Significant Quakes Strike Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma

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M5.5 quake strikes SW of Anchorage Alaska

The quake follows a magnitude 4.7 shock that occurred 65km SSE of Anchorage on May 5, 2014.

EQ Details

Magnitude: 5.5Mw
Event Time: 2014-05-10 14:16:10 UTC
Location: 60.011°N 152.131°W depth=86.6km (53.8mi)
Nearby Cities

• 35km (22mi) NW of Anchor Point, Alaska
• 182km (113mi) SW of Anchorage, Alaska
• 217km (135mi) SW of Knik-Fairview, Alaska
• 582km (362mi) SSW of Fairbanks, Alaska

 Hawaii Earthquake

Magnitude 3.5 EQ Strikes 66km WSW of Hilo, Hawaii

The earthquake, which struck at a depth of 3.8km, was one of at least 20 volcanic tremors that have rattled the Big Island since April 13, 2014.

EQ Details

Magnitude: 3.5Mw
Event Time:2014-05-10 01:02:49UTC
Location: 19.421°N 155.632°W depth=3.8km (2.4mi)
Nearby Cities

• 24km (15mi) E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii
• 45km (28mi) ESE of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
• 66km (41mi) WSW of Hilo, Hawaii
• 71km (44mi) WSW of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii
• 312km (194mi) SE of Honolulu, Hawaii

Oklahoma Earthquake

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake, one of at least 7 shocks to rattle Oklahomans in the past 24 hours, struck about 26km (16mi) SSE of Medford, Oklahoma.

Magnitude: 3.9Mw

Event Time: 2014-05-09 18:52:47 UTC
Location: 36.583°N 97.618°W depth=4.0km (2.5mi)
Nearby Cities

• 26km (16mi) SSE of Medford, Oklahoma
• 31km (19mi) NE of Enid, Oklahoma
• 49km (30mi) WSW of Ponca City, Oklahoma
• 72km (45mi) NW of Stillwater, Oklahoma
• 124km (77mi) N of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Source: USGS/EHP

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• Another Swarm of Earthquakes Strikes Oklahoma May 9, 2014
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Recent Global Seismicity

• Strong Aftershock Hits SW Mexico May 10, 2014

FIRE-EARTH EQ Forecast

The next detailed FIRE-EARTH Earthquake Forecast will be released together with Bulletin NO. 96 on May 11, 2014.

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FIRE-EARTH Earthquake Forecasts for California and Japan

Due to the reasons explained previously on this blog, FIRE-EARTH Science Team has suspended its research on California and Japan seismicity.

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Strong Aftershock Hits SW Mexico

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Strong aftershock strikes SW Mexico

The aftershock follows a magnitude 7.2 event that occurred on April 18 and a 6.4 shock, which struck the region on May 8, 2014.

Earthquake Details

Magnitude: 6.0Mw
Event Time: 2014-05-10 at 07:36:01 UTC
Location: 17.230°N 100.788°W depth=23.0km (14.3mi)
Nearby Cities:

• 11km (7mi) W of Tecpan de Galeana, Mexico
• 37km (23mi) W of Atoyac de Alvarez, Mexico
• 59km (37mi) ESE of Petatlan, Mexico
• 79km (49mi) WNW of Coyuca de Benitez, Mexico
• 299km (186mi) SW of Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico Earthquakes Location Map. April 18 – May 10, 2014. Source: USGS/EHP

FIRE-EARTH EQ Forecast

The next detailed FIRE-EARTH Earthquake Forecast will be released together with Bulletin NO. 96 on May 11, 2014.

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FIRE-EARTH Earthquake Forecasts for California and Japan

Due to the reasons explained previously on this blog, FIRE-EARTH Science Team has suspended its research on California and Japan seismicity.

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• Earthquake Damages Thousands of Homes in SW China April 6, 2014

Thailand Quake Area Declared a Disaster Zone

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Strong earthquake destroys or damages  3,500 homes in Thailand

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred north of Thailand on May 5, caused substantial damage to homes and infrastructure.

Centered at 19.703°N, 99.683°E the quake occurred at a depth of about 7.4km.

The Quake, said to be the strongest to strike the country in recent times, was followed by at least 5 aftershocks, the largest of which registered at 5.0Mw (19.620°N, 99.461°E), according to USGS/EHP.

Disaster Declaration

“Seven districts of Chiang Rai have been declared disaster-stricken areas to facilitate quick assistance for people affected by the earthquake that rocked the northern province on Monday evening,” said a report.

M6.0 earthquake destroyed section of a road in Phan district of Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand, Monday, May 5, 2014. The quake  rattled  northern Thailand and Myanmar destroying or damaging “more than 3,500 houses, 10 temples, 10 temples, three schools, three hospitals, a hotel and a road…” Photo: AP. Image may be subject to copyright.

Districts of Phan, Mae Lao, Mae Suai, Wiang Chai, Muang Chiang Rai, Pa Daet and Phaya Mengrai have been declared disaster areas, according to the report. “More than 3,500 houses, 10 temples, 10 temples, three schools, three hospitals, a hotel and a road were damaged…”

EQ Details

• Magnitude: 6.0Mw
• Event Time: 2014-05-05 11:08:43 UTC
• Location: 19.703°N 99.683°E depth=7.4km (4.6mi)
• Nearby Cities:
  • 9km (6mi) S of Mae Lao, Thailand
  • 27km (17mi) SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand
  • 362km (225mi) WNW of Vientiane, Laos

EQ Location Map

Source: USGS/EHP

IMPORTANT NOTICE: FIRE-EARTH EQ Forecast

The next detailed FIRE-EARTH Earthquake Forecast will be released together with Bulletin NO. 96 on May 11, 2014.

Related Links

• M6.0 Quake Strikes Thailand May 5, 2014