Earthquake

2024 - 8 - 13

Earthquakes: Nature's Wake-Up Call – Shaking Things Up in Syria and Beyond!

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The ground shook as a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit Syria, rattling nerves across the Middle East! Find out more about the tremors felt in neighbouring countries and what it means for the region!

In a startling geological event that had residents on edge, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the city of Hama in western Syria late on Monday evening. The quake wasn’t just a local scare; it reverberated across borders, with residents in Jordan and Lebanon also feeling the tremors. Lucky for some, it wasn’t the apocalypse, and reports of devastation were surprisingly minimal, which is a silver lining amidst the shaking madness. Those in the affected regions might have found themselves looking for a safe spot, while cracking jokes about their newfound skills in earthquake dodging!

While Syria braced itself for the aftershocks, the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics in Egypt reassured everyone that Egypt was safe and sound—not affected by the seismic activity. Meanwhile, in the city of Salamiya, fear transformed into relief as officials confirmed just a few injuries. This was a stark contrast to the traumatic memories of the devastating 2023 earthquake that hit northern Syria and southern Turkey, reminding everyone just how unpredictable Mother Nature can be.

But wait, there’s more! Not far away, Croatia also caught a bit of the earthquake excitement with a magnitude 4.0 quake rattling its northern regions the very next day—talk about a full-on seismic festival! With the German Research Centre for Geosciences confirming the events, the world watched as these geological concerts unfolded across multiple countries. Who needs popcorn when you have earthquakes to keep you on your toes?

As the dust settled in Syria, and with no Malaysian casualties reported, one wonders about the significance of such tremors. Earthquakes serve as a reminder of nature's power and the need for preparedness. Did you know that the majority of earthquake-related casualties occur not from the tremors themselves, but from the resulting structures collapsing? Furthermore, the U.S. has introduced major upgrades to its Earthquake Early Warning System, enhancing satellite capabilities to improve the accuracy of measuring earthquakes, proving that knowledge is power when it comes to living with nature's antics!

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Earthquake rattles Syria, also felt in Jordan and Lebanon (Reuters)

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the city of Hama in western Syria late on Monday, with residents across Syria, Jordan and Lebanon feeling the impact and ...

No new reports of any earthquake in Egypt: NRIAG - Egypt ... (Egypt Independent)

The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) issued a statement regarding an earthquake that struck the early hours of Tuesday ...

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1 death and 25 injuries due to earthquake in rural Hama (Enab Baladi)

The City Council of Salamiya examines the damage caused by the earthquake in rural Hama - August 13, 2024 (Salamiya City Council) ...

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 hits Syria, Jordan and Lebanon (The National)

Quake has rekindled painful memories of deadly 2023 quake that devastated northern Syria and southern Turkey.

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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake hits northern Croatia (Croatia Week)

An earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale has struck Croatia on Tuesday morning.

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Middle East News: Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 strikes Jordan ... (Gulf Digital News)

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck Jordan and Syria late on Monday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), with residents across both ...

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Foreign Ministry: No Malaysians affected by Syria quake (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that no Malaysians were affected by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near Hama in Syria late last ...

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Syria and Lebanon Experience Earthquake: 25 Injured in Hama, No ... (Oneindia)

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake jolted Syria and Lebanon, causing minor injuries in Hama but no significant damage. Relief as major devastation averted.

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Earthquake shook Syria, tremors felt in Jordan and Lebanon (philenews.com)

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Hama, a city in western Syria, late on Monday, with residents across Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon feeling the tremors that ...

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 strikes Jordan-Syria region, GFZ reports (WSAU News)

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Jordan and Syria late on Monday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), ...

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4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Jordan, Syria As Impact Reaches ... (SaharaReporters.com)

Late on Monday, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Jordan and Syria, with tremors also felt in Lebanon. The German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) ...

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U.S. Earthquake Early Warning System Gets a Major Upgrade (Eos)

Satellite capabilities will improve the accuracy of ShakeAlert earthquake magnitude measurements.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 strikes Jordan-Syria region, GFZ reports (KFGO News)

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Jordan and Syria late on Monday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), ...

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As 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Syria, Lebanese Feared Israeli ... (The Jewish Press - JewishPress.com)

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake centered near Homs, Syria, on Monday was felt in Beirut, Lebanon and in Israel as far south as Beersheba.

