Eco R Geo: Powerful earthquake Mw 7.6 strikes off eastern Papua New Guinea, local time 09:46

Eco R Geo: Powerful earthquake Mw 7.6 strikes off eastern Papua New Guinea, local time 09:46

Pacific volcano: Ash-covered Tonga is like a moonscape say residents - BBC News

A massive volcanic eruption in Tonga that triggered tsunami waves has smothered the Pacific islands in ash, cut power and severed communications.

Japan issues tsunami warning after major volcanic eruption — RT World News

A tsunami warning has been issued for Japan's entire east coast, as well as the southern Amami island and the Takara island chain.

8.1 earthquake strikes near Mexico's Pacific coast, deaths reported (local time: 23:49, Depth 72 km)

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a massive 8.1 earthquake near Mexico's southern Pacific Coast Thursday night that has killed at least two people as shocks as shocks were felt throughout the country.

6.7-magnitude earthquake triggers 'small' tsunami in Turkey. Two killed on Greek island of Kos

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck along the southwestern coast of Turkey early Friday, triggering what seismologists described as a "small" tsunami.

Major earthquake 6.9 shakes Chile, but no damage reported (Local time: 18:38, Depth 10 km)

A major earthquake shook the west coast of central Chile on Monday, but no major damage was reported.

7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Chile, tsunami warnings issued (local time 11:22, Depth 47 km)

A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake has rattled Chile, according to US seismologists, who warned that tsunamis are possible in some areas.

Japan Decreases Level of Tsunami Threat Amid Earthquake

Japanese authorities on Tuesday decreased the level of potential tsunami threat caused by recent earthquake near the eastern coast of the country, local media reported.

Tsunami Warning Issued After 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan (local time: 05:59 , Depth 10 km)

Residents near the Fukushima coast are being urged to flee to high ground after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the area early on Tuesday.

Chile Earthquake Death Toll Up to 13, Several Missing

The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Chile earlier this week has gone up to 13, while the number of missing people stands at six, Chilean Deputy Interior Secretary Mahmud Aleuy said.

1 killed, 12 injured as M8.4 quake jolts Chile

One person was confirmed dead and at least 12 more were injured in the 8.4-magnitude earthquake that jolted central Chile on Wednesday, according to local officials.

Tsunami Warning for Chile After 8.3 Quake

Authorities in Chile have ordered residents to evacuate the coast after a powerful 8.3 magnitude earthquake and four strong aftershocks prompted a tsunami warning.

Fukushima: Japan lifts town’s evacuation order. It is seen as a pilot case for nearby areas

The Japanese government on Saturday lifted the evacuation order for the first town near the crippled Fukushima reactors, more than four years after ordering mass relocations near the tsunami-wrecked nuclear plant.

Lessons from Japan tsunami vital to new disaster risk reduction agreement, says UN official

 UN, 11 March 2015 – Three days before the opening of the Third World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, the head of the United Nations office dedicated to dealing with the threat posed by disasters took part today in a ceremony of solemn remembrance in Tokyo for those who died in the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 11 March 2011.

Asia Marks 10th Anniversary of Tsunami

Beach side memorials, moments of silence, and religious services are planned across Asia on Friday to mark the 10th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed at least 220,000 people in 2004.

Νέα ισχυρή σεισμική δόνηση 5,2 στην Κεφαλονιά

Στον χορό των ρίχτερ κουνήθηκε πάλι το νησί του Ιονίου. Ο ισχυρός επιφανειακόας σεισμός, με εστιακό βάθος περίπου δέκα χλμ, σημειώθηκε στη 01.15 τα ξημερώματα (9/11/14).

Επικράτησε ανησυχία ανάμεσα στους κατοίκους καθώς ξύπνησαν μνήμες από την πρόσφατη καταστροφική επίσκεψη του Εγκέλαδου στην Κεφαλονιά.

Το επίκεντρο ήταν στο θαλάσσιο χώρο 9 Km δυτικά του Ληξουρίου με τους σεισμολόγους να θεωρούν ότι θα ακολουθήσουν κι άλλες δονήσεις αλλά είναι καθησυχαστικοί.

TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT - M 6.8 - GUERRERO, MEXICO -(NOT EXPECTED)

TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT NUMBER   1

NWS PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER EWA BEACH HI
706 AM HST THU MAY 08 2014

TO - CIVIL DEFENSE IN THE STATE OF HAWAII

SUBJECT - TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT

THIS STATEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. NO ACTION REQUIRED.

Strong aftershocks rock Chile as authorities assesses damage from earlier quake

SANTIAGO — A strong 7.8-magnitude aftershock and an earlier 6.4-magnitude rocked Chile’s northern coast today (April 3) even as Chilean authorities assessed the damage from a massive earthquake that struck off the northern coast on Tuesday.
There are no immediate reports of new damage or injuries from today’s aftershocks.

A strong 8.2-magnitude earthquake has struck off the northwestern coast of Chile...

A strong 8.2-magnitude earthquake has struck off the northwestern coast of Chile, killing at least two people and setting off a small tsunami that prompted evacuations along the country's Pacific coast.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the earthquake was centered about 100 kilometers northwest of Iquique Tuesday evening. It was followed by several aftershocks, including one measuring 6.2-magnitude.

Chilean authorities said waves measuring about two meters were striking cities along the coast. Officials quickly ordered evacuations, warning that larger waves are expected later.

Σεισμός 6,5 Ρίχτερ στο Πουέρτο Ρίκο/A strong quake of magnitude 6.5 struck north off Puerto Rico on Monday and could trigger a local tsunami.- Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre Hawai, USA

Ισχυρός σεισμός μεγέθους 6,5 βαθμών σημειώθηκε σήμερα βορείως του Πουέρτο Ρίκο χωρίς να προκληθεί τσουνάμι, ανακοίνωσε η Αμερικανική Γεωλογική Υπηρεσία.

Σύμφωνα με την ίδια πηγή, ο σεισμός, ο οποίος αρχικά αναφέρθηκε ότι είχε μέγεθος 6,4 βαθμών, ήταν υποθαλάσσιος και πολύ επιφανειακός, με εστιακό βάθος μόλις 27 χιλιόμετρα. Σημειώθηκε στις 12:01 πμ (τοπική ώρα) και το επίκεντρό του εντοπίστηκε 56 χιλιόμετρα βόρεια της πόλης Χατίγιο.