Here is a wide view of the immediate area followed by a closer view (click to enlarge).
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck a sparsely-populated region of northern Nevada on Thursday, damaging buildings and rupturing water and gas mains. Fortunately there were no serious injuries reported.
Here is a wide view of the immediate area followed by a closer view (click to enlarge).
Here is a wide view of the immediate area followed by a closer view (click to enlarge).
The sequence of earthquakes coming out of Northern Baja is quite impressive and is not showing any signs of slowing down. It resembles an aftershock sequence you might see after a 6+ earthquake. But there was no 6+ earthquake. In fact, the quake which started this was only a 5.4.
The quake was originally posted as a 5.4 and later downgraded to a 5.1. There is still some debate over the true magnitude of this quake. It will take some time to determine the actual magnitude. It should be somewhere between 5.1 and 5.5.
As of the time of this report the 5.4 quake has been followed by at least 35 aftershocks with a magnitude of 3.0 or greater. Five have been greater than 4.0 and two have been 5.0 or greater. In total there have been over 200 aftershocks.
How does this compare with previous quakes in the area? Data from previous years shows that in May of 2006 a 5.4 earthquake produced 16 aftershocks of 3.0 or greater. In February of 2002 a 5.7 quake in the same area produced nearly fifty 3.0+ aftershocks.
The question that I'm sure everyone is asking is whether something bigger and more destructive is on the way. Nobody can say for sure. The 5.7 quake in 2002 was preceded by increased seismic activity which started in December of 2001.
It is always best to be prepared. Plan as if a stronger quake is on the way. Make sure you are prepared by having a supply of bottled water and non-perishable food. Always sleep with a pair of shoes and a flash light near your bed. Make sure there are no loose items or furniture that could fall and hurt someone.
It's a good idea to always be prepared. The mainshock is usually the largest and most destructive, and waiting until after the mainshock to get prepared is a bad idea.
Here is a link for more tips on how to prepare for an earthquake and what to do after one strikes.ALWAYS BE PREPARED
Here is our latest image showing the region affected by these quakes (click on it to enlarge):
The quake was originally posted as a 5.4 and later downgraded to a 5.1. There is still some debate over the true magnitude of this quake. It will take some time to determine the actual magnitude. It should be somewhere between 5.1 and 5.5.
As of the time of this report the 5.4 quake has been followed by at least 35 aftershocks with a magnitude of 3.0 or greater. Five have been greater than 4.0 and two have been 5.0 or greater. In total there have been over 200 aftershocks.
How does this compare with previous quakes in the area? Data from previous years shows that in May of 2006 a 5.4 earthquake produced 16 aftershocks of 3.0 or greater. In February of 2002 a 5.7 quake in the same area produced nearly fifty 3.0+ aftershocks.
The question that I'm sure everyone is asking is whether something bigger and more destructive is on the way. Nobody can say for sure. The 5.7 quake in 2002 was preceded by increased seismic activity which started in December of 2001.
It is always best to be prepared. Plan as if a stronger quake is on the way. Make sure you are prepared by having a supply of bottled water and non-perishable food. Always sleep with a pair of shoes and a flash light near your bed. Make sure there are no loose items or furniture that could fall and hurt someone.
It's a good idea to always be prepared. The mainshock is usually the largest and most destructive, and waiting until after the mainshock to get prepared is a bad idea.
Here is a link for more tips on how to prepare for an earthquake and what to do after one strikes.ALWAYS BE PREPARED
Here is our latest image showing the region affected by these quakes (click on it to enlarge):
The area between Vancouver Island and Queen Charlotte Islands off the west coast of British Columbia was the location of two quakes. The first, a 5.3, struck at 2:39 am Saturday morning and the second and much stronger 6.5 quake struck about 20 minutes later at 3:01 am.
To soon to know if there is any significant damage or injuries. The quake was about 75 KM (48 miles) off the southern tip of Kunghit Island, which is part of the Queen Charlotte Islands.
The quakes were about 155 KM (95 miles) north-northwest of Scott Islands, Just north of Vancouver Island. This location is about 575 miles NNW of Seattle Washington.
A 6.5 earthquake is not likely to produce any damaging tsunamis.
As I'm typing this, a second 6.5 quake has been reported in the same area. This new quake truck at 3:44 AM. I will update the maps later today, when more information becomes available.
To soon to know if there is any significant damage or injuries. The quake was about 75 KM (48 miles) off the southern tip of Kunghit Island, which is part of the Queen Charlotte Islands.
The quakes were about 155 KM (95 miles) north-northwest of Scott Islands, Just north of Vancouver Island. This location is about 575 miles NNW of Seattle Washington.
