Major Earthquake shakes Russia May 24th
At approximately 1:44 local time this morning (5:44UTC), an earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter Scale struck near Russia at a depth of 373.4 miles (601 km) below sea-level. This Major Quake had an epicenter located at 54.9°N, 153.3°E — about 222 miles (359 km) WSW of Esso, Russia/1472 miles (2375 km) NNE of Tokyo,..
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Moderate Earthquake shook local region May 20th
At approximately 7:33pm on May 20th local time (23:33UTC), an earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter Scale occurred in the local region near Anguilla & St. Maarten at a depth of 15.5 miles (25 km) below sea-level. This Moderate Quake had an epicenter located at 18.7 N, 62.8 W — about 37 miles (60 km)..
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Major Earthquake shakes Iran-Pakistan
At approximately 6:44 local time this morning (10:44UTC), an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter Scale struck near the region of the Iran-Pakistan border at a depth of 9.4 miles (15.2 km) below sea-level. This Strong Quake had an epicenter located at 28.1°N, 62.1°E — about 53 miles (86 km) ESE of Khash, Iran/147 miles..
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Minor Earthquake felt near St. Maarten yesterday
At approximately 9:48am yesterday local time (13:48UTC), an earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter Scale occurred in the local region near St. Maarten at a depth of 97 miles (156 km) below sea-level. This Minor Quake had an epicenter located at 17.4 N, 63.1 W — about 12 miles (19 km) SW of Golden Rock,..
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Major Earthquake shakes Colombia
At approximately 10:16 local time this morning (14:16UTC), an earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter Scale struck Colombia at a depth of 95.6 miles (153.8 km) below sea-level. This Strong Quake had an epicenter located at 1.17°N, 77.4°W — about 6 miles SW of Pasto, Colombia/13 miles SE of Sandona, Colombia/1420 miles SW of Philipsburg,..
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Major South-Pacific Earthquake, tsunami kills 5
At approximately 9:12 local time last night (1:12UTC), a major earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter Scale struck off the western coast of the Solomon Islands (near Australia in the South-Pacific region) at a depth of 17.8 miles (28.7 km) below sea-level. This Strong Quake had an epicenter located at 10.7°S, 165.1°E — about 50..
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Major Alaskan Earthquake activates tsunami waves
At approximately 4:58 local time this morning (08:58UTC), an earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter Scale struck off the southeastern coast of Alaska at a depth of 6.2 miles (9.9 km) below sea-level. This Strong Quake had an epicenter located at 55.2°N, 134.8°W — about 63 miles (102 km) W of Craig, Alaska/208 miles (335..
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Minor Earthquake near St. Maarten last PM
At approximately 7:03 last night local time (23:03UTC), an earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter Scale occurred in the local region near St. Maarten at a depth of 64.0 miles (103 km) below sea-level. This Minor Quake had an epicenter located at 17.8 N, 63.5 W — about 32 miles (52 km) WSW of Philipsburg,..
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What is St. Maarten/St. Martin Day?
St. Martin Day, on November 11, celebrates the culture, unity, and industry of St. Martin, a nation that constitutes all of the people from the North and South of the island. The annual St. Martin Day is the principal “nation” day, and the only St. Martin holiday that could be said to “officially” join together..
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Fire Warning issued, due to Dry/HOT conditions
The Fire Department of St. Maarten has once again issued a Fire Warning, due to the current dry spell that the island is experiencing. The entire community is asked to be very conscious of NOT throwing out lighted cigarettes or matches that could result in bush fires. Although there have been brief shower activity throughout..
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