The quake produced severe shaking in a lightly populated area, brought the southern tip of the Cascadia Subduction Zone slightly closer to failure, and modestly inhibited rupture on the San …
Utah has experienced energetic earthquakes in the past. If a magnitude-7.0 earthquake hits the state, major cities would feel strong shaking and likely experience events triggered by the shock. By …
A group of social scientists, seismologists and engineers is developing surveys to understand the efficacy of earthquake early warning alerts. By Meghomita Das, Palomar Fellow (@meghomita) Citation: Das, …
A magnitude-6.1 earthquake that shook western Turkey in November struck a region that also shook in August and November 1999. Reports of shaking revealed significant variation in intensity. Why? …
A magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck off the seismically active coast of Northern California, not far from Eureka, on Tuesday, Dec. 20. By Temblor Editorial Team, (@temblor) This is story …
Getting notifications to people in the event of an earthquake is a key component of earthquake early warning systems. Apps like MyShake and companies like Google are leading the way. …
A global survey of large strike-slip earthquakes (greater than magnitude 6.7) reveals that over a 20-year period, 14 percent of such earthquakes sustained supershear rupture speeds. By Laura Fattaruso, …
An October magnitude-6.4 quake succeeded a July magnitude-7.0 earthquake that struck the same region. What do these quakes tell us about the faults involved and whether the second was an …
Scientists drilled deep below the seafloor to see how stress builds within the Nankai megathrust, a major subduction zone off Japan’s southeast coast. By Jay Barber, Science Writer (@JayBarber77) …
After months of heightened earthquake activity, Earth’s largest volcano has erupted for the first time in 38 years. Previous eruptions of Mauna Loa can give scientists some clues as to …
Minggu ini, gempa dengan magnitudo mengguncang Jawa Barat, Indonesia, mengakibatkan getaran dan kehilangan. Oleh Anne Sirait, Ph.D., Program Studi S1 Geofisika, Universitas Indonesia dan anggota Divisi Seismologi Himpunan Ahli …
Aunque septiembre ha tenido algunos sismos importantes en los últimos años, no hay nada especial en este mes. Por Manuel J. Aguilar-Velázquez (@ManuAguilar411), R. Daniel Corona-Fernández (@rdcoronaf), y Miguel …
Though September has seen a few big earthquakes in recent years, there is nothing special about the month. By Manuel J. Aguilar-Velázquez (@ManuAguilar411), R. Daniel Corona-Fernández (@rdcoronaf), and Miguel …
A shallow, moderately sized magnitude-5.6 crustal earthquake rattled West Java, Indonesia, this week, causing shaking and loss. By Anne Sirait, Ph.D., Department of Geophysics, University of Indonesia and a …
Three unrelated magnitude-6-plus earthquakes shook Baja California in three weeks, on three different faults. By Hector Gonzalez-Huizar, Ph.D., Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada, Baja …
A magnitude-5.6 earthquake ruptured about 10 kilometers below the surface in West Java’s Cianjur region, with shaking felt in Indonesia’s capital city of Jakarta. By Temblor Editorial Team, (@temblor) …
Using machine learning techniques on ten years of seismic data from Oklahoma and Kansas, researchers identified faults that could generate large earthquakes. By Laura Fattaruso, Simpson Strong Tie Fellow …
As climate-related hazards increase in intensity and frequency, communities and insurers can use updated risk maps and models to understand and estimate loss. By Rebecca Owen, Science Writer, @beccapox …
Did you know there’s a mineral that may prevent catastrophic earthquakes and sequester CO2 from Earth’s atmosphere? A new study explores this link. By Melissa Scruggs, PhD, @VolcanoDoc …
Improved estimates of earthquake recurrence interval could account for an apparent earthquake hiatus in California. By Rachel Rochester, Ph.D., Science Writer (@RaRaRhapsody) Citation: Rochester, R., 2022, Some California …
A magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck about 19.8 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of San Jose on Tuesday. The Calaveras Fault is the likely source of this temblor. By Meghomita Das, Palomar …
The element of surprise can make earthquakes on subsurface faults especially dangerous. By Laura Fattaruso, Simpson Strong Tie Fellow (@labtalk_laura) Citation: Fattaruso, L., 2022, Hidden faults pose a …
Today marks the anniversary of the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. Seismologists remember the event when they were students of the earth sciences. By Alka Tripathy-Lang, Ph.D., science writer (@DrAlkaTrip) …
一個利用人工智慧自動偵測和定位地震的新方法。 該系統成功的定位了臺灣最近的地震，並幫助科學家們追蹤正在進行的地震分布。 作者: 郭陳澔博士、孫維芳、黃俊銘、潘勝彥, 國立臺灣大學 Citation: Kuo-Chen, H., Sun, W., Huang, C., Pan, S., 2022, 近即時地震資料處理有助科學家了解地震特性, Temblor, http://doi.org/10.32858/temblor.276 This article is also available in English. 9 …
A new method of automatically detecting and locating earthquakes utilizes artificial intelligence. The system successfully located recent Taiwan earthquakes and could help scientists monitor ongoing events. By Hao Kuo-Chen, …
這次的地震震動程度比2500年回歸週期預期的還要大。前震可能留下了主震即將來臨的預兆。 陳薇安、詹忠翰 (中央大學地震災害鏈風險評估及管理研究中心) Citation: Chen, W., Chan, C., 2022, Taiwan’s double earthquake appears to have launched a ‘killer pulse’ that toppled buildings, Temblor, http://doi.org/10.32858/temblor.274 This article is …
The shaking from the magnitude-6.8 mainshock was larger than expected in 2500 years. The foreshock may have left a seismic warning that another quake was coming. By Wei-An Chen, …
Some brick buildings weathered the devastating 1886 Charleston earthquake. Their secret was an ingenious structural element borrowed from Greek and Roman construction. By Meghomita Das, Palomar Fellow (@meghomita) …
Magnitude-6.5 and 6.9 earthquakes struck Taiwan’s seismically active east coast this week. The risk of more shaking is now elevated. By Shinji Toda, Ph.D., IRIDeS, Tohoku University, and Ross …
Aunque sea poco probable que este cause otro gran terremoto en el futuro cercano, aproximadamente una cuarta parte de la superficie de la falla que causó el terremoto de 1985 …
Though unlikely sufficient to trigger another great earthquake soon, about one-quarter of the fault surface that broke in the 1985 earthquake is now closer to failure. By Ross S. …
El terremoto, que se generó en la costa del Pacifico en México, redistribuyó los esfuerzos en la región. Por Hector Gonzalez-Huizar, Ph.D., Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación …
The earthquake, which struck along Mexico’s Pacific coast, redistributed stress in the region. By Hector Gonzalez-Huizar, Ph.D., Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada, Baja California …
On Tuesday, the Bay Area was reminded once again that the faults that dissect the region are active. Local streams record how the region’s faults slowly shape the landscape. …
The quake struck less than an hour after a national earthquake drill. Mexico is prone to strong earthquakes. By Temblor Earthquake News Editors Update Sept 22, 1:49 a.m.: …
Scientists in Oklahoma have unraveled different types of earthquakes that can be hard to see in the squiggles of seismograms that record shaking. By Meghomita Das, Palomar Fellow (@meghomita) …
A segment of the Philippine Fault system is the main suspect for the recent magnitude-7.0 earthquake. But surface ground rupture has not yet been found. Is that the whole story? …
A new report warns that Seattle waterfront and other low-lying areas could be inundated by a tsunami wave within minutes of a Seattle Fault earthquake. By Laura Fattaruso, Simpson …
When a magnitude-6.1 quake struck Afghanistan in June, long-standing vulnerabilities — including a heavily faulted region, traditional adobe-style construction, and lack of enforceable building codes — were again revealed. …
Just 20 years ago, the discovery of “slow” earthquakes took the field of earthquake hazards by storm. Today, scientists are still hot on the trail for these sneaky quakes. …
