Strong Quake Strikes SE of Matias Romero, Mexico

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M6.1 Event Occurs 19km SE of Matias Romero, Mexico –USGS

REVISED EQ Details [USGS]

Magnitude: 6.1 mww (± 0.1)
Location: 16.736°N, 94.946°W (± 6.5 km)
Depth: 9.0 km (± 2.8 km)
Origin Time: 2017-09-23 12:53:02.240 UTC

Earthquake Location Map. USGS

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M5.8 Earthquake Strikes Coastal S Mexico

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M 5.8 quake occurs 48km SW of Paredon, Mexico

Earthquake Details:

Magnitude: 5.8 mww (± 0.0)
Location: 15.698°N, 94.162°W (± 10.3 km)
Depth: 74.2 km (± 10.0)
Origin Time: 2017-09-23 10:38:08.980 UTC

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Large Earthquake Strikes Mexico

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FIRE-EARTH Ref: KBN3

M8.1 Occurs 87km SW of Pijijiapan, Mexico

Location: OFF THE COAST OF CHIAPAS MEXICO

Tsunami Warnings Are in Effect http://www.tsunami.gov/

Earthquake Details:

Magnitude: 8.1 mww
Location: 15.068°N, 93.715°W [87km SW of Pijijiapan, Mexico,] depth of 69.7 km
Date-Time: 2017-09-08 04:49:21 UTC

Aftershocks:

• No. of aftershocks as of posting: 23
• Largest aftershocks: 5.3mb [depth of 35km]

Death toll could exceed thousands, and estimated economic losses are expected to reach as much as US$10 billion, according to USGS models.

Estimated Fatalities

No. of Confirmed Fatalities as of Posting: 23

Estimated Economic Losses

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Popocatépetl Volcano Erupts

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Popocatépetl eruption sends 2-km high column of smoke and ash into air

Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano erupted on Sunday (July 2), ejecting 2-km high column of smoke and ash into air, officials said.

Ash fallout was reported across multiple areas in Mexico State, including Ozumba, Amecameca, Tlalmanalco, Chalco, Ayapango, Tenango del Aire and San Pedro Nexapa.

Alert level for the volcano was raise to “Yellow,” which means it could continue to erupt at low to intermediate intensity, as authorities advised nearby residents to evacuate areas within a 12km.

• FIRE-EARTH Ref: DLM2

Strong Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Colima, Mexico

M6.2 earthquake strikes SSW of San Patricio, Mexico

Centered at 18.412°N, 105.188°W (115.0 km SW of Manzanillo, Mexico) the quake struck at a depth of 10.0 km, USGS/EHP reported.

The main shock struck about 190km SW of Volcán de Colima (19.513, -103.617). Colima is one of the 16 Decade Volcanoes.

The event was followed by at least two significant aftershocks, as of posting.

Latest Seismicity

M4.6 ~ 156km SSW of San Patricio, Mexico 2016-06-07 11:07:05 UTC 10.0 km
M5.5 ~ 93km SSW of San Patricio, Mexico 2016-06-07 10:58:01 UTC 10.0 km
M6.2 ~ 102km SSW of San Patricio, Mexico 2016-06-07 10:51:38 UTC 10.0 km
M4.1  ~ 30km SW of San Patricio, Mexico 2016-06-07 10:32:14 UTC 10.0 km

Excerpt from Seismotectonics of Mexico [USGS]

Mexico has a long history of destructive earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. In September 1985, a magnitude 8.1 earthquake killed more than 9,500 people in Mexico City. In southern Mexico, Volcán de Colima and El Chichón erupted in 2005 and 1982, respectively. Paricutín volcano, west of Mexico City, began venting smoke in a cornfield in 1943; a decade later this new volcano had grown to a height of 424 meters. Popocatépetl and Ixtaccíhuatl volcanos (“smoking mountain” and “white lady”, respectively), southeast of Mexico City, occasionally vent gas that can be clearly seen from the City, a reminder that volcanic activity is ongoing. In 1994 and 2000 Popocatépetl renewed its activity forcing the evacuation of nearby towns, causing seismologists and government officials to be concerned about the effect a large-scale eruption might have on the heavily populated region. Popocatépetl volcano last erupted in 2010.

