Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancels all tsunami warnings in the Pacific after 3 big quakesOctober 7th, 2009 Tsunami warnings canceled in PacificWELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has canceled all tsunami warnings and watches throughout the Pacific. The cancellations came two hours after the alerts were first posted Wednesday.
Powerful 7.8 earthquake strikes off Vanuatu, tsunami warning issued for regionOctober 7th, 2009 Powerful 7.8 quake off Vanuatu, tsunami alertWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Two powerful earthquakes rocked the South Pacific near the Vanuatu archipelago Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, triggering a regional tsunami alert.
Two powerful earthquakes rock the South Pacific near Vanuatu, triggering a tsunami alertOctober 7th, 2009 Strong quakes near Vanuatu spark tsunami alertWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Two powerful earthquakes rocked the South Pacific near the Vanuatu archipelago Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, triggering a regional tsunami alert.
Two more big earthquakes shake Pacific OceanOctober 2nd, 2009 WELLINGTON - Two more large earthquakes -- of magnitude 6.3 and 5.1 -- were recorded in the Pacific Ocean Friday, the US Geological Survey reported. The first quake, which hit at 2.07 pm (0107 GMT) was centred 85 km south-east of Hihifo, Tonga, and 377 km from American Samoa, which was hard hit by tsunamis triggered by a magnitude-8.0 earthquake Tuesday.
2004 Samoan tsunami caused by 'shallow quake', say scientistsOctober 1st, 2009 SYDNEY - Scientists have determined that the tsunami that devastated the islands of Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga in 2004 was the result of a shallow rupture in the earth's crust. The earthquake, which was measured as high as 8.3 on the Richter scale, occurred 190 kilometres southwest of American Samoa.
Small tsunami reach Japan after Samoa earthquakeSeptember 30th, 2009 Small tsunami hit Japan after Samoa quakeTOKYO — Small tsunami waves caused by a powerful earthquake that hit Samoa in the Pacific Ocean reached Japan on Wednesday, officials said. Japan's Meteorological Agency said tsunami waves, which it described as "very weak," were registered off the island of Hachijojima about 10 hours after the quake.
Japan issues tsunami warning for broad coastal area after Samoa earthquakeSeptember 30th, 2009 Japan issues tsunami warning along coastTOKYO — Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning all along its eastern coast after a strong earthquake hit Samoa in the Pacific Ocean. The agency warned Wednesday morning of a possible tsunami up to about 1.6 feet (50 centimeters) tall.
US monitor: Powerful 7.9 quake hits between Samoa and American Samoa; tsunami warning issuedSeptember 30th, 2009 7.9 quake hits South Pacific, tsunami alert issued
APIA, Samoa — The U.S. Geological Survey says a powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake has struck in the South Pacific between Samoa and American Samoa.
Samoan police say 63 dead in tsunami, fear toll will rise as searches continueSeptember 30th, 2009 Samoa police say 63 dead in tsunami, toll may riseAPIA, Samoa — A police official says 63 people are confirmed dead in Samoa following a tsunami that smashed the southern shore of the South Pacific nation. Samoan police commissioner Lilo Maiava told The Associated Press that police have confirmed 63 deaths, and officials are still searching the devastated areas, so the number of deaths might rise soon.
Powerful earthquake triggers Tsunami in American Samoa, killing up to 20 peopleSeptember 30th, 2009 Up to 20 die after quake triggers Tsunami in SamoaLALOMANU, Samoa — A Samoan reporter says tsunami victims "are everywhere" in a hospital near a hard-hit area and the dead could number up to 20. Associated Press reporter Keni Lesa said three or four villages on the popular tourist coast near the southern town of Lalomanu on Samoa's main island of Upolu had been "wiped out" by waves that roared ashore early Wednesday.
Tsunami hits American Samoa, no injuries reportedSeptember 30th, 2009 Tsunami hits American SamoaPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A tsunami swept into Pago Pago (Pan-go, pan-go) in American Samoa shortly after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.9 shook the Pacific area. There were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage.
CBS' 'Survivor' production in Samoa not affected by Pacific Ocean earthquake, tsunamiSeptember 30th, 2009 'Survivor' not harmed by Pacific quake, tsunamiLOS ANGELES — "Survivor" is safe in Samoa. A spokeswoman for the CBS reality show says no crew members were harmed by the powerful earthquake that struck the South Pacific between Samoa and American Samoa around dawn Tuesday, sending large tsunami waves ashore.
Experts say no tsunami expected on West Coast from 7.9 Pacific quakeSeptember 30th, 2009 No tsunami expected on West Coast from sea earthquake
LOS ANGELES — Experts say a magnitude-7.9 quake in the South Pacific is not expected to produce a tsunami along the coasts of California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia or Alaska. The quake occurred at 10:48 a.m.
Tsunami destroys Samoa villages after powerful quake (Second lead)September 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON/WELLINGTON - At least 25 people died in the Pacific island states of Samoa and American Samoa after a tsunami was triggered by a magnitude 8.0 earthquake Tuesday, according to reports from the region. A number of coastal villages were swept away and reports said the death toll was bound to rise as people who were evacuated to higher ground after the shake returned to lower levels.
Magnitude 8.3 quake strikes off American SamoaSeptember 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON/WELLINGTON - An 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck off American Samoa Tuesday triggering a three-metre tsunami, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii confirmed. The earthquake's epicentre was located about 204 km southwest of the remote Pacific island and it struck at a depth of 85 km.
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