Seismologists forecast severe earthquakes

Australia boosts tsunami detection in Coral Sea

SYDNEY-Australia said on Tuesday it had installed a deep ocean tsunami buoy in the Coral Sea off its northeastern coast, boosting tsunami detection in a region which has seen two tsunamis kill more than 2,000 people since 1998."The new buoy was deployed in the Coral Sea last week and is now operational," Australian Environment Minister Peter Garrett said in a statement."It is monitoring changes in sea levels for signs of potential threat from the South Solomon and New Hebrides trenches to the east coast of Australia," Garrett said.In April 2007, the Solomon Islands were hit by a tsunami that killed at least 34 people and destroyed up to 2,500 homes. In July 1998, two undersea quakes of magnitude 7.0 created three tsunamis that killed at least 2,100 people near the town of Aitape on Papua New Guinea's north coast.Following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami which killed 230,000 people, Asian nations installed a series of satellite-linked tsunami detection buoys in the Indian Ocean.Papua New Guinea and the neighbouring Solomon Islands lie on the so-called Pacific "Ring of Fire", where volcanic activity and earthquakes are common.Both are developing nations which rely heavily on Australian aid.Australia's two Deep ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami (DART) buoys are part of the A$68.9 million ($63 million) Australian Tsunami Warning System progressively being installed around the island continent.The Coral Sea buoy is the second installed. The first was positioned off Australia's southern island state of Tasmania.The buoys consist of a bottom pressure sensor anchored to the sea floor and a surface buoy. An acoustic link transmits data from the bottom sensor to the surface buoy and then satellite links relay the data to warning centres for analysis."The massive devastation caused by the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004 is a stark reminder of the potential for destruction that can be caused by the sudden movement of the sea floor," said Garrett."The sooner that people can be alerted to the chance of a tsunami the greater the likelihood that they can take action and survive," he said. ($1=A$1.10)

http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSSYD77774

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AFRICA QUAKES

4.7 Mb - TANZANIA
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.7 Mb
Date-Time
6 Mar 2008 07:35:36 UTC
6 Mar 2008 10:35:36 near epicenter
6 Mar 2008 01:35:36 standard time in your timezone
Location
5.399S 36.052E
Depth
10 km
Distances
95 km (59 miles) NNE (27 degrees) of Dodoma, Tanzania
234 km (146 miles) SSW (197 degrees) of Arusha, Tanzania
339 km (211 miles) W (265 degrees) of Tanga, Tanzania
394 km (245 miles) WNW (294 degrees) of DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 15.0 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 12; Dmin = 999.9 km; Rmss = 0.71 seconds; Gp = 100°M-type = Mb; Version = 6
Event ID
US 2008pga6

For updates, maps, and technical information, see:
Event Page or U.S.G.S. Earthquake Hazards Program
National Earthquake Information CenterU.S. Geological Survey
http://neic.usgs.gov/


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ALEUTIAN ISLANDS QUAKES

The Aleutian Islands ave been experiencing intense seismic activity lately.I've counted 86 quakes above 3.0 magnitude this last month till today with three quakes above 5.0 and one 6.2 magnitude registered the past march 22nd as follows:

6.2 Mw - ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS.
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
6.2 Mw
Date-Time
22 Mar 2008 21:24:12 UTC
22 Mar 2008 11:24:12 near epicenter
22 Mar 2008 15:24:12 standard time in your timezone
Location
52.128N 178.587W
Depth
132 km
Distances
136 km (84 miles) WNW (282 degrees) of Adak, AK
298 km (185 miles) W (270 degrees) of Atka, AK
2006 km (1246 miles) WSW (253 degrees) of Anchorage, AK
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 5.7 km; Vertical 6.4 km
Parameters
Nph = 119; Dmin = 133.6 km; Rmss = 1.08 seconds; Gp = 54°M-type = Mw; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008pxby ***This event supersedes event AK00032723.

For updates, maps, and technical information, see:

Event Page or U.S.G.S. Earthquake Hazards Program
National Earthquake Information CenterU.S. Geological Survey

http://neic.usgs.gov/

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ALASKA QUAKES OVER 3.5 magnitude--from 2/25 to 3/29/08

Alaska has experienced 40 quakes above 3.5 magnitude,since february 25th till today,with two quakes magnitude 5.2 as follows:

5.2 Ml - SOUTHERN ALASKA
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
5.2 Ml
Date-Time
27 Mar 2008 23:07:45 UTC
27 Mar 2008 14:07:45 near epicenter
27 Mar 2008 17:07:45 standard time in your timezone
Location
59.005N 152.163W
Depth
68 km
Distances
41 km (26 miles) SSW (200 degrees) of Nanwalek, AK
42 km (26 miles) SSW (206 degrees) of Port Graham, AK
55 km (34 miles) SSW (208 degrees) of Seldovia, AK
277 km (172 miles) SSW (210 degrees) of Anchorage, AK
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: ; Vertical
Parameters
Nph = 54; Dmin = 78.3 km; Rmss = ; Gp = 111°M-type = Ml; Version = 2
Event ID
AK 00033612 ***This event supersedes event US2008qccs.

5.2 Mb - SOUTHERN ALASKA
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
5.2 Mb
Date-Time
27 Mar 2008 23:07:44 UTC
27 Mar 2008 14:07:44 near epicenter
27 Mar 2008 17:07:44 standard time in your timezone
Location
59.165N 152.384W
Depth
67 km
Distances
34 km (21 miles) SW (232 degrees) of Nanwalek, AK
37 km (23 miles) WSW (237 degrees) of Port Graham, AK
49 km (30 miles) SW (232 degrees) of Seldovia, AK
268 km (166 miles) SW (214 degrees) of Anchorage, AK
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 3.2 km; Vertical 4.1 km
Parameters
Nph = 199; Dmin = 196.0 km; Rmss = 0.94 seconds; Gp = 72°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008qccs ***This event supersedes event AT00665926.

