Earthquake Of Magnitude 7.9 Hits Western Indonesia

A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 has reportedly struck the region of Western Indonesia on Wednesday thereby causing serious damage to the properties. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake was recorded to have struck at about 33 miles from the city of Padang.

Powerful earthquake strikes off Sumatra island

JAKARTA - A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale struck off Indonesia’s Sumatra island Wednesday, toppling buildings and sparking panic among residents, officials and local television reports said.

Tsunami hits American Samoa, no injuries reported

PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A tsunami swept into Pago Pago (Pan-go, pan-go) in American Samoa shortly after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.9 shook the Pacific area.

Dozens die as strong quake strikes Samoas, causing residents to flee from tsunami

PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa, flooding and flattening villages, killing dozens of people and leaving several workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities.

Strong quake strikes between Samoa and American Samoa, causing residents to flee from Tsunami

PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific between Samoa and American Samoa around dawn Tuesday, sending terrified residents fleeing for higher ground as a tsunami swept ashore, flattening at least one village. There were no immediate reports of fatalities.

7.8-magnitude earthquake hits off New Zealand generating small tsunami, no injuries reported

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand’s western coast Wednesday generating a small tsunami. No injuries or major damage were reported.

Tsunami warning canceled after 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits off New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says a tsunami generated after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake off of New Zealand is small and poses no threat.

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