 

Significant Seismicity – June 2, 2016

M 6.5 quake strikes 91km W of Sungaipenuh, Indonesia

Centered at 2.207°S, 100.574°E [141.0 km S of Padang, Indonesia,] the event occurred at a depth of 50.8 km, reported USGS/EHP.

Potential Volcano Tectonics Impact

N-S: Tandikat-Singgalang (0°25′57.30″S, 100°19′1.69″E), Marapai, Talang (00°58′42″S 100°40′46″E ), Kerinci (1°41′48″S 101°15′56″E), Sumbing, Kaba, Dempo, Gunang Besar, Suoh and Krakatau (6°06′07″S 105°25′23″E).

EQ Details

Magnitude: 6.5Mw
Location: 2.207°S 100.574°E
Depth: 50.8km
Time: 2016-06-01 22:56:00 UTC
Distances:

• 91.0 km (56.5 mi) W of Sungaipenuh, Indonesia
• 141.0 km (87.6 mi) S of Padang, Indonesia
• 156.0 km (96.9 mi) S of Solok, Indonesia
• 531.0 km (329.9 mi) SW of Singapore, Singapore

Other Seismicity

M4.7 about 178km SW of San Patricio, Mexico 2016-06-02 02:43:10 UTC depth of 37.7km
M5.1 about 183km SW of San Patricio, Mexico 2016-06-02 02:23:10 UTC depth of 34.2km
M4.9 about 98km SW of San Patricio, Mexico 2016-06-01 12:25:03 UTC depth of 27.1km
M5.4 about 192km SW of San Patricio, Mexico 2016-06-01 08:30:21 UTC depth of 10.0km

M5.2 about 36km NNW of Pujocucho, Peru 2016-06-02 00:01:28 UTC depth of 15.5 km
M5.1 about 82km S of Huancavelica, Peru 2016-06-01 21:31:00 UTC depth of 78.9 km

Latest Significant Global Seismicity – May 24, 2016

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M5.2 quake strikes 11km W of Cintalapa de Figueroa, Mexico

• Location: 16.747°N, 93.822°W depth=124.0 km (77.1 mi)
• Time: 2016-05-23 at 19:20:39 (UTC)

Chile, China, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan

• 4.9 – 50km SSE of Putre, Chile 2016-05-24 00:29:35 UTC 120.7 km
• M4.6 – 52km N of Miyako, Japan 2016-05-24 09:48:03 UTC 35.0 km
• M4.8 – 4km SE of Pilar, Philippines 2016-05-23 23:57:33 UTC 74.2 km
• M4.5 – 178km NNW of Dili, East Timor 2016-05-23 21:14:00 UTC 511.4 km
• M4.5 – 5km SSW of Yachimata, Japan 2016-05-23 16:42:58 UTC 56.4 km
• M4.8 – 102km W of Makurazaki, Japan 2016-05-23 15:17:42 UTC 14.8 km

• M4.8 – 30km WNW of Chaoyang, China 2016-05-22 09:08:06 UTC 16.5 km
• M4.9 – 20km N of Pingtung, Taiwan 2016-05-22 02:06:18 UTC 10.0 km
• M5.0 – 21km ENE of Pingtung, Taiwan 2016-05-21 20:51:39 UTC 10.0 km
• M4.8 – 3km N of Carlagan, Philippines 2016-05-21 11:14:49 UTC 40.0 km
• M4.5 – 107km NE of Agrihan, Northern Mariana Islands 2016-05-21 08:17:35 UTC 32.0 km
• M5.5 – 239km S of Hachijo-jima, Japan 2016-05-21 06:06:42 UTC 130.4 km

Strong Earthquake Strikes near Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico

M5.9 quake occurs S of Santa Maria Asuncion Tlaxiaco, Mexico

Centered at 16.569°N, 97.694°W the quake occurred at a depth of 24.4 km (15.2 mi), reported USGS/EHP.