For updates, maps, and technical information, see:

Event Page or U.S.G.S. Earthquake Hazards Program
National Earthquake Information CenterU.S. Geological Survey

http://neic.usgs.gov/

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RECENT CHINA QUAKES OVER 4.0---Februar-March

5.2 Mb - XINJIANG-XIZANG BORDER REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
5.2 Mb
Date-Time
26 Mar 2008 10:39:28 UTC
26 Mar 2008 18:39:28 near epicenter
26 Mar 2008 04:39:28 standard time in your timezone
Location
35.706N 81.703E
Depth
10 km
Distances
222 km (138 miles) SE (134 degrees) of Hotan, Xinjiang, China
414 km (257 miles) ENE (64 degrees) of Leh, Kashmir
618 km (384 miles) SSE (168 degrees) of Aksu, Xinjiang, China
815 km (507 miles) ENE (71 degrees) of ISLAMABAD, Pakistan
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 10.1 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 55; Dmin = 954.7 km; Rmss = 1.00 seconds; Gp = 104°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008qbat

4.3 Mb - HUBEI, CHINA
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.3 Mb
Date-Time
24 Mar 2008 15:24:40 UTC
24 Mar 2008 23:24:40 near epicenter
24 Mar 2008 09:24:40 standard time in your timezone
Location
32.453N 110.313E
Depth
10 km
Distances
42 km (26 miles) W (260 degrees) of Shiyan, Hubei, China
168 km (105 miles) WNW (285 degrees) of Xiangfan, Hubei, China
217 km (135 miles) NNW (333 degrees) of Yichang, Hubei, China
995 km (618 miles) SW (215 degrees) of BEIJING, Beijing, China
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 27.1 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 12; Dmin = 999.9 km; Rmss = 1.12 seconds; Gp = 198°M-type = Mb; Version = 6
Event ID
US 2008pzbk

5.2 Mb - XINJIANG-XIZANG BORDER REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
5.2 Mb
Date-Time
21 Mar 2008 00:26:13 UTC
21 Mar 2008 08:26:13 near epicenter
20 Mar 2008 18:26:13 standard time in your timezone
Location
35.318N 81.295E
Depth
10 km
Distances
233 km (145 miles) SSE (148 degrees) of Hotan, Xinjiang, China
363 km (226 miles) ENE (68 degrees) of Leh, Kashmir
605 km (376 miles) ENE (76 degrees) of Srinagar, Kashmir
770 km (478 miles) ENE (74 degrees) of ISLAMABAD, Pakistan
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 18.0 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 30; Dmin = 966.8 km; Rmss = 1.42 seconds; Gp = 154°M-type = Mb; Version = 6
Event ID
US 2008pwac

5.3 Mb - XINJIANG-XIZANG BORDER REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
5.3 Mb
Date-Time
20 Mar 2008 22:50:33 UTC
21 Mar 2008 06:50:33 near epicenter
20 Mar 2008 16:50:33 standard time in your timezone
Location
35.324N 81.250E
Depth
10 km
Distances
230 km (143 miles) SSE (149 degrees) of Hotan, Xinjiang, China
360 km (223 miles) ENE (68 degrees) of Leh, Kashmir
601 km (374 miles) ENE (75 degrees) of Srinagar, Kashmir
766 km (476 miles) ENE (74 degrees) of ISLAMABAD, Pakistan
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 20.4 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 17; Dmin = 963.9 km; Rmss = 0.93 seconds; Gp = 162°M-type = Mb; Version = 6
Event ID
US 2008pvcv

5.5 Mb - XINJIANG-XIZANG BORDER REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
5.5 Mb
Date-Time
20 Mar 2008 23:12:02 UTC
21 Mar 2008 07:12:02 near epicenter
20 Mar 2008 17:12:02 standard time in your timezone
Location
35.469N 81.435E
Depth
17 km
Distances
226 km (140 miles) SE (143 degrees) of Hotan, Xinjiang, China
381 km (237 miles) ENE (66 degrees) of Leh, Kashmir
621 km (386 miles) ENE (74 degrees) of Srinagar, Kashmir
786 km (488 miles) ENE (73 degrees) of ISLAMABAD, Pakistan
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 8.4 km; Vertical 24.7 km
Parameters
Nph = 92; Dmin = 960.7 km; Rmss = 0.99 seconds; Gp = 39°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008pvct

7.2 Mw - XINJIANG-XIZANG BORDER REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
7.2 Mw
Date-Time
20 Mar 2008 22:33:01 UTC
21 Mar 2008 06:33:01 near epicenter
20 Mar 2008 16:33:01 standard time in your timezone
Location
35.424N 81.386E
Depth
37 km
Distances
228 km (142 miles) SE (145 degrees) of Hotan, Xinjiang, China
375 km (233 miles) ENE (67 degrees) of Leh, Kashmir
615 km (382 miles) ENE (75 degrees) of Srinagar, Kashmir
780 km (485 miles) ENE (73 degrees) of ISLAMABAD, Pakistan
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 6.6 km; Vertical 10.2 km
Parameters
Nph = 134; Dmin = 962.1 km; Rmss = 0.89 seconds; Gp = 54°M-type = Mw; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008pvcl ***This event supersedes event PT08080331.

4.0 Mb - SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.0 Mb
Date-Time
5 Mar 2008 13:50:19 UTC
5 Mar 2008 21:50:19 near epicenter
5 Mar 2008 07:50:19 standard time in your timezone
Location
40.555N 77.690E
Depth
10 km
Distances
170 km (106 miles) ESE (123 degrees) of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan
185 km (115 miles) NE (49 degrees) of Kashi, Xinjiang, China
225 km (140 miles) SSW (195 degrees) of Karakol (Przhevalsk), Kyrgyzstan
355 km (220 miles) SE (136 degrees) of BISHKEK (Frunze), Kyrgyzstan
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 33.6 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 9; Dmin = 315.3 km; Rmss = 1.32 seconds; Gp = 237°M-type = Mb; Version = Q
Event ID
US 2008pfaw

4.8 Mb - WESTERN SICHUAN, CHINA
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.8 Mb
Date-Time
26 Feb 2008 17:50:06 UTC
27 Feb 2008 01:50:06 near epicenter
26 Feb 2008 11:50:06 standard time in your timezone
Location
30.070N 101.840E
Depth
48 km
Distances
188 km (117 miles) WNW (288 degrees) of Leshan, Sichuan, China
225 km (140 miles) WSW (255 degrees) of Chengdu, Sichuan, China
293 km (182 miles) WNW (285 degrees) of Zigong, Sichuan, China
1084 km (674 miles) NNW (339 degrees) of HANOI, Vietnam
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 10.6 km; Vertical 23.5 km
Parameters
Nph = 33; Dmin = 999.9 km; Rmss = 1.00 seconds; Gp = 54°M-type = Mb; Version = 6
Event ID
US 2008nxcd

