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Updated National Seismic Hazard Model in the United States
- Jan, 26, 2024
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- United States
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A group, led by the U.S. Geological Survey, presented the most recent version of the National Seismic Hazard Model, that includes several notable discoveries about earthquakes in the United States. T...
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A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia: no damage or fatalities up to this time
- Jan, 25, 2024
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- Indonesia
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A 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Flores Sea of Indonisia at approximately 20:24 on January 25th. Despite the magnitude of the earthquake there are no reports of damage or fatalities. The ev...
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A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck along the border of China and Kyrgyzstan: at least three fatalities
- Jan, 23, 2024
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- China
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A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck along the border of China and Kyrgyzstan. The earthquake occurred at 2:09 a.m. (1809 GMT) at a depth of 22km and the epicentre was at the mountainous border region o...
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Japan plans to allocate 100 billion yen to support relief efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake
- Jan, 13, 2024
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- Japan, Wajima
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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Sunday the government's intention to allocate 100 billion yen from reserve funds to support relief efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake. This support a...
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6.4-magnitude earthquake rattled areas in Pakistan and Afghanistan
- Jan, 11, 2024
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- Hindu Kush
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A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rattled regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan on Thursday. Pakistani authorities and the U.S. Geological Survey said that the quake's epicenter was situated in the Hindu Kush...
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A concise overview of the world's five longest bridges
- Jan, 01, 2024
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Bridges stand out as remarkable human achievements that span vast expanses of land and water and facilitate convenient travel and essential transportation of goods. Their origins can be traced back t...
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Powerful earthquake in Japan: at least 57 fatalities
- Jan, 01, 2024
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- Japan
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A powerful earthquake hit the western coast of Japan on January 1st. The quake has resulted in the confirmed deaths of at least 57 people. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the earthquake as a...
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China's deadliest earthquake in recent years: at least 126 fatalities and 700 injuries
- Dec, 19, 2023
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- China
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An earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.2, occurred in Gansu province around midnight on Monday and is the most serious incident of its kind in years. The quake resulted in a death toll of at least 126...
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A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Mexico on December 7
- Dec, 07, 2023
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- Mexico
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Central Mexico experienced an earthquake on Thursday afternoon. The quake caused buildings to shake in the Mexican capital, prompting concerned residents to evacuate onto the streets in this earthqua...
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A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Philippines triggering tsunami alerts
- Dec, 02, 2023
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- Philippines
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A strong earthquake that hit the southern Philippines has resulted in at least one fatality, prompting the evacuation of thousands since tsunami warnings were later rescinded. The magnitude 7.6 quake...
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