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8.0 magnitude quake generates tsunami off Samoa islands

A powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific off the Samoa islands region generated a tsunami and waves of more than five feet had already been observed, U.S. government agencies said on Tuesday.

 

2 Strong Earthquakes Hit Off Japan, No Damages Reported

Two strong earthquakes hit between Japan's southernmost islands and the coast of Taiwan on Monday, both briefly prompting tsunami warnings, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said.

 

Magnitude 7.6 quake hits off India's Andaman Islands

A massive magnitude 7.6 quake struck in the Indian Ocean off India's Andaman Islands, triggering a tsunami watch for India, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand and Bangladesh, the U.S. Geological Survey reported on Monday.

 

New Zealand quake tsunami warnings cancelled

New Zealand quake tsunami warnings cancelled

New Zealand and Australia canceled tsunami warnings on Wednesday after an earthquake struck the south of New Zealand, causing minor damage but no injuries. Australia's weather bureau said a small tsunami had been recorded ...

 

Quake of 7.1 magnitude strikes off Honduras

Quake of 7.1 magnitude strikes off Honduras

A powerful earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck northeast of an island off Honduras early on Thursday and a tsunami watch was in effect for countries along the Caribbean Sea coast, quake and tsunami agencies said.

 

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