Manila:

An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 rocked Leyte province in the central Philippines, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

The institute said on Friday that the quake, which occurred at 6:16 p.m. local time, hit at a depth of 8 km, about 32 km southeast of Dulag, a coastal town, Xinhua news agency reported.

The institute added that the tectonic quake will trigger aftershocks and cause damage. The tremor was also felt in some parts of the province.

The archipelagic Philippines has frequent seismic activities due to its location along the Pacific “Ring of Fire”.

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TAIPEI:

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck just off Taiwan’s eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island’s weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage.

The quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. The quake had a depth of 24.9 km (15.5 miles), the weather administration said.

Taiwan has been hit by more than 1,000 aftershocks since a 7.2 magnitude quake struck Hualien earlier this month, killing 17 people.

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Taipei:

-More than 80 earthquakes, the strongest of 6.3 magnitude, struck Taiwan’s east coast starting Monday night and into the early hours of Tuesday and some caused shaking of buildings in the capital Taipei, the island’s weather administration said.

The quakes were centred on the largely rural eastern county of Hualien, where on April 3 at least 14 people died after a 7.2 magnitude temblor. Taiwan has been jolted by hundreds of aftershocks since then.

The fire department in Hualien said early on Tuesday that a hotel which had already been damaged on April 3 and was no longer in operation was now slightly leaning on its side.

However, there were no reports of any casualties.

Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes.

More than 100 people were killed in a quake in southern Taiwan in 2016, while a 7.3 magnitude quake killed more than 2,000 people in 1999.

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Taipei:

Taiwan’s capital was shaken by a “strong” earthquake early Monday evening, AFP staff reported, with the Central Weather Administration saying it was a magnitude-5.5 tremor originating in eastern Hualien.

The region was the epicentre of a magnitude-7.4 quake that hit on April 3, causing landslides around the mountainous region that blocked off roads, while buildings in the main Hualien city were badly damaged.

At least 17 were killed in the quake, with the latest body discovered on April 13 in a quarry.

Monday’s quake hit Taiwan at around 5:08 pm local time (0908 GMT) and could be felt in the capital Taipei.

US Geological Survey put it at 5.3 magnitude, with a depth of 8.9 kilometres.

“It felt like one of the strongest quakes or aftershocks since the big one earlier this month,” an AFP staffer said.

Hualien’s fire department said in a short post on its official social media channel that they had dispatched teams to inspect of any disaster from the quake.

“We will continue to monitor the situation and report in a timely manner.”

Taiwan sees frequent quakes as it is located at the junction of two tectonic plates.

The April 3 quake was followed by hundreds of aftershocks, which caused rockfalls around Hualien.

It was the most serious in Taiwan since 1999 when a magnitude of 7.6 hit the island.

The death count then was far higher — with 2,400 people killed in the deadliest natural disaster in the island’s history.

Stricter building regulations — including enhanced seismic requirements in its building codes — and widespread public disaster awareness appeared to have staved off a more serious catastrophe in April’s major quake.

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New Delhi:

A video shows the moment the Statue of Liberty, the iconic landmark, in New York City was hit by an earthquake. 

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake, which was recorded in New Jersey, shook the neighbouring states, including New York City. In the video, shared by EarthCam on X, formerly Twitter, we get a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty and the city skyline trembling as the earthquake struck in the morning hour. 

As per the text attached to the clip, This event marks the strongest earthquake in New Jersey since a 5.2-intensity quake in 1884, with no reported damage.

EarthCam captured the moment a 4.8-magnitude earthquake recorded in New Jersey shook residents in surrounding states and New York City on Friday morning. The earthquake was the strongest in NJ since 1884. pic.twitter.com/cKXmXqmxtW

— EarthCam (@EarthCam) April 5, 2024

A user wrote on X, “Ooo I don’t fancy being these poor people on the statue at that time.”

Ooo I don’t fancy being these poor people on the statue at that time

— Aura ???????????????????????????? ???? (@PictAura) April 5, 2024

Another said, “The Earth will be shaken, is it time to understand that no amount of money will change the Earth and its climate? This is your chance to make a difference in your thinking and future.”

The earth will be shaken, is it time to understand that no amount of money will change the earth and its climate?
This is your chance to make a difference in your thinking and future

— Joseph Garity (@amx70121) April 5, 2024

In an attempt to tone-down the situation, a person said, “Was Taylor Swift in concert nearby?” For those who don’t know, last year, in August, American rapper Travis Scott’s concert at Rome’s ancient Circus Maximus had sparked fears of an earthquake.

was Taylor Swift in concert nearby?

— Paula C. Henderson, Author (@pchenderson_LV) April 5, 2024

The Statue Of Liberty was struck by lightning in the middle of a rainstorm on Wednesday. Photographer Dan Martland captured the moment when the lightning bolt appeared to come from Lady Liberty’s torch. 

“She’s Electric”
This afternoons passing storm didn’t disappoint. The #StatueOfLibery getting zapped by a bolt of #Lightning#storm#weather#NYCpic.twitter.com/JYawKFVXXw

— Dan Martland (@DanTVusa) April 3, 2024

Referring to the lightning strike, a user added, “Lady Liberty has had a rough week.” 

Lady Liberty has had a rough week.

— MJ (@MikulaMijula) April 5, 2024

Meanwhile, New Jersey experienced a 4.0-magnitude aftershock on Friday. Governor Phil Murphy called on residents to adhere to emergency protocols, “New Jersey has just experienced an aftershock. Please adhere to the emergency advice provided and refrain from calling 911 unless you are facing a genuine emergency,” he tweeted. 