EQ Details

Magnitude: 5.9Mw [USGS/EHP]
Location: 16.569°N 97.694°W depth=24.4 km (15.2 mi)
Time: 2016-05-08 07:34:02 (UTC)
Distances:

• 29.0 km (18.0 mi) NE of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico
• 44.0 km (27.3 mi) NE of Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Mexico
• 77.0 km (47.8 mi) S of Santa Maria Asuncion Tlaxiaco, Mexico
• 78.0 km (48.5 mi) E of Ometepec, Mexico
• 351.0 km (218.1 mi) SSE of Mexico City, Mexico

Volcanoes Awakening Globally by Strong Seismicity

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Interesting times: 25 volcanoes firing

Popocatépetl volcano erupts again shooting ash 3km into the sky

The 5,426-meter stratovolcano, Mexico’s most active volcano, erupted overnight ejecting a large column of ash into the air and spewing lava.

• Earlier Event

The latest eruption forced the authorities to close Puebla airport, located east of the volcano, urging residents to wear masks and avoid inhaling volcanic ash.

About 25 million people live within a 100-kilometer radius of the active volcano.

Popocatépetl Volcano (“smoking mountain” in Aztec) is North America’s 2nd-highest volcano. The massive stratovolcano stands 5,450m high and lies about 65 kilometers (40 miles)  southeast of  Mexico City (19.023°N, 98.622°W) in the eastern segment of the Trans-Mexican volcanic belt.

Latest Volcanic Eruptions/ Recent Activity [AZ]

• Aso (Kyushu, Japan)
• Cleveland (Alaska)
• Kerinci (Indonesia)
• Klyuchevskoy (C. Kamchatka, Russia)
• Langila (New Britain – PNG)
• Pavlof (Alaska)
• Popocatepetl (Mexico)
• Sangay (Ecuador)
• Villarrica (Chile)

Ongoing Activity

• Aira Kyushu (Japan)
• Alaid (Kuril Islands, Russia)
• Chirpoi (Kuril Islands, Russia)
• Colima (Mexico)
• Dukono (Halmahera, Indonesia)
• Fuego (Guatemala)
• Karymsky (E. Kamchatka,Russia)
• Kilauea (Hawaii)
• Masaya (Nicaragua)
• Momotombo (Nicaragua)
• Sheveluch (C. Kamchatka, Russia)
• Sinabung (Indonesia)
• Soputan (Sulawesi, Indonesia)
• Telica (Nicaragua)
• Tengger Caldera (E. Java, Indonesia)
• Zhupanovsky (E. Kamchatka, Russia)

[Sources: AVO, HVO, USGS, CENAPRED, GVP and others.]

Volcano Eruption Alert: Popocatépetl Explodes

Pyroclastic surge from Popocatépetl volcano sets forest alight

Violent eruption at Mexico’s Popocatépetl produced  a Pyroclastic surge climbing 2km above the crater  and setting the nearby forest alight, said Mexico’s National Center for Disaster Prevention (CENPRED ).

The explosion also caused ashfall in the towns of Juan C. Bonilla and Coronango, in the state of Puebla.

Popocatépetl Volcano (“smoking mountain” in Aztec) is North America’s 2nd-highest volcano. The massive stratovolcano stands 5,450m high and lies about 65 kilometers (40 miles)  southeast of  Mexico City (19.023°N, 98.622°W ) in the eastern segment of the Trans-Mexican volcanic belt.

Popocatépetl explodes (image #8). Credit: CENPRED

The following is latest report posted at CENPRED official website:

As of posting,  the volcano exhibited “continuous emission of steam and gas” in easterly direction (image 9), said the report.

