Strong and shallow M6.7 earthquake hits Vanuatu – small tsunami waves produced

Strong and shallow M6.7 earthquake hits Vanuatu – small tsunami waves produced

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.7 hit Vanuatu at 04:47 UTC (15:47 LT) on November 22, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 22.5 km (14 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.7 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles); BMKG M7.0 at a depth of 12 km (7.5 miles).

Mysterious global tsunami in 2021 caused by hidden M8.2 earthquake

Mysterious global tsunami in 2021 caused by hidden M8.2 earthquake

Scientists have uncovered the source of a mysterious 2021 tsunami that sent waves around the globe in August 2021 when a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit near the South Sandwich Islands. The epicenter was 47 km (29 miles) below the Earth’s surface — too deep…

Ecological disaster in Peru after tsunami waves hit oil refinery

Ecological disaster in Peru after tsunami waves hit oil refinery

Tsunami waves caused by the massive eruption at Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga on January 15, 2022, hit a tanker that was unloading crude oil at a refinery in Lima, Peru, causing an ecological disaster. The incident took place in the district of…

Tsunami waves up to 10 m (33 feet) high hit Ha’apai Islands, Tonga

Tsunami waves up to 10 m (33 feet) high hit Ha’apai Islands, Tonga

The Tongan Navy has reported major damage in the Ha’apai Islands after the major eruption at Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano on January 15, 2022. Waves that hit Ha'apai Islands were estimated to be 5 – 10 meters (16 – 33 feet) in height, reaching…

Very strong M7.5 earthquake hits South Sandwich Islands region

Very strong M7.5 earthquake hits South Sandwich Islands region

A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.5 hit South Sandwich Islands region at 18:32 UTC on August 12, 2021. The agency is reporting a depth of 63.3 km (39.3 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. Numerous moderate to very strong…