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Türkiye - Earthquake

published on 19/04/2024
  • A 5.7 M earthquake at a depth of 10 km occurred on 18 April at 15.11 UTC (18.11 local time) in the western part of Tokat Province in northern Türkiye. The epicentre was located approximately 9 km west of Sulusaray Town in Sulusaray District (Tokat Province).
  • According to USGS PAGER, up to 3,000 people were exposed to very strong shaking and 20,000 to strong shaking.
  • According to media as of 19 April, two buildings have been destroyed and several others have been damaged in Sulusaray District. The earthquake was felt in Samsun, Çankiri, Çorum, Yozgat and Sivas Provinces in northern Türkiye.
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Japan - Earthquake

published on 18/04/2024
  • A 6.3 M earthquake at a depth of 26 km occurred on 17 April at 14.14 UTC (23.14 local time) offshore close to the south-western coast of Shikoku Island in southern Japan. The epicentre was located approximately 17 km west-south-west of Uwajima City (Ehime Prefecture).
  • According to USGS PAGER, up to 1,000 people were exposed to very strong shaking and 156,000 to strong shaking. 
  • According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA), six people have been injured, of whom six in Ehime Prefecture (Shikoku Island), two in Oita Prefecture (Kyushu Island), and one in Kochi Prefecture (Shikoku Island).
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Papua New Guinea - Earthquake

published on 15/04/2024
  • An earthquake of 6.5 M at a depth of 49 km occurred in New Britain Island (eastern Papua New Guinea) on 14 April at 20.56 UTC (15 April at 6.56 local time). The epicentre was located 110 km east-southeast of Kimbe Town (East New Britain Province).
  • USGS PAGER estimated that up to 52,000 people were exposed to strong shaking.
  • According to media, there are no reports of any casualties or damage.