April 05 at 11:15 (16:15 GMT)

During the last 24 hours, 96 long period events were registered and five explosions yesterday at 16:44 h (image no. 1) and 20:31 h the latter generated a ash column of 2 km height above the crater, which moved towards the northeast. Likewise, the fall of incandescent fragments were observed, mainly on the east and southeast slopes of the volcano at a distance of 3.5 km, because of this some fires were generated in the upper part of the forest (image 2), (image 3), (image 4), (video 1), (video 2), (video 3). This explosion caused ash fall in the towns of Juan C. Bonilla and Coronango, both in the state of Puebla. The remaining three explosions were recorded today at 06:54, 7:14 and 07:49 h (image 5), (image 6), (image 7), (image 8).

Additional materials: (video 4), (video 5), (figure 10), (figure 11), (figure 12).

CENAPRED emphasizes that people SHOULD NOT go near the volcano, especially near the crater, due to the hazard caused by ballistic fragments (image 13).

This type of activity is included within the scenarios Volcanic Traffic Light Yellow Phase 2.

The scenarios forecast for this phase are:

1. Explosive activity of low to intermediate level.

2. Ash fall in nearby towns.

3. Possibility of short range pyroclastic flows and mudflows .

Special emphasis is placed on the following recommendations: Continue the safety radius of 12 km, so staying in that area is not allowed.

Related Links

• Popocatepetl Volcano Alert Level Raised Posted on July 7, 2013
• Explosive Activity Increases at Popocatépetl Posted on May 13, 2013

Strong Quake Strikes Pacific Coast of Mexico

M6.6 earthquake occurs SW of Guadalajara

Centered at 18.841°N, 106.954°W [420 km SW of Guadalajara, Mexico; pop: 1.7 million] the event occurred at a depth of 10.0 km, reported USGS/EHP.

EQ Details
Magnitude: 6.6Mw
Location: 18.841°N 106.954°W
Depth: 10.0 km
Time: 2016-01-21 18:06:59
Nearby Cities:

215km (134mi) SW of Tomatlan, Mexico
255km (158mi) W of Cihuatlan, Mexico
267km (166mi) SW of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
275km (171mi) SW of Ixtapa, Mexico
825km (513mi) W of Mexico City, Mexico

Strong Earthquake Strikes near Tres Picos, Mexico

M 6.6 quake occurs 9km ENE of Tres Picos, Mexico

Centered at 15.888°N, 93.446°W the  quake occurred at a depth 97.8km, reported USGS/EHP.

This event could be a foreshock, according to FIRE-EARTH.

EQ Details

Magnitude: 6.6Mw
Location: 15.888°N, 93.446°W; depth = 97.8km
Time: 2015-12-17 19:49:54 (UTC)
Nearby Cities:

• 9km (6mi) ENE of Tres Picos, Mexico
• 31km (19mi) NW of Pijijiapan, Mexico
• 39km (24mi) ESE of Tonala, Mexico
• 61km (38mi) SE of Arriaga, Mexico
• 343km (213mi) WNW of Guatemala City, Guatemala

Record-Breaker Hurricane PATRICIA Continues Intensifying

Updated at 15:02UTC

Witnessing historic climate extremes in the making at the speed of light – we told you there would be interesting times ahead!

SUPER PATRICIA BECOMES THE STRONGEST EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC HURRICANE ON RECORD
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MEGA HURRICANE PATRICIA HEADING FOR POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC LANDFALL IN SOUTHWESTERN MEXICO: NHC

PATRICIA packing sustained winds in excess of 320 KM/HR, according to the National Hurricane Center.

FIRE-EARTH Models show [probability= 0.7] Super PATRICIA intensifying further to an “Extraterrestrial” Category with  maximum sustained winds of about 340 km/hr and maximum wind gusts of near 410 km/hr.

10:00 AM CDT Fri Oct 23 [12:00UTC] – NHC
Location: 17.6°N 105.5°W
Moving: N at 10 mph (15 km/hr)
Min pressure: 880 mb
Max sustained: 200 mph (320 km/hr)  [could intensify to 340 km/hr – FEWW]
Max wind gusts: 395 km/hr [FIRE-EARTH estimate; could increase to 410 km/hr, probability of 0.7]
Max significant wave heights: 17m

POES Composite  –  (Daily Sea Surface Temperatures – SSD/NOAA)

SST near the hurricane’s projected landfall was in excess of 30ºC, as of posting. See image below.

