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Posted by feww on October 28, 2012
The powerful quake struck off Canada’s Pacific coast at a depth of about 16 km generating a tsunami, which forced the authorities in Hawaii to order more than 100,000 people evacuate the shorelines.
Quake Details
Region: Queen Charlotte Islands
Time: 2012-10-28 03:04:09.7 UTC
Magnitude: 7.7 (Mw)
Epicenter: 52.59°N, 132.19°W
Depth: 16 km
Source: GEOFON
EQ Location Map. Source: GEOFON © Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences
The Largest Earthquake in Canada
Canada’s largest earthquake (magnitude 8.1) since 1700, occurred on August 22, 1949 off the coast of BC. It occurred on the Queen Charlotte Fault (Canada’s equivalent of the San Andreas Fault) – the boundary between the Pacific and North American plates that runs underwater along the west coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands off the west coast of British Columbia. The shaking was so severe on the Queen Charlotte Islands that cows were knocked off their feet, and a geologist with the Geological Survey of Canada working on the north end of Graham Island could not stand up. Chimneys toppled, and an oil tank at Cumshewa Inlet collapsed. In Terrace, on the adjacent mainland, cars were bounced around, and standing on the street was described as “like being on the heaving deck of a ship at sea”. In Prince Rupert, windows were shattered and buildings swayed. —Natural resources of Canada
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Posted by feww on January 15, 2011
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Posted by feww on January 20, 2010
Strong earthquake measuring up to M6.1 struck offshore near Cayman Islands about 70 km (45 miles) ESE of George Town, Cayman Islands and about 880 km WNW of the powerful earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince 8 days ago. The quake struck at a depth of about 10km on January 19, 2010 at 14:24 UTC.
Tsunami Report
There were no report of a tsunami in the area caused by this event.
Damage Report
The earthquake reportedly shook buildings in George town but there was no report of damage or injuries.
Previous Quakes
Grand Cayman was struck by a 6.8 Mw earthquake on December 14, 2004, three months after Hurricane Ivan had already raked the island. However, the quake caused only minor structural damage to some buildings.
FEWW Earthquake Forecast:
The Gonave Microplate, near the boundaries of which this earthquake occurred, could produce more seismicity in 2010, with possibly another powerful quake measuring 7.4 to 7.6Mw striking its southern boundary. Kingston, Jamaica could experience a powerful quake with a probability of 65 percent.
10-degree Map Centered at 20°N,80°W
Earthquake Location map. Source: USGS/EHP. Enhanced by FEWW. (Click Images to enlarge).
Seismic Hazard Map showing the west side end of the Gonave Microplate. USGS/EHP. Click image to enlarge.
Seismic Hazard Map of Haiti Region showing the east side of the Gonave Microplate, which is sandwiched between the North American and the Caribbean Plates .Source: USGS/EHP. Enhanced by FEWW. Click image to enlarge.
Earthquake Details
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Posted by feww on October 30, 2009
Background:
A powerful earthquake measuring up to 7.2 Mw occurred in Ryukyu Islands, Japan, about 280 km (175 miles) SSW of Kagoshima, Kyushu, at a depth of 35 km (21.7 miles), on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 07:03 UTC.
FEWW Moderators had previously anticipated more powerful earthquakes in the region, including as many as 10 additional magnitude 6+ quakes to strike the region in the coming weeks.
A moderate earthquake measuring up to 5.3 Mw struck near 29.165°N, 130.061°Eclose to the latest event on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 06:17 UTC at a depth of about 47.5 km (29.5 miles).
10-degree Map Centered at 30°N,130°E
Earthquake Location Map. Source: USGS/EHP. Map enhanced by FEWW.
Earthquake Details:
Seismic Hazard Map [USGS]
Major Tectonic Boundaries: Subduction Zones -purple, Ridges -red and Transform Faults -green
Historic Seismicity [Source: USGS?EHP]
Major Tectonic Boundaries: Subduction Zones -purple, Ridges -red and Transform Faults -green
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Posted by feww on October 12, 2009
More details to follow ….
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Posted by feww on October 1, 2009
A v. strong earthquake measuring 6.8Mw struck the southern Sumatra region about 226 km SE of Padang at a depth of 10 km on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 01:52: 29UTC, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center reported.
The mainshock was followed by an aftershock measuring 5.2 Mw about 28 minutes later.
Earthquake Details:
Magnitude: 6.8 Mw
Region: SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
Date time: 2009-10-01 at 01:52:28.9 UTC
Location: 2.52 S ; 101.66 E
Depth: 10 km
Distances
Southern Sumatra has region has experienced an average of about 5 earthquakes measuring 7 Mw or greater per year since 1900.
Earthquake Location Map. Original map: USGS/EHP. Enhanced by FEWW
Major Tectonic Boundaries: Subduction Zones -purple, Ridges -red and Transform Faults -green. Source: USGS/EHP
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Posted by feww on September 13, 2009
An earthquake measuring 6.4 Mw struck offshore Aragua, northern Venezuela about 100 km west of Caracas, the Venezuelan capital at a depth of 10 km on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 20:06 UTC, according to USGS/EHP.
NOAA/NWS/West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center issue the following Tsunami Information Statement on 09/12/2009 at 4:15PM AST:
A strong earthquake has occurred, but a tsunami IS NOT expected along the coasts of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico states, and Eastern Canadian provinces. NO tsunami warning, watch or advisory is in effect for these areas.
Based on the earthquake location, magnitude, and historic tsunami records, a damaging tsunami IS NOT expected along the Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, U.S. Atlantic, Eastern Canadian and Gulf of Mexico coasts.
USGS/EHP had again downgraded their original reading from 7.0 to 6.4Mw.
Venezuelan Interior Minister reported that two people had received major leg injuries, with 12 others suffering less serious injuries as a result of the damage caused by the quake.
Venezuela’s emergency services chief, Luis Diaz Curbelo, reportedly said the quake was felt across the country.
At least seven people were injured and several buildings were damaged in the NW state of Falcon, the worst hit area, he said.
Another report said the parts of the capital and several other regions were left without electricity.
Earthquake Location. Source of Original map: USGS
Major Tectonic Boundaries: Subduction Zones -purple, Ridges -red and Transform Faults -green
Major Tectonic Boundaries: Subduction Zones -purple, Ridges -red and Transform Faults -green
Earthquake details
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