Strong quake strikes off California, tsunami warning canceled
Some 4.7 mln residents of California and Oregon had been under the tsunami warning before it was canceled, says National Weather Service.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no immediate signs of damage
The earthquake occurred off Miyazaki prefecture, triggering tsunami advisories, Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Peru, tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near the coast of Peru on Friday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Strong quake rocks Taiwan, tsunami warnings issued
An earthquake offshore Taiwan rocked the capital Taipei, knocking out power in several parts of the city.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Indonesians told to stay alert after magnitude 7.3 earthquake
The earthquake, which took place out at sea, triggered a tsunami warning that was lifted two hours later.
Tue Apr 25 2023
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region - USGS
The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the tsunami threat from the earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region has now passed.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Indonesia rattled by 7.6 magnitude quake, tsunami warning lifted
Indonesia was struck by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday off the Tanimbar islands, prompting panicked residents to flee their homes, although a tsunami warning was lifted after three hours.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Buildings damaged but no tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake
Two powerful earthquakes struck the Solomon Islands, damaging Australia's embassy, the airport and shopping malls, triggering power cuts in the capital, Honiara.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Earthquake jolts Japan's northeast coast, triggers tsunami warning
A strong earthquake jolted Japan's northeast coast on Wednesday, shaking buildings and triggering a tsunami warning.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Powerful quake strikes Indonesia; residents flee into streets
Tsunami warnings were issued for the areas of Maluku, East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara and Southeast and South Sulawesi.
Tue Dec 14 2021
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake shakes buildings in Tokyo, no tsunami warning -NHK
An earthquake of preliminary magnitude of 4.8 struck in central Japan's Ibaraki prefecture north of Tokyo on Tuesday.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Magnitude 7.3 quake strikes New Zealand; tsunami warnings possible, says PTWC
Tsunami waves were possible within 300 km of the quake's epicentre.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Chile regrets panic triggered by mistaken tsunami warning after quake
The agency regretted the inconvenience caused by its messages, which was blamed on a technical error.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Magnitude 8.2 quake off Alaska prompts tsunami warning
A magnitude 8.2 earthquake hit the Gulf of Alaska in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting authorities to warn people in the area to move away from the coast in case it causes a tsunami.
Tue Jan 23 2018
Magnitude 5.9 quake strikes off Mexican west coast
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck off the Mexican west coast on Sunday, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.
Sun Sep 24 2017