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Shake intensity Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. The New York Times More
Shake intensity Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. The New York Times More
The earthquake occurred off the coast of Torishima Island, which is uninhabited, at 8:14 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The advisory was lifted at 11 a.m.An earthquake off the coast of Japan on Tuesday morning triggered tsunami advisories for residents across several remote islands, according to the authorities.The 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Torishima Island at 8:14 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The U.S. Geological Survey said its magnitude was 5.6. The Japanese agency issued tsunami advisories for the Izu and Ogasawara islands. Waves of up to one meter, or about three feet, were expected, forecasters said. The advisory was lifted at 11 a.m.A tsunami about 1.6 feet high reached the Hachijo Island at 8:58 a.m., according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. A tsunami about four inches high was recorded at Miyake Island at 9:11 a.m., the agency said.A tsunami forecast indicating slight sea level change of less than 0.2 meters, or about eight inches, was issued for the eastern and southern islands of Japan.According to the national broadcaster NHK, residents are advised to remain vigilant and stay away from coastal areas. The Japan Coast Guard has issued warnings to ships in the area, NKH reported.Torishima is an uninhabited volcanic island about 375 miles south of Tokyo. It is part of the southern Izu Islands.The tsunami advisory followed a record amount of rain that killed six people and triggered flooding and landslides in a coastal region in Japan that is still recovering from a deadly earthquake earlier this year, according to local authorities.Yan Zhuang More
Shake intensity Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. The New York Times More
Preliminary estimates said a 4.7-magnitude temblor was centered near Malibu. The authorities were determining whether there was any significant damage.Los Angeles residents were rattled on Thursday morning by an earthquake centered near Malibu. Preliminary estimates showed it was a magnitude 4.7, according to the United States Geological Survey.Across the region, which has been shaken by several temblors in recent months, some residents still in bed were awakened by an alert on their phones. Window coverings and shelves rattled for about 15 seconds.The authorities were looking to determine whether there was any significant damage.This is a developing story. Check back for updates. More
Shake intensity Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. The New York Times More
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake.A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Thursday. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.The quake struck 28 miles south of San Pedro Atacama at a depth of 72 miles, or 117 kilometers, according to the United States Geological Survey. San Pedro is a town in the Atacama desert that is a major tourist hub for northern Chile.This is a developing story. More
Shake intensity Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. The New York Times More
