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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Earthquake off Kau Coast bears no tsunami threat
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Kau on the Big Island Tuesday morning, but officials say no tsunami was generated. Hawaiian Airlines: No one will lose their miles According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the quake took place at approximately 9:38 a.m. While some residents may have felt light shaking, the event did not pose a tsunami threat, and no damage has been statement is for information only. No action is required, Pacific Tsunami Warning Center bulletin The earthquake was centered just off the southern coast of the Big Island. The Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) confirmed the event and said it will continue to monitor for any developments. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official channels and visit for preparedness information. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news More details about the earthquake can be found at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Massive offshore quake in rough seas of Drake Passage triggers tsunami alerts for parts of South America
PUNTA ARENAS, Chile -- A large 7.4 earthquake rattled the waters off South America in one of the world's roughest ocean passages Friday, triggering fears of a tsunami and coastal evacuations. The quake struck about 272 miles south of Chile's Punta Arenas area and about 135 miles south of Ushuria in the area known as Drake's Passage just before 9 a.m. ET, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. While the quake was estimated to be too small to trigger worldwide tsunami alerts, NOAA's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did issue a tsunami threat message for the coast of Chile within about 200 miles of the epicenter before giving the all clear around noon ET. "Tsunami waves have been observed," the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in its 11:35 a.m. ET update. Anomalous waves of just under a half foot were recorded at a gauge near the Vernadsky Research Facility in Antarctica. Models indicated waves could reach as high as 3-9 feet above tide level along coastal Chile, while smaller waves of 1-3 feet were possible along some coasts of Antarctica, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. However, officials determined the threat had passed by noon ET and all alerts were canceled. Videos posted to social media showed tsunami sirens sounding in the Puerto Williams area in the minutes after the quake, as Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Response Service issued evacuation notices along the coastal sectors of the Magallenes region. It also told people to abandon all beach areas in the Chilean Antarctic territory, issuing a Red Alert and mobilizing government emergency response efforts. Government officials said they evacuated over 1,800 people from the shorelines. There are no initial reports of any damage or article source: Massive offshore quake in rough seas of Drake Passage triggers tsunami alerts for parts of South America
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Large Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Alert For Chile; No Threat To US Coasts
An evacuation alert was issued for parts of far southern Chile after a large earthquake struck the sea south of the country Friday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey said a tremor with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 was recorded just before 9 a.m. EDT Friday. The epicenter was about 135 miles south of Ushuaia, Argentina. The National Weather Service's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said tsunami waves of 3 to 10 feet were possible along some parts of Chile's coast as early as 11:22 a.m. EDT (PTWC later updated this to 11:26 a.m.), but there is no tsunami threat to any other country. (MORE: 'Omega Block' Ahead For The US) As a precaution, an evacuation alert was issued for everyone along coastal areas of the Strait of Magellan in southern Chile, and beach areas of the Magallanes region were ordered to evacuate. No injuries or damage have been reported. This is a developing story; check back frequently for updates.
CBS News
02-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Chile and Argentina, tsunami warning issued
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said. Chilean authorities issued an evacuation alert for the entire coastal section of the Strait of Magellan, in the far south of the country. A tsunami warning was issued for coastal areas within 185 miles of the epicenter, with the U.S. National Weather Service's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center saying a series of hazardous waves was possible. "We call for evacuation of the coastline throughout the Magallanes region," Chile's President Gabriel Boric posted on social media after an alert from the SENAPRED emergency service, which also ordered evacuations in the nearby Antarctic areas. This is a developing story and will be updated.
The Independent
05-04-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Tsunami warning canceled for Papua New Guinea after strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake
A tsunami warning was canceled for Papua New Guinea after a strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake was shallow, striking the Pacific island nation at a depth of 10km (6 miles) on Saturday morning local time. It was centred offshore, 194km (120 miles) east of the town of Kimbe, on the island of New Britain. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center later called off an alert issued immediately after the jolt that warned of waves of 1 to 3 meters along some parts of the Papua New Guinea coastline. A caution about smaller waves of 0.3m issued for nearby Solomon Islands was also called off. There were no immediate reports of damage. Just over 500,000 people live on the island of New Britain. Australia 's Bureau of Meteorology said there was no tsunami threat to the country, which is Papua New Guinea's closest neighbour. No warning was issued for New Zealand. Papua New Guinea sits on the Pacific ' Ring of Fire ', the arc of seismic faults around the Pacific Ocean where much of the world's earthquake and volcanic activity occurs.
