Category: Ring of Fire

Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Northern Philippines

June 15, 2023
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An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the Philippines’ main island on Thursday, authorities said, halting some railway operations in the capital Manila. No casualties or major damage were reported after the quake, which struck out at sea at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.21 miles) and was felt in nearby provinces, the Philippine seismology agency…

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Indonesia Hit by 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake

February 25, 2022
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Indonesia’s Sumatra Island has been hit by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake killing at least two people and causing tremors across Singapore and Malaysia. The quake struck inland on Feb. 25, near the west coast of the island, however, there was no report of major damage or possible tsunamis, according to BMKG, the country’s geophysics agency….

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Notable 6.8 Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu Region: USGS

October 9, 2021
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A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the Vanuatu region, an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Saturday. The quake had a depth of 301 miles (485 km), the USGS said in a statement. Officials said there was no danger of a tsunami. There were no immediate reports…

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