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Experts Untangle Reasons Tsunami Wasn't Worse

The warnings issued after earthquake worked, scientists say

(Newser) - The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of the Russian Far East triggered tsunami warnings in places including Hawaii and California, prompting evacuations and preparations. Later the same morning, it became clear that the tsunami reality was something of a letdown—in a good way. Even if everyone...

Pacific Largely Escapes Tsunami Wrath

No major damage has been reported so far after Pacific suffer largest earthquake in years

(Newser) - A tsunami sent waves into Russia, Japan, Hawaii, and the West Coast of the United States after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Russian Far East early Wednesday. It was one of the biggest temblors ever recorded, reports the AP . Several people were injured, but none...

Tsunami Advisory Issued for Entire West Coast

Hawaiians urged to get to higher ground after massive 8.8 quake near Russia

(Newser) - Tsunami warning sirens blared Tuesday in Honolulu and people were told to move to higher ground after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Far Eastern coast. Traffic was backed up in some neighborhoods in Honolulu, and officials were preparing to open a mountain pass as an evacuation route out...

World's Strongest Quake Since 2011 Hits Near Russia

Tsunami warnings issued for Japan, Alaska, Hawaii

(Newser) - Japan's meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning Tuesday after a massive quake hit close to Russia's Kamchatka peninsula. The United States Geological Survey said the quake was magnitude 8.8—the world's strongest quake since Japan's devastating 9.0-9.1 Tohuku earthquake in 2011. The National...

Report: LA Wildfire Damages Top $50B
It's Another Year
of Costly Disasters
Jul 29, 2025 10:25 AM CDT

It's Another Year of Costly Disasters

Global disaster losses in the first half of 2025 total more than $131B: Munich Re

(Newser) - A surge of wildfires and powerful storms has already driven global natural-disaster losses to more than $131 billion in just the first half of 2025. While that figure is down from the $155 billion tallied over the same period last year, it remains well above the long-term averages, reflecting...

During 7.8-Magnitude Quake, Google Sent Out Just 469 Alerts

Alert system underestimated quake strength, failed to wake users

(Newser) - Google has acknowledged that its Android-based earthquake warning system failed to deliver timely alerts to millions during the deadly 2023 earthquakes in Turkey. Just 469 "Take Action" alerts—the system's highest-level warning designed to override a Do Not Disturb setting and wake users—were sent out ahead...

Earthquake Fault Slip Caught on Video for the First Time
First Video of a Fault Slip Sent
Chills Down Researcher's Spine
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Jul 27, 2025 6:53 AM CDT

First Video of a Fault Slip Sent Chills Down Researcher's Spine

'It shows something that I think every earthquake scientist has been desperate to see'

(Newser) - A CCTV camera in Myanmar captured incredible footage during the country's March earthquake . A fault slip was caught on video for the first time and researchers say it will do a lot to improve their understanding of earthquakes, the Smithsonian reports. The video shows the ground shaking before it...

Tsunami Warning Canceled After Strong Alaska Quake

7.3 magnitude quake hit along Aleutians

(Newser) - Communities in areas along a 700-mile stretch of Alaska's southern coast ordered residents to higher ground after a powerful earthquake Wednesday, but officials quickly downgraded a tsunami warning for the region. There were no immediate reports of significant damage. The Alaska Earthquake Center said the quake, with a preliminary...

Strong Quake Hits South of Panama
Strong Quake Hits
South of Panama
Jul 14, 2025 2:28 PM CDT

Strong Quake Hits South of Panama

There were no immediate reports of injuries, damage after 6.2-magnitude quake

(Newser) - An earthquake with a preliminary 6.2 magnitude struck off the Pacific coast of Panama on Monday, authorities said. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. The US Geological Survey said that the quake occurred around midday about 130 miles south of Punta Burica at a preliminary depth of 6...

In Rattling Japan Islands, 'It's Very Scary to Even Fall Asleep'

Japan's Tokara Islands have been hit with 900+ earthquakes in just 2 weeks' time

(Newser) - Upward of 600 people have made their home in Japan's Tokara Islands, a 12-island archipelago with seven inhabited islands between Japan's mainland and the island of Okinawa. Over the past couple of weeks, however, the chain has been hit by "more earthquakes than it has people,"...

