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NOAA tsunami website faltered Tuesday while Hawaii faced a potentially ‘destructive’ threat

The tsunami.gov portal gave confusing information just as a potential tsunami was barreling toward Hawaii on Tuesday night.

kuril islands - The Washington Post
7:57am PDT - March 25th, 2020

Hawaii tsunami watch lifted after 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits northern Pacific

Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre cancels warning after sea level readings confirm no tsunami threat imminent but residents on Kuril Islands remain under alert

kuril islands - Independent
3:08am PDT - March 25th, 2020

Russia lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude quake off Kuril Islands

Russian authorities lifted a tsunami warning in the Pacific far east on Wednesday after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Kuril Islands, RIA Novosti reported.

kuril islands - RT
3:03am PDT - March 25th, 2020

Major Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Hits Off Russia's Kuril Islands

Following the quake, tsunami warnings were issued but these were subsequently retracted.

kuril islands - Newsweek
2:37am PDT - March 25th, 2020

Tsunami warnings after magnitude 7.8 quake off Russia's Kuril islands

An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck offshore 218 kilometres south-southeast of Severo in Russia's Kuril Islands, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said on Tuesday.

kuril islands - Reuters
10:00pm PDT - March 24th, 2020

Tsunami warnings after magnitude 7.8 quake strikes near Russia's Kuril islands

U.S. authorities put out tsunami warnings on Wednesday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off Russia's Kuril Islands, but meteorological officials in Japan issued no alerts, although they

kuril islands - The Hindu
9:39pm PDT - March 24th, 2020

Quake off Russia's far east islands prompts tsunami warning

It said earthquakes of this strength in the past have caused tsunamis far from the epicenter, and the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center was analyzing the event to determine the level of danger.

kuril islands - The Times of India
9:33pm PDT - March 24th, 2020

Quake in north Pacific prompts tsunami watch for Hawaii

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck in the northern Pacific on Wednesday and a tsunami warning was issued for the closest shores on Russia's far eastern Kuril Islands.

kuril islands - The Times of India
9:33pm PDT - March 24th, 2020

Evacuation underway on Paramushir island in Russia’s Kurils after 7.2. quake prompts tsunami alert

Residents of Severo-Kuril'sk, a small town with a population of just over 2,500 on the northern end of the Kuril Islands, are being evacuated to safety after a strong quake prompted fears of a tsunami. Read Full Article at RT.com

kuril islands - RT
9:32pm PDT - March 24th, 2020

Quake off Russia’s far east islands prompts tsunami warning but no threat to B.C.: officials

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck near Russia's far eastern Kuril Islands on Wednesday triggered a tsunami warning for the closest shores but did not pose a threat to British Columbia, according to B.C. emergency officials.

kuril islands - Google News (Canada)
9:20pm PDT - March 24th, 2020

Tsunami warnings after magnitude 7.8 quake off Russia's Kuril islands

U.S. authorities put out tsunami warnings on Wednesday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off Russia's Kuril Islands, but meteorological officials in Japan issued no alerts, although they said there might be slight tidal changes.

kuril islands - Reuters
8:58pm PDT - March 24th, 2020

Tsunami warnings after magnitude 7.8 quake off Russia's Kuril islands

U.S. authorities put out tsunami warnings on Wednesday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off Russia's Kuril Islands, but meteorological officials in Japan issued no alerts, although they said there might be slight tidal changes.

kuril islands - Reuters
8:57pm PDT - March 24th, 2020

Quake off Russia's far east islands prompts tsunami warning

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Russia's far eastern Kuril Islands and a tsunami warning was issued for the closest shores

kuril islands - ABC News
8:51pm PDT - March 24th, 2020

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Russia's far eastern Kuril Islands; tsunami warning issued for the closest shores

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Russia's far eastern Kuril Islands; tsunami warning issued for the closest shores

kuril islands - ABC News
8:48pm PDT - March 24th, 2020

Tsunami watch in Hawaii after 7.5 magnitude quake in Pacific Ocean

Hawaii was placed under a brief tsunami watch Tuesday night after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Pacific Ocean’s Kuril Islands.

