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USGS M 2.5+ Earthquakes
M 3.0, Central Alaska
Friday, May 18, 2012 04:40:53 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 08:40:53 PM at epicenter
Depth: 93.10 km (57.85 mi)
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 4:40 am
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M 4.9, Panama
Friday, May 18, 2012 04:26:45 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:26:45 PM at epicenter
Depth: 10.30 km (6.40 mi)
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 4:26 am
M 2.9, Puerto Rico region
Friday, May 18, 2012 03:30:06 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:30:06 PM at epicenter
Depth: 41.00 km (25.48 mi)
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 3:30 am
M 4.6, near the coast of Nicaragua
Friday, May 18, 2012 03:04:52 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 09:04:52 PM at epicenter
Depth: 61.30 km (38.09 mi)
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 3:04 am
M 6.2, off the coast of Aisen, Chile
Friday, May 18, 2012 02:00:41 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 09:00:41 PM at epicenter
Depth: 10.00 km (6.21 mi)
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 2:00 am
M 4.5, Carlsberg Ridge
Friday, May 18, 2012 01:16:10 UTC
Friday, May 18, 2012 05:16:10 AM at epicenter
Depth: 10.00 km (6.21 mi)
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 1:16 am
M 2.8, Santa Barbara Channel, California
Friday, May 18, 2012 01:02:13 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 06:02:13 PM at epicenter
Depth: 0.00 km (0.00 mi)
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 1:02 am
M 4.8, Ryukyu Islands, Japan
Friday, May 18, 2012 01:01:46 UTC
Friday, May 18, 2012 10:01:46 AM at epicenter
Depth: 32.90 km (20.44 mi)
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 1:01 am
M 4.7, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Thursday, May 17, 2012 23:50:09 UTC
Friday, May 18, 2012 07:50:09 AM at epicenter
Depth: 49.40 km (30.70 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 11:50 pm
M 4.9, off the west coast of northern Sumatra
Thursday, May 17, 2012 21:58:55 UTC
Friday, May 18, 2012 03:58:55 AM at epicenter
Depth: 10.00 km (6.21 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:58 pm
M 2.8, Puerto Rico region
Thursday, May 17, 2012 21:52:15 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 05:52:15 PM at epicenter
Depth: 46.00 km (28.58 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:52 pm
M 3.2, Southern Alaska
Thursday, May 17, 2012 21:48:48 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 01:48:48 PM at epicenter
Depth: 93.40 km (58.04 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:48 pm
M 5.1, southern Iran
Thursday, May 17, 2012 21:40:41 UTC
Friday, May 18, 2012 01:10:41 AM at epicenter
Depth: 9.90 km (6.15 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:40 pm
M 4.1, Greece
Thursday, May 17, 2012 21:22:02 UTC
Friday, May 18, 2012 12:22:02 AM at epicenter
Depth: 10.10 km (6.28 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:22 pm
M 2.9, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Thursday, May 17, 2012 20:23:32 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:23:32 AM at epicenter
Depth: 1.00 km (0.62 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 8:23 pm
M 2.5, offshore Oregon
Thursday, May 17, 2012 19:51:15 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:51:15 PM at epicenter
Depth: 0.00 km (0.00 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 7:51 pm
M 5.0, Santa Cruz Islands
Thursday, May 17, 2012 19:49:33 UTC
Friday, May 18, 2012 06:49:33 AM at epicenter
Depth: 57.70 km (35.85 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 7:49 pm
M 4.1, Tajikistan
Thursday, May 17, 2012 15:00:12 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 08:00:12 PM at epicenter
Depth: 13.50 km (8.39 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
M 2.9, southern Idaho
Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:42:57 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 04:42:57 AM at epicenter
Depth: 14.00 km (8.70 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 10:42 am
