Re: Big Earthquakes

by Rogue Sun Nov 23, 2014 5:13 am

Significant Earthquakes: November 2014 (Chinese one not included yet)

6.2
16km NNE of Omachi, Japan
2014-11-22 13:08:18 UTC10.0 km deep

6.5
122km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia
2014-11-21 10:10:19 UTC38.1 km deep

4.2
4km S of San Juan Bautista, California
2014-11-20 06:26:49 UTC6.6 km deep

6.7
182km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand
2014-11-16 22:33:20 UTC22.0 km deep

7.1
156km NW of Kota Ternate, Indonesia
2014-11-15 02:31:40 UTC35.0 km deep

4.8
13km S of Conway Springs, Kansas
2014-11-12 21:40:00 UTC2.9 km deep

6.6
72km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
2014-11-07 03:33:54 UTC43.2 km deep

7.1
146km NE of Ndoi Island, Fiji
2014-11-01 18:57:22 UTC434.0 km deep
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/

by Rogue Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:13 pm

News reports of a 6.4 mag quake this morning in Canterbury NZ. Lots of aftershocks too. That's another biggy for the South.

Rock, any more news?

by Rockhopper Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:40 pm

Not much Roggie. Just a gentle swaying. Centred up near Lake Colleridge. Fair distance from here.

Tim.

by Rockhopper Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:43 pm

There has been a swarm of Aftershocks at the same place according the news here - still ongoing!

The question is; are they aftershocks or foreshocks on a biggie up there?

http://geonet.org.nz/quakes/felt

There was one at Methven about 60Km south of here but I never felt that one.

Tim.

by Stirky Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:50 am

Stay safe xx

by Rogue Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:12 am

Things been rocking today...
7.5 - Papua New Guinea
6.3 (possibly 6.8 ) - Samoa

by Rockhopper Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:01 am

Rogue wrote:Things been rocking today...
7.5 - Papua New Guinea
6.3 (possibly 6.8 ) - Samoa

Yeah, Aussie just can't stay still! Keeps moving northwards!

Tim.

by Rogue Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:58 pm

A lot of action in NZ the last few days, some decent size quakes down the top of the South Island 4's, 5's and 6's.

I also see Canada had a 6.1 in the last few hours. I've not seen many from Canada being reported in the past.

by Rogue Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:36 am

A powerful 7.9 magnitude jolted Nepal today..

by Rogue Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:54 am

..sadly looks to be a huge death toll after Nepals earthquake today.

by Kaere Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:19 am

I think one tends to trigger the others... Chile (volcano), West Canada, and NZ are all on the Ring of Fire, no?

Canada does get them but it's been awhile since there's been a big one. The hype for the last fifty years or so has been "the big one is coming!!". Just like in California.

Terrible news about Nepal *sigh*

by Rockhopper Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:14 pm

1500 so far Roggie. There will be more too. Kathmandu is a closely clustered city of buildings.

Had a doosey here on Friday, shook the dust off the lampshades! Shocked

http://geonet.org.nz/quakes/region/newzealand/2015p305812

Tim.

by Rogue Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:57 pm

Yes Rock, and they expect it could go as high as 5000, with a number of Australian and NZ casualties.

by Rockhopper Sun Apr 26, 2015 1:45 am

So far the Kiwi's have been accounted for Rog. They have all contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

18 dead on Everest too sadly. The Base Camp got smited by an avalanche.

We got another 'quake here this morning. 5.2R No damage but.

Tim.

by Rogue Sun Apr 26, 2015 4:18 am

Thats a fair number you guys have had over the last week or so. Hope nothing big is underway Shocked

by Rockhopper Sun Apr 26, 2015 4:26 am

Both Murchison and St Arnaud are right on the Alpine Fault system Rog. The last big one was over that way.

The big storm that damaged Sydney has now arrived here. 300mm rain forecast on the other side of the rocks! We'll get some of it tomorrow by the looks of it.

Tim.

by Rogue Mon Apr 27, 2015 8:24 am

One expert estimates the city of Kathmandu shifted three metres in 30 seconds when the 7.8-magnitude quake struck.

University of Colorado geologist Roger Bilham has told The Washington Post a block of Earth’s crust, about 120 miles long and 60 kilometres wide, shifted roughly three metres south, taking the Nepalese capital and millions of inhabitants with it.

“The earthquake ruptured under the city, very close to the city, so this is as bad as our worst-case scenario, probably,” Mr Billham said.

http://www.news.com.au/world/asia/nepal-earthquake-thousands-dead-as-78-magnitude-earthquake-hits-near-kathmandu/story-fnh81fz8-1227322488107

by Stirky Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:52 am

I was stood in the queue at the bank just now watching pictures of Kathmandu on the news. I haven't seen the news for ages so although had heard of this on the radio, I hadn't seen the devastation. Awful. So many people lost and many more displaced and having to live in tent cities. Where as others are still trying to go about their daily lives amongst the rubble. A lot of scared sites have been devastated too which is sad.

by Rockhopper Mon Apr 27, 2015 8:45 pm

Aye Stirkles. Kathmandu is an old city with very narrow streets and two story buildings each side. When people rushed outside of their houses they were hit by falling debris. Nowhere to go! Shocked

I have been there twice and loved it both times. The people are wonderfully friendly.

It is terribly sad! Sad

Tim.

by Kaere Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:39 pm

3 metres in 30 seconds!! Staggering...

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