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The Star
29-07-2025
- Climate
- The Star
6.3-magnitude earthquake jolts off Indonesia's Aceh, no potential for tsunami
JAKARTA: An earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude on the Richter scale rocked off Indonesia's western Aceh province earlier Tuesday (July 29) without prompting large waves, the country's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency said. The tremors occurred at 1.41am Jakarta time Tuesday (1841 GMT Monday) with the epicentre located 247km northwest of Sabang town in Aceh province and at a depth of 15km beneath the seabed. No tsunami warning was issued as the tremors were not expected to trigger large waves. The strength of the tremors was measured at II to III MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) in the provincial capital of Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar Regency. - Xinhua
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Earthquake hits area in central Kansas
DICKINSON COUNTY (KSNT) – The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports that an earthquake was detected Thursday in central Kansas. The USGS issued a report stating that a 3.6-magnitude earthquake was detected at around 4:30 p.m. on May 15 north-northwest of the town of Herington in Dickinson County. It registered as a IV on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) Scale meaning that some people may have felt the earthquake or noticed things shaking around the house. Kansas does experience earthquake occasionally, with some being attributed to the Humboldt fault zone, according to the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS). If you think you felt the earthquake, you can make a report to the USGS by clicking here. Restricted camping, recreation options take effect across Kansas For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Star
03-05-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Gorontalo province, no tsunami threat but tremors felt in many areas
JAKARTA (Xinhua): A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Gorontalo province on Saturday evening, with no risk of triggering large waves, according to the country's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency. The quake occurred at 19:51 Jakarta time (1251 GMT), with its epicenter located 35 km northwest of Pohuwato Regency at a depth of 97 km underground. Tremors were felt at III on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale in Gorontalo City, the provincial capital, and North Gorontalo Regency. The shaking also reached nearby provinces, including North Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, and East Kalimantan. The agency confirmed that no tsunami warning was issued, as the earthquake did not pose a threat of generating giant waves. Indonesia, an archipelagic nation with 127 active volcanoes, frequently experiences seismic activity due to its position along the Pacific Ring of Fire. - Xinhua
