A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Barstow, California, on Monday afternoon, causing shaking felt throughout Southern California. The quake, which occurred at a depth of nearly six miles, was reported around 1 p.m. While shaking was felt as far away as Calabasas, Los Angeles, and Glendale, no injuries or damages have been reported immediately.
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck northern Chile on Thursday. The tremor’s epicenter was located deep within the earth, east of the coastal city of Antofagasta, and no tsunami warning was issued.
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck off the coast of Peru early Wednesday, triggering a tsunami warning for some coastal areas. The earthquake, which occurred around 12:36 am local time, was centered near the Atiquipa district.
A cluster of earthquakes struck Taiwan on Tuesday, with the strongest registering a magnitude of 6.1. While no casualties were reported, damage was sustained to two multi-story buildings previously evacuated after a 7.4 magnitude quake earlier in April, which claimed 13 lives and injured over 1,000. Taiwan, prone to earthquakes, has implemented strict building codes and public education campaigns to mitigate the impact on its 23 million residents.
A cluster of earthquakes, including one measuring 6.1 magnitude, hit Taiwan on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. No damage or casualties were initially reported. The quakes occurred after a 7.4 magnitude quake struck earlier this month, causing 13 deaths and injuring over 1,000. Taiwan is frequently affected by earthquakes, but its excellent earthquake preparedness and strict construction standards have helped minimize their impact on its 23 million residents.
