US Geological Survey reports strong earthquake Wednesday near SamoaOctober 14th, 2009 US seismologists says strong earthquake near SamoaWASHINGTON — The U.S. Geological Survey says a strong earthquake has struck in the Pacific near Samoa.
Earthquake hits Aleutian Islands in US: US Geological SurveyOctober 13th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - The US Geological Survey (USGS) has said that an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale hit the Aleutian Islands of the US state of Alaska late Tuesday, Xinhua reported. The quake struck the Fox Islands region at 12.21 pm local time.
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.
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.
Obama says his thoughts are with disaster victims in Samoa, IndonesiaOctober 1st, 2009 Obama offers support for Samoa, IndonesiaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is voicing his concern and his condolences over the tsunami in the South Pacific and the earthquake in Indonesia. He said there's been a "terrible" loss of life in Samoa and American Samoa as a result of the tsunami that came ashore 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.
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.
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.
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.
Strong earthquake jolts western China; no reports of injuriesSeptember 19th, 2009 Strong earthquake hits western ChinaBEIJING — Officials say a strong earthquake has shaken western China but there are no reports of injuries or serious damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-5.4 quake struck at 4:54 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.
Panama Hit by Earthquake July 5th, 2009 The small country in the Central America, Panama has been hit by a earthquake on Saturday. According to reports, It was about 1.50 a.m in the Panama in the middle of the night when the natural disaster struck the country.
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.
Strong earthquake hits GuatemalaMay 4th, 2009 GUATEMALA CITY - A strong earthquake rattled Guatemala Sunday, with a magnitude of 6.1 on the Richter scale, but there were no reports of injuries or damage. The earthquake struck at a depth of 104 km and took place about 68 km west of Guatemala City, the US Geological Survey reported.
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