Strong earthquake hits near PhilippinesOctober 7th, 2009 Strong earthquake hits near PhilippinesWASHINGTON — A strong earthquake struck south of the Philippines on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
USGS reports earthquake with 5.1 magnitude in Central CaliforniaOctober 1st, 2009 Earthquake reported in Central CaliforniaLOS ANGELES — The U.S. Geological Survey has reported a moderate earthquake in Central California.
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.
Quake jolts Assam, other northeast statesSeptember 21st, 2009 GUWAHATI - An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale rocked parts of Assam and other northeastern states of India Monday afternoon. The tremors were felt at 2.26 p.m.
Strong earthquake rocks VenezuelaSeptember 12th, 2009 CARACAS - A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked several parts of Venezuela Saturday, but there were no reports of casualties or damage. Jesse Chacon, the minister for science, technology and industry, said the earthquake took place at a depth of about 15.9 km and its epicentre was located 28 km northeast of Moron in Carabobo state.
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.
3.8-magnitude earthquake reported in Northern CanadaAugust 25th, 2009 WHITEHORSE, Yukon Territory — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.8 has been reported in Canada's northern Yukon Territory. The U.S. Geological Survey says the temblor struck at 12:41 a.m.
Minor 3.6 magnitude earthquake rattles central AlaskaAugust 22nd, 2009 Minor earthquake rattles central AlaskaANCHORAGE, Alaska — A small earthquake has shaken central Alaska. The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says a magnitude 3.6 temblor struck at 9:46 p.m.
Earthquake rolls across Colorado's southeastern plains but causes no damageAugust 18th, 2009 Earthquake rolls across southeastern Colo. plainsLAMAR, Colo.
22 killed in Panama road accidentAugust 14th, 2009 PANAMA - At least 22 people were killed and 18 injured when a passenger bus and a truck collided head on in eastern Panama, media reports said. The accident occurred Thursday night near Pacora town in eastern Panama, the Telemetro TV said.
USGS reports magnitude 6.0 earthquake in southern PeruJuly 12th, 2009 Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits southern PeruMEXICO CITY — The U.S. Geological Service is reporting that an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 has struck southern Peru.
San Diego Earthquake Measure 4.0July 11th, 2009 Early morning today a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck off the coast of San Diego. There were no immediate reports of property damage or injuries.
Strong quake rocks Panama CityJuly 4th, 2009 PANAMA CITY - A strong earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted the Panama capital Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake occurred at 1.49 a.m.
Strong earthquake rocks MexicoJuly 3rd, 2009 MEXICO CITY - A strong earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted western Mexico Friday, officials said. The quake was felt in the Baja California Sur and Sinaloa states.
Small earthquake recorded on SC coast; no immediate reports of damages or injuriesMay 9th, 2009 Small earthquake noted near SC coast; no injuriesCHARLESTON, S.C. — A weak earthquake has been recorded near the South Carolina coast, but officials say there are no immediate reports of damages or injuries.