After a weekend of intense earthquakes, a spectacular new eruption at Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland began Wednesday afternoon. Volcano scientists are keeping a close eye on this eruption, but only …
The Santa Cruz Mountains in Northern California were built slowly over time, new research shows. By Nam Cheah, science writer, Temblor Earthquake News extern Citation: Cheah, N., 2022, …
Three years after InSight’s safe arrival on Mars, the lander picked up several large seismic events on the Red Planet. By Davitia James, Temblor Earthquake News Extern (@davitiaa) …
New research reveals the intensity of British Columbia’s 2020 hazard cascade as members of the Homalco First Nation continue to pick up the pieces. By Lauren A. Koenig, Ph.D., …
A magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck in remote eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday, according to the USGS. The moderate quake caused significant damage to nearby villages. Reports of more than 1,000 fatalities have …
Aftershocks of large earthquakes can be highly destructive. New evidence has emerged of both a shutdown and a persistence of such shocks following megathrust events throughout history. Ross S. …
A new open-source wildfire model could help predict which wildfires will cause the most economic damage across the globe, informing preventative strategies. By Erin Martin-Jones, Ph.D., University of Cambridge …
Scientists imaged hidden fault structures in the Imperial Valley along a canal using techniques typically applied in lakes and oceans. What they found highlights that faults don’t care about human-defined …
To know what happens to a fault during an earthquake, we need to have our eyes on it. A new drilling project gets instruments as close as possible to the …
Archaeological and geological evidence point to 3,800-year-old magnitude-9.5 earthquake and tsunami on the Chilean coast. By Rebecca Owen, Science Writer (@beccapox) Citation: Owen, R., 2022, Ancient Chile quake …
Scientists use noise generated by human activities to determine how the subsidence rate of densely populated Mexico City affects its seismic hazard. By Meghomita Das, McGill University (@meghomita) …
Scientists and a Japanese cell phone provider are working together to measure land movements, with an eye toward locating earthquakes. By Melissa Scruggs, Ph.D. (@VolcanoDoc) Citation: Scruggs, M., …
Balloon-mounted sensors can detect clearer sound waves from explosions, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes than the commonly used ground-based sensors. By Elisabeth Nadin, Ph.D., University of Alaska Fairbanks Citation: …
Geologic dating helped researchers uncover evidence of big earthquakes along the central San Andreas Fault. By Jay Barber, science writer (@JayBarber77) Citation: Barber, J, 2022, A quiet section …
Coastal boulders give scientists an idea of past seismicity in a region, which helps them understand the potential for future earthquakes and tsunamis. By Mizael Ramos Ortiz, B.Sc., Temblor …
By rapidly deploying real time seismic instruments, French researchers improved their understanding of the seismic crisis at Mayotte, an island in the Indian Ocean. By Davitia James, Temblor Earthquake …
The magnitude-6.4 earthquake didn’t damage infrastructure, but it’s the latest to remind us that the Manila trench can generate big quakes near a populous metropolis. By Mario Aurelio, Sandra …
玉里地震的特性與過去的地震活動相近，而未來鄰近區域有發生大地震的可能性。 陳薇安、高若甄、詹忠翰 (中央大學地震災害鏈風險評估及管理研究中心) 引文: Chen, W., Kao J., Chan C., 2022, Magnitude-6.6 earthquake warns east-central Taiwan of shaking potential, Temblor, http://doi.org/10.32858/temblor.248 This article is also available in …
The pattern of recent earthquakes in the area indicated this event was likely, and an even larger quake is possible in the future. By Wei-An Chen, B.S., Jo-Chen Kao, …
Understanding how earthquakes occur near fracking wells can help scientists make energy production safer. By Lena Beck, @LenaJLBeck Citation: Beck, L., 2022, New fracking-generated earthquakes discovered, Temblor, http://doi.org/10.32858/temblor.247 …
