Series of California quakes northwest of Eureka the largest being a 4.9

Important Takeaways:

  • Series of earthquakes hit off Northern California coast about 170 miles west of Eureka
  • Aftershocks were reported off the Northern California coast early Thursday morning, hours after a 4.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in the same waters, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
  • The initial tremor with a depth of more than six miles was recorded around 11:42 p.m. Wednesday, centered over 170 miles west northwest of the coastal city of Eureka, according to the science bureau.
  • At approximately 2:26 a.m. Thursday, a 3.5-magnitude quake occurred more than 168 miles west of Eureka. Two minutes later, a 4.9-magnitude quake was logged 162 miles west of the city, the USGS said.
  • Twenty minutes later, a 4.5-magnitude tremor was reported again, this time at least 171 miles west of the city.
  • No damage has been reported in connection with the quakes.

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Texas home to Wildfires, Snow, and Earthquakes

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Important Takeaways:

  • Texas earthquakes and wildfires are rivaling those of California
  • February was a wild time for Texas, with potentially record-breaking earthquakes in South Texas, record-setting fires blazing the Texas Panhandle while snow blanketed the region, and dry and unseasonably warm conditions for much of the state.
  • In just the last month, Texas saw two earthquakes reach a Magnitude 4 or higher. In fact, the February 17 earthquake that shook South Central Texas — there were reports even in San Antonio despite the epicenter being tied to Falls City — was a Magnitude 4.7
  • Rubinstein told MySA this would be the largest human-induced earthquake in U.S. history if it’s tied to the fracking industry. That determination could take up to six months to make.
  • While wildfires certainly get a lot more attention in California… Texas really has much larger and more frequent wildfires according to data compiled by their respective state agencies.
  • According to data compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, there were about 137 wildland fires so far this year, which have burned a total of 265 acres, and a total of 235 in last year which ignited 89 acres. This pales in comparison to the sheer volume of fires burning Texas plains in February alone
  • As of Friday, March 1, the deadly and devastating Smokehouse Creek Fire has nearly ignited 1.1 million acres in the Texas Panhandle, breaking not only the record for the largest fire in Texas history but surpassing California’s largest fire on record — the August Complex Fire which burned 1,032,648 acres in 2020, according to data from Reuters.
  • And that’s not the only notable fire that ignited in February.
    • In fact, data from the Texas A&M Forest Service shows there were a whopping 12,411 wildfires in Texas in 2022 that burned more than 650,000 acres. In 2023, there were 7,530 that charred over 205,000 acres.

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A series of earthquakes near the Salton Sea

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Important Takeaways:

  • More earthquakes recorded in Imperial County east of San Diego
  • A series of small earthquakes were reported overnight in Imperial County, marking the third day of shaking in the region just east of San Diego County.
  • A 4.1 magnitude earthquake was reported in Calipatria, which is just east of the southernmost point of the Salton Sea, at 11:53 p.m. Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was preceded and followed by 2.5-magnitude earthquakes.
  • More than 2 dozen earthquakes have been recorded in El Centro since Sunday night, according to the USGS.
  • About 25 miles south of Calipatria, several earthquakes and aftershocks were reported near El Centro on Sunday and Monday. The largest a 4.8 magnitude about 10 miles deep was a half mile northwest of El Centro and struck at 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
  • The City of El Centro said the earthquakes did cause some damage to a fourplex apartment complex in the city. The building suffered a waterline break when a water heater tipped over, which caused some minor flooding

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Southern California hit by 13 earthquakes in 25 minutes: Small but Alarming

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Important Takeaways:

  • California is hit by 13 earthquakes in just 25 minutes overnight – with the first striking just after midnight
  • California was struck by 13 earthquakes in a span of just 25 minutes overnight, the National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed.
  • The first quake struck just after midnight on Monday, hitting northwest of El Centro – a city in the southern border region.
  • The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake recorded a 4.8 magnitude and reportedly shook much of San Diego County.
  • The area was hit with a 4.5 aftershock just six minutes later, which was then followed by a series of smaller aftershocks, originating west of the Salton Sea.
  • The quakes appear to have been caused by the San Jacinto fault system, meteorologists have said. It is one of the most active faults in southern California.

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6.8 Earthquake shakes Indonesia

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Important Takeaways:

  • Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Kepulauan Talaud
  • An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 has been registered in the area of the Talaud Islands in Indonesia, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center reported.
  • The quake’s epicenter was located 171 kilometers southeast of the Philippine city of General Santos, home to about 679,000 people. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 91 kilometers.
  • It did not trigger a tsunami alert, according to the US Tsunami Warning System and the Philippine seismological agency.” By the grace of God it was not that strong in our province,” said Chief Master Sergeant Ian Roy Balandan of the Sarangani provincial police office on Mindanao. Balandan told AFP there had been no reports of casualties or damage to infrastructure or houses. “It was really mild. People hardly felt it,” he said.
  • This article was published in thejakartapost.com with the title “Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Kepulauan Talaud.”