M 2.5, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:04:39 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:04:39 AM at epicenter
Depth: 1.30 km (0.81 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 10:04 am
M 4.8, Vanuatu
Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:00:01 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 09:00:01 PM at epicenter
Depth: 111.80 km (69.47 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 10:00 am
M 4.2, Crete, Greece
Thursday, May 17, 2012 09:41:57 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:41:57 PM at epicenter
Depth: 10.30 km (6.40 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:41 am
M 2.7, Southern California
Thursday, May 17, 2012 09:37:16 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 02:37:16 AM at epicenter
Depth: 17.70 km (11.00 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:37 am
M 2.5, Puerto Rico region
Thursday, May 17, 2012 08:48:49 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 04:48:49 AM at epicenter
Depth: 14.40 km (8.95 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 8:48 am
M 2.5, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Thursday, May 17, 2012 08:32:49 UTC
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:32:49 PM at epicenter
Depth: 1.60 km (0.99 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 8:32 am
M 4.3, eastern Texas
Thursday, May 17, 2012 08:12:01 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 03:12:01 AM at epicenter
Depth: 5.00 km (3.11 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 8:12 am
M 4.4, Fiji region
Thursday, May 17, 2012 08:05:19 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 08:05:19 PM at epicenter
Depth: 571.70 km (355.24 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 8:05 am
M 3.7, Dominican Republic
Thursday, May 17, 2012 08:03:35 UTC
Thursday, May 17, 2012 04:03:35 AM at epicenter
Depth: 109.00 km (67.73 mi)
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 8:03 am
Earthquake – Google News
Parents Discuss Future of Pasadena School Situation on Four Fault Lines – NBC Los Angeles
Parents Discuss Future of Pasadena School Situation on Four Fault Lines
NBC Los Angeles
By Beverly White and Bill French Parents found out more Thursday night about a problem facing one of the city's oldest schools, San Rafael Elementary in Pasadena, which was recently discovered to sit atop four earthquake fault lines.
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 6:21 am
6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes far off Chile’s coast; no chance of tsunami – Washington Post
Jakarta Post6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes far off Chile's coast; no chance of tsunami
Washington Post
SANTIAGO, Chile — A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck off Chile's southern coast, but the authorities say it wasn't felt on land and discounted the possibility of a tsunami. The US Geological Survey says the quake's epicenter was 336 miles …
Chile Rules Out Tsunami Following 6.2-Magnitude EarthquakeBloomberg
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 4:29 am
ETX Earthquake felt near and far from epicenter – KLTV
Washington TimesETX Earthquake felt near and far from epicenter
KLTV
By Bethany Moore – email A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck three miles east of the city of Timpson Thursday morning at 3:12. Only ten minutes later KLTV 7 viewers began to contact the station with questions, concerns and comments about the third …
American Scene: 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Lone Star StateWashington Times
4.3 magnitude earthquake rattles east Texas; no major damage reportedWashington Post
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 4:02 am
Does your homeowners insurance cover earthquakes? – KTRE
Does your homeowners insurance cover earthquakes?
KTRE
By Samantha Jordan – bio | email Since earthquakes in East Texas are so far and few, insurance agents say most Texans don't have earthquake insurance. They say the standard Texas policy does cover fire, wind storms, lightning and hurricanes.
