Earthquake

2024 - 2 - 16

Earthquake Impacts and Insights: Recent Quakes and Human Responses

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Discover the latest earthquake events, including a 3.8 magnitude tremor in California and global perspectives on earthquake impact.

Recently, a 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck the San Bernardino County area, causing widespread tremors felt in Los Angeles and Orange County. The event, occurring at 11:38 PM on a Thursday, stirred concerns about seismic activity in the region. Concurrently, a new methodology incorporating earthquake fatality rates in relation to the country's population sheds light on the differing impacts of earthquakes globally. Countries like Ecuador, Lebanon, and Haiti face disproportionate challenges in mitigating earthquake-related casualties.

The fear of a major earthquake looms over Istanbul, Turkey, underscoring the perpetual threat posed by seismic events worldwide. Meanwhile, closer to home, a small earthquake measuring 2.3 on the Richter scale struck Northeast Alabama, marking the region's first seismic activity of 2024. As communities grapple with the unpredictability of earthquakes, initiatives like the earthquake fatality load (EQFL) offer valuable insights into assessing the societal impact of seismic events.

For those in earthquake-prone areas like Alaska, the seismic clusters and fault systems play a crucial role in understanding the geological dynamics. The Kantishna seismic cluster and Denali Fault system in Alaska provide researchers with valuable data on crustal seismicity. As the earth continues to rumble with seismic activities, communities and governments worldwide face the ongoing challenge of earthquake preparedness and resilience.

Interesting Facts: - Ecuador, Lebanon, and Haiti are among the countries with the highest earthquake fatality rates per population size. - The Kantishna seismic cluster near the Denali Fault system in Alaska highlights the complex geological features contributing to seismic activity in the region.

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Magnitude 3.8 earthquake hits Ontario, felt in Los Angeles and ... (CBS News)

Did you feel it? The earthquake occurred at 11:38 PM Thursday and was widely felt throughout the Inland Empire as well as LA and OC Counties.

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3.8 magnitude earthquake rattles San Bernardino County (KTLA)

Did you feel it? A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck the San Bernardino County area on Thursday night. The quake was reported at around 11:38 p.m. according ...

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Earthquake fatality measure offers new way to estimate impact on ... (Phys.Org)

A new measure that compares earthquake-related fatalities to a country's population size concludes that Ecuador, Lebanon, Haiti, Turkmenistan, ...

Hope M1.7 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

(3) Crustal seismicity in this region can be attributed to three major sources: the faults and folds of the Cook Inlet basin, the Castle Mountain Fault, and the ...

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Earthquake fever grips Turkey's Istanbul amid fears of 'the big one' (Aljazeera.com)

People of Istanbul have long feared the advent of a monster quake but it's hard, and scary for some, to prepare for it.

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Small earthquake strikes Northeast Alabama (NBC 15 WPMI)

(WPMI) — According to the U.S. Geological Survey a preliminary 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck between Stevenson and Bridgeport in Northeast Alabama Thursday ...

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Did you feel Alabama's first earthquake of 2024? (whnt.com)

Early Thursday morning Alabama experienced its first earthquake of 2024! Here in the Tennessee Valley, earthquakes don't occur every day but they are ...

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3.8 magnitude quake strikes Inland Empire, with wide area of ... (KABC-TV)

ONTARIO, Calif. (KABC) -- A magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattled the Ontario area just before midnight Thursday. The USGS says the quake struck at 11:38 p.m. ...

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Small earthquake recorded early Thursday morning in northeast ... (al.com)

The epicenter of the magnitude 2.3 quake was about three miles southwest of Stevenson, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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A Novel Measure Evaluates Earthquake Impact on Countries – Clarion (Clarion)

According to this measure, known as the earthquake fatality load (EQFL), Ecuador, Lebanon, Haiti, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Portugal have borne the heaviest ...

Kasilof M2.8 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

(3) Crustal seismicity in this region can be attributed to three major sources: the faults and folds of the Cook Inlet basin, the Castle Mountain Fault, and the ...

Kantishna M1.7 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

Another notable feature associated with the Denali Fault system is the Kantishna seismic cluster, located just north of the main fault trace inside Denali ...

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Did you feel Alabama's first earthquake of 2024? (WIAT - CBS42.com)

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Early Thursday morning, Alabama experienced its first earthquake of 2024. Here in the Tennessee Valley, earthquakes don't occur ...

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3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Ontario, California; also felt in Los ... (USA TODAY)

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit just outside of Ontario, California Thursday night, and could be felt as far away as Los Angeles.

Denali Park M2.2 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

Another notable feature associated with the Denali Fault system is the Kantishna seismic cluster, located just north of the main fault trace inside Denali ...