A 6.5 earthquake is not likely to produce any damaging tsunamis.
As I'm typing this, a second 6.5 quake has been reported in the same area. This new quake truck at 3:44 AM. I will update the maps later today, when more information becomes available.
A 4.0 quake shook the Olympic Peninsula Monday evening. The quake was felt widely through the area. So far there have been no reports of injuries or damage.
The quake struck at 10:18 in the evening (11/26/07) near Brinnon, which is about 30 miles west of Seattle.
A 3.2 earthquake occurred in the same area this last January. Both quakes are shown on the following map images.
The first (left) is a regional view of the area, and the second (right) is a closer view (click to see full size).
The quake struck at 10:18 in the evening (11/26/07) near Brinnon, which is about 30 miles west of Seattle.
A 3.2 earthquake occurred in the same area this last January. Both quakes are shown on the following map images.
The first (left) is a regional view of the area, and the second (right) is a closer view (click to see full size).
Pl observe following dates for major earthquakes
1. 22 nd December 2007 more than 7.5 on ritcher scale
2. 23 rd December 2007 more than 8.0 on ritcher scale
pl also observe FOLLOWING DATES FOR MAY 2008 FOR MAJOR QUAKES EXCEEDING 8.0
4,5,10,13,17 AND 20Th MAY 2008
the theory is based on tidal /gravitation force which takes in to account the impact of momentum change due to change of direction of major planets like Jupiter and Saturn coupled with the moon joining, squaring or opposing the planet or the Sun
pl watch the dates . The place also can be predicted with fair amount of accuracy
regards
A.J.DAVE
amitjdave1@indiatimes.com
1. 22 nd December 2007 more than 7.5 on ritcher scale
2. 23 rd December 2007 more than 8.0 on ritcher scale
pl also observe FOLLOWING DATES FOR MAY 2008 FOR MAJOR QUAKES EXCEEDING 8.0
4,5,10,13,17 AND 20Th MAY 2008
the theory is based on tidal /gravitation force which takes in to account the impact of momentum change due to change of direction of major planets like Jupiter and Saturn coupled with the moon joining, squaring or opposing the planet or the Sun
pl watch the dates . The place also can be predicted with fair amount of accuracy
regards
A.J.DAVE
amitjdave1@indiatimes.com
An Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 has shaken an area northeast of San Jose. The quake occurred at 8:04 PM local time on 10/30/07.
The quake was centered in a remote section of the Calaveras Valley about three miles southeast of the Calaveras Reservoir. This location is about 7 miles east of Milpitas, 9 miles northeast of San Jose, 14 miles southeast of Freemont.
At this time there has been no reports of injuries or damage. This may change as information regarding the quake is still coming in.
CLICK HERE for the latest information and discussion regarding this quake.
The quake was centered in a remote section of the Calaveras Valley about three miles southeast of the Calaveras Reservoir. This location is about 7 miles east of Milpitas, 9 miles northeast of San Jose, 14 miles southeast of Freemont.
At this time there has been no reports of injuries or damage. This may change as information regarding the quake is still coming in.
CLICK HERE for the latest information and discussion regarding this quake.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A small earthquake hit the northern Los Angeles area just before 1 a.m. (4 a.m. EDT) on Thursday (August 9, 2007), waking residents across a broad swathe of the area, but there were no immediate reports of significant damage.
The 4.5 preliminary magnitude quake was centered 4.1 miles north-northwest of the
suburb of Chatsworth, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was extremely shallow, at only 3 miles deep.
Residents reported a strong jolt, followed by a lot of shaking. Some said pictures fell off walls, water sloshed around in toilets, and television sets wobbled on cabinets. A police spokesman said the quake triggered hundreds of alarms.
It was followed by two aftershocks, both with a preliminary 1.6 magnitude.
Chatsworth is just six miles west of Northridge, the epicenter of the magnitude 6.7 quake that killed 57 people and injured more than 9,000 in 1994.
The 4.5 preliminary magnitude quake was centered 4.1 miles north-northwest of the
suburb of Chatsworth, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was extremely shallow, at only 3 miles deep.Residents reported a strong jolt, followed by a lot of shaking. Some said pictures fell off walls, water sloshed around in toilets, and television sets wobbled on cabinets. A police spokesman said the quake triggered hundreds of alarms.
It was followed by two aftershocks, both with a preliminary 1.6 magnitude.
Chatsworth is just six miles west of Northridge, the epicenter of the magnitude 6.7 quake that killed 57 people and injured more than 9,000 in 1994.
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