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North Chile: A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit the region last Wednesday

On Wednesday 17th of July, a massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook North Chile according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). As EMSC stated the epicenter was near Calama while...

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11 strongest earthquakes worldwide over the last 2 centuries

It is estimated that at least 20,000 earthquakes occur every year worldwide due to the movement of tectonic plates, which release vast amounts of energy. Moreover, despite an average of 55 quakes hit...

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The previous week's 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Peru

Last week, on Friday 28th of June, a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the southern coast of Peru. The epicenter of the quake was 8km west of Atiquipa, approximately 600km south of the capital...

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New study claims that surface hazards, e.g. landslides, can cause earthquakes

A new study conducted by the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) argues that landslides can trigger earthquakes if they eventually block lakes. This finding is cruci...

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Indonesia: 6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes the eastern region

On Tuesday 9th of April at 09.48 GMT, Indonesia's eastern region experienced a 6.6 magnitude earthquake. The epicenter was near Halmahera Island in North Maluku province, at a depth of approximately...

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7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan: it was the most potent incident in a quarter-century

On Wednesday 3rd of April in Taiwan took place the island's most intense earthquake over the last 25 years. This seismic event, measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale, struck the east coast of the island...

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Greece: a 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit the western Peloponnese region

On Friday 29th of March morning, the western Peloponnese region in southern Greece experienced a 5.7 magnitude earthquake. The epicenter of the quake was close to the Strofades islands while it was f...

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Baltimore bridge collapse due to cargo ship collision: at least six fatalities

Six workers were reported missing and presumed dead following the collapse of a bridge in Baltimore Harbor on Tuesday. The collapse occurred after a massive cargo ship collided with the structure, le...

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Indonesia: A 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook the coast of East Java

On the 23rd of March 2024 at 11:22 a.m. local time in Jakarta, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of East Java province in Indonesia. According to the country’s meteorology, climatology,...

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Balkan: a 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit the border area between Montenegro and Bosnia

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit on Thursday 14th of March 2024 the border area between Montenegro and Bosnia. Its epicenter was 30km from the town of Niksic (western Montenegro) and about 25km from th...

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