Quake Watch 2006

Magnitude 6.1 - KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA
Depth 56.6km

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Magnitude 5.3 - KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA

Depth 28.1km

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5.3 KEPULAUAN OBI, INDONESIA
Depth 18.2 km
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Magnitude 5.0 - WESTERN TURKEY
Depth 3.6km

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Apex-That one in Turkey was felt in Bulgeria also,

One to watch in the coming days,

Magnitude 5.0 - KEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA
Depth 132.3km

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Just curious question. Why do people post mundane earth quake data to these boards? I mean there are numerous places a person can go on the web and view every earthquake on the globe.

I would think this post would be better served if only significant earthquakes are reported such as those 6.0 and up, those near active volcanoes, quake swarms and any that cause significant castastophy.

What is the point in posting a 5.0 since they happen many many times a day quite often?

for all information...including the "mundane"

Personally, I check here often to see what the latest was regardless of magnitude.

Any quake above 4 is generally felt (unless in deep ocean or deep in the ground) so it is always worth a mention.

Keep up the posting...it does get read by many who appreciate the efforts.

5.2 NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
Depth 30 km
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5.0 TONGA
Depth 189.6 km
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As to the why post over 5 ? Well, I'm thinking that if enough info is available a pattern may show. 5 is just a number that worked for me. Not a small one, but potential the size that could indicate a bigger one coming. There is always a pattern of some type.

5 seems about right to me, but something smaller in an unusual location is, I feel, large enough to post about. such as the 4.5 near Rainier nearly two weeks ago.

5.0 MASBATE REGION, PHILIPPINES
Depth 35 km
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Magnitude 4.5 Iran

Depth 20km

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Magnitude 4, Iran

Depth 25km

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Magnitude 5.7 - SICILY, ITALY
Depth 222.1km

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The European report is slightly different, reporting 5.9 magnitude and depth 226km.

Magnitude 3.4 - MOUNT ST. HELENS AREA, WASHINGTON

Depth 1km


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[edit on 26-10-2006 by apex]

5.1 SAMOA ISLANDS REGION
Depth 70.8 km
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Magnitude 5.1 - RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA
Depth 189km

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Magnitude 5.9 - NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERU
Depth 26.2km

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5.1 RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA
Depth 189 km
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5.6 SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS
Depth 33 km
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I hadn't updated the Quake Analysis since July 11th, but here it is through 10/23.

Quake Analysis

(P.S. I've gone to a pdf format since I don't have my own server anymore and uploading the htm is a pain in the rump.)

Magnitude 5.5 - NICARAGUA

Depth 41.1km

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Magnitude 5.0 - OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

Depth 86km

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I found this one quite interesting:

Magnitude 4.5 North atlantic Ocean,

Depth 40km

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5.5 IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
Depth 68.3 km
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5.4 KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA
Depth 12.7 km
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Magnitude 5.2 - BOUGAINVILLE REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Depth 35km

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Magnitude 5.3 - MOLUCCA SEA

Depth 88.2km

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Magnitude 5.3 - SOUTHERN PERU

depth 74km

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