For updates, maps, and technical information, see:

Event Page or U.S.G.S. Earthquake Hazards Program
National Earthquake Information CenterU.S. Geological Survey

http://neic.usgs.gov/

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China quakes damaged more than 2,000 houses

BEIJING-At least a dozen earthquakes hit China's remote northwestern region of Xinjiang on Friday, flattening or damaging more than 2,000 houses, but no casualties had been reported so far, Xinhua news agency said.It said 44,000 people had been "affected" by the quakes, but gave no details."About 2,200 houses were damaged or flattened...during the quakes, which also toppled hundreds of livestock sheds and vegetable greenhouses," a spokesman with the regional Department of Civil Affairs was quoted as saying.China is hit by several earthquakes a year, most hitting sparsely populated rural areas and causing no casualties.

http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSPEK326333

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IRAN QUAKES--MARCH

4.7 Mb - NORTHWESTERN IRAN

Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.7 Mb
Date-Time
23 Mar 2008 12:11:38 UTC
23 Mar 2008 15:41:38 near epicenter
23 Mar 2008 06:11:38 standard time in your timezone
Location
37.774N 48.735E
Depth
59 km
Distances
65 km (41 miles) SE (144 degrees) of Ardabil, Iran
95 km (59 miles) NW (307 degrees) of Rasht, Iran
109 km (68 miles) S (185 degrees) of Lankaran, Azerbaijan
305 km (190 miles) SSW (199 degrees) of BAKU, Azerbaijan
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 20.8 km; Vertical 21.8 km
Parameters
Nph = 26; Dmin = 435.2 km; Rmss = 1.46 seconds; Gp = 162°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008pyau

4.9 Mb - EASTERN IRAN
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.9 Mb
Date-Time
9 Mar 2008 03:51:10 UTC
9 Mar 2008 07:21:10 near epicenter
8 Mar 2008 21:51:10 standard time in your timezone
Location
33.365N 59.408E
Depth
35 km
Distances
55 km (34 miles) NNE (24 degrees) of Birjand, Iran
279 km (174 miles) WSW (248 degrees) of Herat, Afghanistan
323 km (201 miles) S (183 degrees) of Mashhad, Iran
518 km (322 miles) S (169 degrees) of ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 14.7 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 36; Dmin = 999.9 km; Rmss = 1.17 seconds; Gp = 108°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008pjaj

For updates, maps, and technical information, see:

Event Page or U.S.G.S. Earthquake Hazards Program
National Earthquake Information CenterU.S. Geological Survey

http://neic.usgs.gov/

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Quake shakes Iran region,no reports of casualties

TEHRAN-An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 shook a southwest region of Iran on Wednesday but there were no immediate reports of any casualties,the official IRNA news agency reported.The quake struck in an area round the city of Dogonbadan, about 600 km (375 miles) south of the Iranian capital Tehran, IRNA quoted Iran's Geophysics Institute as saying. Dogonbadan is situated near some big Iranian oil fields but there was no mention in the IRNA report of any damage to oil facilities.Iran, the world's fourth largest oil producer, is frequently struck by earthquakes because the country is criss-crossed by faultines. http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSBLA624285

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S'pore invests $700 mln to research cancer, disasters

SINGAPORE-Singapore said on Friday it will invest more than S$1 billion ($724 million) into research to improve innovation in the city-state, including a cancer centre and an institute to research natural disasters such as tsunamis. Singapore, which is shifting its economy away from manufacturing to more services industries, will spend S$350 million to encourage "academic entrepreneurship" in Singapore's universities, S$256 million on a cancer research centre and S$287 million on an "Earth Observatory"."To develop a dynamic economy with a vibrant entrepreneurial sector, we need to make innovation a pervasive culture," said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in a statement.The Earth Observatory of Singapore, which will receive funding over 10 years, will focus its research on natural disasters such as tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and climate change.Initial research programmes include refining tsunami forecasts for western Sumatra and analysing the impact of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions on the Southeast Asia region.[[[[Indonesia, a Southeast Asian country, suffers from frequent earthquakes as it lies in the so called "Pacific Ring of Fire", an area of instance seismic activity.A huge earthquake off Sumatra caused a massive tsunami in December 2004 killing 230,000 people around the region.]]]]The cancer research centre, which will receive funding over seven years, will focus on cancers prevalent in Asian populations such as leukaemia, colorectal and breast cancers.

http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSSIN23339

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Officials Make Plans As Kilauea Spews Ash, Gasses

