Tag: United States Geological Survey

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Russian Far East tsunami warning issued

September 13, 2025 admin

Photo: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/ A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Kamchatka in Russia’s Far East on Saturday (September 13, 2025), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake hit 111 kilometres (69 miles) east of the Russian city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the administrative centre of the Kamchatka region, at a depth of 39.5 kilometres, according…

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5.5 Earthquake Hits US’s New Jersey, Tremors In New York City

April 5, 2024 admin

New York: New York City was shaken by a small earthquake on Friday with a 4.8 magnitude and an epicenter in neighboring New Jersey state, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). There were no initial reports of injuries or damage. Notable quake, preliminary info: M 4.8 – 7 km N of Whitehouse Station,…

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New York City’s Hotspots Sinking Faster Than Others, Reveals New NASA Report

September 29, 2023 admin

The threat presented by the city’s sinking is being worsened by increasing sea levels. New York City is collapsing beneath the weight of its own city and among the first areas to be affected by such a tragedy are LaGuardia Airport, Arthur Ashe Stadium and Coney Island, according to a recent NASA report. The five…

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