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Russian Far East Hit By Okhotsk Earthquake; Tsunami Alert Lifted - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Published: Fri, 24 May 2013 07:21:51 GMT

A tsunami alert has been lifted minutes after it was issued for Russia's Sakhalin region following an 8.2-magnitude earthquake centered in the Sea of Okhotsk on Russia's east coast. Residents were initially advised to leave at-risk areas. The region is ...

Severe earthquake in Russia, no tsunami threat to Hawaii - Hawaii 24/7 (press release)

Published: Fri, 24 May 2013 06:38:28 GMT

Earthquakes of this size do not usually produce destructive tsunamis. However, small sea level changes may be observed in the vicinity of the epicenter. Tsunamis capable of producing damage or casualties are rare in this magnitude range but have ...

No tsunami threat from 8.2-magnitude earthquake off Russia - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Published: Fri, 24 May 2013 06:22:03 GMT

A strong, deep earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 8.3 struck in the Sea of Okhotsk off the Russian coast Thursday night, but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no threat of a destructive tidal wave to Hawaii. The U.S. Geological ...

Tremors felt in Moscow as 8.2 quake rattles Russia's Sakhalin region - RT

Published: Fri, 24 May 2013 07:35:08 GMT

Tremors have been felt all across Russia and in Europe, following a major 8.2 earthquake in the Sakhalin region. Panicking Muscovites began calling security services, and some decided to leave their homes. The residents informed security services of ...

8.2 earthquake in the Sea of Okhotsk, no tsunami for Hawaii expected - Big Island Video News

Published: Fri, 24 May 2013 06:19:41 GMT

8.2 Earthquake Okhotsk HONOLULU, Hawaii – A magnitude 8.2 earthquake has hit 373 miles below the surface in the Sea of Okhotsk. The epicenter is 223 miles west southwest of Esso, Russia, according to measurements by the United States Geological ...

No Tsunami Threat to Hawaiʻi after 2 Quakes Near Tonga - Maui Now

Published: Thu, 23 May 2013 21:45:07 GMT

There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after another earthquake this morning–this one smaller and closer to Tonga, that according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The US Geological Survey reports the 6.5 preliminary magnitude quake occurred at ...

Earthquake hits Russia's Sakhalin region, tsunami warning lifted - India Today

Published: Fri, 24 May 2013 07:26:39 GMT

Earthquake hits Russia's Sakhalin region, tsunami warning lifted. Tags: Earthquake | Russia | Tsunami warning lifted | Far East | Sakhalin island | Kurile island | Tsunami. Picture for representation. RELATEDS. 5.9 magnitude earthquake jolts northeast ...

Tsunami warning in Russia's Far East after 8.2 quake - Inquirer.net

Published: Fri, 24 May 2013 06:57:17 GMT

MOSCOW—Russia on Friday issued a tsunami warning for the Sakhalin Island region in its Far East after a deep sea earthquake measured at a magnitude of 8.2 by the USGS. “Inhabitants need to leave dangerous regions and go to higher ground,” the ...

Massive Far East Quake Felt in Moscow, No Casualties - Naharnet

Published: Fri, 24 May 2013 07:22:09 GMT

A massive undersea earthquake Friday in Russia's Far East prompted a tsunami warning and unleashed tremors across Russia including in Moscow around 7,000 kilometers away, but caused no casualties or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) ...

GPS system can accurately predict post-quake tsunami, study finds - Los Angeles Times

Published: Sat, 18 May 2013 01:57:07 GMT

Tsunami warning systems linked to conventional seismographs can issue general warnings based on finding the quake's hypocenter, but their early magnitude readings are preliminary and often aren't corrected for hours. The seismic systems also ...

Strong quake in Tonga, no tsunam threat to Hawaii - Hawaii 24/7 (press release)

Published: Thu, 23 May 2013 21:25:42 GMT

Earthquakes of this size do not usually produce destructive tsunamis. However, small sea level changes may be observed in the vicinity of the epicenter. Tsunamis capable of producing damage or casualties are rare in this magnitude range but have ...

Magnitude-6.5 earthquake strikes off coast of Chile; no tsunami warning - Washington Post

Published: Mon, 20 May 2013 13:43:22 GMT

SANTIAGO, Chile — A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but Chilean officials said it was not felt on land and discarded the possibility that it might unleash a tsunami. The quake was ...

Another Chilean Quake; Wednesday is Anniversary of 'Largest' One - Big Island Now

Published: Tue, 21 May 2013 00:44:20 GMT

Earthquakes off the coast of Chile have generated tsunami with devastating results in Hawaii. Shown above is the result of the one that hit Hilo on May 23, 1960. US Navy photo. Posted on May 20th, 2013. Share |. by Dave Smith. ***Updated on Tuesday ...

GPS Could Issue Tsunami Alert in Minutes - LiveScience.com

Published: Wed, 22 May 2013 18:35:39 GMT

The global positioning system (GPS) — the same system that helps people navigate unfamiliar places — could also serve as an early-warning system for tsunamis, according to new research. When a magnitude-9.0 earthquake struck Japan on March 11, ...

Russia 8.2 quake: Brief tsunami scare and no casualties reported - Examiner.com

Published: Fri, 24 May 2013 19:09:08 GMT

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off Chile - Economic Times

Published: Mon, 20 May 2013 10:40:54 GMT

SANTIAGO: A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but Chilean emergency authorities said they saw no prospect that the tremor would generate a tsunami. The quake struck 400 miles (640 km) ...

Massive Far East quake felt in Moscow - BigPond News

Published: Fri, 24 May 2013 12:24:13 GMT

A massive undersea earthquake in Russia's Far East prompted a tsunami warning and unleashed tremors across Russia including in Moscow around 10,000 kilometres away, but caused no casualties or damage. The US Geological Survey (USGS) on Friday ...

Chilean Judge Upholds Manslaughter Charges Linked to 2010 Tsunami - New York Times

Published: Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:03 GMT

Risk of another Indian Ocean earthquake, tsunami said underestimated - UPI.com

Published: Mon, 13 May 2013 19:50:45 GMT

SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 13 (UPI) -- The risk of Indian Ocean earthquakes and tsunamis similar to the 2004 Sumatra disaster is greater than previously thought, researchers say. British and Canadian scientists said the risk in the western Indian Ocean ...

5.9-magnitude quake strikes off Solomon Islands, no tsunami warning issued - NDTV

Published: Fri, 17 May 2013 07:59:31 GMT

Sydney: A 5.9-magnitude quake struck off a remote area of the Solomons Islands Friday, but no tsunami warning was issued for the Pacific nation and a seismologist said there was no cause for concern. The United States Geological Survey said the tremor, ...