Why California's Earthquake Faults Stand Out From the Rest

Nearly half of state's faults are overdue for major earthquakes, study finds

(Newser) - California's earthquake faults are more likely to be "overdue" for a major quake than those elsewhere in the world, new research reveals—a finding that could have implications for how earthquake risk is modeled worldwide. Led by Vasiliki Mouslopoulou of the National Observatory of Athens, the research...

Manga Artist's Prediction Has Travelers Avoiding Japan

After warning of disaster in March 2011, Ryo Tatsuki's manga predicts new upheaval in July

(Newser) - Fears of a major earthquake, stoked by a mix of pop culture, social media, and self-proclaimed psychics, are prompting some would-be travelers to Japan to rethink their plans. Travelers, especially from East Asia, have been spooked into cancelling trips to the country amid a wave of anxiety that appears...

Northwest Coast Could Drop 6 Feet With Overdue Quake

'We could have a disaster on the scale of Japan 2011 or Sumatra 2004'

(Newser) - Major earthquakes of magnitude 9 or higher typically occur every 500 years or so along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, stretching for 600 miles offshore from Northern California to Vancouver Island. The last "Big One" to strike came in 1700. But geologists estimate quakes around magnitude 8 hit the zone'...

Istanbul, Fearing the Big One, Is Hit by 6.2 Magnitude Quake

Deadly 2023 quake has heightened concerns of something similar in the city

(Newser) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul and other areas on Wednesday, Turkey's disaster and emergency management agency said. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries in the metropolis of 16 million. The earthquake had a shallow depth of about 6 miles,...

Elephants at San Diego Zoo React Swiftly to Earthquake

Pachyderms huddle to shield calves after Southern California quake

(Newser) - When a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Monday morning, a herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park acted quickly to form a protective circle around their young. The quake, which was felt from San Diego to Los Angeles 120 miles away, caused minor disruptions...

5.2 Earthquake Rattles Southern California

There were no reports of injuries or major damage after San Diego County quake

(Newser) - A 5.2-magnitude earthquake in San Diego County was felt across Southern California on Monday morning but there were no reports of injuries or major damage. The United States Geological Survey says the quake hit around 10am, with the epicenter 2.5 miles south of Julian, a mountain town in...

Myanmar's Military Makes Big Move as Quake Deaths Top 3K

Ruling military junta declares ceasefire to ease quake relief

(Newser) - Myanmar's ruling military declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war Wednesday to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 people, the AP reports. The surprise announcement by military leaders who also head the unelected government came late...

Myanmar Quake May Hold Warning for Los Angeles
Myanmar Quake May
Hold Warning for Los Angeles
the rundown
Apr 1, 2025 2:46 PM CDT

Myanmar Quake May Hold Warning for Los Angeles

Sagaing Fault is similar to the San Andreas Fault

(Newser) - Los Angeles is roughly 8,000 miles away from Myanmar, but last week's devastating earthquake in the Asian nation might feel like it hit much closer to home for Angelenos. The reason? The Sagaing Fault that triggered the 7.7-magnitude quake in Myanmar is similar to the San Andreas...

Conspicuously Absent From 7.7 Earthquake Response: the US

Report says US has so far sent no one to Myanmar, as death toll exceeds 1.7K

(Newser) - The devastating earthquake in Myanmar is highlighting the vastly different aid landscape in the wake of the Trump administration's ascent to power in the US. As the death toll from Friday's 7.7-magnitude quake soared above 1,700, with that number expected to climb even higher , US aid...

Grim Milestone in Myanmar Death Toll After Quake

At least 1K have died, but the USGS estimates that number could eventually reach 10K

(Newser) - Myanmar's powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has killed more than 1,000 people, as the death toll keeps climbing amid rescue efforts. The military government said Saturday that 1,002 people have now been found dead and another 2,376 injured, with 30 others missing, per the AP . The...

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