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A Strong Earthquake just shook Los Angeles: After the 6.2 earthquake in Hawaii, the coastal city of Malibu in California was just shaken with a 4.7. strong earthquake knocking down items in this coastal upscale Pacific Ocean resort town. The quake shook high rises even in downtown Los Angeles. It was the 4th significant quake in this area so far this year, and it’s only February. No tsunami threats are resulting from this quake measured with a depth of 5 miles and 40 miles from downtown Los Angeles, California. The Pacific Ring of Fire seems to be active today. The Ring of Fire is a seismic belt consisting of volcanoes and seismic activities. It spans approximately 40,000 km in length and reaches widths of up to 500 km, encircling the majority of the Pacific Ocean. Within the Ring of Fire, there can be found between 750 and 915 active or dormant volcanoes, which account for around two-thirds of the global number. SOURCE: A Strong Earthquake just shook Los Angeles BY: eTurboNews | eTN #earthquake #News #Breaking_Travel_News #Travel_Destination_News

Southern California Weather Force has issued an earthquake watch through Today, Monday, January 8, 2024. On January 5th, 2024, at 10:55 am Pacific Time, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred along the junction point of the San Andreas and San Jacinto Fault zones. No aftershocks have been recorded, indicating this was a possible foreshock—a warning jolt before a potential mainshock. An earthquake foreshock is a smaller earthquake that hits before the main event. The last time a foreshock was detected in this area was in 1970, 20 minutes later the main quake occurred, and the devastating 6.5 magnitude San Fernando earthquake struck just 5 months later. If this was a foreshock, a potentially larger quake could impact various regions, including the Inland Empire, High Desert zones, Los Angeles, SCV, Antelope Valley, Kern County, Ventura zones, and more. Earthquakes are destructive forces of nature that come with little warning, even with our advances in technology. It’s vital to always be prepared with up-to-date insurance and critical documents (deed, lease, birth certificates, etc..) stored on a secure digital platform like Pinventory® that can be accessed even if the property can’t be. Safety first! Let's stay prepared and vigilant. Share this post to spread awareness! #Pinventory #EarthquakeWatch #SafetyFirst #PrepareForQuakes #EmergencyPreparedness #SanAndreasFault #SanJacinto

Southern California Weather Force has issued an earthquake watch through Today, Monday, January 8, 2024. On January 5th, 2024, at 10:55 am Pacific Time, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred along the junction point of the San Andreas and San Jacinto Fault zones. No aftershocks have been recorded, indicating this was a possible foreshock—a warning jolt before a potential mainshock. An earthquake foreshock is a smaller earthquake that hits before the main event. The last time a foreshock was detected in this area was in 1970, 20 minutes later the main quake occurred, and the devastating 6.5 magnitude San Fernando earthquake struck just 5 months later. If this was a foreshock, a potentially larger quake could impact various regions, including the Inland Empire, High Desert zones, Los Angeles, SCV, Antelope Valley, Kern County, Ventura zones, and more. Earthquakes are destructive forces of nature that come with little warning, even with our advances in technology. It’s vital to always be prepared with up-to-date insurance and critical documents (deed, lease, birth certificates, etc..) stored on a secure digital platform like Pinventory® that can be accessed even if the property can’t be. Safety first! Let's stay prepared and vigilant. Share this post to spread awareness! #Pinventory #EarthquakeWatch #SafetyFirst #PrepareForQuakes #EmergencyPreparedness #SanAndreasFault #SanJacinto

Southern California Weather Force has issued an earthquake watch through Today, Monday, January 8, 2024. On January 5th, 2024, at 10:55 am Pacific Time, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred along the junction point of the San Andreas and San Jacinto Fault zones. No aftershocks have been recorded, indicating this was a possible foreshock—a warning jolt before a potential mainshock. An earthquake foreshock is a smaller earthquake that hits before the main event. The last time a foreshock was detected in this area was in 1970, 20 minutes later the main quake occurred, and the devastating 6.5 magnitude San Fernando earthquake struck just 5 months later. If this was a foreshock, a potentially larger quake could impact various regions, including the Inland Empire, High Desert zones, Los Angeles, SCV, Antelope Valley, Kern County, Ventura zones, and more. Earthquakes are destructive forces of nature that come with little warning, even with our advances in technology. It’s vital to always be prepared with up-to-date insurance and critical documents (deed, lease, birth certificates, etc..) stored on a secure digital platform like Pinventory® that can be accessed even if the property can’t be. Safety first! Let's stay prepared and vigilant. Share this post to spread awareness! #Pinventory #EarthquakeWatch #SafetyFirst #PrepareForQuakes #EmergencyPreparedness #SanAndreasFault #SanJacinto