HAWAII VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii - Kilauea Volcano is putting on quite a show, but health and Civil Defense officials are concerned about the ash and gasses spewing from Halema`uma`u Crater. Park rangers and officials on Wednesday allowed into a restricted area to see the spectacular eruption.The volcano is spewing a huge plume of gasses and ash. The spectacular and potentially dangerous setting was the backdrop for a news conference.Park rangers, scientists, and public officials gave a briefing on the rim of Halema`uma`u Crater, overlooking the column of ash and smoke.The area is closed to the public. The south and west sections of Crater Rim Road are also closed because of high levels of sulfur dioxide."The 10-fold increase of sulfur dioxide at the summit makes the total output of SO2 double and the increased hazard is that the emission source is much closer to where people breathe and visit," geochemist Jeff Sutton said.So far, trade winds have blown the gasses and ash to the southwest, triggering air quality alerts in the town of Pahala."We know we're dealing with a situation that's exciting and so while scientists say it's exciting, to me it's work," Hawaii Count Mayor Harry Kim said.Officials are monitoring the emissions and making plans in case the wind shifts and the eruption increases.Officials say they do not expect a major eruption. However, they said, while unlikely, it is possible they would have to close the park and evacuate some residents."The volcano is actually in a relaxed state so it doesn't seem like anything is going to happen. It should be passive unless we see inflation or earthquakes occurring," Hawaii Volcano Observatory scientist Jim Kauahikaua said.The top of the ash plume from Halema'uma'u Crater is reaching up to a mile above ground level. Officials notified Hawaii aviation agencies of the potential danger to aircraft.The tower of ash jetted hundreds of feet above the crater has attracted the attention of many tourists and Big Island residents who try to get a glimpse of the event.Despite the health hazard visitors are flocking to the crater for the rare opportunity to witness Pele's power up close.Officials estimated that thousands of visitors are arriving daily to view the eruption. Park officials are trying to allow spectators as close to the action as possible while trying to keep people safe.From Highway 11 outside of Hilo, Pele's lure is drawing visitors to an overlook where you can view Halema`uma`u from afar, but still taste the eruption."The sulfur I can feel it in my lungs," South Carolina visitor Jeremy Aartun said.They come from all over the world, Sweden, French Polynesia and all parts of the mainland."We had planned our trip to see this. Then last week, we saw there was an explosion. We kind of worried they would shut down the whole park-glad to be able to get this far," Aartun said.Scientists measured the sulfur dioxide emission rates recently from the volcano from between 600 tons up to 2,500 tons a day.Mike Freed lives in Pahala, where he has been covered in ash and has to wear a breathing mask."I came up to see it, get a good look. It said in the paper 4,500 tons of S02 a day. I've been breathing that, but it is something amazing," Freed said.The beauty coming from below amazes those who visit the crater's rim."It's like watching the earth form, the beginning of time. Incredible," South Carolina visitor Valerie Aartun said.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23822419/

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Tourists drawn to Hawaii volcano burst

On the Net:
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/ap_travel/ap_tr_ge/storytext/travel_brief_kilauea_eruption/26884744/SIG=10p0c0q49/*http://www.nps.gov/havo
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/ap_travel/ap_tr_ge/storytext/travel_brief_kilauea_eruption/26884744/SIG=111d1bu5t/*http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/
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Small quake hits Southern Calif.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-A small earthquake has rattled the Newport Beach area.A preliminary report from the U.S. Geological Survey says the 3.1-magnitude quake struck at 8:28 p.m. Wednesday, two miles northeast of the city of Newport Beach.A police dispatcher says there were no reports of injuries or damage.

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/AP/story/471942.html

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Kilauea Eruption Poses Potential Danger, Plenty of Excitement for Flocking Visitors

VOLCANO,Hawaii-Visitors are flocking to witness the spectacular eruption at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano despite summit explosions,toxic fumes and partial closures at the national park.Nearly 9,000 people a day are touring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on average so far this year, a 2.5 percent increase over last year when the volcano's 25-year eruption was much more peaceful, said Cindy Orlando, the park's superintendent."Everybody's coming.I think they recognize they have an opportunity to participate and be here at a very historic time," Orlando said. "They're witnessing the creation of earth, and you can't experience that anywhere else in the world."Inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, viewers can see the plume of ash and sulfur dioxide rising from Halemaumau Crater, which spewed small blobs of lava that fell along its rim this week and exploded gas and gravel-sized rocks on the summit last week-the first such burst from Kilauea's main crater since 1924.Outside the park along the southeast edge of the Big Island, as many as 10,000 visitors in one day have come to see fresh lava collide with the ocean, creating a giant cloud of steam, according to county and park officials. A new lookout point allows viewers to get about 600 feet from the lava flow.Emergency officials are preparing to evacuate the area if the winds change, moving the fumes' course inland toward areas with a scattered population approaching 10,000. So far, Hawaii's famous tradewinds are pushing the plume to the southwest.The highly concentrated levels of sulfur dioxide could pose serious health risks, especially to people with existing respiratory problems. State health officials say the gas has not posed serious problems so far because it is blowing more toward the ocean."It's unpredictable. The last several months have been extremely unusual, and perhaps the most exciting activity on Kilauea in decades," said Tim Orr, a geologist at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.Most of the national park remains open, including the visitor center, Volcano House Hotel, Kilauea Military Camp, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Thurston Lava Tube, Devastation Trail, Chain of Craters Road, Petroglyph Trail and all backcountry campsites.Closed areas include all trails leading to Halemaumau Crater and part of Crater Rim Drive near the ash-laden toxic gas plume.The volcano has not given rangers reason to believe it's about to blow because there's no visible lava in the crater itself, little seismic activity and no surface swell, Orlando said."As long as the winds stay as they are, there is no danger," she said. "The park is Hawaii's gift to the world, so we want to keep the area open as long as we can."About 536,000 people visited Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in January and February, the most recent months for which data has been compiled, she said.Park ranger Arnold Nakata said he's trying to allow as many people as possible to view the volcano's recent activity while ensuring their safety."This kind of activity is inevitable," Nakata said of the changing lava flows. "It's minute-to-minute. At any given time, this could stop and change."

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,342549,00.html

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Major Quake Overdue For San Francisco....?

To watch this video click on the URL below:
Major quake overdue for S.F.?
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Big quake, aftershocks hit China's Xinjiang

BEIJING-A major earthquake and two aftershocks hit China's northwestern region of Xinjiang on Friday morning, the China Earthquake Administration said, but there were no initial reports of casualties or damage.China Earthquake Administration said the initial quake, of 7.3 magnitude, happened at 6:33 p.m. EDT on Thursday, or 6:33 am local time.The epicenter was located near Yutian County, or about 230 km (140 miles) southeast of the city of Hotan.The U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake at 7.2 magnitude, at a depth of 22.9 km (14.2 miles).China said the initial quake was followed by a magnitude 5.1 aftershock at 6:38 p.m. EDT and one of magnitude 5.2 about 30 minutes later, both roughly in the same location. The USGS put the aftershocks at 5.3 and 5.5 magnitude.China measures earthquakes using the Richter scale. Initial Chinese news reports carried no details about casualties or damage.Xinjiang is a relatively sparsely populated, predominately Muslim, region. Yutian County has a population of 2.3 million, most of them Uighur farmers.China is hit by several earthquakes a year, most hitting sparsely populated rural areas and causing no casualties.

http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSN2043976720080321

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Royals see volcanic devastation