kuril islands - Fox News
8:45pm PDT - March 24th, 2020

Magnitude 7.8 quake strikes off Russia's Kuril Islands: USGS

An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck offshore 218 kilometers south-southeast of Severo in Russia's Kuril Islands, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said on Tuesday.

kuril islands - Reuters
8:17pm PDT - March 24th, 2020

7.5 magnitude earthquake rocks Russia’s Far East – USGS

A powerful 7.5 magnitude tremor has slammed Russia’s Far East region, striking off the Kuril Islands, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported. Read Full Article at RT.com

kuril islands - RT
8:17pm PDT - March 24th, 2020

Putin's constitutional changes: Proposals include ban on same-sex marriage & special place for God

Vladimir Putin stunned Russians in January when he began the countdown to his departure from the Kremlin by proposing changes to Russia's 1993 constitution. Adding to the drama, Prime Minister Medvedev resigned on the same day. Read Full Article at RT.com

kuril islands - RT
8:20am PST - March 3rd, 2020

Russia freezes bank accounts of opposition leader Nalavny — and the rest of his family, including 11-year-old son

Alexei Navalny, Russia’s most prominent critic of Vladi�mir Putin, is under attack. And so is his family.

kuril islands - The Washington Post
8:03am PST - March 3rd, 2020

Russia's Putin wants traditional marriage and God in constitution

Russia's revised basic law would define marriage as a heterosexual union and include faith in God.

kuril islands - BBC News
2:46am PST - March 3rd, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes to enshrine God, heterosexual marriage in constitution

Ahead of a second and key reading set for next week, Putin submitted 24 pages worth of new proposals, said State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin. The amendments enshrine the mention of Russians' "faith in God" and also stipulate that marriage is a heterosexua…

kuril islands - The Times of India
10:28am PST - March 2nd, 2020
Quakefactor:M 4.9 - east of the Kuril Islands https://t.co/GlsTNIxMgq https://t.co/tc3ysfkvWq

Quakefactor:M 4.9 - east of the Kuril Islands https://t.co/GlsTNIxMgq https://t.co/tc3ysfkvWq

QuakeFactor (@QuakeFactor)
7:50am PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @everyEarthquake: USGS reports a M4.9 earthquake, east of the Kuril Islands on 7/25/23 @ 13:51:43 UTC https://t.co/inzZYkJbv7 Try Every…

Joshua (@huntnfishhawaii)
7:24am PDT - July 25th, 2023

M 4.9 - east of the Kuril Islands #earthquake #USGS #Sismo https://t.co/p4U24yXrxD

Billy (@Billy_EQ)
7:18am PDT - July 25th, 2023

M 4.9 - east of the Kuril Islands https://t.co/1njiToGWTv

Epicenter (@epicenterx)
7:16am PDT - July 25th, 2023
On 2023-07-25, at 13:51:43 (UTC), there was an earthquake around east of the Kuril Islands. The depth of the hypocenter is about 10.0km, and the magnitude of the earthquake is estimated to be about 4.9.
https://t.co/dJm43PqGrO https://t.co/NW4qAkkBJr

On 2023-07-25, at 13:51:43 (UTC), there was an earthquake around east of the Kuril Islands. The depth of the hypocenter is about 10.0km, and the magnitude of the earthquake is estimated to be about 4.9. https://t.co/dJm43PqGrO https://t.co/NW4qAkkBJr

World EQ Locator (@WorldEQLocator)
7:15am PDT - July 25th, 2023

USGS reports a M4.9 earthquake, east of the Kuril Islands on 7/25/23 @ 13:51:43 UTC https://t.co/inzZYkJbv7 Try Every Earthquake on your iPhone! Grab the new app here: https://t.co/E1g19fUIFv #earthquake

Every Earthquake (@everyEarthquake)
7:15am PDT - July 25th, 2023
A 4.9 magnitude #earthquake occured at east of the Kuril Islands. See the full report at: https://t.co/QGWTBuIvcF https://t.co/sawTHGFujX

A 4.9 magnitude #earthquake occured at east of the Kuril Islands. See the full report at: https://t.co/QGWTBuIvcF https://t.co/sawTHGFujX

