A look at other earthquakes that have triggered tsunamisSeptember 30th, 2009 Other earthquakes that have triggered tsunamisA look at other earthquakes that have triggered tsunamis in previous years:
— September 2007: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Sumatra island, triggering regional tsunami alerts and damaging scores of buildings. — September 2007: An earthquake measured at a magnitude of 8.4 near Sumatra triggers a wave in the coastal city of Padang.
5.6-magnitude earthquake rattles northwestern Myanmar, damaging Buddhist templesSeptember 22nd, 2009 Moderate earthquake rattles northwest MyanmarYANGON, Myanmar — A moderate 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook parts of northwestern Myanmar early Tuesday causing no casualties but damaging Buddhist temples believed to date to the 11th century, officials and residents said. The moderate earthquake occurred just after 2 a.m.
Moderate earthquake rattles Venezuela's capital; no injuries or damage immediately reportedSeptember 12th, 2009 Moderate earthquake rattles Venezuela's capitalCARACAS, Venezuela — An earthquake rattled Venezuela's capital Saturday, but there were no reports of major damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 for the quake, saying the epicenter was off Venezuela's Caribbean coast 65 miles (110 kilometers) west of Caracas.
A look at Indonesia's earthquakes, their magnitudes and death tollsSeptember 2nd, 2009 An overview of deadly Indonesian earthquakesA look at some earthquakes in Indonesia since 2000:
— Sept. 2, 2009: A magnitude-7.0 quake damages thousands of buildings across densely populated Java island, killing at least 46 and injuring more than 100.
Small earthquake reported near SC coast, no immediate reports of injuries or damageAugust 29th, 2009 Weak SC earthquake rattles communitiesSUMMERVILLE, S.C. — The U.S.
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.
Minor earthquake shakes central Oklahoma, no reports of damageAugust 27th, 2009 Minor earthquake shakes central OklahomaADA, Okla. — A minor 3.4 magnitude earthquake rattled an area in central Oklahoma.
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rattles Anchorage, other towns in AlaskaAugust 19th, 2009 Earthquake rattles buildings in AnchorageANCHORAGE, Alaska — A magnitude-5.0 earthquake rattled buildings Wednesday in Anchorage and other communities in Alaska. There were no immediate reports of damage.
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rattles Anchorage, southcentral AlaskaAugust 19th, 2009 Earthquake rattles Anchorage, southcentral AlaskaANCHORAGE, Alaska — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has rattled buildings in Anchorage. The temblor at 10:19 a.m.
Minor earthquake, 3.2, rattles mountainous area in parts of Tennessee, North Carolina, GeorgiaAugust 1st, 2009 Minor earthquake rattles southeastern Tenn., NCDUCKTOWN, Tenn. — A minor earthquake rattled the mountainous area of southeastern Tennessee, western North Carolina and northern Georgia on Saturday morning.
Moderate earthquake strikes eastern Taiwan, no reports of casualties or damageJuly 26th, 2009 Moderate earthquake strikes eastern TaiwanTAIPEI, Taiwan — Authorities say a 5.5-magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Taiwan rattling buildings in Taipei but causing no casualties or damage. The Central Weather Bureau says the quake struck at 2:10 p.m.
Severe Earthquakes over Alaska observed repeatedlyJuly 15th, 2009 After a 7.8 magnitude earthquake tremors Jackson bay in NZ and then there were more in New Zealand as we reported here, there were repeated earthquakes observed over South of Alaska too but fortunately not that much of a loss. The latest in Alaska as shown in earthquake.usgs.gov, are as follows
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 09:36:56 UTC (Magnitude: 5.0, place: South of alaska)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 09:36:36 UTC (Magnitude: 5.0, place: UNIMAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA)
Moderate earthquake strikes offshore Taiwan, no reports of casualties or damageJuly 14th, 2009 Moderate earthquake strikes offshore TaiwanTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese authorities say a 6.3-magnitude earthquake has struck off the east coast of the island, rattling buildings in Taipei, but causing no casualties or damage. The Central Weather Bureau says the quake struck at 2:05 a.m.
Strong earthquake jolts urban centers of Alaska; USGS says magnitude is 5.7June 22nd, 2009 Strong earthquake jolts urban centers of AlaskaANCHORAGE, Alaska — A strong earthquake jolted urban areas of Alaska on Monday, sending people diving under desks and huddling in doorways. The U.S. Geological Survey said an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 struck near the town of Willow at 11:28 a.m.
Strong earthquake jolts Anchorage, Alaska; USGS says magnitude is 5.4June 22nd, 2009 Strong earthquake jolts Anchorage, AlaskaANCHORAGE, Alaska — A strong earthquake jolted Anchorage, Alaska, on Monday, sending people diving under desks and huddling in doorways but apparently causing no damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 struck about 24 miles from the town of Willow at 11:28 a.m.
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