• SST Color Loop: http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/H5/sst-pac-loop.html

visible satellite imagery – image taken at 13;15UTC October 23, 2015. Source: UW-CIMSS

Links to satellite images are posted at https://feww.wordpress.com/satellite-imagery/

Related Links

• Mega Hurricane PATRICIA Headed for Mexico October 23, 2015

Mega Hurricane PATRICIA Headed for Mexico

Potentially catastrophic Hurricane PATRICIA grows into a mega storm, with sustained winds of near 300 km/hr

PATRICIA has grown into a Mega Storm, a monster Category 5 hurricane, with sustained winds of about 300 km/hr, as it bore down on central Mexico’s Pacific coast, prompting the authorities to declare a state of emergency.

“This is an extremely dangerous, potentially catastrophic hurricane,” said the U.S. National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane warnings were in effect for the Mexican coast from San Blas to Punta San Telmo, including Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta.

PATRICIA is forecast to bring 150 to 300mm of rain, with isolated amounts of up to 500mm possible in some locations.

Hurricane Warning Position NHC

12:30 AM CDT Fri Oct 23  [05:30UTC Fri Oct 23]
Location: 16.5°N, 105.3°W
Moving: NNW at 10 mph (16 km/hr)
Min pressure: 892 mb
Max sustained wind: 185 mph (295 km/hr)
Max wind gusts: 355 km/hr [FIRE-EARTH estimate]
Max significant wave heights: 16m

Links to satellite images are posted at https://feww.wordpress.com/satellite-imagery/

Significant Earthquakes Strike Gulf of California

M6.6 quake strikes SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico

Centered at 25.348°N, 109.402°W the quake occurred at a depth of about 10km, reported USGS/EHP.

The event was preceded by at least two foreshocks and one aftershock, as of posting.

M5.2, 45km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico 2015-09-13 08:27:17 UTC 10.0 km
M6.6, 59km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico 2015-09-13 08:14:12 UTC 10.0 km
M5.3, 56km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico 2015-09-13 07:57:40 UTC 20.8 km
M4.9, 55km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico 2015-09-13 07:40:40 UTC 10.0 km

Nearby Cities

• 59km (37mi) SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico
• 79km (49mi) SSW of Los Mochis, Mexico
• 85km (53mi) SW of General Juan Jose Rios, Mexico
• 86km (53mi) SSW of Ahome, Mexico

Latest Significant Earthquakes

5.2 45km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico 2015-09-13 08:27:17 UTC 10.0 km
6.6 59km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico 2015-09-13 08:14:12 UTC 10.0 km
4.7 85km N of Atka, Alaska 2015-09-13 07:59:16 UTC 179.1 km
5.3 56km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico 2015-09-13 07:57:40 UTC 20.8 km
4.8 106km SW of Altay sumu, Mongolia 2015-09-13 07:51:12 UTC 10.0 km
4.9 55km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico 2015-09-13 07:40:40 UTC 10.0 km
4.8 223km S of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-13 07:05:13 UTC 10.0 km
4.7 32km SSW of Konak, Turkey 2015-09-13 02:57:27 UTC 5.0 km
5.2 38km ESE of Raoul Island, New Zealand 2015-09-13 02:55:47 UTC 44.8 km
5.8 35km SE of Bilungala, Indonesia 2015-09-13 01:13:12 UTC 122.7 km
4.9 Southern East Pacific Rise 2015-09-13 00:40:26 UTC 10.0 km
4.9 74km WNW of Luwuk, Indonesia 2015-09-12 23:39:16 UTC 10.0 km
5.5 76km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea 2015-09-12 22:16:10 UTC 46.0 km
5.7 151km SE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-12 20:32:25 UTC 10.0 km
5.2 South of the Fiji Islands 2015-09-12 16:42:31 UTC 75.5 km
5.1 57km SSE of Shizunai, Japan 2015-09-12 13:38:02 UTC 60.5 km
4.5 10km SW of El Sauce, Nicaragua 2015-09-12 11:22:03 UTC 4.0 km
5.0 59km SE of Molibagu, Indonesia 2015-09-12 09:49:27 UTC 61.5 km
5.0 3km NE of Nueve de Julio, Argentina 2015-09-12 08:13:49 UTC 10.0 km

