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Elephants at San Diego Zoo React Swiftly to Earthquake

Pachyderms huddle to shield calves after Southern California quake

(Newser) - When a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Monday morning, a herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park acted quickly to form a protective circle around their young. The quake, which was felt from San Diego to Los Angeles 120 miles away, caused minor disruptions...

5.2 Earthquake Rattles Southern California

There were no reports of injuries or major damage after San Diego County quake

(Newser) - A 5.2-magnitude earthquake in San Diego County was felt across Southern California on Monday morning but there were no reports of injuries or major damage. The United States Geological Survey says the quake hit around 10am, with the epicenter 2.5 miles south of Julian, a mountain town in...

Myanmar's Military Makes Big Move as Quake Deaths Top 3K

Ruling military junta declares ceasefire to ease quake relief

(Newser) - Myanmar's ruling military declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war Wednesday to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 people, the AP reports. The surprise announcement by military leaders who also head the unelected government came late...

Myanmar Quake May Hold Warning for Los Angeles
Myanmar Quake May
Hold Warning for Los Angeles
the rundown
Apr 1, 2025 2:46 PM CDT

Myanmar Quake May Hold Warning for Los Angeles

Sagaing Fault is similar to the San Andreas Fault

(Newser) - Los Angeles is roughly 8,000 miles away from Myanmar, but last week's devastating earthquake in the Asian nation might feel like it hit much closer to home for Angelenos. The reason? The Sagaing Fault that triggered the 7.7-magnitude quake in Myanmar is similar to the San Andreas...

Conspicuously Absent From 7.7 Earthquake Response: the US

Report says US has so far sent no one to Myanmar, as death toll exceeds 1.7K

(Newser) - The devastating earthquake in Myanmar is highlighting the vastly different aid landscape in the wake of the Trump administration's ascent to power in the US. As the death toll from Friday's 7.7-magnitude quake soared above 1,700, with that number expected to climb even higher , US aid...

Grim Milestone in Myanmar Death Toll After Quake

At least 1K have died, but the USGS estimates that number could eventually reach 10K

(Newser) - Myanmar's powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has killed more than 1,000 people, as the death toll keeps climbing amid rescue efforts. The military government said Saturday that 1,002 people have now been found dead and another 2,376 injured, with 30 others missing, per the AP . The...

Grim Count Begins After Big Quake in Asia

More than 150 dead in Myanmar and Thailand, and the toll is expected to keep rising

(Newser) - Details are clarifying after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake and an aftershock measuring 6.4 rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday. From the AP :
  • At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, the head of the military government said in a televised speech. "The death toll and injuries are
...

90 Missing After Quake Takes Down Bangkok High-Rise

7.7 magnitude temblor shook Thailand, Myanmar on Friday

(Newser) - A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, collapsing buildings and causing multiple deaths. Thai officials say three people have been found dead and around 90 others are missing and believed to be still under the rubble of a high-rise building under construction that collapsed...

Rare Earthquake Shakes New England
Rare Earthquake
Shakes New England
Jan 27, 2025 12:43 PM CST

Rare Earthquake Shakes New England

No injuries reported in 3.8-magnitude tremor

(Newser) - A rare, but not especially powerful, earthquake rattled New Englanders from Maine to Rhode Island Monday morning. The United States Geological Survey said the 3.8-magnitude quake was centered around 6 miles off the coast of Maine, southeast of York Harbor and near the state's border with New Hampshire,...

Earthquake Kills at Least 53 in Western China
Large Earthquake
Strikes Tibet, Near Everest
UPDATED
Jan 7, 2025 12:00 AM CST

Large Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Near Everest

Early reports say nearly 100 people were killed

(Newser) - A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 95 people in Tibet, per the AP . Many others were trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the remote region. Rescue workers climbed...

Quake Wrecks Recently Opened US Embassy

At least 14 dead in 7.3-magnitude Vanuatu quake

(Newser) - A magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off Vanuatu killed at least 14 people, injured hundreds more, and caused widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation, officials said early Wednesday. Frantic rescue efforts got underway after the quake hit Tuesday afternoon, and rescuers worked through the night, trying to...