3月16日深夜に東北地方を襲い東京に停電をもたらしたマグニチュード7．3の地震は，2011年東北沖地震の余震活動の1つとみられる 遠田晋次（東北大学災害科学国際研究所） ロス スタイン（テンブラー社） Citation: Toda, S., Stein, R., 2022, ‘Triplet’ earthquakes strike near Tohoku, Japan, but a rupture gap remains, Temblor, http://doi.org/10.32858/temblor.246 This article is also …
Wednesday’s magnitude-7.3 quake, which shook large parts of Honshu and knocked out power to Tokyo, is the latest in a series of large aftershocks from the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. …
Le réseau sismologique national d’Haïti était hors service lors du tremblement de terre de magnitude 7,2 survenu en 2021, mais un réseau de sismomètres peu coûteux hébergés par des citoyens …
Haiti’s national seismometer network was down during the 2021 magnitude-7.2 earthquake, but a collection of low-cost citizen-hosted seismometers filled in. By Eric Calais, Ph.D., Ecole normale supérieure, and co-authors …
Densely spaced seismic monitoring stations and a ready-made alerting system allow warnings to be issued within seconds of an earthquake larger than magnitude-4.5. By Elisabeth Nadin, University of Alaska …
Tonga’s underwater eruption hints at need for more seismic stations near such active, submarine volcanoes located near populated parts of the Pacific. By Lise Retailleau, Ph.D., Observatoire Volcanologique du …
To run, or to drop, cover and hold on. That is the question, argues earthquake geologist and Pacific Northwest resident, Chris Goldfinger. By Chris Goldfinger, Ph.D., Oregon State University …
A deep dive into Portugal’s 1930 deadly tsunami reveals how ocean depth affects tsunamis triggered by landslides. By Lauren A. Koenig, Ph.D., Science Writer (@Lauren_A_Koenig) Citation: Koenig, L., …
Gempa mengguncang sebagian Sumatra dan Malaysia, menyababkan kerusakan dan korban jiwa. Oleh: Anne Sirait, Ph.D., Program Studi Geofisika, Universitas Indonesia, Dr. Daryono, BMKG Kutipan: Sirait, A., Daryono, 2022, …
The earthquake shook parts of Sumatra and Malaysia. Some damage and casualties were reported. By Anne Sirait, Ph.D, Department of Geophysics, University of Indonesia, Dr. Daryono Indonesian Agency for …
Exposure to multiple disasters leaves people “worse for wear,” lowering mental health scores. By Ashley Balzer, Science Writer (@AshleyBVigil) Citation: Balzer, A., 2022, The Human Element: Study Shows …
Early signals of a coming tsunami hide in Earth’s magnetic field, according to new research. By Krystal Vasquez, Science Writer (@caffeinatedkrys) Citation: Vasquez, K., 2022, An earlier tsunami …
Gempa bermagnitude 6,6 mengguncang Jawa di pertengahan Januari, menyebabkan guncangan, tanpa tsunami. Oleh Anne Sirait, Ph.D., Program Studi Geofisika, Universitas Indonesia Citation: Sirait, A., 2022, Intraslab earthquake shakes …
A magnitude-6.6 earthquake rattled Java in mid-January, causing shaking, but no tsunami. By Anne Sirait, Ph.D., Department of Geophysics, University of Indonesia Citation: Sirait, A., 2022, Intraslab earthquake …
With the threat of a large earthquake and tsunami looming, the Shoalwater Bay Tribe is constructing the first tsunami tower in North America. By Rebecca Owen, Science Writer (@beccapox) …
The San Andreas and the San Jacinto faults have simultaneously ruptured in at least three earthquakes over the past 2000 years. By Alba M. Rodriguez Padilla, Ph.D. candidate, UC …
1 月 3 日台灣東部外海規模 6.0 的地震撼動了台北市區，但靠近震央的城市只有感覺到輕微的震動。 陳薇安、詹忠翰 (中央大學地震災害鏈風險評估及管理研究中心) Citation: Chen, W., Chan, C., 2022, Northern Taiwan starts the new year with a jolt, Temblor, http://doi.org/10.32858/temblor.234 This article …
An offshore magnitude-6.0 earthquake on January 3 rattled the Taipei metropolitan area, but cities closer to the epicenter felt only light shaking. By Wei-An Chen, B.S., and Chung-Han Chan, …
Some buildings sway more than others in an earthquake. Scientists are exploring how to integrate this variation into Earthquake Early Warning systems. By Jeng Hann Chong, University of New …