Latest Earthquakes in Alaska, Mexico, NZ Region

List of Earthquakes measuring ≥ 4.5Mw since September 7

A swarm of at least 11 earthquakes measuring 4.7Mw or greater have occurred in Kermadec Trench, SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand since September 7, 2015. The largest quake measured 6.4Mw.

M4.9, 156km SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-08 11:37:25 UTC 10.0 km
M4.6, 134km NE of Chignik Lake, Alaska 2015-09-08 11:34:40 UTC 10.0 km
M4.8, 174km S of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-08 10:17:42 UTC 22.1 km
M4.6, 121km SW of Pijijiapan, Mexico 2015-09-08 08:30:39 UTC 43.3 km
M5.5, 199km SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-08 08:19:53 UTC 11.0 km
M5.7, 134km SSW of Pijijiapan, Mexico 2015-09-08 08:03:54 UTC 4.0 km
M5.6, 181km S of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-08 06:48:33 UTC 10.0 km
M5.2, 155km SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-08 02:50:57 UTC 10.0 km
M4.7, 230km S of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-07 23:56:50 UTC 10.0 km
M5.2, 170km SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-07 20:24:57 UTC 10.0 km
M6.2, 196km SE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-07 14:06:24 UTC 10.0 km
M4.8, 31km NE of San Isidro, Philippines 2015-09-07 12:22:41 UTC 57.6 km
M4.9, 184km SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-07 10:30:23 UTC 12.4 km
M4.8, 188km SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-07 09:52:32 UTC 39.4 km
M6.4, 191km SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-07 09:13:58 UTC 35.4 km

Mass Fish Die-off in Lake Cajititlan, Mexico

About 60 tons of fish die in Lake Cajititlan, Jalisco, Mexico

About a million dead fish washed up on the shores of Lake Cajititlan near the city of Guadalajara in Jalisco state, western Mexican, local media reported.

Officials say a wastewater treatment plant may have dumped untreated effluent in the lake thereby reducing the amount of oxygen in the water and suffocating the popoche chub freshwater fish.

In 2014, about 200 tons of dead popoche were removed from the lake.

Significant Earthquake Strikes Gulf of California

The earthquake parameters listed below are subject to change due to procedural issues at the source!

M5.3 earthquake strikes NE of San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

Centered at 3.878°N, 108.935°W the quake occurred at a depth of about 10km, reported USGS/EHP.

EQ Details
Magnitude: 5.3Mw
Location: 23.878°N 108.935°W
Depth: 10.0 km
Time: 2015-08-07 04:34:59 UTC

Nearby Cities:

• 119km (74mi) NE of San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
• 142km (88mi) ESE of La Paz, Mexico
• 148km (92mi) NE of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
• 159km (99mi) SW of Navolato, Mexico
• 1,104km (686mi) SSE of Phoenix, Arizona

Significant Earthquakes – August 5, 2015

M 4.5 strikes 90km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico

The quake was one of a swarm of at least 18 earthquakes measuring ≥ 2.5Mw to strike the Puerto Rico Trench in the past 24 hours.

