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Irish Daily Star
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Irish Daily Star
4.1 mag earthquake rattles Tennessee and reaches Atlanta in ‘absolutely nuts' tremor
Eastern Tennessee was struck by a 4.1 magnitude earthquake Saturday morning that spanned across the Southeastern region of the country, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Greenback, Tennessee , about 30 miles southwest of Knoxville, was about 13 miles from the epicenter of the quake , which hit several states in the Southeastern region of the country and could be felt all the way in Atlanta, Georgia . The quake occurred roughly after 9 a.m. with a 15.5-mile depth, according to USGS. No preliminary injuries or significant damage have been reported. Local reports, across Tennessee, the Carolinas and Georgia, have described the shakes as noticeable but relatively mild. Such smaller quakes that typically only cause minor damage are somewhat common in the Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zone. Read More Related Articles Donald Trump branded 'stupid' after making 'glaring error' in message to new pope Read More Related Articles Melania Trump savors sweet revenge after digging up historic White House garden In 2018, a 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Decatur, Tennessee, south of Knoxville, that was also felt as far as Atlanta. A few days later, nearby Mascot, Tennessee, was hit by a 3.0 magnitude quake that was felt in parts of Georgia, Kentucky and North Carolina. The earthquake was initially reported by USGC as having a 3.5 magnitude but has since been updated to 4.1. Residents of the region have taken to social media to describe the scene. Map from U.S. Geological Services show the epicenter of Saturday's earthquake in the Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zone 'First ever earthquake you could actually feel in Atlanta. Whole place shook for nearly 10 seconds. Absolutely nuts," one user posted on X. Another wrote after 9 a.m., "I'm tripping or we just had a lil earthquake in Atlanta? I know my bed ain't shake itself." "Ok so after checking, apparently Atlanta just had an earthquake. When I tell you, my whole apartment was shaking," a third posted.
The Guardian
03-03-2025
- Climate
- The Guardian
Earthquake strikes Los Angeles soon after Oscars ceremony concludes
An earthquake has hit Los Angeles just after the Oscars ceremony wrapped up. According to a report from the United States Geological Survey, an earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale struck the North Hollywood district of the city at 22:23 local time on 2 March, with its epicentre 15km below the surface. Local broadcaster KABC said the effects were 'felt in the San Fernando Valley and other parts of Los Angeles', but there were no reports of significant damage or injuries. The Los Angeles Fire Department said it was 'not entering earthquake mode'. The USGC said the tremor was reported reported about 1.4 miles east-southeast of North Hollywood; 1.7 miles north of Universal City; 2.5 miles east-northeast of Studio City and 3 miles west-southwest of Burbank. The earthquake struck just after the Oscars concluded; the evening was a resounding triumph for Anora, winner of five awards including best picture, best actress for Mikey Madison and best director for Sean Baker. Read all about film's biggest night here.
Gulf Business
25-02-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Business
UAE fuel prices: Will they rise or fall for March 2025?
Image credit: Wam Motorists will be carefully watching whether fuel prices in the UAE rise or fall later this week. The UAE Fuel Price Committee always reveals the latest pricing data on the last day of every month, meaning that citizens and residents will know more on February 28. Read- The fuel prices in UAE have been quite stable since the beginning of this year. The UAE announced the retail fuel prices for February 2025, raising the rates by as much as 0.13 fils per litre compared to the month of January 2025. It was from February 1, 2025, that Super 98 petrol cost Dhs2.74 a litre, up from Dhs2.61 a litre in January, while Special 95 will cost Dhs2.63 a litre, compared to Dhs2.50 a litre a month earlier. Petrol prices in January 2025 remained unchanged from December 2024 and were the lowest in the past year. Brent crude futures rose to 38 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to $75.16 a barrel by 0401 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 47 cents, or 0.7 per cent, to $71.17 a barrel. Both contracts gained in Monday's session after a $2 drop last Friday. The US on Monday put new sanctions on more than 30 brokers, tanker operators, and shipping companies for their role in transporting Iranian oil. President Donald Trump has said he wants to bring crude exports to zero. For now, fuel demand strength in the West is also supportive of oil markets, some analysts say. 'Globally complex refining margins are looking robust, with strong fuel oil and distillates crack, particularly in USGC and NEW benefiting from the heating oil demand from the cold snap,' said Sparta Commodities analyst Neil Crosby in a note, referring to the US Gulf Coast and Northwest Europe. Margins for a typical refinery in Singapore processing regional benchmark Dubai crude averaged $3.5 a barrel in February so far, compared with $2.3 a barrel last month, LSEG pricing data showed. However, gains overall were capped by the uncertain demand outlook. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports scheduled to start on March 4 are 'on time and on schedule' despite efforts by the two trading partners to address Trump's concerns about border security and fentanyl. Analysts say the tariffs would be bearish for global oil demand growth.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Texans experience 4.5 earthquake near San Antonio Wednesday night
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texans near San Antonio experienced a 4.5 earthquake on Wednesday night, according to the United States Geological Survey. USGC said the earthquake occurred at 9:26 p.m. The government agency's data showed there were reports of some people in Central Texas feeling the effects of the earthquake. MAP: Where have earthquakes been recorded in Texas? The epicenter of the earthquake was found to be near Falls City, Texas, according to the USGC. According to 2020 U.S. Census Bureau data, Falls City has a population of 514. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
