Executive Summary 2012, in comparison to 2011 and the years back to 1900, has been a relatively quiet year for the number of damaging earthquakes. 2011 played host to the largest two earthquakes, economically speaking, in the history of the countries of Japan (>$300 billion USD) and New … [Read more...]
Strong extremely shallow earthquake in Iran kills at least 8 people, 23 injured and a lot of damage
December 6, 2012 by
Earthquake overview : A seemingly moderate earthquake became a deadly one because of the specific earthquake mechanisms in Iran and because of the poor building quality. Tell us when you think you have felt this earthquake. Iran-only earthquake list Keep this page open to read more details when … [Read more...]
Damaging earthquake Myanmar - IRC : 26 fatalities and 231 people injured - clean-up work has started (Nov. 14)
November 11, 2012 by
Earthquake overview : An extremely dangerous earthquake with a preliminary Magnitude of 7.0 occurred at 07:42 local time in Central Myanmar. Based on the current data, we fear for worst case scenarios. Tell us when you think you have felt this earthquake. Myanmar-only earthquake list This page … [Read more...]
Deadly earthquake(s) Yunnan, China - Heaviest rains in recent history are adding to the misery
September 7, 2012 by
Earthquake overview : Tens of people have been killed and hundreds injured during a series of moderate earthquakes in Yunnan, China Tell us when you think you have felt this earthquake. China-only earthquake list Keep this page open to read more details when they become available Most recent … [Read more...]
Massive earthquake hits Philippines with tsunami warning - 1 dead - a narrow escape
August 31, 2012 by
Earthquake overview : A massive earthquake has hit off the coast of Philippines with the potential of a tsunami. Tell us when you think you have felt this earthquake. Philippines-only earthquake list Keep this page open to read more details when they become available Most recent information on … [Read more...]
Earthquake Sulawesi, Indonesia - one of these (internationally) almost forgotten earthquakes
August 18, 2012 by
Earthquake overview : A very strong shallow and thus dangerous earthquake struck in the afternoon local time below the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia Tell us when you think you have felt this earthquake. Indonesia-only earthquake list Keep this page open to read more details when they become … [Read more...]
Understanding the August 11 2012, East Azerbaijan - Iran earthquake
August 14, 2012 by
Earthquake overview : 2 consecutive M6+ earthquakes in a matter of 10 minutes and 10 km apart from each other have changed the lives of thousands of people near Ahar, Iran. The earthquake came as a surprise because they occurred within a tectonic plate (intraplate). Read also : our main in-depth … [Read more...]
Earthquakes Iran (Tabriz, Ahar, Varzghan, Heris area) - Update 27/08 Red Cross relief action
August 11, 2012 by
Earthquake overview : An extremely dangerous shallow earthquake occurred in the Tabriz Ahar area. The population in this area runs into the millions of people. Tell us when you think you have felt this earthquake. Iran-only earthquake list - We thank ER readers Jens and Mehran for collecting … [Read more...]
Very strong earthquake causes 1 death in Indonesia (Sumatra, Simeulue island)
July 25, 2012 by
Earthquake overview : The epicenter of the earthquake was in a bay at the eastern part of the island of Simeulue, an island district of Sumatra. Simeulue is the closest island to the mega subduction fault line who was responsible for a number of cruel earthquakes and tsunamis the last 15 … [Read more...]
(Major) Earthquakes list July 25, 2012 - Very strong earthquake along the coast of the Solomon Islands
July 24, 2012 by
REAL TIME EARTHQUAKE LIST S – WORLD – REGIONS – COUNTRIES – STATES Felt an earthquake ? Click on I FELT IT below or use the form at the bottom. Worldwide earthquakes M 4.4 or higher. Earthquakes of M 2.5 or more, click here. Personalized E-mail earthquake alerts for this area. Click on Subscribe … [Read more...]