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What causes earthquakes in the Northeast, like the magnitude 4.8 that shook New Jersey? A geoscientist explains

YoopyaApr 6, 2024April 6, 20240

It’s rare to feel earthquakes in the U.S. Northeast, so the magnitude 4.8 earthquake in New Jersey that shook buildings in New York City and

Taiwan earthquake: an earthquake scientist on what we know so far and what may happen next

YoopyaApr 3, 2024April 3, 20240

Earlier today, a major earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck the central east coast of Taiwan, roughly 20 kilometres south of the city of Hualien. Locals

Thousands reported without power after 6.4 earthquake hits offshore California

YoopyaDec 20, 2022December 21, 20220

A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, as local authorities and media reported thousands

Japan quake toll up to 18 as rescuers dig through landslides

YoopyaSep 7, 2018June 3, 20230

The toll from an earthquake that rocked Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido rose to 18 on Friday, and in one small town two dozen

Asia: Death toll from Philippines quake at 144, more people missing

YoopyaMay 6, 2014September 7, 20230

(Reuters) – The death toll from an earthquake in the Philippines rose to 144 on Wednesday as rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings

New major earthquake rocks southwest Pakistan

YoopyaSep 28, 2013March 31, 20240

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A major earthquake rocked Pakistan’s southwest Saturday, sending people running into the street in panic just days after another quake in the

Earthquake kills 5 people in southwest China

YoopyaAug 31, 2013April 14, 20240

BEIJING (AP) — An earthquake hit a mountainous area of southwestern China on Saturday, killing at least five people, destroying hundreds of residences and forcing

Quake hits near Iran’s nuclear city Bushehr, 37 dead

YoopyaApr 10, 20130

(Reuters) – A powerful earthquake struck close to Iran’s only nuclear power station on Tuesday, killing 37 people and injuring 850 as it destroyed homes

Frightened Italians refuse to return home after second quake

kiemtarMay 30, 2012May 30, 20120

Residents in the Italian town of Medolla spent an anxious night in the open after yesterday’s earthquake left many buildings unsafe to sleep in. They were