Earthquake

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3:52pm Dec 29, 2020

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6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Croatia, Killing At Least 6

by Reese Oxner

The U.S. Geological Survey said it is the largest Croatian earthquake measured on modern seismic instruments.
Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency via Reuters

1:45pm Nov 03, 2020

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'Our Miracle': Girl Survives 4 Days In Quake Rubble, Cheering Turkey

by Bill Chappell

The girl's name is Ayda Gezgin – but officials call her "our miracle" after she was pulled relatively unharmed from a collapsed building.
11:14am Aug 31, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Federal Disaster Loans Available For Those Impacted By Earthquake

by Neal Charnoff

Low-interest disaster loans are now available in several counties affected by an August earthquake.
3:00pm Aug 28, 2020

Science Science

Earthquake Study Helps Prepare For Future Geological Events

by Eddie Garcia

Members of the North Carolina Geological Survey visited the site of t
3:11pm Aug 14, 2020

Environment Environment

Researchers To Study NC Earthquake

by Associated Press

Specialists from the University of Memphis are traveling to North Carolina to monitor aftershocks of this past weekend’s 5.1 magnitude earthquake, the school said.
11:17am Aug 09, 2020

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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Reported Near Sparta

Many in North Carolina woke up to an earthquake Sunday morning.
6:17am Jul 22, 2020

National National

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Off Alaska Coast; No Reports Of Damage Or Injury

by Scott Neuman

The 7.8 magnitude Aleutian temblor triggered a tsunami warning and evacuations from Homer to Unalaska. However reports nearest the epicenter indicated a wave of less than one foot.
Luis Alberto Cruz Hernandez / AP

10:30pm Jun 23, 2020

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Deadly Earthquake Rattles Southern Mexico

by Rachel Treisman

The 7.4-magnitude quake struck mid-morning off the Pacific coast near the beach resort of Huatuco. The quake was felt in several states and triggered seismic alarms in Mexico City.
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9:45pm Jan 28, 2020

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Powerful Earthquake Strikes Caribbean, But No Reports Of Injuries Or Damage

The 7.7-magnitude temblor struck off the coasts of Jamaica, Cuba and the Cayman Islands. Social media was flooded with posts of photos and video from people documenting the event.
Gladys Vega / Getty Images

6:31pm Jan 20, 2020

National National Politics & Government

Political Unrest In Puerto Rico After Discovery Of Unused Hurricane Aid

Fed up with what they say is rampant corruption, protesters are demanding the resignation of Gov. Wanda Vázquez, who just months ago served as the island's Justice Secretary.

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6:04pm Jan 13, 2020

National National

After Quakes, Puerto Rico's Electricity Is Back On For Most, But Uncertainty Remains

by Brakkton Booker

Puerto Rico's public utility, PREPA said 99% of its customers' electricity has been restored following last week's 6.4 earthquake. Thousands remain in makeshift camps unsure when they can return home.
Christopher Gregory for NPR

4:59pm Jan 07, 2020

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Puerto Rico Declares State Of Emergency After Quake Rocks Residents Awake

"We have not been exposed to this kind of emergency in 102 years," Gov. Wanda Vázquez says. The 6.4 magnitude quake left at least one person dead and knocked out most of the island's power.