Global Earthquake Alerts (@Global_EQ)
7:15am PDT - July 25th, 2023

4.9 magnitude #earthquake. East of the Kuril Islands https://t.co/E4OprZWen1

Earthquake Alerts (@QuakesToday)
7:15am PDT - July 25th, 2023

M4.9 EAST OF THE KURIL ISLANDS Depth 10.0km Jul 25, 2023 13:51:43 UTC, Jul 25, 2023 23:51:43 at epicenter https://t.co/VFc3xcQUwx

Earthquake Map (@eq_map_ww)
7:14am PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Loveon999: M 2.9 - Baja, CA earthquake M 4.7 - Chile M 5.6 - Northern Mariana Islands M 4.2 - Iran M 2.5 - E of Austin, Nevada M 4.4 -…

Mig Morales (@MigMorales4)
7:09am PDT - July 25th, 2023

4.68 earthquake occurred near Kuril Islands at 13:51 UTC! #earthquake #KurilIslands https://t.co/BjmMXCc8Mx

My Earthquake Alerts (@myearthquakeapp)
7:04am PDT - July 25th, 2023
The Ebeko volcano in the Kuril Islands threw ash to a height of about 3,000 meters, - media.

According to rescuers, the plume spread in a northeasterly direction over a distance of more than 5,000 meters.

No ashfall was observed in the city of Severo-Kurilsk nearest to the… https://t.co/7agPhNCwVS https://t.co/yeymLDZxBW

The Ebeko volcano in the Kuril Islands threw ash to a height of about 3,000 meters, - media. According to rescuers, the plume spread in a northeasterly direction over a distance of more than 5,000 meters. No ashfall was observed in the city of Severo-Kurilsk nearest to the… https://t.co/7agPhNCwVS https://t.co/yeymLDZxBW

yalnız kurt (@MApodogan)
5:33am PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @QuakesToday: 4.9 magnitude #earthquake. East of the Kuril Islands https://t.co/xF1iBn5Kpp

Bob Taniguchi (@taniguchibob)
5:25am PDT - July 25th, 2023
5.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Kuril Islands
See more on https://t.co/eeSDnMgJXZ https://t.co/io6rcJeWoA

5.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Kuril Islands See more on https://t.co/eeSDnMgJXZ https://t.co/io6rcJeWoA

R.J. (@robertojirusta)
3:52am PDT - July 25th, 2023
#Earthquake: Northwest Of Kuril Islands at 18 June 2023 06:41 am (UTC), Magnitude: 4.7 https://t.co/4R7F0KdaFy https://t.co/9gFkMMWHFx

#Earthquake: Northwest Of Kuril Islands at 18 June 2023 06:41 am (UTC), Magnitude: 4.7 https://t.co/4R7F0KdaFy https://t.co/9gFkMMWHFx

Grahame Robertson (@grum10)
1:33am PDT - June 18th, 2023

There was a 5.7 magnitude earthquake northwest of the Kuril Islands

Earthquake Bot (@QuakeBotter)
1:29am PDT - June 18th, 2023

RT @EQAlerts: #Earthquake M4.7 Russia: Northwest of Kuril Islands 18 Jun 06:41 UTC - report/info: https://t.co/dRRjV7xWe0

Nite 51 Alive 1 (@51nite_alive_1)
12:22am PDT - June 18th, 2023

RT @EQAlerts: #Earthquake M4.7 Russia: Northwest of Kuril Islands 18 Jun 06:41 UTC - report/info: https://t.co/dRRjV7xWe0

DiadaTerra (@ruisaldanha)
12:14am PDT - June 18th, 2023

4.65 earthquake occurred near Northwest of Kuril Islands at 06:41 UTC! #earthquake https://t.co/1Q5piq4VOf

My Earthquake Alerts (@myearthquakeapp)
11:59pm PDT - June 17th, 2023

RT @EQAlerts: #Earthquake M4.7 Russia: Northwest of Kuril Islands 18 Jun 06:41 UTC - report/info: https://t.co/dRRjV7xWe0

Earthquake Alert M4 (@EQAlerts_M4)
11:59pm PDT - June 17th, 2023

#Earthquake M4.7 Russia: Northwest of Kuril Islands 18 Jun 06:41 UTC - report/info: https://t.co/dRRjV7xWe0

