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[New earthquake] Magnitude 6.1 - TONGA
USGS ^ | March 11, 2010 (PST) | USGS

Posted on 03/11/2011 6:35:30 PM PST by americanophile

Magnitude 6.1 Date-Time Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 01:19:07 UTC Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 02:19:07 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones

Location 16.727°S, 173.174°W Depth 10.9 km (6.8 miles) Region TONGA Distances 106 km (65 miles) SE of Hihifo, Tonga 229 km (142 miles) NNE of Neiafu, Tonga 355 km (220 miles) SSW of APIA, Samoa 2528 km (1570 miles) W of Auckland, New Zealand

(Excerpt) Read more at earthquake.usgs.gov ...


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To: unkus

Another after shock?


21 posted on 03/11/2011 6:55:35 PM PST by doc1019
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To: americanophile

California next.


22 posted on 03/11/2011 6:55:41 PM PST by the invisib1e hand (Every knife in my back pushes me forward.)
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To: unkus

That one off Honshu is almost certainly related. Tonga is more speculative.


23 posted on 03/11/2011 6:55:55 PM PST by americanophile ("this absurd theology of an immoral Bedouin, is a rotting corpse which poisons our lives"-Ataturk)
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To: doc1019

Doubtful....whole nother’ ball game with this one.


24 posted on 03/11/2011 6:56:47 PM PST by My Favorite Headache (In a world where I feel so small, I can't stop thinking big.)
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To: doc1019; SE Mom

Tsunami warning center raises magnitude of Japan quake to 9.1
Friday, March 11, 2011 8:21:13 PM · 49 of 56
SE Mom to txhurl
When he came on for his press conference today I simply couldn’t bear to listen- I muted it and walked the dog.

As to the loss of life, there’s an excellent reporter for CNN who’s been making her way up north from Tokyo all night and morning. She said she’s been hearing figures of possible deaths that are so mind boggling that she won’t report them- couldn’t find them credible. Then- as she has gotten further north and has begun talking with more people with family and friends up there, she realizes the numbers may be true. She said they (people living in area) simply didn’t believe the water could ever come inland so far.

Remember, the tsunami came inland SIX MILES, with 10- 15 minutes warning at the most ..

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2687507/posts?q=1&;page=51


25 posted on 03/11/2011 6:59:39 PM PST by txhurl
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To: doc1019

Another after shock?


Normally a 6.8 would be big on it’s own, but with the 8.9 earlier today, 6.8 could be an after shock. IMHO


26 posted on 03/11/2011 7:02:02 PM PST by unkus
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To: My Favorite Headache

I guess for the folks suffering through these things, the difference between an earthquake and an after shock means little. :-(


27 posted on 03/11/2011 7:02:02 PM PST by doc1019
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To: the invisib1e hand
...it does make one wonder. It's been real quiet here for a long time.
28 posted on 03/11/2011 7:04:50 PM PST by americanophile ("this absurd theology of an immoral Bedouin, is a rotting corpse which poisons our lives"-Ataturk)
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To: barbarianbabs

It’s a good reminder.


29 posted on 03/11/2011 7:06:20 PM PST by americanophile ("this absurd theology of an immoral Bedouin, is a rotting corpse which poisons our lives"-Ataturk)
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To: Revolting cat!

I believe that it’s scheduled for May 21, 2011 which is on a Saturday, but see my tag line.


30 posted on 03/11/2011 7:07:11 PM PST by Jack Hydrazine (It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine!)
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To: llevrok

actually earthquake 3D shows two quakes off Tonga, a 5.7 ad a 6.1

great graphics

http://www.wolton.net/quake.html

check out the past 7 days of activity, look at what is happening in the ring of fire

USA is only quadrant that hasn’t had a “big one” in the past 7 days. but we’ve sure had a lot of smaller ones


31 posted on 03/11/2011 7:10:06 PM PST by silverleaf (All that is necessary for evil to succeed, is that good men do nothing)
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To: americanophile
Here is a great little program that will give you a 3D real-time view of the planet and every earthquake in the last seven days.

It's free.

32 posted on 03/11/2011 7:12:06 PM PST by TigersEye (Who crashed the markets on 9/15/08 and why?)
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To: Revolting cat!

33 posted on 03/11/2011 7:12:51 PM PST by Jack Hydrazine (It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine!)
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To: silverleaf

Ya beat me by two minutes and zero seconds! LOL


34 posted on 03/11/2011 7:13:15 PM PST by TigersEye (Who crashed the markets on 9/15/08 and why?)
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To: TigersEye

Wow, that’s pretty cool. Thanks. I feel like I should breath like Darth Vader watching this, hahaha.


35 posted on 03/11/2011 7:15:41 PM PST by americanophile ("this absurd theology of an immoral Bedouin, is a rotting corpse which poisons our lives"-Ataturk)
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To: americanophile
I feel like I should breath like Darth Vader watching this, hahaha.

Well, if you're short on coffee or 5-hour energy drink that will give you a cheap high. ;^)

36 posted on 03/11/2011 7:18:26 PM PST by TigersEye (Who crashed the markets on 9/15/08 and why?)
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To: Mount Athos
"At least 124 quakes magnitude 5 or higher strike near Honshu, Japan coast since 8.9 quake hit area Friday -- USGS."

Sorry, no link. Appears as headline only on my news aggregator.

37 posted on 03/11/2011 7:24:51 PM PST by the invisib1e hand (Every knife in my back pushes me forward.)
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To: Revolting cat!

This is just the super full moon warm up for Armageddon...last evening I said to my husband that we should expect some major earthquakes over the next 20 days if there is any truth to this superfullmoon theory...this morning when I turned on the TV at breakfast I nearly fell out of my chair.


38 posted on 03/11/2011 7:25:03 PM PST by Domestic Church (AMDG)
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To: Revolting cat!
leap year every four years except every even century years, except every 400 years, got it?

...and on days that end in a "y". ;)

39 posted on 03/11/2011 7:26:09 PM PST by Traveler59 ( Truth is a journey, not a destination.)
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To: neodad

Two blondes are sitting on a bench. one says “Which is closer? Florida or the moon?” Other one replies: “The moon, duh. You can’t see Florida from here!”


40 posted on 03/11/2011 7:26:11 PM PST by B4Ranch (Do NOT remain seated until this ride comes to a full and complete stop! We're going the wrong way!)
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