Recent Natural Disasters | Calamities | Hazards

October 1, 2020: More than 240 earthquakes have been recorded near Westmorland, California. A 4.9 magnitude earthquake is the latest and strongest earthquake to strike near Westmorland. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the magnitude 4.9 earthquake was located 4 km NE of Westmorland, California. The earthquake swarm began around 4 p.m., when a 3.0 magnitude temblor struck. At least 240 earthquakes were recorded by 8 p.m. USGS confirmed that the earthquake and the associated swarms are located in an area of diffuse seismic activity between the San Andreas fault in the north and the Imperial fault to the south.  It’s less likely, but possible, that a larger quake with a magnitude up to 6.9 will strike, according to the earthquake forecast by the USGS. According to the USGS, the latest swarm is “rapidly evolving,” and seismologists will update their quake forecast as more data is collected. Tremors were felt by the people of San Diego County and Ti

Update 5:50 am According to the Nepal Seismological Center, the earthquake of magnitude 6.0 occurred today at 05:19 am with epicenter in Ramche, Sindhupalchowk. This is an aftershock of 2015 Gorkha earthquake . No preliminary damage or injures have been reported. Update 5:45 am According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake of magnitude 5.3 occurred 11 km SW of Kodari. Update 5:40 am EMSC has upgraded the magnitude to 5.5. The earthquake occurred at  depth of 10 km. Update 5:30 am The preliminary data shows epicenter to be around magnitude 4.8 with epicenter near Kodari in Nepal-China border. We are still waiting for Nepal Seismological Center for official data. We expect the magnitude to increase. Main Post September 16, 2020: An earthquake has been felt across Nepal. The tremor was well felt in Kathmandu Valley. If you felt this earthquake, please share your experiences in the comment section below. Recommended Post: Will earthquake come again in Nepal? Any Chances

September 9, 2020: A magnitude 3.1 earthquake have been felt by the northern half of New Jersey early Wednesday morning. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 kilometers about 1.5 miles outside of the town of Freehold. The tremor was felt across northern New Jersey and into parts of New York and Pennsylvania as well.

September 15, 2020: At least six people have been killed in deadly flash flooding after heavy rainfall for six days across Tunisia. Flash floods have affected Monastir, Jendouba, Mahdia, Sidi Bouzid, and Tunis areas.

September 13, 2020:  At least eleven people died and 20 remain missing in two separate landslides at three settlements in Barhabise Municipality of Sindhupalchowk district of Nepal. Bodies of seven women and four men have been recovered from the landslides area. Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, Nepal Police and local people have been involved in search operations.

September 10, 2020: At least 21 people have been killed and around 51,000 families have been displaced after severe flooding in Nigeria, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirmed. Gwaram, Birnin Kudu, Kirikasamma, and Gumel are reported as the worst-hit areas.