Central California is rocked by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake and more than TEN aftershocks

Central California is rocked by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake and more than TEN aftershocks triggering a rock slide just two days after a 4.6 quake in the same area The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck at 10.40am and was centered 60 miles (96.5 kilometers) northwest of Ridgecrest in the Owens Valley region  It … Read more

Tsunami warning is cancelled after massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocked New Zealand 

Tsunami warning is cancelled after massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocked New Zealand A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck north-east of New Zealand on Friday  The quake hit at a depth of about 33 kilometres, south of the Kermadec Islands  There is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the massive earthquake However, tsunami waves are … Read more

Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 strikes northern Chile, causing power cuts

Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 strikes northern Chile, causing power cuts Earthquake hit the Antofagasta region of Chile around 3.40am on Wednesday  Power cuts were reported in two towns close to the epicentre of the quake Videos showed mining buildings and street lights swaying as the tremor hit  There have been no reports of major damage … Read more

New Zealand is rattled by a massive 5.7 magnitude earthquake

‘You see things moving behind me’: Jacinda Ardern reacts on live TV as New Zealand is rattled by a magnitude 5.9 earthquake A strong earthquake struck New Zealand’s North Island this morning The 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Wellington at 7.53am on Monday The shake was felt across both island’s, there no reports of damage Ms Ardern was … Read more

New Zealand’s south island is struck by 5.6 magnitude earthquake – the biggest to hit this year

New Zealand is struck by 5.6 magnitude earthquake – the biggest to hit this year 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit remote corner of South Island at 10:52am Monday Epicentre was about 40km north of Te Anau, same distance SW of Milford SoundGNS Science charted a similar earthquake in same place nine days ago By Australian Associated … Read more

Boy, 15, is killed and dozens of people are injured after 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Croatia

Boy, 15, is killed and dozens of people are injured after 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Croatia, sparking blazes and destroying buildings across the capital Zagreb was shaken by the tremor at 6.23am (5.23am GMT) causing residents to run out onto the street Buildings cracked and cars were crushed by falling debris and slabs of concrete. … Read more

Canary island Madeira rocked by 5.2 magnitude earthquake

Madeira shake! Moment classical concert-goers flee church as 5.2 magnitude earthquake rocks tiny Canary island 5.2 magnitude quake struck just before 9pm Saturday near island of Madeira  Lasted for ‘around a minute’ without any significant pre- or aftershocks Footage of a Baroque music concert in town of Sao Vicente showed people running for cover No … Read more