Tag: USGS
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Taiwan Offshore M6.6 Earthquake Shakes Northeast Coast
Overview A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck offshore Taiwan, shaking the island’s northeast coast and prompting swift responses from local authorities and emergency services. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake occurred just off Taiwan’s northeastern shoreline on December 27, 2025, at 1:54 p.m. EST. Initial assessments indicate potential localized damage near coastal communities and…
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Taiwan Hit by Magnitude 6.6 Offshore Earthquake: What We Know
Overview A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Taiwan, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The event occurred on December 27, 2025, and was felt in regions across the island as residents reported shaking that lasted several seconds. Initial assessments indicate the epicenter was offshore, with the quake occurring beneath…
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Taiwan 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Off Northeast Coast
Overview of the Tremor A powerful earthquake, measured at magnitude 6.6, struck off the northeast coast of Taiwan late Saturday night. The epicenter was reported about 32 kilometers (20 miles) from the coastal town of Yilan, with the tremors felt across parts of northeastern Taiwan. The event occurred at 11:05 p.m. local time, according to…
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Philippines Quakes Shake Islands: Temple Collapse
Overview of the Seismic Event In a rapid sequence of strong earthquakes, the Philippines was rattled within minutes by multiple tremors. U.S. Geological Survey data show magnitudes of 6.9, 7.0, and 7.0 on the Richter scale. The initial quake’s epicenter was reported to be about 11 kilometers from Calape town in Bohol province, with subsequent…
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Cebu Earthquake Leaves at Least 20 Dead in Philippines
Overview A powerful earthquake struck the central Philippines, with the province of Cebu bearing the brunt of the damage. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported an initial magnitude well above 6.9, and officials said the epicenter lay just outside the coastal city of Bogo in Cebu province. The tremor rattled communities across the central…
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Earthquake in Cebu, Philippines: At Least 20 Dead as Rescue Efforts Continue
What happened A powerful earthquake struck central Philippines, jolting residents in the province of Cebu. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the tremor was initially stronger than magnitude 6.9 and whose epicenter lay near the city of Bogo in the central Visayas. In the hours after the quake, local authorities confirmed that at least…
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Cebu Earthquake: At Least 20 Dead, USGS Confirms
Overview of the Cebu earthquake A powerful earthquake struck Cebu province in the central Philippines on Tuesday, rattling communities and sparking rescue operations. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake measured initially above magnitude 6.9 and later refined its epicenter to lie just outside the coastal town of Bogo. The Pacific Tsunami Warning…
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Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Russian Far East: Tsunami Warning Issued
Overview of the Earthquake On September 13, 2025, a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Kamchatka, located in Russia’s Far East. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported this significant seismic event, which has raised concerns and led to official tsunami warnings in the region. Tsunami Warning and Public Safety Alerts Following the…