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Associated Press
12 hours ago
- Climate
- Associated Press
An earthquake with a preliminary 6.2 magnitude shakes Panama, with no immediate reports of damage
PANAMA CITY (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary 6.2 magnitude struck off the Pacific coast of Panama on Monday, authorities said. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the quake occurred around midday about 130 miles (210 kilometers) south of Punta Burica at a preliminary depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), in Panama's Chiriquí province near the border with Costa Rica. The temblor was felt in Chiriquí and surrounding areas in western Panama, a region known for frequent seismic activity. Local officials said that there was no threat of a tsunami. Panama's civil protection agency said it would continue monitoring the situation, but confirmed no damage to infrastructure had been immediately reported.
LBCI
21 hours ago
- Climate
- LBCI
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits offshore eastern Indonesia
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Monday off eastern Indonesia, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but a monitor said there was no tsunami threat. The quake epicenter was at a depth of 80 kilometers (50 miles) around 177 kilometers west of the city of Tual in the eastern Maluku province. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami threat. AFP
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Magnitude 6.7 quake hits offshore eastern Indonesia: USGS
JAKARTA: A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Monday off eastern Indonesia, the US Geological Survey said, but a monitor said there was no tsunami threat. The quake struck at 12:49 pm Western Indonesia time (0549 GMT) and its epicentre was at a depth of 66 kilometres (40 miles) around 177 kilometres west of the city of Tual in the eastern Maluku province, USGS said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami threat, and Indonesia's geophysics agency said in a social media post the quake "did not have the potential to cause a tsunami." There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The vast archipelago nation experiences frequent earthquakes due to its position on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", an arc of intense seismic activity where tectonic plates collide that stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin. A magnitude-6.2 quake that shook Sulawesi in January 2021 killed more than 100 people and left thousands homeless. In 2018, a magnitude-7.5 quake and subsequent tsunami in Palu on Sulawesi killed more than 2,200 people. And in 2004, a magnitude-9.1 quake struck Aceh province, causing a tsunami and killing more than 170,000 people in Indonesia. — AFP
The Star
a day ago
- Climate
- The Star
Magnitude 6.7 quake hits offshore eastern Indonesia, no tsunami warning
JAKARTA: A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck on Monday (July 14) off eastern Indonesia, the US Geological Survey said, but a monitor said there was no tsunami threat. The quake struck at 12.49pm Western Indonesia time (0549 GMT) and its epicentre was at a depth of 6km (40 miles) around 177km west of the city of Tual in the eastern Maluku province, USGS said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami threat, and Indonesia's geophysics agency said in a social media post the quake "did not have the potential to cause a tsunami". There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The vast archipelago nation experiences frequent earthquakes due to its position on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", an arc of intense seismic activity where tectonic plates collide that stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin. A magnitude-6.2 quake that shook Sulawesi in January 2021 killed more than 100 people and left thousands homeless. In 2018, a magnitude-7.5 quake and subsequent tsunami in Palu on Sulawesi killed more than 2,200 people. And in 2004, a magnitude-9.1 quake struck Aceh province, causing a tsunami and killing more than 170,000 people in Indonesia. - AFP
Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Magnitude 6.7 quake hits offshore eastern Indonesia: USGS
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox JAKARTA - A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia on July 14, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, but a monitor said there was no tsunami threat. The quake struck at 12:49pm Western Indonesia time (1.49pm Singapore time) and its epicentre was at a depth of 66km around 177km west of the city of Tual in the eastern Maluku province, USGS said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said there was no tsunami threat, and Indonesia's geophysics agency said in a social media post the quake 'did not have the potential to cause a tsunami'. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The vast archipelago nation experiences frequent earthquakes due to its position on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', an arc of intense seismic activity where tectonic plates collide, stretching from Japan through South-east Asia and across the Pacific basin. A magnitude-6.2 quake that shook Sulawesi in January 2021 killed more than 100 people and left thousands homeless. In 2018, a magnitude-7.5 quake and subsequent tsunami in Palu on Sulawesi killed more than 2,200 people. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Singapore to train more aviation and maritime officials from around the world Singapore Special edition SG60 Nets card now on sale for $10 Singapore Same person, but different S'porean Chinese names? How have such naming practices evolved? Business Singapore's economy sees surprise expansion in Q2 despite US tariff uncertainty: Advance estimate Singapore Jail for woman who opened bank accounts that received over $640.7m, including scam proceeds Singapore Driver assisting with police probe after e-bike rider injured in hit-and-run accident in Hougang Sport After Olympic heartbreak, Singaporean swimmer Chantal Liew turns pain into inspiration Business From wellness zone to neurodivergent room: How companies are creating inviting, inclusive offices