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have come face to face with the devastating sight of a modern day Pompeii during the latest leg of their royal tour of the Caribbean.It is Prince Charles's first visit to Montserrat since a major eruption of the Soufriere Hills Volcano devastated the island in 1997.The royal couple were welcomed to the island at Little Bay, the proposed new capital.The Royal Montserrat Defence Force provided the Guard of Honour and the national anthem was played by a band of school children on the steel pans. The historic Georgian capital Plymouth was destroyed in the eruption and people living in the area were evacuated to the other side of the Montserrat.Half of the island is still uninhabitable with an exclusion zone put in place to protect the public. But the people here are slowly redeveloping what's left.Charles and Camilla were shown around plans for Little Bay Development that it is hoped will bring back not only visitors to the island but also the thousands of Montserratians who left.The population fell from over 12,000 before the eruptions to about 5,000 now.The volcano has been "quiet" over the past year and it is constantly being monitored by the Montserrat Volcano Observatory.The royal couple were shown around the facility and got a good look at the steam venting from the dome of Soufriere Hills.
Steaming volcano
Despite most of the south being out of bounds to most people, Charles and Camilla were given an opportunity to see the devastation for themselves.They were allowed to go inside the unsafe area. From a vantage point on St George's Hill they viewed the steaming volcano and the ashen remains of Plymouth.Houses, churches, and cars were all visible - partially buried by mud and ash in what looked like a modern day Pompeii.But as well as seeing the devastation, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall also saw the redevelopment efforts happening in Montserrat. They visited a new market and a cultural centre that have been recently built on the island. From Montserrat they will continue their journey aboard the Leander to Jamaica, a trip which will take three days.Once in Jamaica they will attend a number of cultural events, including a tour the Bob Marley Museum.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7285737.stm

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Lava flows in Hawaii

JAPAN REGION QUAKES

4.9 Mb - HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.9 Mb
Date-Time
3 Mar 2008 08:06:27 UTC
3 Mar 2008 17:06:27 near epicenter
3 Mar 2008 02:06:27 standard time in your timezone
Location
43.067N 143.180E
Depth
10 km
Distances
100 km (62 miles) W (277 degrees) of Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
101 km (63 miles) SE (140 degrees) of Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
149 km (92 miles) E (90 degrees) of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
874 km (543 miles) NNE (19 degrees) of TOKYO, Japan
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 10.0 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 88; Dmin = 433.5 km; Rmss = 0.81 seconds; Gp = 154°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008pda4

4.6 Mb - NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.6 Mb
Date-Time
2 Mar 2008 09:33:32 UTC
2 Mar 2008 18:33:32 near epicenter
2 Mar 2008 03:33:32 standard time in your timezone
Location
36.963N 140.327E
Depth
72 km
Distances
52 km (32 miles) WSW (257 degrees) of Iwaki, Honshu, Japan
68 km (42 miles) NNW (348 degrees) of Mito, Honshu, Japan
87 km (54 miles) S (188 degrees) of Fukushima, Honshu, Japan
153 km (95 miles) NNE (20 degrees) of TOKYO, Japan
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 61.5 km; Vertical 29.2 km
Parameters
Nph = 12; Dmin = 195.0 km; Rmss = 0.63 seconds; Gp = 230°M-type = Mb; Version = Q
Event ID
US 2008pcce

6.4 Mw - BONIN ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
6.4 Mw
Date-Time
27 Feb 2008 06:54:25 UTC
27 Feb 2008 16:54:25 near epicenter
27 Feb 2008 00:54:25 standard time in your timezone
Location
26.835N 142.422E
Depth
47 km
Distances
34 km (21 miles) SE (144 degrees) of Chichi-shima, Bonin Islands, Japan
254 km (158 miles) NNE (26 degrees) of Iwo-jima, Volcano Islands, Japan
984 km (611 miles) SSE (151 degrees) of Hamamatsu, Honshu, Japan
1014 km (630 miles) SSE (165 degrees) of TOKYO, Japan
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 9.2 km; Vertical 17.3 km
Parameters
Nph = 46; Dmin = 999.9 km; Rmss = 1.03 seconds; Gp = 104°M-type = Mw; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008nya6 ***This event supersedes event PT08058981

4.5 Mb - IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.5 Mb
Date-Time
25 Feb 2008 13:18:30 UTC
25 Feb 2008 22:18:30 near epicenter
25 Feb 2008 07:18:30 standard time in your timezone
Location
29.360N 139.310E
Depth
397 km
Distances
381 km (237 miles) NW (312 degrees) of Chichi-shima, Bonin Islands, Japan
417 km (259 miles) S (187 degrees) of Hachijo-jima, Izu Islands, Japan
613 km (381 miles) SSE (165 degrees) of Hamamatsu, Honshu, Japan
703 km (437 miles) S (183 degrees) of TOKYO, Japan
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 10.3 km; Vertical 21.9 km
Parameters
Nph = 55; Dmin = 999.9 km; Rmss = 0.60 seconds; Gp = 136°M-type = Mb; Version = Q
Event ID
US 2008nwbx

4.9 Mb - NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.9 Mb
Date-Time
24 Feb 2008 20:25:05 UTC
25 Feb 2008 05:25:05 near epicenter
24 Feb 2008 14:25:05 standard time in your timezone
Location
35.751N 141.215E
Depth
35 km
Distances
95 km (59 miles) SE (136 degrees) of Mito, Honshu, Japan
133 km (82 miles) E (86 degrees) of TOKYO, Japan
149 km (93 miles) S (169 degrees) of Iwaki, Honshu, Japan
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 13.6 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 16; Dmin = 284.7 km; Rmss = 0.80 seconds; Gp = 154°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008nvdi
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AZORES ISLANDS QUAKES

5.1 Mb - AZORES ISLANDS REGION Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
5.1 Mb
Date-Time
2 Mar 2008 01:34:19 UTC
1 Mar 2008 23:34:19 near epicenter
1 Mar 2008 19:34:19 standard time in your timezone
Location
36.455N 33.801W
Depth
10 km
Distances
408 km (254 miles) SW (216 degrees) of Santa Cruz das Flores, Azores, Portugal
1603 km (996 miles) WNW (290 degrees) of Funchal, Madeira Islands, Portugal
2181 km (1356 miles) W (271 degrees) of LISBON, Portugal
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 11.1 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 98; Dmin = 999.9 km; Rmss = 0.64 seconds; Gp = 136°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008pcaf

