.
Strong earthquake rumbles near New Zealand, no reports of injury or damageApril 26th, 2009 Strong earthquake hits near New ZealandSYDNEY — A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of New Zealand, but there are no immediate reports of injury or damage and no tsunami warning has been issued. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 6.1 quake struck Sunday 80 miles (130 kilometers) north of the country's remote and largely uninhabited Kermadec Islands at a depth of 88 miles (142 kilometers).
4 small earthquakes in 2 days rattle California's Orange County; No damage reportedApril 25th, 2009 4 small quakes rattle California's Orange CountyYORBA LINDA, Calif. — Three small earthquakes rattled California's Orange County area over a period of less than four hours on Thursday.
3 small earthquakes in less than 4 hours rattle California's Orange County; No damage reportedApril 24th, 2009 3 small quakes rattle California's Orange CountyYORBA LINDA, Calif. — Three small earthquakes rattled California's Orange County area over a period of less than four hours on Thursday.
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