This study analyzes the exposure of energy and transport assets in Asia and the Pacific to climate change and earthquake hazards and highlights how multi-hazard assessment can help strengthen the resilience of crucial infrastructure. Geolocating and undertaking a multi-hazard assessment of more than 30,000 infrastructure assets, the study identifies significant …
Nearly seven million Americans are vulnerable to man-made earthquakes in central and eastern US states in 2016, according to a US Geological Survey (USGS) report. It estimates the probability, strength and potential areas where man-made and natural earthquakes can occur. "This research also shows that much more of the nation …
SWAT:- An earthquake of moderate intensity jolted Swat and surrounding areas on Sunday. However, no loss of any kind was reported. According to geological wing of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), tremors measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale were felt in Swat city and surrounding areas forcing people to rush out …
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck in the Gulf of California, east of Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, and local authorities said there were no reports of damage. The quake, centered 79 miles (127 km) southeast of San Felipe, Mexico, had a depth of 6.2 …
LONDON – Asia has the largest number of people exposed to natural disasters, but African countries are the most vulnerable to them, largely because of political instability, corruption, poverty and inequality, a new global assessment shows. India has a billion people at risk, with China, Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan …
A large, magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit in the Pacific Ocean off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Sunday. There was no danger of a Pacific-wide tsunami from the quake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. The quake struck at a depth of 18.4 miles (30 km) and …
The south coast of Spain and the northern coast of Morocco on Saturday experienced two earthquakes registering 4.5 and 4.6 on the Richter Scale, the Spanish Geographical Institute informs. It is the third day that the region has suffered a quake of 4.5 or above. The quakes, which happened shortly …
A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck North Korea early Monday, South Korea's state weather agency said. The quake was detected at 5:17 a.m. Monday in an area some 21km east of Songlim, North Hwanghae Province, which lies just north of the border. An official with the Korea Meteorological Administration said no major …
The long-overdue earthquake set to hit southern California could be far worse than expected, a new study suggests. There is widespread consensus that millions will be killed or displaced when - not if - the San Andreas fault ruptures. But now, a geophysicist claims there is a strong chance this …
The Asia-Pacific region "continues to be the most disaster prone part of the world in 2015" and needs a risk-sensitive development approach, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said here Thursday. More than half of the world's 344 disasters in 2015, resulting in more than 16,000 deaths and affecting some 59 million …
When an earthquake strikes literally every second counts. That was the case 5 years ago when a magnitude 9 quake unleashed a massive tsunami that devastated Japan. A seismological network kicked into action issuing early warnings, but the massive waves still killed nearly 16,000 people and caused an estimated $300 …
The City Government of Addis Ababa and Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enable them to work together on earthquake risk assessment in the city. During the signing of the MoU, Addis Ababa City Municipality General Manager Haile Fesseha said establishing an …
The City Government of Addis Ababa and Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enable them to work together on earthquake risk assessment in the city. During the signing of the MoU, Addis Ababa City Municipality General Manager Haile Fesseha said establishing an …
This study is part of an annual series, developed by the Information and Communications Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction Division of ESCAP. It provides a yearly overview of natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and its impacts. In 2015, Asia-Pacific continued to be the world’s most disaster prone region. 160 …
HONG KONG, March 4(Xinhua) -- An 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted 217km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea at 2016-03-03 21:47:49 GMT on Thu (2016-03-04 05:47:49 Beijing Time), the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 3.2844 degrees south latitude and …
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of western Indonesia, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reports. There have been no immediate reports of damage. The USGS said the earthquake struck at 19:49 local time (12:49 GMT). It said the epicentre was 805km (500 miles) south-west of the city …
This study investigates the issues related to underestimation of the earthquake source parameters in the context of tsunami early warning and tsunami risk assessment. The magnitude of a very large event may be underestimated significantly during the early stage of the disaster, resulting in the issuance of incorrect tsunami warnings. …
A magnitude 4.9 quake struck northwest of Bakersfield, California, on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake was extremely shallow, just over 1,000 feet (some 320 meters) below the surface of the Earth. It was centered three miles (six km) southwest from the town of Wasco, some 24 miles …
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 grades on the Richter scale struck the region of Moquegua in southern Peru, according to a report by the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP). It registered at 4:03 a.m. and its epicenter was located 91 kilometers south of the Ilo province, with a depth of …
New Delhi: Parts in Delhi including areas along the Yamuna River bank, the Lutyens Zone and North Campus of Delhi University fall in "high" and "very high" seismic risk hazard index and would face greater impact in the event of an earthquake, says a report prepared by the Ministry of …
A joint UN assessment report released on Monday states there has been improvements in food security since the April 2015 Gorkha earthquake. The report, however, says the food insecurity still persists in some communities, particularly Dalit and single female-headed households. According to the assessment report, the vulnerable communities that fall …