Footage from the 2018 Anchorage earthquake shows that people react differently in public and private spaces. By Davitia James, Temblor Earthquake News Extern (@davitiaa) Citation: James, D., 2022, …
Questions remain about the cause of the eruption and subsequent tsunami, which damaged nearby islands in Tonga. By Marie Edmonds, Ph.D., University of Cambridge Citation: Edmonds, M., 2022, …
最近的6.6级地震发生在青藏高原东北缘。研究发现这次地震增加了未来在附近发生大地震的可能性。 By 彭志刚（佐治亚理工学院地球与大气科学学院）刘静（天津大学地球系统科学学院）邓阳凡（中国科学院深地科学卓越中心）; 远田静次（日本东北大学国际灾害科学研究所） 引用：Peng, Z., Liu-Zeng, J., Deng, Y., Toda, S., 2022, Strong earthquake increases seismic hazard in Qinghai, China, Temblor, http://doi.org/10.32858/temblor.230 This article is also …
The magnitude-6.6 quake struck near the northeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. An analysis shows that nearby sections are now closer to failure. By Zhigang Peng, Ph.D., School of …
Climate change is to blame, but targeted and poorly executed planning decisions mean that half of U.S. buildings lie in natural hazard “hot spots.” By Meghan Zulian, University of …
By studying sedimentary layers beneath a lake in Indonesia, researchers developed a new technique that can date earthquake doublets within the hour. By Lauren Koenig, Ph.D., Science Writer (@Lauren_A_Koenig) …
Faults can appear at the surface as simple, straight features, but deep below ground they can be complex, and their hidden geometry can play in a role in their hazard. …
Stress in Earth’s crust affects how faults move and rocks break. Researchers developed a novel way to measure stress using a different type of data. By Fionna M.D. Samuels, …
Is this an unusually productive aftershock sequence, or could these quakes prove to be foreshocks of a larger event that has yet to strike? By Mario Aurelio, Director of …
In a series of public education programs and workshops, researchers in Canada are engaging with communities and other stakeholders to develop an earthquake early warning system. By Meghomita Das, …
More than a century after a magnitude-8+ earthquake struck in India, researchers have identified the epicenter of the massive quake. By Davitia James, Temblor Earthquake News Extern (@davitiaa) …
The Pacific Northwest was jolted into the spotlight on Wednesday, when a series of strong earthquakes off the Oregon coast awakened fears of a big one. By Jochen Braunmiller, …
After a strong earthquake struck Puerto Rico in 2020, a group of students quickly designed, programmed and installed a small seismic network to record aftershocks. By Elisabeth Nadin, University …
El 7 de septiembre del 2021 ocurrió un fuerte terremoto cerca de Acapulco, México. El terremoto pudo haber incrementado la posibilidad de que ocurra un gran terremoto en la Brecha …
A new study analyzes what is the best advice to give people when an earthquake strikes. The answer depends on where you are among other things, but for the U.S. …
A recent high-density seismic survey illuminated the previously unmapped fault and highlighted the challenge of determining earthquake hazard in the Los Angeles Basin. By Dan Gish and Steve Boljen, …
On September 7, 2021, a strong earthquake struck near Acapulco, Mexico. The earthquake may have increased the likelihood of a larger magnitude earthquake within the Guerrero Seismic Gap. By …
A new study focused on New Zealand’s capital city considers why some homeowners do not take preventative measures to strengthen their property against earthquakes. By Davitia James, Temblor Earthquake …
On October 10, 2021, a magnitude-6.2 earthquake near the southern coast of the Big Island shook residents and visitors across the state of Hawaiʻi. By Liliane M.L. Burkhard, Lauren …
A scientific agency has pled not guilty to charges stemming from the 2019 White Island/Whakaari volcano disaster. Should scientists be held accountable for insufficiently conveying the risk of an impending …
A new study demonstrates how increasing fluid pressure and crystal size affects subduction zone earthquakes. By Davitia James, Temblor Earthquake News Extern (@davitiaa) Citation: James, D., 2021, Fluids …
