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2nd M5+ earthquake in 2 days near Crete, Greece
27.01.2012 – For the 2nd time in 2 days, a moderate earthquake has hit off the northern coast of Greece near Heraklion. The town of Khania recorded an intensity of V, and in some places in Heraklion it was felt as strongly.
2 moderate earthquakes are shaking Northern Italy – slight damage in Parma reported
25.01.2012 – A moderate but shallow and thus moderately dangerous earthquake occurred only 13 km from Parma, Italy.
Strong very dangerous earthquake in Iran near Nayshabur (Mashhad) – 236 people injured
19.01.2012 – A very shallow magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck very close to Nayshaboor, a city with a population of 221,000 inhabitants. Especially some bigger villages close to the epicenter may be at risk.
Strong dangerous coastal earthquake near Guiuan, Samar, The Philippines – high chance of landslides
17.01.2012 – Strong coastal earthquake. Initial reports were mentioning a magnitude of 5.9, and PHIVOLCS, the Philippines seismological agency also reported a dangerous M 5.9 at a depth of 25 km. Heavy rains will make earthquake-induced landslides a major risk.
Very strong earthquakes near antarctic Elephant Island (an Antarctica cruises destination)
15.01.2012 – Very strong earthquakes approx. 100 km out of the coast of Elephant Island, an area which is often visited by Antarctica tourist expedition ships.
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