Southern California Weather Force has issued an earthquake watch through Today, Monday, January 8, 2024. On January 5th, 2024, at 10:55 am Pacific Time, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred along the junction point of the San Andreas and San Jacinto Fault zones. No aftershocks have been recorded, indicating this was a possible foreshock—a warning jolt before a potential mainshock. An earthquake foreshock is a smaller earthquake that hits before the main event. The last time a foreshock was detected in this area was in 1970, 20 minutes later the main quake occurred, and the devastating 6.5 magnitude San Fernando earthquake struck just 5 months later. If this was a foreshock, a potentially larger quake could impact various regions, including the Inland Empire, High Desert zones, Los Angeles, SCV, Antelope Valley, Kern County, Ventura zones, and more. Earthquakes are destructive forces of nature that come with little warning, even with our advances in technology. It’s vital to always be prepared with up-to-date insurance and critical documents (deed, lease, birth certificates, etc..) stored on a secure digital platform like Pinventory® that can be accessed even if the property can’t be. Safety first! Let's stay prepared and vigilant. Share this post to spread awareness! #Pinventory #EarthquakeWatch #SafetyFirst #PrepareForQuakes #EmergencyPreparedness #SanAndreasFault #SanJacinto

#TaiwanNews #ThursdayEdition April 4, 2024 Today, Taiwan is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck near Hualien City on April 3, 2024. This earthquake, the strongest in the past ten years, occurred just 18 kilometers south-southwest of Hualien City at a depth of 35 km, causing widespread destruction and chaos. The seismic event was followed by several aftershocks throughout April 3 and early April 4, with magnitudes ranging from 5.1 to 5.7, occurring in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (EarthquakeList). The impact of the earthquake was severe, with multiple buildings collapsing in Hualien, highlighting the urgent need for rescue operations and assistance for trapped residents. The local community and international supporters are coming together, providing aid and mobilizing efforts to assist those affected by this natural disaster (County Local News). Taiwan is situated in a seismically active zone and has a history of significant earthquakes. For instance, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected the island-wide on September 21, 1999, claiming 2,415 lives, and another major earthquake, a 7.5 magnitude, occurred on March 13, 1966, in Hualien, resulting in 24 deaths (Wikipedia). The recurrent seismic activities underscore the region's vulnerability to earthquakes and the importance of preparedness and resilience in the face of natural disasters. As rescue and recovery efforts continue, the focus is on supporting the affected communities to rebuild and recover from this tragic event. The global community's solidarity and support are crucial in these efforts, providing hope and assistance to those facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives and communities.

Get ready for the world's largest earthquake drill! Join the Great ShakeOut on October 17 at 10:17 a.m. by practicing earthquake safety — drop, cover, and hold on! Over 52 million people are registered for the Great ShakeOut across the globe, including almost 500,000 people for the Great Oregon ShakeOut. In Pacific Northwest, we are especially vulnerable to earthquakes due to our proximity to the Cascadia Subduction Zone, an area where two tectonic plates are being pushed together. Our Natural Hazards team works with communities in Oregon to develop actions that can be taken to reduce the impacts of natural hazards to people, property, and the environment. Prepare your community by joining the Great ShakeOut and practicing what to do in the event of an earthquake. Learn more on our Natural Hazards webpage (https://lnkd.in/gdYBrENN) and register for the Great ShakeOut at https://lnkd.in/gpF4_ctc. #GreatShakeOut #GreatOregonShakeOut #EarthquakeSafety

𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮!   Simpler Life Emergency Provisions is committed to helping you to prepare 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 something traumatic happens. California and Alaska are generally the most seismically active regions in North America. Maps covering earthquakes over the last 11,000 years indicate that major faults in California could affect 36 counties and 104 cities. With April as Earthquake Preparedness Month, we want you to be ready! California is known for its frequent seismic activity. According to CAL OES News, in just the past few weeks, Californians have experienced a handful of earthquakes in Salinas, Morgan Hill, Ferndale and San Diego to name a few. That’s why knowing what to do if an earthquake hits your community is essential. It’s not "if," but "when" it happens. You can begin to prepare your family, employees, students, and others to lessen the impacts of an earthquake. Let's make Earthquake Preparedness Month a time of reflection, action, and unity as we work towards a safer and more resilient future. If we can help, please call us at 1-800-266-PREP (7737) or visit us online at www.simplerlife.com.

Look. I get it. It's not convenient to take a minute out of your day to practice how you would drop, Cover, and Hold on in the event of an earthquake. OR to take time to practice your tsunami evacuation routes. But you know what's significantly less convenient? An earthquake and/or tsunami. ...That's the main reason there really isn't a good excuse to not take a minute out of your day to practice what you would do during either situation, with millions of people around the world at 10:17 on 10/17. And if that time doesn't work well for you? practice another time! A tsunami evacuation drill? Walking your route will take longer than 1 minute, but familiarizing yourself with a route to high ground will be so important - a disaster will be a stressful time, so familiarity with the route will be your friend! Just please, practice. And while, or right after you're practicing - do at least one more thing. At the very least, think about what actions you could take right now, before a quake, to make your space more secure before the next earthquake strikes. Register for free today in your region (I suppose not being in Washington is a good reason not to participate in the Great Washington ShakeOut... but you should still participate within your own region!) at www.shakeout.org, and join millions around the world to become safer before the next earthquake/tsunami. #EmergencyPreparedness #ShakeOut #Earthquake #Tsunami

What you need to do during and after an earthquake