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US sending aid to Japan after earthquake that shifted Japan seaward by 820 feet

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Important Takeaways:

  • Japan earthquake death toll rises to 94 with dozens still missing
  • The US has pledged $100,000 in aid for blankets, water and medical supplies
  • Despite rescue efforts, the death toll Friday grew to at least 94 people, and the number of missing was lowered to 222 after it shot up the previous day.
  • More than 460 people have been injured, at least 24 seriously.
  • The Earthquake Research Institute at the University of Tokyo found that the sandy coastline in western Japan shifted by up to 250 meters (820 feet) seaward in some places.
  • The earthquakes set off a large fire in the town of Wajima, as well as tsunamis and landslides in the region. With some routes cut off by the destruction, worries grew about communities in which water, food, blankets and medicine had yet to arrive.
  • Experts warned of disease and even death at the evacuation centers that now house about 34,000 people who lost their homes, many of them older.

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Search continues after massive earthquake hits Japan

Important Takeaways:

  • Search for survivors continues after Japan earthquakes with critical 72-hour window closing
  • The search for survivors continues following a series of earthquakes in Japan that killed at least 60 people, with the critical 72-hour window closing.
  • A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula in the Ishikawa prefecture as part of a series of quakes on Monday, 1 December.
  • The regional government confirmed on Wednesday that 62 people are dead and more than 300 injured as a result of the quake, with the search for survivors ongoing through the rubble.
  • The first 72 hours following an earthquake are vital as the chance of finding and saving people greatly diminishes after three days.

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Ishikawa Japan hit by largest ever recorded earthquake in its region with a 7.6 flattening homes and business and many aftershocks keeping locals on edge

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Important Takeaways:

  • Daylight reveals full destruction of Japan’s deadly 7.6 magnitude earthquake with homes toppled, temples destroyed and white smoke rising from charred remains of buildings as country reels from 150 quakes in the last 24 hours: Death toll ‘rises to 13’
  • As daylight broke across Japan this morning the full destruction of the deadly 7.6 magnitude earthquake was laid bare showing collapsed homes, toppled temples and huge cracks in the middle of roads.
  • White smoke continued to rise from the charred remains of buildings, as the country woke to the horrific aftermath after being hit with 150 quakes in less than 24 hours.
  • The New Year’s Day disaster left at least 13 people dead in the Ishikawa Prefecture according to the Japan Times, with dozens more injured and unaccounted for as emergency workers plough through rubble to try and find survivors.
  • One building, believed to be a seven-story block, was seen lying on its side while a temple in Suzu City is said to have been completely destroyed. In popular tourist site Wajima City, in the Ishikawa Prefecture at least 100 buildings have been destroyed.
  • Shocking images emerging from the country show houses flattened to the ground, with abandoned cars being engulfed into huge crevices in the road.
  • A major search and rescue operation continued into the early hours of Tuesday, with Japan’s Prime Minister saying that rescue efforts had been made ‘extremely difficult due to damage to roads’ in the Ishikawa prefecture, near the epicenter of the quake.
  • As Japan was on high alert on Monday, waves of at least 1.2 meters (four feet) high hit the port of Wajima, and a series of smaller tsunamis were reported elsewhere, including as far away as the northern island of Hokkaido.
  • Dozens of aftershocks registering between 3.1 and 6 on the Richter scale rang out after the largest quake hit around 4pm local time (7am UK time), with Wajima City’s Fire Department in Ishikawa reporting it had received more than 30 reports of collapsed buildings, according to Japanese broadcaster NHK.
  • Elements of Japan’s military have been called up to aid in the rescue and evacuation efforts, Hayashi added, with a total of 51,000 told to abandon their homes.
  • Japan’s meteorological agency said that the earthquake’s magnitude of 7.6 is the largest ever recorded in the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture.

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6.2 shakes China’s provinces of Gansu and Qinghai: reports say it was the deadliest in 9 years

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Important Takeaways:

  • At least 131 killed, 700 injured in China’s deadliest earthquake in 9 years
  • A devastating earthquake, measuring 6.2 in magnitude, rocked northwestern China shortly before midnight on Monday. The seismic event, impacting Gansu and Qinghai provinces, stands as the most lethal earthquake in China in the past nine years, claiming the lives of at least 131 individuals and injuring over 700.
  • The disaster left residents in dire conditions, with many spending the night in tents in freezing temperatures, the newswire noted.
  • The quake also caused landslides, complicating rescue efforts. Emergency workers are searching for missing persons, with Qinghai officials reporting 16 missing in a landslide.
  • According to Reuters, 78 people were found alive in Gansu, where rescue operations concluded Tuesday afternoon. Attention is now turning to treating the injured and resettling residents as they brace for the challenges of the approaching months-long winter.

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