10 Most Recent, Strong Earthquakes Rocked the Different Areas this August 2019
EARTHQUAKES – Here is a list of ten(10) most recent, strong quakes that hit the different areas in the world this August 2019.
Every day, the different parts of the world are experiencing shaking. It is called earthquake, a result of the movement of the plates. It can happen whether on land or under the water.
Countries that are lying along the Pacific Ring of Fire are more prone to quakes. One of these nations is the Philippines. Sadly, areas that are near the bodies of water and frequently rocked by quakes are at risks for tsunami.
Daily, there are strong quakes and there are also those that have low magnitudes. Most countries have assigned bureaus and agencies that are specifically tasked to record these happenings.
For this August 2019, there are at least ten(10) strong earthquakes that hit the different areas in the Philippines. Here is a list of the most recent ones:
EARTHQUAKES
Date & Time: August 25, 2019 (06:31 UTC)
Magnitude: 4.6
Depth: 19.8 km.
Location: Sigave, Wallis and Futuna (Pacific Ocean)
Data Recorded by United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Date & Time: August 25, 2019 (02:17 UTC)
Magnitude: 4.6
Depth: 210 km.
Location: Te Kaha, New Zealand
Data Recorded by GeoNet
Date & Time: August 25, 2019 (18:46 UTC)
Magnitude: 4.7
Depth: 10 km.
Location: Central Mid Atlantic Ridge
Data Recorded by GFZ
Date & Time: August 25, 2019 (05:14 UTC)
Magnitude: 4.7
Depth: 255 km.
Location: Eastern Sea of Japan
Data Recorded by GFZ
Date & Time: August 25, 2019 (14:54 UTC)
Magnitude: 4.8
Depth: 10 km.
Location: Central Mid Atlantic Ridge
Data Recorded by GFZ
Date & Time: August 25, 2019 (12:48 UTC)
Magnitude: 4.8
Depth: 44 km.
Location: Java, Indonesia
Data Recorded by BMKG
Date & Time: August 25, 2019 (14:27 UTC)
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth: 33 km.
Location: Whakatane, New Zealand
Data Recorded by GeoNet
Date & Time: August 25, 2019 (07:16 UTC)
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth: 32 km.
Location: East of Kuril Islands, Russia
Data Recorded by GFZ
Date & Time: August 25, 2019 (17:28 UTC)
Magnitude: 5.2
Depth: 34 km.
Location: Solomon Islands
Data Recorded by GFZ
Date & Time: August 25, 2019 (20:30 UTC)
Magnitude: 5.3
Depth: 10 km.
Location: Colombia
Data Recorded by GFZ
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