M4.9 Earthquake Shakes Biru County in Chinese Mainland’s Xizang
A magnitude-4.9 quake struck Biru County in Nagqu city, Xizang Autonomous Region of the Chinese mainland on Tuesday, according to CENC. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.
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5.7 Quake Jolts Kyushu; No Tsunami Warning
A magnitude-5.7 quake struck off Kumamoto in Kyushu on Nov. 25, shaking Ubuyama with upper-5 intensity. No tsunami warning was issued.
6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Northern Afghanistan
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, triggering an orange alert and raising concerns of significant casualties.
5.4-Magnitude Quake Rocks Sichuan’s Ganzi Prefecture
A magnitude-5.4 quake struck Ganzi in the Chinese mainland’s Sichuan Province at 10 km depth. Local teams are assessing impact as residents stay prepared after the tremor.
6.7-Magnitude Quake Rocks Central Philippines
A 6.7-magnitude quake struck Cebu province in central Philippines at 9:59 p.m., shaking buildings and prompting aftershock checks.
Seismologist: No Hidden Link in Recent Earthquakes
Seismologist Robert J. Geller explains that recent large earthquakes are due to natural probabilities, not a hidden connection.