Japan, tsunami and earthquakes
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A preliminary 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck in San Ramon Monday morning, continuing a swarm of temblors that started Sunday morning.
Multiple earthquakes struck off the coast of Alaska Monday, according to a map from the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ). The quakes ranged in strength from 2.6 magnitude up to a 4.5 magnitude, the map shows. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, and no tsunami warning was issued.
CENTERVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said two earthquakes were reported in the Carolinas since Saturday. The USGS said the first quake hit 10.4 miles east of Jefferson, NC near the North Carolina-Virginia state line at 1:35 p.m. on Saturday. It had a magnitude of 2.2 and a depth of four kilometers.
The annual "Great ShakeOut" earthquake drill took place earlier today, Oct. 16. The minute-long drill at 10:16 a.m. local time encouraged folks to practice and prepare for the proper response to an earthquake, which is "Drop, Cover and Hold On." The Great ...