Magnitude: 4.5Mw
Location: 19.521°N, 66.366°W (90km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico), depth=72.0 km
Date – Time:2015-08-05 at 07:29:59 UTC

M 5.7 earthquake strikes near Tonala, Mexico
Location: 16.163°N, 93.621°W; depth=109.9 km
Time: 2015-08-05 09:13:24 UTC

M 3.8 – 64km SW of Redoubt Volcano, Alaska
Location: 60.090°N 153.303°W
Depth: 130.2 km
Time: 2015-08-05 10:06:30 UTC

M4.1 – 68km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
Location: 52.338°N 169.067°W
Depth: 35.0 k
Time: 2015-08-05 09:30:03 UTC

M 4.6 – 145km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia
Location: 2.333°N 126.847°E
Depth: 51.0 km
Time: 2015-08-05 00:16:26 UTC

M 3.8 – 64km SW of Redoubt Volcano, Alaska
Location: 60.090°N, 153.303°W
Depth : 30.2 km
Time: 2015-08-05 10:06:30 UTC

M3.9 – 33km N of Anchor Point, Alaska
Location: 60.124°N 151.785°W
Depth: 56.2 km
Time: 2015-08-05 07:38:22UTC

[Source: USGS/EHP]

Colima Volcano Erupts, Hundreds Evacuated in W. Mexico

Hundreds evacuated, airport closed as Colima volcano ejects large amounts of ash into the air

Colima volcano is behaving “atypically,” showing signs similar to a major eruption in 1913, said Mexico’s interior ministry.

The 1913 eruption, the largest on record since  1576, lasted for 5 days between January 20 and 24.

About 800 residents within a 12-km radius of the volcano have been evacuated. The authorities have also closed the airport in the state of Colima, due to the large amounts of volcanic ash “falling in the area,” said reports.

The volcano began erupting early Thursday and became increasingly active, spewing lava and large amounts of ash.

Colima, kla, Volcán de Fuego [“Volcano of Fire,”] is one of the most active volcanoes in Mexico. It is also potentially the most hazardous volcano in the country, with more than 300,000 people living within a 40-km radius of the mountain.

Recent volcanic eruptions leading to mass evacuations

• Volcanic Ash Forces Closure of Five Indonesian Airports July 10, 2015
• Angry Volcanoes Spewing Fire  February 8, 2015

Texas Declares States of Disaster in 24 Additional Counties

Gov. Abbott Adds 24 Counties To Disaster Declaration

The governor of Texas has declared States of Disaster in 24 additional counties, bringing the total to 37, as severe weather and deadly flash flooding leave trails of destruction across the state.

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:

I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued an Emergency Disaster Proclamation on May 11, 2015, certifying that the severe weather, tornado and flooding event that began on May 4, 2015, has caused a disaster in Bosque, Clay, Denton, Eastland, Gaines, Montague and Van Zandt counties in the State of Texas. On May 15, 2015, I amended my proclamation of May 11, 2015, to include Cooke, Grimes, Hood, Navarro, Smith and Wise counties. Severe weather, tornadoes and flooding continue in these and other counties in Texas.

THEREFORE, in accordance with the authority vested in me by Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, I do hereby declare a state of disaster in Archer, Bastrop, Bosque, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Collin, Cooke, Denton, Dewitt, Eastland, Fannin, Gaines, Grayson, Grimes, Harrison, Hays, Henderson, Hidalgo, Hill, Hood, Houston, Jasper, Johnson, Kendall, Montague, Navarro, Newton, Nueces, Parker, San Jacinto, Smith, Van Zandt, Walker, Wichita, Wilson and Wise counties.

At least 5 people have been killed in Texas and Oklahoma, and more than a dozen are missing.

“This is the biggest flood this area of Texas has ever seen,” said Abbott.

“It is absolutely massive,” he said, describing the relentless power of the wave of water as “tsunami-like.”

The Lone Star State has also been pounded by tornadoes, heavy rain and thunderstorms that have forced mass evacuations.

Meantime, a 9-pm to 7-am curfew in Wimberley and San Marcos was extended for a second night on Monday, said Hays County officials.

Tornado kills 13 in Mexico-Texas border city

A tornado has swept through Ciudad Acuna, a city of 125,000 across from Del Rio, Texas, destroying homes and tossing cars. At least 13 people were killed, and five others reported as missing, officials said.

The twister, which has destroyed or damaged about 800 homes, was the first ever to hit Ciudad Acuna since the city was founded more than 100 years ago, local media quoted the Mayor as saying.