5.1 Mb - AZORES ISLANDS REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
5.1 Mb
Date-Time
2 Mar 2008 00:20:00 UTC
1 Mar 2008 22:20:00 near epicenter
1 Mar 2008 18:20:00 standard time in your timezone
Location
36.463N 33.764W
Depth
10 km
Distances
406 km (252 miles) SW (215 degrees) of Santa Cruz das Flores, Azores, Portugal
1600 km (994 miles) WNW (290 degrees) of Funchal, Madeira Islands, Portugal
2178 km (1353 miles) W (271 degrees) of LISBON, Portugal
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 21.4 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 89; Dmin = 999.9 km; Rmss = 1.16 seconds; Gp = 136°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008pbcv

4.7 Mb - AZORES ISLANDS REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.7 Mb
Date-Time
23 Feb 2008 12:41:33 UTC
23 Feb 2008 10:41:33 near epicenter
23 Feb 2008 06:41:33 standard time in your timezone
Location
40.365N 29.413W
Depth
10 km
Distances
177 km (110 miles) NE (55 degrees) of Santa Cruz das Flores, Azores, Portugal
214 km (133 miles) NNW (342 degrees) of Horta, Azores, Portugal
268 km (167 miles) NW (316 degrees) of Angra do Heroismo, Azores, Portugal
1408 km (875 miles) NW (311 degrees) of Funchal, Madeira Islands, Portugal
1744 km (1084 miles) WNW (282 degrees) of LISBON, Portugal
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 22.9 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 16; Dmin = 443.5 km; Rmss = 1.41 seconds; Gp = 86°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008nudh

5.3 Mb - AZORES ISLANDS REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
5.3 Mb
Date-Time
23 Feb 2008 12:35:32 UTC
23 Feb 2008 10:35:32 near epicenter
23 Feb 2008 06:35:32 standard time in your timezone
Location
40.749N 29.291W
Depth
10 km
Distances
212 km (132 miles) NE (47 degrees) of Santa Cruz das Flores, Azores, Portugal
253 km (157 miles) NNW (347 degrees) of Horta, Azores, Portugal
293 km (182 miles) NW (323 degrees) of Angra do Heroismo, Azores, Portugal
1424 km (885 miles) NW (313 degrees) of Funchal, Madeira Islands, Portugal
1734 km (1078 miles) WNW (284 degrees) of LISBON, Portugal
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 7.9 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 144; Dmin = 999.9 km; Rmss = 0.85 seconds; Gp = 64°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008nudf

5.0 Mb - AZORES ISLANDS REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
5.0 Mb
Date-Time
23 Feb 2008 11:56:10 UTC
23 Feb 2008 09:56:10 near epicenter
23 Feb 2008 05:56:10 standard time in your timezone
Location
40.485N 29.327W
Depth
10 km
Distances
191 km (119 miles) NE (53 degrees) of Santa Cruz das Flores, Azores, Portugal
225 km (140 miles) NNW (345 degrees) of Horta, Azores, Portugal
273 km (169 miles) NW (319 degrees) of Angra do Heroismo, Azores, Portugal
1410 km (876 miles) NW (312 degrees) of Funchal, Madeira Islands, Portugal
1737 km (1079 miles) WNW (283 degrees) of LISBON, Portugal
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 13.1 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 39; Dmin = 446.6 km; Rmss = 0.81 seconds; Gp = 108°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008nudb

4.8 Mb - AZORES ISLANDS REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.8 Mb
Date-Time
23 Feb 2008 11:09:46 UTC
23 Feb 2008 09:09:46 near epicenter
23 Feb 2008 05:09:46 standard time in your timezone
Location
40.475N 29.324W
Depth
10 km
Distances
191 km (118 miles) NE (53 degrees) of Santa Cruz das Flores, Azores, Portugal
224 km (139 miles) NNW (345 degrees) of Horta, Azores, Portugal
272 km (169 miles) NW (319 degrees) of Angra do Heroismo, Azores, Portugal
1409 km (876 miles) NW (312 degrees) of Funchal, Madeira Islands, Portugal
1737 km (1079 miles) WNW (283 degrees) of LISBON, Portugal
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 17.0 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 25; Dmin = 445.7 km; Rmss = 0.83 seconds; Gp = 154°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008nuc6

5.2 Mb - AZORES ISLANDS REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
5.2 Mb
Date-Time
23 Feb 2008 11:03:55 UTC
23 Feb 2008 09:03:55 near epicenter
23 Feb 2008 05:03:55 standard time in your timezone
Location
40.836N 29.294W
Depth
10 km
Distances
218 km (136 miles) NE (45 degrees) of Santa Cruz das Flores, Azores, Portugal
262 km (163 miles) NNW (348 degrees) of Horta, Azores, Portugal
301 km (187 miles) NW (325 degrees) of Angra do Heroismo, Azores, Portugal
1430 km (888 miles) NW (313 degrees) of Funchal, Madeira Islands, Portugal
1735 km (1078 miles) WNW (284 degrees) of LISBON, Portugal
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 11.5 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 126; Dmin = 999.9 km; Rmss = 1.17 seconds; Gp = 93°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008nuc5
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LATEST CENTRAL AMERICA QUAKES...

3.5 Mcd - PUERTO RICO REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
3.5 Mcd
Date-Time
4 Mar 2008 10:16:34 UTC
4 Mar 2008 06:16:34 near epicenter
4 Mar 2008 04:16:34 standard time in your timezone
Location
19.627N 65.345W
Depth
10 km
Distances
143 km (89 miles) NNE (21 degrees) of Vieques, PR
143 km (89 miles) NNE (22 degrees) of Suárez, PR
144 km (90 miles) NNE (23 degrees) of Loíza, PR
148 km (92 miles) NNW (343 degrees) of CHARLOTTE AMALIE, US Virgin Islands
151 km (94 miles) NNE (26 degrees) of Carolina, PR
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 11.8 km; Vertical 16.4 km
Parameters
Nph = 9; Dmin = 159.4 km; Rmss = 0.26 seconds; Gp = 320°M-type = Mcd; Version = 1
Event ID
PR p0806404

4.3 Mb - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.3 Mb
Date-Time
3 Mar 2008 06:27:49 UTC
3 Mar 2008 02:27:49 near epicenter
3 Mar 2008 00:27:49 standard time in your timezone
Location
19.478N 70.339W
Depth
10 km
Distances
8 km (5 miles) NE (40 degrees) of Salcedo, Salcedo, Dominican Republic
22 km (14 miles) ENE (67 degrees) of Moca, Espaillat, Dominican Republic
22 km (14 miles) NNW (335 degrees) of San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte, Dominican Republic
116 km (72 miles) NNW (339 degrees) of SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 11.4 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 30; Dmin = 113.8 km; Rmss = 1.29 seconds; Gp = 122°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008pday ***This event supersedes event AT00452566.