New Jersey just experienced an aftershock.

Please follow the emergency guidance below and avoid calling 911 unless you have an actual emergency. https://t.co/OEcBokISaH

— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) April 5, 2024

The epicentre of the aftershock was said to be 7.4 miles northwest of Bridgewater, which is just over the county line in Somerset County.

New Jersey:

Hours after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake, New Jersey was hit by another aftershock of 4.0 on Friday (local time), authorities confirmed.

“New Jersey just experienced an aftershock. Please follow the emergency guidance below and avoid calling 911 unless you have an actual emergency,” the Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy wrote on X.

Governor of the New York State, Kathy Hochul also confirming the same wrote on X, “A 4.0 magnitude aftershock from this morning’s earthquake in New Jersey just occurred.”

“We are continuing to review critical infrastructure and there are no reports of significant damage at this time,” she said.

The aftershock hit the same area of New Jersey as earlier, just before 6 pm on Friday (local time).

The epicentre of the aftershock was said to be 7.4 miles northwest of Bridgewater, which is just over the county line in Somerset County. The aftershock was significantly deeper than the initial quake, about 5.6 miles deep, which explains why it wouldn’t have been felt by many, according to NBC New York.

Notably, it was the second aftershock reported. Earlier, a much smaller aftershock of magnitude 2.0, was reported by the USGS in Bedminster, New Jersey, around 11:20 am.

The US Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday that the earthquake that affected several regions in the US might impact some air traffic facilities in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Baltimore.

“A 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey may impact some air traffic facilities in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Air traffic operations are resuming as quickly as possible,” the FAA posted on X.

The 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck 7 km north-northeast of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

The quake occurred at 19:53:20 (UTC) and its depth was registered at 116.5 km.According to the USGS, the earthquake’s epicentre was found at 40.683°N latitude and 74.753°W longitude, respectively.

The New York Police Department stated that there were no damages or injuries reported, according to CNN.

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Tokyo:

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 hit Iwate and Aomori prefectures in northern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

The epicenter was northern coastal part of Iwate Prefecture, the agency said, adding that a tsunami warning had not been issued.

There were no reports of immediate damage.

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West Kameng:

 Two earthquakes were reported in Arunachal Pradesh in the early hours of Thursday, according to the National Center for Seismology.

The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 3.7, occurred at 01:49 am. The epicentre was located at latitude 27.38 and longitude 92.77, with a depth of 10 kilometres. The quake was centred in West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh.

“Earthquake of Magnitude:3.7, Occurred on 21-03-2024, 01:49:54 IST, Lat: 27.38 & Long: 92.77, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: West Kameng ,Arunachal Pradesh, India,” National Center for Seismology said in a post on X.

Just under two hours later, at 03:40 am, a second earthquake was reported. This quake had a magnitude of 3.4 and was centered in East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh. The epicentre was located at latitude 27.46 and longitude 92.82, with a depth of 5 kilometers.

“Earthquake of Magnitude:3.4, Occurred on 21-03-2024, 03:40:12 IST, Lat: 27.46 & Long: 92.82, Depth: 5 Km ,Location: East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, India,” National Center for Seismology said in a post on X.

There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

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An earthquake of 4.9 magnitude struck north of Boise, Idaho, on February 26, reportedly causing no major damage or injuries, authorities said.

The quake happened at 10:25 a.m. and was centered about 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) north of Smiths Ferry, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Two smaller earthquakes followed in the same vicinity with magnitudes of 2.7 and 2.8. The larger earthquake on Feb. 26 is the largest in Idaho since a magnitude 6.5 quake occurred in March 2020, the Idaho Statesman reported.

The Valley County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook afterward that they had not received any reports of injury or damage. More than 1,600 people in all directions around the quake in Idaho and into eastern Oregon reported feeling it, the USGS website shows. Most reported it feeling in the range from weak to moderate, the USGS website shows.

USGS data shows no other quakes in the area in recent weeks, though a magnitude 1.9 temblor was recorded closer to McCall last week, Idaho Geological Survey director Claudio Berti told the newspaper, adding that aftershocks following a larger earthquake are typical, and Idaho residents shouldn’t be alarmed.

Kabul:

October 26 : An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter Scale jolted Afghanistan on Thursday, the National Centre for Seismology informed.

According to NCS, the earthquake occurred at 1.09 am (IST) at a depth of 150 kms.

“Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 26-10-2023, 01:09:18 IST, Lat: 37.00 & Long: 72.88, Depth: 150 Km,” the NCS posted from their official handle on X.

Significantly, this is the fourth earthquake to strike the impoverished nation in quick succession and comes just a week after a strong earthquake in Herat province claimed over 4,000 lives.

Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 5.4 on the Richter Scale jolted Afghanistan on October 15.
Before that, an earthquake of magnitude 4.6 rocked Afghanistan on October 13.

Another earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted the country earlier on October 11.

Last week, an earthquake in the Herat province of Afghanistan claimed more than 4,000 lives and destroyed thousands of residential houses, Khaama Press reported citing the Taliban-led ministry.

Herat and surrounding regions were shaken by the magnitude 6.3 earthquake and its powerful aftershocks.

The Taliban-led Ministry of Disaster Management of Afghanistan has announced that 1,983 residential houses have also been destroyed in 20 villages in Herat on Saturday.

The Taliban has not yet given an estimate of the number of deaths and injuries in the earthquake in Herat province.

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