Earthquakes

• World headed for 560 disasters a year by 2030, UN report warns

  Human activity is contributing to an increasing number of disasters, according to a new UN report.

  Environment

  Apr 25
  
• Earthquake near Rocky Mountain House upgraded to 5.0 magnitude

  Natural Resources Canada earthquake seismologist Andrew Schaeffer said Alberta experiences a fair number of earthquakes, especially on the western side of the province.

  Environment

  Oct 21, 2021
  
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• Powerful earthquake rocks southwest Pakistan, at least 20 dead

  The quake was centered about 14 kilometers (8 miles) north-northeast of Harnai in Baluchistan province, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

  Environment

  Oct 6, 2021
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• U.S. troops airlift aid to quake-hit southern Haiti amid shift in relief effort

  U.S. military aircraft are now ferrying food, tarps and other material to focus on helping people in the areas hardest hit by the recent earthquake.

  Environment

  Aug 29, 2021
• Earthquake of 3.4 magnitude ‘strongly felt’ in parts of Quebec’s Charlevoix area

  An earthquake of a 3.4 magnitude shook parts of Quebec north of the province's capital early Monday.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2020
• Earth vibrations dip as humans stand still in coronavirus fight

  The coronavirus threat has shaken up humans' daily patterns, and the Earth is shaking less because of it.

  Trending

  Apr 6, 2020
• Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes near Iran nuclear plant, causes no damage: reports

  The quake was moderate, which can cause considerable damage, and was centered 53 km (33 km) east of Bushehr, a nuclear plant on Iran's southern coast on the Gulf.

  Dec 27, 2019
• Seventh earthquake in 48 hours strikes off coast of Vancouver Island

  Tuesday night's quake measured a 6.2, making it the largest in the series of earthquakes.

  Dec 25, 2019
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• Minor 3.7-magnitude earthquake hits northern New Brunswick, generates aftershock

  This is the second 3.7-magnitude earthquake recorded in New Brunswick this year.

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2019
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• Alberta Energy Regulator restricts fracking near Brazeau dam following earthquake

  The Alberta Energy Regulator is moving to restrict oilfield fracking activity near the Brazeau Reservoir in east central Alberta as a precaution following a 4.3 magnitude earthquake south of the area in March.

  Environment

  May 27, 2019