Pacific Tsunami Warning Center

Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 hits off Java, Indonesia: USGS

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck off the coast of Java in Indonesia on Friday.

Dec 16, 2017, 00:21 AM IST

7.0 magnitude quake off New Caledonia, triggering tsunami warning

New Caledonia is part of the "Ring of Fire", a zone of tectonic activity around the Pacific that is subject to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Nov 20, 2017, 06:35 AM IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes off Papua New Guinea: USGS

 An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 struck off the town of Rabaul in the south Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said.

Jul 13, 2017, 10:50 AM IST

Major 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Vanuatu: USGS

A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 struck about 535 km (330 miles) southeast of the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Friday, the US Geological Survey said, briefly triggering a local tsunami warning.

Aug 12, 2016, 11:42 AM IST

7.2-magnitude quake hits off New Caledonia, no tsunami threat

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no current warning or advisory in the region.
 

Aug 12, 2016, 07:50 AM IST

Strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake hits southern Taiwan: USGS

A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan early on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.

Feb 06, 2016, 02:05 AM IST