Quake Watch 2006

Magnitude 3.4

Gulf of Alaska

Distances 331 km (206 miles) SSE (157°) from Chenega, AK
360 km (224 miles) S (182°) from Cordova, AK
370 km (230 miles) SE (145°) from Lowell Point, AK
485 km (301 miles) SSE (151°) from Anchorage, AK

Magnitude 3.1

Southern Alaska

Distances 35 km (22 miles) NW (308°) from Valdez, AK
51 km (32 miles) N (351°) from Tatitlek, AK
73 km (45 miles) S (180°) from Nelchina, AK
157 km (98 miles) E (84°) from Anchorage, AK

Can someone answer a question for me? When an earthquake hits does it do more damage when it is shallow or more damage when it is deep?

Magnitude 4.5

Bohol, Philippines

Distances
40 km (25 miles) SSE of Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
85 km (55 miles) E of Dumaguete, Negros, Philippines
105 km (65 miles) S of Cebu, Cebu, Philippines
675 km (420 miles) SSE of MANILA, Philippines

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Magnitude 5.1

Pagan Region, Northern Mariana Islands

Distances
30 km (20 miles) WSW of Agrihan, Northern Mariana Islands
70 km (40 miles) NNW of Pagan, Northern Mariana Islands
380 km (235 miles) N of SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands
575 km (360 miles) N of HAGATNA, Guam

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Magnitude 4.8

Izu Islands, Japan

Distances
360 km (225 miles) NW of Chichi-shima, Bonin Islands, Japan
440 km (275 miles) S of Hachijo-jima, Izu Islands, Japan
520 km (320 miles) NNW of Iwo-jima, Volcano Islands, Japan
725 km (450 miles) S of TOKYO, Japan

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Magnitude 4.7

Kamchatka, Russia

Distances
165 km (100 miles) ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Russia
375 km (230 miles) WSW of Nikol'skoye, Komandorskiye Ostrova, Rus.
2595 km (1610 miles) NNE of TOKYO, Japan
6825 km (4240 miles) NE of MOSCOW, Russia

Magnitude 4.6

Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaksa

Magnitude 4.0


Kodiak Island Region, Alaska

Magnitude 2.5

Southern Alaska

Magnitude 3.1

Southern Alaska

Magnitude 2.6

Southern Alaska

Magnitude 2.8

Central Alaska

Magnitude 2.6

Central Alaska

Magnitude 3.4

Southern Alaska

[edit on 3-1-2006 by CelticHeart]

They may be minimum in magnitude but there are so many that I guess it can be said that the Alaska is being bombarded by earthquakes. I'm just curious as to the effect that they are having on Augustine volcano in Alaska.

Thanks for keeping us informed CelticHeart. I hope others will take an intrest in this subject. We are no doubt have an increase in quake activity.

Question is, Is it natural or is man behind some of this?

Busy day today
Here are several more since Celticheart post update earlier

5.0 LAGO DE MARACAIBO, VENEZUELA Depth 5.8 km
4.9 GULF OF CALIFORNIA Depth 10 km

Also another smaller shaker of 3.3 in CENTRAL ALASKA depth 60 km

[edit on 3-1-2006 by valkeryie]

There's been a 6.8 this morning in the Gulf of California

EARTHQUAKE on 04/01/2006 at 08:32 (UTC)
GULF OF CALIFORNIA, MEXICO 38 km S San rafael

MAGNITUDE: Ms 6.8

Data provided by: BRA GFZ IMP LVV NEIC ODC RNS SED ZAMG

Latitude = 28.22 N
Longitude = 111.96 W
Origin Time = 08:32:32.5 (UTC)
Depth = 10 Km (f)
RMS = 1.41 sec
Gap = 122 degrees
95% confidence ellipse: - Semi major = 9.3 Km
- Semi minor = 6.2 Km
- Azimuth of major axis = 39 degrees




[edit on 1-4-2006 by Valhall]

aftershock??? of 4.7

Magnitude 4.7
Date-Time Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 09:17:57 (UTC)
= Coordinated Universal Time
Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 2:17:57 AM
= local time at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location 28.105°N, 112.506°W
Depth 10 km (6.2 miles) set by location program
Region GULF OF CALIFORNIA
Distances 88 km (55 miles) ESE (110°) from Santa Isabel, Baja California, Mexico
90 km (56 miles) NNW (346°) from Santa Rosalía, Baja California Sur, Mexico
130 km (81 miles) SW (231°) from La Doce, Sonora, Mexico
184 km (115 miles) SW (235°) from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
655 km (407 miles) SE (137°) from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico



[edit on 1-4-2006 by Valhall]

They have to be related somehow considering that you have 4 cluttered right there in the same area. Can a earthquake of 4.7 cause aftershocks of a higher magnitude?

After just a few minutes research, I discovered that besides Alaska, the US's biggest earthquakes are from Madrid, Missouri.


I found this really surprising and started looking into it more
The last quake happening, Sunday, December 25, 2005 at 14:33:45 (UTC)
Magnitude 2.8 Date-Time Sunday, December 25, 2005 at 14:33:45 (UTC) - Coordinated Universal Time
Sunday, December 25, 2005 at 08:33:45 AM local time at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 36.52N 89.66W Depth 12.2 kilometers Region SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI Reference 15 km (10 miles) WSW of New Madrid, Missouri
40 km (25 miles) S of Sikeston, Missouri
155 km (95 miles) NNE of Memphis, Tennessee
320 km (200 miles) SE of JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri
Location Quality Error estimate not available, held by USGS NEIC to another agency's solution Location Quality
Parameters not available Source Center for Earthquake Research and Information, Memphis, Tennessee, USA Remarks Felt at Portageville
Source:
neic.usgs.gov...


