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• 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes coast of Indonesia

  December 14, 2021 8:43 AM

  Indonesia's eastern coast was rocked by a 7.3-magnitude earthquake, Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). CNN reports that locals felt the tremor and responded by running into the streets and trying to get to higher ground. The quake struck 69 miles north of Maumere, on... more »

• Earthquake of magnitude 8.2 on Alaska Peninsula triggers tsunami warnings

  July 29, 2021 5:10 AM

  PERRYVILLE, Alaska - Some parts of Alaska are under tsunami warnings following a strong late night quake that shook an eastern coastal region, near the community of Perryville on Wednesday. CNN reports that the event was an 8.2 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter about 56 miles (91 kilometers)... more »

• California-Nevada border rocked by magnitude 6.0 quake

  July 9, 2021 7:28 AM

  SAN FRANCISCO - The California-Nevada border was rattled by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 Thursday afternoon, ABC News reports. The quake did not appear to cause any damages or injuries, but citizens who were hundreds of miles away reportedly felt its effects. The earthquake struck... more »

• Southern California shaken by 4.2 earthquake, Thursday

  July 30, 2020 9:08 AM

  A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook Southern California's San Fernando Valley just before 4:30 a.m. Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said. The light quake which felt like a jolt, a pause, and then a bit more rocking, was centered near Pacoima. Pacoima is about 23 miles northwest of... more »