Tag: earthquake
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Hawaii Experiences Record-Setting Magnitude-6 Earthquake
A magnitude-6 earthquake off Hawaii's west coast generated over 7,000 felt reports, a new state record. The deep tremor was caused by Pacific Plate flexure, not volcanic activity, prompting rapid agency response and safety reminders.
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Andreanof Islands
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Alaska's Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, on May 28, 2026, at a depth of 58 km. The USGS confirmed the event, located near Adak, Alaska.
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Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit Alaska's Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, on May 28, 2026, at a depth of 22 km. The USGS confirmed the event, located southeast of Adak, Alaska, after review by a seismologist.
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit Alaska's Fox Islands in the Aleutian chain on May 23, 2026. The shallow quake, 7 km deep, was located southwest of Nikolski and reviewed by seismologists.
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit Alaska's Fox Islands in the Aleutian chain on May 23, 2026. The shallow tremor, 5 km deep, was centered southwest of Nikolski and reviewed by seismologists.
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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Hawaii Coast
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit off the Island of Hawaii on May 23, 2026, at a depth of 22 km. The USGS confirmed the event, located near Honaunau-Napoopoo, after review by a seismologist.
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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Island of Hawaii
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit off the Island of Hawaii on May 23, 2026, at a depth of 16 km. The USGS confirmed the event, located near Honaunau-Napoopoo, which has been reviewed by a seismologist.
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Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Fox Islands
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit Alaska's Fox Islands in the Aleutian chain on May 22, 2026, at a shallow depth of 13 km. The event, reviewed by a seismologist, was centered ENE of Atka, Alaska.
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Alaska's Fox Islands in the Aleutian chain on May 18, 2026, at a depth of 20 km. The event, reviewed by a seismologist, was centered east of Atka.
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Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Rat Islands in Alaska's Aleutian Chain
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit the Rat Islands region of Alaska's Aleutian Islands early on May 6, 2026. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the shallow quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.
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Media Monitor: CBC News Projects Martinez Ferrada as Montreal Mayor
CBC News reports Soraya Martinez Ferrada is projected to be Montreal's next mayor. The outlet also notes a B.C. man faces a $1,500 bill for a vehicle he no longer owns.
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U.S. Extends Support to Burma During Thingyan Festival and New Year
Marco Rubio expresses solidarity with Burma during Thingyan festival and New Year, pledging continued humanitarian aid and support for democracy after the devastating earthquake.
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