1812, February 7, 09:45 UTC, New Madrid, Missouri
Magnitude ~8
This is the fourth earthquake of the 1811-1812 series. Several destructive shocks occurred on February 7, the last of which equaled or surpassed the magnitude of any previous event. The town of New Madrid was destroyed. At St. Louis, many houses were damaged severely and their chimneys were thrown down. The meizoseismal area was characterized by general ground warping, ejections, fissuring, severe landslides, and caving of stream banks.
Source: neic.usgs.gov...
After a little digging, I run across a real eye opener...."
Russian Scientists are reporting today that the fracturing of the North American Plate is violently increasing, and leading to outbursts of inner Earth methane deposits, and which in turn are fueling massive fires in both the United States Oklahoma and Texas Regions for the second time in six weeks.
To the massive fires in these Regions six weeks ago we can read as reported by the CNN News Service in their November 28th article titled "Winds fuel wildfires in Oklahoma, Texas" and which said, "High winds on Monday hampered crews who for a second day battled wildfires that destroyed homes, forced hundreds to evacuate and injured firefighters in parts of Oklahoma and Texas."
To the massive fires raging in these same exact Regions today we can read as reported by the MSNBC News Service in their article titled "Oklahoma, Texas told to expect more fires", and which says, "Texas Gov. Rick Perry issued a disaster declaration Tuesday after more than 70 fires were reported in the northern and central parts of the state. Firefighters from surrounding states were called in to help. At least 50 homes were destroyed in Texas, along with at least five homes and nearly two-dozen other buildings in Oklahoma."
The causing of these massive fires we had previously reported upon in our December 14th report titled "North American Plate Factures Reported As Major US Hydro Electric Dam Fails and Oklahoma Meer’s Fault Zone Begins Outgassing", and wherein we had stated:
“The collapse of this dam also coincides with reports from the near Meer’s Fault Zone Region in Oklahoma where a major outgassing event is currently taking place, and as we can read as reported by the Enid News and Eagle News Service in their article titled "Mysterious Kingfisher-area gas geysers leave officials puzzled" and which says:
“Mysterious unrefined natural gas leaks erupting in rural Kingfisher County in recent days continue to have officials puzzled as to their cause. "We originally thought a pipeline had exploded," said Matt Skinner, Oklahoma Corporation Commission public information manager. "We had the pressure to zero pressure, and the leaks seemed to get bigger. So that's not it." Skinner had said at a press conference Monday geologists and hydrologists are beginning to study underground maps of the area to find an explanation. "We've ruled out the probables, and now we're into the unprobables," he said. "We've never seen one like this before, one that covers such a large area. It's another animal."Skinner said the leak was unusual because of its size and that it was "moving with no explanation
Source: www.whatdoesitmean.com...
Read for yourself and check her ref.
If these fires are caused by earthquakes, Why are we being mislead?

I find your post most interesting Freedomrik. Please, keep a close eye on it and keep us informed.

CelticHeart, you are doing a great job too with the info. posted

The general increase of seismic activity is resulting to be strange. I wonder if we should worry. All this can lead to something really big. Don´t you think so? :

The question is: is the Andreas Fault awakening or is it something even more important?

BTW The San Andreas Fault is the boundary between two plates (the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate). The entire San Andreas Fault covers more than 800 miles long and extends to depths of at least 10 miles within the Earth...

Has anyone checked the depth of the earthquake on the GOLF OF CALIFORNIA?

The answer is: 10 km (6.2 miles) set by location program

And?

I know that the seismic activity in Alaska has increased lately and it has had an affect on Augustine, but has anybody checked these earthquakes that are ocurring in the 'Ring of Fire'?

Magnitude 2.9

Central California

Distances 15 km (9 miles) NNW (329°) from Pinnacles, CA
18 km (11 miles) SSE (153°) from Tres Pinos, CA
25 km (15 miles) NE (51°) from Gonzales, CA
27 km (17 miles) SE (146°) from Hollister, CA
97 km (60 miles) SE (142°) from San Jose City Hall, CA

Magnitude 4.8

Vanuata

Distances
115 km (70 miles) NNW of Isangel, Tanna, Vanuatu
115 km (75 miles) SE of PORT-VILA, Efate, Vanuatu
350 km (215 miles) NNE of Tadine, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia
1905 km (1190 miles) ENE of BRISBANE, Queensland, Australia

Magnitude 4.9

JuJuy, Argentina

Distances
170 km (105 miles) NNW of San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina
200 km (125 miles) SW of Tarija, Bolivia
225 km (140 miles) NNW of Salta, Argentina
1485 km (920 miles) NNW of BUENOS AIRES, Argentina

Originally posted by Ptolomeo
The question is: is the Andreas Fault awakening or is it something even more important?

Isostatic Rebound

Sri Oracle

earthquake.usgs.gov...

6.0 SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION, depth 46 km

earthquake.usgs.gov...

5.0 KURIL ISLANDS , depth 143.3 km

[edit on 5-1-2006 by valkeryie]

[edit on 5-1-2006 by valkeryie]

A very shallow shaker in Utah

3.2 Distances 9 km (5 miles) SW (223°) from McKinnon, WY
18 km (11 miles) ESE (114°) from Lonetree, WY
18 km (12 miles) WSW (251°) from Washam, WY
164 km (102 miles) E (81°) from Salt Lake City, UT

Depth 0.4 km (~0.2 mile) (poorly constrained)

Magnitude 4.7

Pakistan

Distances
60 km (35 miles) W of Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
200 km (125 miles) N of Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
220 km (140 miles) NNW of Multan, Pakistan
335 km (205 miles) SW of ISLAMABAD, Pakistan