Earthquake Monitor (@EQAlerts)
11:59pm PDT - June 17th, 2023

RT @USGSted: Prelim M5.7 Earthquake northwest of the Kuril Islands Jun-17 11:36 UTC, updates https://t.co/houfRi4daD

Nuada's Sword (@_no_soy_muggle_)
10:43pm PDT - June 17th, 2023

RT @raspishakEQ: Preliminary M5.4 #Earthquake ID: #rs2023lvlitd Northwest of Kuril Islands 2023-06-17 11:36 UTC @raspishake #QuakeView - L…

Intraplate (@intraplaca)
5:58pm PDT - June 17th, 2023

RT @Rainmaker1973: 14 years ago #Today, the Sarychev volcano eruption was captured from the International Space Station with these stunning…

METHANOLFREAK (@methanolfreak)
5:20pm PDT - June 17th, 2023

RT @Rainmaker1973: 14 years ago #Today, the Sarychev volcano eruption was captured from the International Space Station with these stunning…

Stanley Man (@StThomas12345)
5:19pm PDT - June 17th, 2023

RT @Rainmaker1973: 14 years ago #Today, the Sarychev volcano eruption was captured from the International Space Station with these stunning…

Cindita (@cindita_26)
3:48pm PDT - June 17th, 2023

RT @EQAlerts: #Earthquake M5.4 Russia: Northwest of Kuril Islands 8mins ago 17 Jun 11:36 UTC - report/info: https://t.co/OZKHPWUKwv

Inbound Planet (@InboundPlanet)
3:48pm PDT - June 17th, 2023

RT @THISSeismology: Images of two earthquakes 17 June 2023, 10 minutes apart and from each hemisphere showing up one minute apart on the sa…

Volcano Watching (@VolcanoWatching)
2:50pm PDT - June 17th, 2023
Images of two earthquakes 17 June 2023, 10 minutes apart and from each hemisphere showing up one minute apart on the same seismogram. M6.0 Tonga Islands at 11:26 and M5.7 Kuril Islands at 11:36 recorded by Stations UTTH and R6955 in Beijing, China @raspishakEQ  @EarthScope_sci https://t.co/T6K5OMYHw1

Images of two earthquakes 17 June 2023, 10 minutes apart and from each hemisphere showing up one minute apart on the same seismogram. M6.0 Tonga Islands at 11:26 and M5.7 Kuril Islands at 11:36 recorded by Stations UTTH and R6955 in Beijing, China @raspishakEQ @EarthScope_sci https://t.co/T6K5OMYHw1

Michael (@THISSeismology)
2:49pm PDT - June 17th, 2023

RT @Rainmaker1973: 14 years ago #Today, the Sarychev volcano eruption was captured from the International Space Station with these stunning…

JM (@jmrecart)
2:00pm PDT - June 17th, 2023

RT @USGSted: Prelim M5.7 Earthquake northwest of the Kuril Islands Jun-17 11:36 UTC, updates https://t.co/houfRi4daD

Robert Marchini (@rhcm123)
12:55pm PDT - June 17th, 2023
Residents of the Kuril Islands filmed the eruption of Ebeko volcano. The eruption released ash and hot gas into the atmosphere, and residents are keeping a close eye on the volcano to see if it will erupt again. https://t.co/UMoKwLxNhk

Residents of the Kuril Islands filmed the eruption of Ebeko volcano. The eruption released ash and hot gas into the atmosphere, and residents are keeping a close eye on the volcano to see if it will erupt again. https://t.co/UMoKwLxNhk

Danica.White (@DanicaW46615282)
9:44pm PDT - June 15th, 2023

RT @Rainmaker1973: 14 years ago #Today, the Sarychev volcano eruption was captured from the International Space Station with these stunning…

Ae Ri (@EsterZebua16)
5:35pm PDT - June 15th, 2023

RT @Rainmaker1973: 14 years ago #Today, the Sarychev volcano eruption was captured from the International Space Station with these stunning…

Angie C (@angie_cez)
3:58pm PDT - June 15th, 2023