Thursday, August 17, 2006
Magnitude 6.1 quake rocks southern Tonga
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Planetary Nebula NGC 2346Posted by Ninja T. Penguin Posted by Smurfette
(The Associated Press).
Tonga — A strong earthquake shook the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Wednesday, rocking the capital for several seconds but causing no injuries or damage, police said. The magnitude 6.1 quake was centered 65 miles west of the capital and about 100 miles below the earth's surface, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no reports of a tsunami warning being issued, try{OAS_AD('Middle');}catch(e){} "It was felt all over Nuku'alofa," said journalist Pesi Fonua, adding the tremblor shook buildings in the city's downtown area. Tonga has been rocked by scores of quakes recently, including a 7.8-magnitude temblor on May 4 that damaged some buildings. Tonga, located halfway between Australia and Tahiti _ has a population of around 108,000...
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Planetary Nebula NGC 2346Posted by Ninja T. Penguin Posted by Smurfette
(The Associated Press).
Tonga — A strong earthquake shook the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Wednesday, rocking the capital for several seconds but causing no injuries or damage, police said. The magnitude 6.1 quake was centered 65 miles west of the capital and about 100 miles below the earth's surface, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no reports of a tsunami warning being issued, try{OAS_AD('Middle');}catch(e){} "It was felt all over Nuku'alofa," said journalist Pesi Fonua, adding the tremblor shook buildings in the city's downtown area. Tonga has been rocked by scores of quakes recently, including a 7.8-magnitude temblor on May 4 that damaged some buildings. Tonga, located halfway between Australia and Tahiti _ has a population of around 108,000...
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| Recent Significant Earthquakes | |||||
| Date | Magnitude | Latitude | Longitude | Depth | Region |
| Network: USGS | |||||
| 2006-08-16 18:39 | 5.7 | -28.8050 | 61.7120 | 10.0 | SOUTHWEST INDIAN RIDGE |
| 2006-08-16 08:00 | 5.0 | 14.1160 | 56.8770 | 22.4 | OWEN FRACTURE ZONE REGION |
| 2006-08-15 23:53 | 6.1 | -21.1720 | -176.2770 | 156.1 | FIJI REGION |
| 2006-08-15 17:45 | 5.0 | -22.5820 | -175.2770 | 25.0 | TONGA REGION |
| 2006-08-15 12:26 | 5.7 | 51.2750 | 179.2410 | 39.8 | RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA |
| 2006-08-15 12:26 | 5.5 | 51.0960 | 179.2340 | 13.1 | RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA |
| 2006-08-15 12:26 | 5.9 | 51.1980 | 179.3390 | 36.0 | RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA |
| 2006-08-15 10:48 | 5.1 | 50.7860 | 178.7730 | 15.0 | RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA |
| 2006-08-15 05:43 | 5.7 | -9.3510 | 150.2630 | 68.5 | EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG, PAPUA NEW GUINEA |
| 2006-08-15 03:05 | 5.9 | -4.6830 | 126.7160 | 22.2 | BANDA SEA |
| Network: EMSC | |||||
| 2006-08-16 18:39 | 5.7 | -28.7700 | 61.7900 | 33.0 | SOUTHWEST INDIAN RIDGE |
| 2006-08-16 14:47 | 5.0 | 0.4400 | 125.5100 | 60.0 | NORTHERN MOLUCCA SEA |
| 2006-08-16 09:15 | 5.1 | -7.7100 | 107.3400 | 70.0 | JAWA, INDONESIA |
| 2006-08-16 08:00 | 5.1 | 14.1900 | 56.7400 | 33.0 | ARABIAN SEA |
| 2006-08-16 08:00 | 5.2 | 13.8300 | 56.5000 | 33.0 | SOCOTRA REGION |
| 2006-08-15 23:53 | 6.1 | -21.1300 | -176.2900 | 160.0 | FIJI ISLANDS REGION |
| 2006-08-15 17:46 | 5.2 | -23.2300 | -176.5400 | 200.0 | SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS |
| 2006-08-15 17:45 | 5.5 | -22.7400 | -175.4700 | 33.0 | TONGA ISLANDS REGION |
| 2006-08-15 12:26 | 5.4 | 51.3100 | 179.2800 | 48.0 | RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS. |
| 2006-08-15 11:47 | 5.0 | 51.2000 | 179.4400 | 33.0 | RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS. |
| Recent Volcanic Activity | |||||
| Date | Latitude | Longitude | Status | VolcanoName | Country |
| 2006-08-14 08:02 | 13.260 | 123.690 | Orange | Mayon | Philippines |
| 2006-08-11 14:02 | -19.520 | 169.430 | Orange | Yasur | So. Pacific |
| 2006-08-13 09:02 | 2.780 | 125.480 | Orange | Karangetang | Sangihe Is. |
| 2006-08-10 08:02 | -7.540 | 110.440 | Orange | Merapi | Java |
| 2006-08-14 08:02 | -2.750 | 35.900 | Orange | Ol Doinyo Lengai | E. Africa |
| 2006-08-11 14:02 | 14.380 | -90.600 | Orange | Pacaya | Guatemala |
| 2006-08-12 11:02 | -21.230 | 55.710 | Orange | Piton dela Fournaise | Indian Ocean |
| 2006-08-11 14:02 | -4.270 | 152.200 | Orange | Rabaul | New Britain |
| 2006-08-11 14:02 | -5.530 | 148.420 | Orange | Langila | New Guinea |
| 2006-08-10 14:02 | -16.360 | 70.700 | Orange | Ubinas | Peru |
