Shallow M6.3 earthquake hits Prince Edward Islands region

Shallow M6.3 earthquake hits Prince Edward Islands region

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit Prince Edward Islands region at 23:36 UTC on August 6, 2020. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). The EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. The epicenter was located 1 597…

Strong and shallow M6.7 earthquake – Prince Edward Islands region

Strong and shallow M6.7 earthquake – Prince Edward Islands region

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.7 hit Prince Edward Islands region at 19:01 UTC on January 22, 2019. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. GFZ is reporting M6.9 at a depth…

HISTORY WATCH: The Great Alaskan Earthquake 1964

HISTORY WATCH: The Great Alaskan Earthquake 1964

The 1964 Alaska earthquake, also known as the Great Alaskan Earthquake, the Portage Earthquake and the Good Friday Earthquake, was a megathrust earthquake that happen on Good Friday, March 27, 1964. Across south-central Alaska, ground fissures, collapsing buildings,…