Tsunami Warning Canceled After California Quake

'Thankfully, it looks like a destructive wave is not on the table today'

(Newser) - A tsunami warning issued for parts of the California and Oregon coasts after a strong quake was canceled soon after it was issued Thursday. Dave Snider, the NOAA's tsunami warning coordinator, says the warning was issued because of the strength of the 7.0 quake and its proximity to...

Earthquake Jolts Millions Awake in LA
Earthquake Jolts
Millions Awake in LA
Sep 12, 2024 11:26 AM CDT

Earthquake Jolts Millions Awake in LA

There were no reports of injuries in 4.7-magnitude quake

(Newser) - An earthquake was felt widely in the Los Angeles area Thursday morning. The US Geological Survey reported a preliminary 4.7 magnitude quake centered 4 miles north of Malibu. The temblor was about 7 miles below the surface, USGS said. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said fire authorities are surveying...

Eruption Follows Earthquake, Volcanologists Warn of Another
Eruption Follows Earthquake
Aug 18, 2024 1:00 PM CDT

Eruption Follows Earthquake

Residents in Russia's far east are cautioned follow-up could approach magnitude 9

(Newser) - One of Russia's most active volcanoes erupted Sunday, spewing plumes of ash 3 miles into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly triggering a "code red" warning for aircraft. The Shiveluch volcano began sputtering shortly after a powerful magnitude 7 earthquake struck off Kamchatka's...

'Doomsday' Fish Turned Up Before Quake

Oarfish lives up to its nickname with rare find in California

(Newser) - A rarely seen deep-sea creature known as the oarfish seems to have lived up to its nickname as the "doomsday fish" in California. A group of kayakers and snorkelers came across a dead oarfish floating in La Jolla Cove in Southern California on Saturday, reports Fox5 San Diego . Two...

Fault Likely Behind Monday's Quake Has Terrifying Potential

Puente Hills thrust fault system could cause up to 18K deaths if 7.5 magnitude quake hits in LA

(Newser) - The San Andreas Fault is probably the best known fault in California, but scientists say a different fault system was likely behind Monday's 4.4 magnitude quake in the Los Angeles area. Although seismologists note that multiple faults run through and near the City of Angels—including the Elysian...

ESPN Host Is a Model of Earthquake Poise
ESPN Host Is a Model
of Earthquake Poise
video
Aug 13, 2024 6:10 AM CDT

ESPN Host Is a Model of Earthquake Poise

Malika Andrews wins praise for her live reaction

(Newser) - An ESPN host is earning lots of praise for keeping her cool while on air when a 4.4-magnitude earthquake rattled the Los Angeles area Monday afternoon. As Malika Andrews was interviewing basketball analyst Rebecca Lobo, the quake rocked the studio, as can be seen in this video . As Entertainment...

4.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits LA
4.4-Magnitude
Earthquake Hits LA
UPDATED
Aug 12, 2024 2:51 PM CDT

4.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits LA

It was felt widely, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage

(Newser) - A 4.4-magnitude earthquake rattled Los Angeles Monday afternoon, causing a lot of shaking but no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. The US Geological Survey said it was centered around 2.5 miles south of the city's Highland Park neighborhood, CBS News reports. The Los Angeles Times...

Japan Issues Its First 'Megaquake Advisory'

A quake on Thursday raises fears of potentially devastating Nankai Trough disaster

(Newser) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida canceled a planned trip to Central Asia on Friday to lead the government's response after scientists urged people to prepare for a possible "megaquake" off the country's southern coast. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its first ever "megaquake advisory" on Thursday,...

Tsunami Advisory Issued After Strong Quake Hits Japan
7.1-Magnitude Quake
Hits Off Southern Japan
UPDATED
Aug 8, 2024 5:19 AM CDT

7.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Off Southern Japan

Tsunami waves of up to 1.6 feet detected along coast

(Newser) - A powerful earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory. Residents were urged to stay away from the coastline, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 and...

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