 

Strong Earthquake Strikes SW of Tomatlan, Mexico

M 6.2 quake occurs SW of Tomatlan, Mexico

Centered at 18.67°N, 106.84°W, about 218km (135mi) SW of Tomatlan, the event occurred at a depth of 10km, USGS/EHP reported.

At least one significant aftershock, measuring magnitude 4.5Mw, was reported, as of posting.
Tsunami Evaluation: NO tsunami threat.

EQ Details
Magnitude: 6.2Mw (revised down from 6.6)
Time: 2015-02-22 at 14:23:13 UTC
Location: 18.670°N 106.844°W
Depth: 10.0 km

States of Emergency Declared in Mexico due to Deadly Mudslides

EXTREME WEATHER & CLIMATIC DISASTERS
STATES OF EMERGENCY
EXTREME RAIN EVENTS
DEADLY FLOODS & MUDSLIDES
MAJOR DISASTERS
MASS DISPLACEMENT
SCENARIOS 888, 444, 111, 070, 066, 047, 027, 023, 022, 09, 03, 02
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Mudslides kill at least 6, displace thousands in Mexico

Mexico has declared states of emergency in 36 municipalities after mudslides killed at least 6 people and left more than 4,000 displaced.

Torrential rains brought by the remnants of Tropical Storm TRUDY unleashed widespread flooding and mudslides in southern Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca that left at least six people dead.

Schools have been ordered shut ” for an area stretching from the tourist resort of Acapulco to the border with Oaxaca,” AP reported.

 

Strong Quake Strikes S. Mexico

SEISMIC HAZARD HEIGHTENED GLOBAL SEISMICITY SCENARIOS 08, 07 .

M6.3 quake occurs near  Juan Rodriguez Clara, Mexico

Centered at 17.842°N, 95.524°W the quake struck at a depth of about 95.1km (59.1mi), said USGS/EHP.

More than 150,000 people may have felt the quake. Several fatalities/injuries and moderate damage may have occurred, according to the USGS model.

EQ Details

Magnitude: 6.3Mw
Event Time: 2014-07-29 at 10:46:15 UTC
Location:17.842°N 95.524°W depth=95.1km (59.1mi)
Nearby Cities

• 19km (12mi) SW of Juan Rodriguez Clara, Mexico
• 60km (37mi) W of Sayula de Aleman, Mexico
• 62km (39mi) SSE of Carlos A. Carrillo, Mexico
• 65km (40mi) W of Acayucan, Mexico
• 418km (260mi) ESE of Mexico City, Mexico

EQ Location Map 

Earthquake Location Map[SOURCE: USGS/EHP]

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Strong Quake Destroys Homes in Guatemala, Mexico

SEISMIC HAZARD
HEIGHTENED GLOBAL SEISMICITY
SCENARIOS 08, 07
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M6.9 quake strikes near Puerto Madero, Mexico

Centered at 14.742°N, 92.409°W the quake occurred at a depth of about 60km (37.3mi), reported the USGS/EHP.

“‘This quake was pretty strong. There are houses destroyed,’ said Luis Rivera, governor of the San Marcos region, which was also hit by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in late 2012 that killed 48 people,” according to a report.

The quake also destroyed or damaged dozens of homes in San Marcos region, Guatemala, leaving at least 2 people dead, said the report.

EQ Details

Magnitude: 6.9Mw (downgraded from M7.1)
Event Time: 2014-07-07 11:23:55 UTC
Location: 14.742°N 92.409°W depth=60.0km (37.3mi)
Nearby Cities:

• 2km (1mi) NNE of Puerto Madero, Mexico
• 22km (14mi) SW of Tapachula, Mexico
• 29km (18mi) NW of Suchiate, Mexico
• 29km (18mi) WNW of Ciudad Tecun Uman, Guatemala
• 204km (127mi) W of Guatemala City, Guatemala

EQ Location Map

EQ Location Map. Source: USGS/EHP

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