4.8 Mb - OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.8 Mb
Date-Time
29 Feb 2008 02:46:23 UTC
28 Feb 2008 20:46:23 near epicenter
28 Feb 2008 20:46:23 standard time in your timezone
Location
7.701N 83.102W
Depth
10 km
Distances
110 km (68 miles) SW (222 degrees) of David, Panama
204 km (127 miles) SSW (207 degrees) of Bocas del Toro, Panama
238 km (148 miles) W (259 degrees) of Santiago, Panama
275 km (171 miles) SSE (157 degrees) of SAN JOSE, Costa Rica
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 32.1 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 25; Dmin = 350.9 km; Rmss = 0.72 seconds; Gp = 252°M-type = Mb; Version = 6
Event ID
US 2008paaf

3.7 Mcd - PUERTO RICO REGION
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
3.7 Mcd
Date-Time
27 Feb 2008 22:00:11 UTC
27 Feb 2008 18:00:11 near epicenter
27 Feb 2008 16:00:11 standard time in your timezone
Location
18.967N 65.106W
Depth
76 km
Distances
71 km (44 miles) NNW (345 degrees) of CHARLOTTE AMALIE, US Virgin Islands
73 km (45 miles) NW (325 degrees) of Little Harbour, Jost van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
73 km (46 miles) NNW (342 degrees) of Anna's Retreat, Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands
111 km (69 miles) NE (55 degrees) of Carolina, PR
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 1.9 km; Vertical 2.5 km
Parameters
Nph = 39; Dmin = 70.0 km; Rmss = 0.39 seconds; Gp = 212°M-type = Mcd; Version = 1
Event ID
PR p0805802

4.5 Mb - NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.5 Mb
Date-Time
26 Feb 2008 01:14:02 UTC
25 Feb 2008 19:14:02 near epicenter
25 Feb 2008 19:14:02 standard time in your timezone
Location
11.299N 86.675W
Depth
35 km
Distances
93 km (58 miles) W (261 degrees) of Rivas, Nicaragua
98 km (61 miles) SSW (205 degrees) of MANAGUA, Nicaragua
106 km (66 miles) SW (228 degrees) of Granada, Nicaragua
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 32.2 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 18; Dmin = 218.8 km; Rmss = 1.10 seconds; Gp = 205°M-type = Mb; Version = 6
Event ID
US 2008nxad

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LATEST SOUTH AMERICAN QUAKES.....

4.4 Mb - CENTRAL PERU
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.4 Mb
Date-Time
4 Mar 2008 14:47:09 UTC
4 Mar 2008 09:47:09 near epicenter
4 Mar 2008 08:47:09 standard time in your timezone
Location
11.649S 74.192W
Depth
96 km
Distances
120 km (74 miles) ENE (66 degrees) of Huancayo, Peru
169 km (105 miles) N (2 degrees) of Ayacucho, Peru
290 km (180 miles) SE (132 degrees) of Huanuco, Peru
315 km (196 miles) E (81 degrees) of LIMA, Peru
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 19.1 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 8; Dmin = 290.9 km; Rmss = 0.99 seconds; Gp = 147°M-type = Mb; Version = Q
Event ID
US 2008pebu

4.8 Mb - COLOMBIA
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.8 Mb
Date-Time
4 Mar 2008 11:23:05 UTC
4 Mar 2008 06:23:05 near epicenter
4 Mar 2008 05:23:05 standard time in your timezone
Location
3.221N 76.512W
Depth
10 km
Distances
20 km (12 miles) S (184 degrees) of Cali, Colombia
86 km (54 miles) N (6 degrees) of Popayan, Colombia
95 km (59 miles) SE (143 degrees) of Buenaventura, Colombia
312 km (194 miles) WSW (240 degrees) of SANTAFE DE BOGOTA, Colombia
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 13.3 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 56; Dmin = 393.7 km; Rmss = 0.91 seconds; Gp = 118°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008pebh

5.6 Mw - TARAPACA, CHILE
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
5.6 Mw
Date-Time
1 Mar 2008 19:52:00 UTC
1 Mar 2008 16:52:00 near epicenter
1 Mar 2008 13:52:00 standard time in your timezone
Location
20.123S 69.853W
Depth
35 km
Distances
32 km (20 miles) ENE (64 degrees) of Iquique, Chile
187 km (116 miles) SSE (164 degrees) of Arica, Chile
240 km (149 miles) S (170 degrees) of Tacna, Peru
1177 km (732 miles) SE (140 degrees) of LIMA, Peru
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 8.3 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 177; Dmin = 292.2 km; Rmss = 0.93 seconds; Gp = 129°M-type = Mw; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008pbca ***This event supersedes event PT08061991.

