Signs of 2012

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Two notable earthquakes this weekend: On Friday, Australia had its strongest quake in 15 years, while Chile was struck by a substantial 7.1 magnitude on Sunday.Although the USGS reported a 5.6, Australian authorities are widely reporting a 6.1 magnitude temblor. The quake was centered in remote South Australia, and was the largest quake to hit the region since 1902. Following a strong 5.1 quake centered in its capital city of Santiago on Saturday, a 7.1 struck Chile about 135 miles further south on Sunday. Damage was widespread but no fatalities were immediately reported. There were initial concerns of tsunamis which ultimately cleared. Yes, we do believe substantial earthquakes are happening more frequently. More: Australia’s biggest earthquake in 15 years rattles Outback Australia media release - Biggest quake in 15 years 7.1 magnitude quake hits central Chile

Two notable earthquakes this weekend: On Friday, Australia had its strongest quake in 15 years, while Chile was struck by a substantial 7.1 magnitude on Sunday.

Although the USGS reported a 5.6, Australian authorities are widely reporting a 6.1 magnitude temblor. The quake was centered in remote South Australia, and was the largest quake to hit the region since 1902.

Following a strong 5.1 quake centered in its capital city of Santiago on Saturday, a 7.1 struck Chile about 135 miles further south on Sunday.

Damage was widespread but no fatalities were immediately reported. There were initial concerns of tsunamis which ultimately cleared.

Yes, we do believe substantial earthquakes are happening more frequently.

Source maps.google.com

Northern California started the week with a rumble. First, a 4.4 magnitude temblor hit near Santa Rosa Sunday evening. Midday Monday, a moderate 5.6 quake struck northern California. The epicenter was a rural area near the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation, about 240 miles north of San Francisco and 60 miles south of the Oregon border. The USGS published the following probability for aftershocks: 28% chance of aftershocks 5.0 and larger in the next 7 days 5-10% an aftershock will equal or surpass the 5.6 main quake 100% chance that 12-40 small aftershocks (3-5 magnitude) To the south, Costa Rica was hit by a 5.8 magnitude quake early Monday off the Pacific coast. More: 5.6 felt across California’s north coast Costa Rica hit by 5.8 magnitude quake USGS: Recent quakes larger than 5.0 magnitude

Northern California started the week with a rumble.

First, a 4.4 magnitude temblor hit near Santa Rosa Sunday evening. Midday Monday, a moderate 5.6 quake struck northern California.

The epicenter was a rural area near the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation, about 240 miles north of San Francisco and 60 miles south of the Oregon border.

The USGS published the following probability for aftershocks:

  • 28% chance of aftershocks 5.0 and larger in the next 7 days
  • 5-10% an aftershock will equal or surpass the 5.6 main quake
  • 100% chance that 12-40 small aftershocks (3-5 magnitude)

To the south, Costa Rica was hit by a 5.8 magnitude quake early Monday off the Pacific coast.

Source Los Angeles Times

This weekend Oklahoma experienced the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the state. The 5.6 temblor struck around 11:35pm local time Saturday night. The quake buckled some roads and damaged buildings but no serious injuries were reported. According to ABC news, Oklahoma typically had about 50 earthquakes a year until 2009. Then the number spiked, with 1,047 quakes shaking the state in 2010, leading researchers to install seismographs in the area. Even so, most of the state’s quakes have been small until Saturday night. The 5.6 was followed by over 30 aftershocks with at least ten registering 3.0. Big quake follows increase in Oklahoma rumblings See when the 5.6 hit, including ESPN reporter’s reaction USGS: Latest earthquake in Oklahoma

This weekend Oklahoma experienced the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the state. The 5.6 temblor struck around 11:35pm local time Saturday night.

The quake buckled some roads and damaged buildings but no serious injuries were reported.

According to ABC news, Oklahoma typically had about 50 earthquakes a year until 2009. Then the number spiked, with 1,047 quakes shaking the state in 2010, leading researchers to install seismographs in the area.

Even so, most of the state’s quakes have been small until Saturday night. The 5.6 was followed by over 30 aftershocks with at least ten registering 3.0.

Source earthquake.usgs.gov