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 2:59 am
Japan government ups economic outlook on consumption, exports – Reuters
Kansas City StarJapan government ups economic outlook on consumption, exports
Reuters
The more optimistic assessment also acknowledged the economic impact of reconstruction work after a record earthquake devastated Japan's northeast coast in March 2011. The government lifted its assessment of personal consumption and exports as salaries …
Japan raises economic assessment amid recoveryBusinessWeek
Japan economy rebounds in Jan-MarchChicago Tribune
Japan economy rebounds in Q1Malaysia Star
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 1:52 am
Geologist says fault line, not fracking, to blame for East Texas earthquakes – KETK
Geologist says fault line, not fracking, to blame for East Texas earthquakes
KETK
These are the locations of the two most recent earthquakes.The one to the west was the first earthquake and you see it occurs right on this fault line, and then the most recent earthquake is a little further east." John Carr is a geologist with Carr …
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 11:33 pm
Mystery earthquake near McCall puzzles scientists, technicians – KTVB
Mystery earthquake near McCall puzzles scientists, technicians
KTVB
by Matt Standal MCCALL, Idaho — You could call it a mystery earthquake, a sonic boom, or maybe nothing at all. Several witnesses report waking up to what they say was a small earthquake south of McCall early Thursday around 4:30 am However, …
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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 11:09 pm
Tiny quakes may cause some surprisingly big tsunamis – msnbc.com
msnbc.comTiny quakes may cause some surprisingly big tsunamis
msnbc.com
Mysterious small tremors in the most earthquake-prone areas on Earth may be the cause of surprisingly large tsunamis, researchers say. These findings might also shed light on the huge tsunami generated by the disastrous magnitude 9.0 quake that hit …
Small Earthquakes May Cause Surprisingly Big TsunamisOur Amazing Planet
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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 8:53 pm
Earthquake Future Holds No Simple Answers – Mission Local
Earthquake Future Holds No Simple Answers
Mission Local
Living in the Bay Area, I've heard this again and again, but when I recently moved and the landlord couldn't tell me how old or earthquake-safe the house was, I decided to do some digging into how hazardous it is to live and work in this neighborhood.
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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 12:41 pm
Fitch Affirms California Earthquake Authority at ‘A’ – SunHerald.com
Fitch Affirms California Earthquake Authority at 'A'
SunHerald.com
CHICAGO — Fitch Ratings has affirmed the California Earthquake Authority's (CEA) outstanding fixed-rate revenue bonds at 'A'. The bonds mature on July 1, 2016. Fitch has also affirmed the CEA's Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A'.
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Posted on 16 May 2012 | 9:08 pm
Earthquake – Yahoo! News Search Results
China launches earthquake warning service
Scientists in China's Sichuan province successfully managed to send an early earthquake warning in Wenchuan county, site of a disastrous earthquake four years ago. Though the warning was only for an …..
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 4:43 am
ETX Earthquake felt near and far from epicenter
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck three miles east of the city of Timpson Thursday morning at 3:12.
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 3:56 am
Selwyn earthquake-prone buildings list updated
Independent engineering reports reviewed by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) have resulted in some changes to Selwyn District's potentially earthquake-prone buildings list.
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 12:14 am
Earthquake warning system successful
An earthquake pre-warning was broadcast on TV for the first time in China on May 14, about 50 seconds before an earthquake hit Wenchuan, Sichuan province.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 11:52 pm
Earthquake shakes east Texas
TIMPSON, Texas, May 17 (UPI) — A 4.3-magnitude earthquake shook east Texas early Thursday, causing minor damage, authorities said.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 8:12 pm
Mystery earthquake near McCall puzzles scientists, technicians
MCCALL, Idaho — You could call it a mystery earthquake, a sonic boom, or maybe nothing at all. Several witnesses report waking up to what they say was a small earthquake south of McCall early Thursday around 4:30 a.m. However, those shaky claims have employees at Idaho's U.S. Geological Survey scratching their heads in disbelief. Mickey Hart lives five miles south of McCall just off Highway 55 …
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 7:40 pm
Earthquake Rattles Parts Of East Texas
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of east Texas early Thursday morning. The quake struck 3 miles east of Timpson or 27 miles northeast of Nacogdoches at 3:12 a.m. According to the CBS TV Station KYTX in Tyler, viewers have been calling in with reports of broken windows, dishes that shook out of cabinets and pictures that fell off of walls. …
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:36 am
4.3 magnitude earthquake rattles east Texas; no major damage reported
A moderate earthquake rattled an area in east Texas near the Louisiana border.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:29 am
4.3 magnitude earthquake rattles east Texas
A moderate earthquake rattled an area in east Texas near the Louisiana border.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:20 am
Fitch Affirms California Earthquake Authority at 'A'
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the California Earthquake Authority's outstanding fixed-rate revenue bonds at 'A'. The bonds mature on July 1, 2016. Fitch has also affirmed the CEA's Issuer Default Rating at 'A'.
Posted on 16 May 2012 | 8:29 pm