Talkeetna M2.0 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

(3) Crustal seismicity in this region can be attributed to three major sources: the faults and folds of the Cook Inlet basin, the Castle Mountain Fault, and the ...

Paxson M2.2 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

Another notable feature associated with the Denali Fault system is the Kantishna seismic cluster, located just north of the main fault trace inside Denali ...

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Earthquake near Ontario shakes parts of Southern California (NBC Southern California)

A magnitude-3.8 earthquake rattled parts of Southern California late Thursday. Light shaking was felt in Ontario, parts of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, ...

Glennallen M2.2 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

(3) Crustal seismicity in this region can be attributed to three major sources: the faults and folds of the Cook Inlet basin, the Castle Mountain Fault, and the ...

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The impact of earthquake fatalities on countries over past 500 years (Open Access Government)

Researchers have introduced a new metric called the earthquake fatality load (EQFL) to assess the impact of earthquakes on countries over the past five ...

Cape Yakataga M2.0 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

In the offshore zone, the most notable structures are the Transition Fault that separates the Yakutat microplate from the Pacific Plate and the northern Gulf of ...

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Alabama's first earthquake of the year reported in northeast part of ... (WVTM13)

The magnitude 2.3 earthquake had an epicenter about 4 kilometers northeast of Stevenson, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Advertisement. View the ...

Augustine Volcano M2.5 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

(3) Crustal seismicity in this region can be attributed to three major sources: the faults and folds of the Cook Inlet basin, the Castle Mountain Fault, and the ...

Kasilof M2.8 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

(3) Crustal seismicity in this region can be attributed to three major sources: the faults and folds of the Cook Inlet basin, the Castle Mountain Fault, and the ...

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'Jolty' 3.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Southern California ... (Sacramento Bee)

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake shook near the San Bernardino County area in California on Thursday, Feb. 15, U.S. Geological Survey says.

Mt. Spurr M1.8 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

(3) Crustal seismicity in this region can be attributed to three major sources: the faults and folds of the Cook Inlet basin, the Castle Mountain Fault, and the ...

Hatcher Pass M1.8 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

(3) Crustal seismicity in this region can be attributed to three major sources: the faults and folds of the Cook Inlet basin, the Castle Mountain Fault, and the ...

Pedro Bay M2.6 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

(3) Crustal seismicity in this region can be attributed to three major sources: the faults and folds of the Cook Inlet basin, the Castle Mountain Fault, and the ...

Iliamna Volcano M1.8 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

(3) Crustal seismicity in this region can be attributed to three major sources: the faults and folds of the Cook Inlet basin, the Castle Mountain Fault, and the ...

Augustine Volcano M3.4 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

(3) Crustal seismicity in this region can be attributed to three major sources: the faults and folds of the Cook Inlet basin, the Castle Mountain Fault, and the ...

Hatcher Pass M2.1 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

Mapped geological structures in upper Cook Inlet are capable of generating strong earthquakes. The April 1933 M6.9 earthquake, which caused considerable damage ...

Allakaket M1.9 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

Seismicity in the Brooks Range is characterized by intraplate earthquakes associated with mountain building and crustal reorganization. A broad earthquake band ...

3.6 earthquake. Did you feel it? | West Seattle Blog... (West Seattle Blog)

Thanks to David Hutchinson on Alki for the tip about an earthquake centered near Hood Canal at 8:30 this morning. According to the Pacific Northwest Seismic ...

Pedro Bay M2.1 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

(3) Crustal seismicity in this region can be attributed to three major sources: the faults and folds of the Cook Inlet basin, the Castle Mountain Fault, and the ...

Willow M2.4 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

Mapped geological structures in upper Cook Inlet are capable of generating strong earthquakes. The April 1933 M6.9 earthquake, which caused considerable damage ...

Mt. Sergief M2.4 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

February 16, 2024 22:19:36 AKST (February 17, 2024 07:19:36 UTC) 51.6752°N 174.767°W Depth 22.2 miles (35 km). This event has not been reviewed by a ...

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Tabletop exercise by Island County officials looks at earthquake ... (Whidbey News-Times)

An earthquake along the southern Whidbey Island fault zone means a maximum scenario of 7.4 magnitude on the Mercalli scale.

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Preliminary 3.6-magnitude earthquake reported in Ontario (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake happened around 7:38 p.m. at about 1.86 miles east-southeast of Ontario, California with a depth of ...

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Earthquake shakes Ontario, felt in the High Desert (VVdailypress.com)

Geologists reported that Thursday night's 3.8 magnitude earthquake was centered near the Ontario International Airport.

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