Earthquake, Afghanistan and Magnitude
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SAN BENITO COUNTY, CA - the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a preliminary 3.1 magnitude quake shook near San Juan Bautista Wednesday morning.
A small earthquake struck San Benito County near San Juan Bautista Wednesday morning, officials announced. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 3.1 struck at 7:12 a.m., with the epicenter about 2 miles west of the community.
As users took to social media to report experiencing tremors, an independent tracking website reported a ‘seismic-like event, possible earthquake’ in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
BMKG recorded that the tremor of this earthquake spread to Maumere, Ende, Kefamenanu, Kupang, Waingapu, and Lembata with a III-IV MMI intensity scale.
Two earthquakes struck off the Oregon coast on Tuesday, rattling communities along the Pacific Northwest shoreline.
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has shaken northern Afghanistan, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 640 others.
LAKE COUNTY, CA - Sunday afternoon, a preliminary 2.8 magnitude quake was reported close to Cobb, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Visakhapatnam residents woke to frightening tremors early Tuesday. Learn about the brief, strong shakes and public reaction. No official confirmation or damage reported yet.
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2.5 magnitude earthquake rattles parts of Maryland: USGS
HOWARD COUNTY, Md. - A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Howard County, Md. on Monday. According to the United States Geological Survey, a 2.5 magnitude earthquake has occurred in Howard County in the Columbia/Savage area. USGS reports that the quake occurred about four kilometers east of Riverside, Md.
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that Howard County was hit by a 2.5-magnitude earthquake Monday evening, that does not appear to have done any significant damage but was felt as far away as Waldorf,
A strong earthquake has shaken western Turkey, causing three buildings to collapse. Officials say there are no immediate reports of casualties.