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| 2 earthquakes 2 volcanic eruptions in 48 hours. Over 100 deaths recorded in Kathmandu Nepalese capital |
Two powerful earthquakes and two volcanic eruptions have hit various parts of the world. A powerful earthquake has rocked Nepal, wrecking buildings, killing over 100 people and injuring others amidst destruction of properties.
"When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be frightened; those things must take place; but that is not yet the end. 8"For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will also be famines. These things are merely the beginning of birth pangs". Mk 13: 7-8
Barely 24 hours earlier, another powerful earthquake struck New Zealand. The 5.9-magnitude earthquake shook New Zealand, panicking shoppers but prompting no reports of any major damage.
The quake struck at 3:36pm local time (03:36 GMT) on Friday, with its epicentre about 66km from the South Island town of Kaikoura at a depth of 55km, the US Geological Survey said.
The Nepal quake measured 7.9 and struck an area between the capital Kathmandu and the city of Pokhara, the US Geological Survey said. Tremors were felt across the region, as far afield as Pakistan, Bangladesh and neighbouring India. A Nepali minister said there had been "massive damage" at the epicentre.
"We need support from the various international agencies which are more knowledgeable and equipped to handle the kind of emergency we face now," Information Minister Minendra Rijal.
Up to 108 deaths have been recorded in the earthquake.
Several buildings, including the landmark Dharahara tower, were reduced to rubble in Kathmandu. The tower was turned into a stump, with several feared dead among its ruins.
Injured people have been brought to the main hospital. Reuters news agency put the initial death toll at four, including casualties at the tower.
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| 2 earthquakes 1 volcanic eruption in 48 hours. Over 100 deaths recorded in Kathmandu Nepalese capital |
The two earthquakes followed a twin volcanic eruptions in Chile. Two eruptions blasted from Chile's Calbuco volcano for the first time in more than 42 years. Calbuco erupted twice this week -- once on Wednesday and again on Thursday -- and Chile's national geology and mining service also warned people to prepare for a possible third and "even more aggressive eruption."
Around 4,000 residents in nearby towns were forced to evacuate due to raining ash blanketing their neighborhoods.
This week was the first time the volcano has erupted since 1973, officials said.
Over 2000 earthquakes have been recorded around the world since the beginning of the year.
January[edit]
Strongest
magnitude | 6.8 Mw,  Vanuatu |
|---|---|
| Number by magnitude | |
| 8.0−8.9 | 0 |
| 7.0−7.9 | 0 |
| 6.0−6.9 | 4 |
| 5.0−5.9 | 119 |
| 4.0−4.9 | 1022 |
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck offshore of Panama 236 km (147 mi) south of Punta de Burica on January 7 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi).[2]
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck China 14 km (8.7 mi) north northwest of Shaping on January 14 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).[3] The earthquake injured at least 11 people.[4]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of Fiji 54 km (34 mi) southeast of Ndoi Island on January 28 at a depth of 484.1 km (300.8 mi).[6]
February[edit]
Strongest
magnitude | 7.1 Mw, Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
|---|---|
| Number by magnitude | |
| 8.0−8.9 | 0 |
| 7.0−7.9 | 2 |
| 6.0−6.9 | 11 |
| 5.0−5.9 | 116 |
| 4.0−4.9 | 846 |
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Argentina 87 km (54 mi) northwest of La Punta on February 2 at a depth of 172.3 km (107.1 mi).[8]
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on February 13 at a depth of 16.4 km (10.2 mi).[10]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of Taiwan 32 km (20 mi) east southeast of Taitung City on February 13 at a depth of 24.3 km (15.1 mi).[11]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 145 km (90 mi) north northwest of Visokoi Island on February 16 at a depth of 13.0 km (8.1 mi).[12]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 83 km (52 mi) east northeast of Miyako on February 16 at a depth of 23.0 km (14.3 mi).[13]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of Mexico 218 km (135 mi) southwest of Tomatlán on February 22 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).[17]
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Indonesia 131 km (81 mi) north of Nebe on February 27 at a depth of 552.3 km (343.2 mi).[18]
March[edit]
Strongest
magnitude | 7.5 Mw,  Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Number by magnitude | |
| 8.0−8.9 | 0 |
| 7.0−7.9 | 1 |
| 6.0−6.9 | 7 |
| 5.0−5.9 | 88 |
| 4.0−4.9 | 360 |
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Colombia 10 km (6.2 mi) northeast of Aratoca on March 10 at a depth of 157.4 km (97.8 mi).[20]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Chile 82 km (51 mi) north northwest of Talcahuano on March 18 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 mi).[22]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga 109 km (68 mi) northeast of Hihifo on March 30 at a depth of 11.5 km (7.1 mi).[26]
April[edit]
Strongest
magnitude | 7.9 Mw,  Nepal |
|---|---|
| Deadliest | 7.9 Mw, Nepal 12 deaths |
| Number by magnitude | |
| 8.0−8.9 | 0 |
| 7.0−7.9 | 1 |
| 6.0−6.9 | 9 |
| 5.0−5.9 | 5 |
| 4.0−4.9 | 18 |
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Greece 52 km (32 mi) east of Palaikastron on April 16 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi).[28]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck offshore of Wallis and Futuna 183 km (114 mi) south southwest of Sigave on April 17 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).[29]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of the Solomon Islands 158 km (98 mi) south southeast of Lata on April 22 at a depth of 72.0 km (44.7 mi).[35]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck New Zealand 68 km (42 mi) northwest of Kaikoura on April 24 at a depth of 55.0 km (34.2 mi).[36]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Canada 182 km (113 mi) west southwest of Bella Bella, British Columbia on April 24 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).[37]
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