4.7 Mb - NORTHERN PERU
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.7 Mb
Date-Time
1 Mar 2008 01:12:36 UTC
29 Feb 2008 20:12:36 near epicenter
29 Feb 2008 19:12:36 standard time in your timezone
Location
7.753S 77.708W
Depth
54 km
Distances
110 km (69 miles) SE (126 degrees) of Cajamarca, Peru
147 km (92 miles) ENE (75 degrees) of Trujillo, Peru
171 km (107 miles) S (175 degrees) of Chachapoyas, Peru
489 km (304 miles) N (351 degrees) of LIMA, Peru
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 21.8 km; Vertical 13.8 km
Parameters
Nph = 41; Dmin = 477.4 km; Rmss = 0.96 seconds; Gp = 154°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008pbaf

5.2 Mb - OFFSHORE LOS LAGOS, CHILE
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
5.2 Mb
Date-Time
29 Feb 2008 22:51:34 UTC
29 Feb 2008 19:51:34 near epicenter
29 Feb 2008 16:51:34 standard time in your timezone
Location
40.266S 74.589W
Depth
10 km
Distances
120 km (75 miles) WNW (287 degrees) of Osorno, Chile
127 km (79 miles) WSW (245 degrees) of Valdivia, Chile
192 km (119 miles) NW (314 degrees) of Puerto Montt, Chile
829 km (515 miles) SSW (204 degrees) of SANTIAGO, Chile
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 19.0 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 70; Dmin = 999.9 km; Rmss = 0.55 seconds; Gp = 262°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008padd

4.8 Mb - WEST CHILE RISE
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.8 Mb
Date-Time
27 Feb 2008 12:14:02 UTC
27 Feb 2008 06:14:02 near epicenter
27 Feb 2008 06:14:02 standard time in your timezone
Location
41.795S 83.760W
Depth
10 km
Distances
891 km (553 miles) WSW (258 degrees) of Osorno, Chile
1473 km (916 miles) SW (227 degrees) of SANTIAGO, Chile
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 19.3 km; Vertical 0.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 27; Dmin = 999.9 km; Rmss = 0.97 seconds; Gp = 151°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008nybw

4.9 Mb - FALCON - LARA REGION, VENEZUELA
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.9 Mb
Date-Time
25 Feb 2008 07:59:53 UTC
25 Feb 2008 03:59:53 near epicenter
25 Feb 2008 01:59:53 standard time in your timezone
Location
10.167N 70.670W
Depth
34 km
Distances
91 km (56 miles) N (357 degrees) of Valera, Venezuela
121 km (75 miles) ESE (121 degrees) of Maracaibo, Venezuela
151 km (94 miles) W (275 degrees) of Barquisimeto, Venezuela
272 km (169 miles) SSW (193 degrees) of ORANJESTAD, Aruba
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 8.9 km; Vertical 21.3 km
Parameters
Nph = 106; Dmin = 141.6 km; Rmss = 0.85 seconds; Gp = 144°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008nwbd ***This event supersedes event PT08056961.

4.7 Mb - NORTHERN COLOMBIA
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.7 Mb
Date-Time
24 Feb 2008 15:49:09 UTC
24 Feb 2008 10:49:09 near epicenter
24 Feb 2008 09:49:09 standard time in your timezone
Location
6.732N 73.022W
Depth
155 km
Distances
47 km (30 miles) SSE (160 degrees) of Bucaramanga, Colombia
105 km (65 miles) ESE (113 degrees) of Barrancabermeja, Colombia
143 km (89 miles) SSW (203 degrees) of Cucuta, Colombia
261 km (162 miles) NNE (27 degrees) of SANTAFE DE BOGOTA, Colombia
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 24.5 km; Vertical 13.6 km
Parameters
Nph = 33; Dmin = 354.9 km; Rmss = 1.27 seconds; Gp = 172°M-type = Mb; Version = Q
Event ID
US 2008nvcq

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LATEST MEXICO EARTHQUAKES....

4.5 Mb - GUERRERO, MEXICO
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.5 Mb
Date-Time
1 Mar 2008 04:44:19 UTC
29 Feb 2008 22:44:19 near epicenter
29 Feb 2008 22:44:19 standard time in your timezone
Location
17.220N 99.895W
Depth
35 km
Distances
28 km (18 miles) NE (41 degrees) of Coyuca, Guerrero, Mexico
41 km (26 miles) N (4 degrees) of Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
56 km (35 miles) SW (229 degrees) of Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 8.7 km; Vertical 12.0 km
Parameters
Nph = 69; Dmin = 999.9 km; Rmss = 0.83 seconds; Gp = 194°M-type = Mb; Version = 7
Event ID
US 2008pbas

3.6 Ml - BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
3.6 Ml
Date-Time
25 Feb 2008 01:59:15 UTC
24 Feb 2008 17:59:15 near epicenter
24 Feb 2008 19:59:15 standard time in your timezone
Location
32.426N 115.313W
Depth
31 km
Distances
24 km (15 miles) NW (308 degrees) of Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, Mexico
29 km (18 miles) SSE (150 degrees) of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
33 km (20 miles) SSE (148 degrees) of Calexico, CA
161 km (100 miles) E (94 degrees) of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 1.4 km; Vertical 0.7 km
Parameters
Nph = 32; Dmin = 44.0 km; Rmss = 0.44 seconds; Gp = 208°M-type = Ml; Version = 1
Event ID
CI 14352540


3.7 Ml - BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
3.7 Ml
Date-Time
23 Feb 2008 21:51:33 UTC
23 Feb 2008 13:51:33 near epicenter
23 Feb 2008 15:51:33 standard time in your timezone
Location
32.441N 115.299W
Depth
28 km
Distances
24 km (15 miles) NW (313 degrees) of Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, Mexico
28 km (18 miles) SE (146 degrees) of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
32 km (20 miles) SE (145 degrees) of Calexico, CA
162 km (100 miles) E (93 degrees) of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 0.9 km; Vertical 1.8 km
Parameters
Nph = 39; Dmin = 43.0 km; Rmss = 0.37 seconds; Gp = 208°M-type = Ml; Version = 1
Event ID
CI 14352292

4.4 Ml - BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude
4.4 Ml
Date-Time
22 Feb 2008 19:33:52 UTC
22 Feb 2008 11:33:52 near epicenter
22 Feb 2008 13:33:52 standard time in your timezone
Location
32.398N 115.273W
Depth
6 km
Distances
19 km (12 miles) NW (308 degrees) of Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, Mexico
34 km (21 miles) SSE (147 degrees) of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
38 km (23 miles) SE (146 degrees) of Calexico, CA
165 km (102 miles) E (95 degrees) of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal: 2.1 km; Vertical 31.6 km
Parameters
Nph = 20; Dmin = 48.0 km; Rmss = 0.52 seconds; Gp = 259°M-type = Ml; Version = M
Event ID
CI 14352020 ***This event has been revised.

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