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Miracle on Tisha B'Av? Earthquake In Lebanon a Testament to ... (VINnews)

(DUVI HONIG / VINnews) — In our collective memory, Tisha B'Av has always been a solemn day, marked by the destruction of the First and Second Temples.

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Earthquakes of the same magnitude can feel different. Here's why (OPB News)

When the 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Los Angeles area Monday afternoon, Angelenos reported a lengthy quake with significant shaking.

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L.A. earthquakes hit along dangerous fault system rivaling San ... (Los Angeles Times)

Monday's magnitude 4.4 quake that rattled Southern California is believed to have struck on a well-known and dangerous fault system known as the Puente ...

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4.4 magnitude earthquake rattles Los Angeles and beyond (CW39)

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 hit Southern California Monday afternoon, sending shockwaves that were felt across the region.

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ESPN Anchor Malika Andrews Praised For How She Handled LA ... (Today.com)

Andrews, who hosts ESPN's NBA Today and NBA Countdown, was interviewing basketball analyst Rebecca Lobo on Monday when a 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook ESPN's ...

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Earthquake at the aquarium: Here's how the animals reacted (NBC Southern California)

There are a few questions that a Southern Californian is likely to be asked following an earthquake, especially if relatives from other places are checking ...

A magnitude-5.1 earthquake occurs west of Bougainville Island ... (Crisis24)

A magnitude-5.1 earthquake occurs west of Bougainville Island, PNG, at around 22:48 Aug. 13. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.

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Recent California Earthquakes Had a Few Seconds' Warning. In the ... (KQED)

Hundreds of thousands of people received early warnings for Monday's Los Angeles earthquake and others thanks in part to the MyShake app developed at UC ...

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Was there an earthquake in New York City? (WPIX 11 New York)

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A 4.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the Los Angeles area on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Los Angeles area – USGS (KFGO News)

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck the Los Angeles area on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

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Los Angeles area hit by 4.4 magnitude earthquake (BBC News)

The epicentre hit near Highland Park in Los Angeles County, not far from Hollywood sign.

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M4.4 Earthquake Near Pasadena Felt out to California's High Desert (Insurance Journal)

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck an area southeast of of Highland Park, California on Monday.

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Earthquake on LIVE TV: 4.6-magnitude tremor caught on camera ... (Livemint)

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake shook Los Angeles on Monday afternoon. The NBA Today show continued without interruption despite the quake.

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Earthquake Games: On the curious relationship between ... (NCAA.com)

Since the "Earthquake Game" became Louisiana legend 35 years ago, seismology departments around the country have taken a keen interest in the gridiron.

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Watch: Woman, dog shelter during booming Los Angeles earthquake (FOX Weather)

Video shot on Monday shows a woman and her dog seeking safety as her California home shook.

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'Emily in Paris' Cast Shocked By LA Earthquake in Video (Today.com)

A video interview for InStyle Magazine with actors Lily Collins, Lucas Bravo, Ashley Park and Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu came to a sudden halt when a 4.4 ...

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What to know about California's earthquake early warning system ... (LA Daily News)

That's why the California Office of Emergency Services is reminding residents to download the state's MyShake App, a free tool that delivers alerts and warnings ...

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Denali Park M1.9 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

August 13, 2024 16:29:42 AKDT (August 14, 2024 00:29:42 UTC) 63.5469°N 147.8503°W Depth 0.0 miles (0 km). This event has not been reviewed by a seismologist.

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CCTV captures moment 4.4 magnitude earthquake hits California (BBC News)

The quake shook homes and startled residents, but no structural damage or injuries have been reported.

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Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Downtown Los Angeles (CoreLogic)

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake shook the Los Angeles area on August 12. There was little damage but it is a reminder of earthquake risk.

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Los Angeles, Bakersfield areas had earthquakes recently. Is ... (The Desert Sun)

Just a week ago, the state experienced a 5.2-magnitude earthquake centered near Lamont, a city outside of Bakersfield. More than 277 aftershocks were recorded ...

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2024 the most seismically active year since 1988 after recent ... (CBS Los Angeles)

Seismologists said Southern California is experiencing increased earthquake activity a day after a 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook homes across LA.

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