Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.6 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.5 earthquake hits Hokkaido, Japan.
5.5 earthquake hits Fiji.
Two 5.2 earthquakes hit the northern mid-Atlantic ridge.
5.1 earthquake hits off the east coast of Honshu, Japan.
5.1 earthquake hits the northern mid-Atlantic ridge.
5.0 earthquake hits central Peru.
5.0 earthquake hits the northern mid-Atlantic ridge.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.7 earthquake hits Fiji.
5.3 earthquake hits the southern mid-Atlantic ridge.
5.3 earthquake hits south of Tonga.
5.0 earthquake hits southern Iran.
5.0 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.0 earthquake hits near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
6.4 earthquake hits the Gulf of California.
6.0 earthquake hits south of Africa.
5.8 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.6 earthquake hits south of Tonga.
5.4 earthquake hits near the south coast of Myanmar.
5.4 earthquake hits Vanuatu.
5.3 earthquake hits south of Panama.
5.2 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.2 earthquake hits the Gulf of California.
Three 5.1 earthquakes hit south of Fiji.
5.1 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.1 earthquake hits Antofagasta, Chile.
5.1 earthquake hits Norfolk Island, Australia.
5.1 earthquake hits Hokkaido, Japan.
5.0 earthquake hits the Philippine Islands.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.8 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.7 earthquake hits Samoa.
5.6 earthquake hits northwest of the Kuril Islands.
5.6 earthquake hits south of Fiji.
5.3 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.3 earthquake hits Ecuador.
5.2 earthquake hits Hokkaido, Japan.
5.2 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.0 earthquake hits Alaska.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
6.3 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.6 earthquake hits Hokkaido, Japan.
5.5 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.3 earthquake hits France.
5.3 earthquake hits south of Panama.
5.2 earthquake hits the Babuyan Islands, Philippines.
5.2 earthquake hits off the east coast of Honshu, Japan.
5.1 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.0 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.0 earthquake hits near the east coast of Honshu, Japan.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.8 earthquake hits west of Macquarie Island.
5.3 earthquake hits New Britain, Papua New Guinea.
5.2 earthquake hits Taiwan.
5.2 earthquake hits Antofagasta, Chile.
5.2 earthquake hits the Volcano Islands, Japan.
5.0 earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.
5.0 earthquake hits southern Sumatra, Indonesia.
Two 5.0 earthquakes hit the Kermedec Islands.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
6.1 earthquake hits Hokkaido, Japan.
5.3 earthquake hits the Kuril Islands.
5.1 earthquake hits near the coast of Papua, Indonesia.
5.0 earthquake hits Gauteng, South Africa.
5.0 earthquake hits central Turkey.
Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
There are currently no active tropical storm systems.
NewsBytes:
Ecuador – Severe flooding has left a profound impact on Esmeraldas Province in Ecuador, affecting numerous communities in the cantons of Esmeraldas, Atacames, Quinindé, and Muisne. According to disaster authorities, over 11,000 people have been affected by the recent flooding, prompting extensive rescue efforts involving boats and helicopters. Thankfully, no fatalities or missing persons have been reported. Esmeraldas Canton, in particular, has been severely hit, with vast areas submerged under water. As a result, approximately 2,395 homes have been damaged, leaving around 10,000 people directly affected. The devastation has also extended to other vital structures, including a prison and several schools.
Algeria – Recent heavy rainfall has once again led to devastating flooding in multiple provinces of Algeria, marking the second occurrence of such incidents within a two-week period. Fatalities have been reported in the provinces of Saïda and Laghouat over the past few days, highlighting the severity of the situation. On 03 June 2023, two men lost their lives in Laghouat Province’s municipality of Beidha when their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters. The Civil Protection authorities in Algeria confirmed on 04 June that four individuals had died in separate flooding incidents in Saïda Province.
Haiti – Heavy rainfall in Haiti over the past few days has resulted in severe flooding and landslides, inflicting significant damage across the country. The capital city of Port-au-Prince and the Ouest Departments have been particularly affected, with hospitals and other structures suffering damage. In addition, a bridge near Jérémie in the Grand’Anse Department has been destroyed, exacerbating the situation. The relentless downpours that commenced on 01 June 2023, intensified during the early hours of 03 June, leading to overflowing rivers and triggering numerous landslides. In some cases, the situation was further exacerbated by blocked drainage channels and bodies of water. According to official reports, at least 15 individuals have lost their lives as a result of the disaster, while eight people remain missing. Regrettably, the death toll is anticipated to rise as search and rescue operations continue.
China – At least 17 people have died after heavy rainfall in southwestern China has triggered flooding and landslides in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan. According to state media reports, 14 people have died and 5 are still missing after a landslide in Jinkouhe, a mountainous area near the city of Leshan in Sichuan Province on 04 June 2023. Reports said the area saw heavy rainfall for 2 days prior to the event. Heavy rain on 01 June triggered flooding in low-lying areas of Yiliang county in Yunnan Province. Three people died and one person was missing, according to reports. Flooding caused significant damage to homes and other buildings, forcing residents to evacuate. Heavy rainfall has also caused problems in eastern parts of the country over the last few days, in particular in the provinces of Anhui and Henan on 01 June 2023.
Japan – Disaster authorities in Japan reported 2 fatalities, multiple injuries and 4 people missing after heavy rainfall brought by Tropical Storm Mawar from 02 June 2023. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) reported 1,275,254 people were under evacuation orders from 02 June, including 170,832 in Gifu Prefecture; 305,725 in Osaka; 153,638 in Nara; 239,641 in Wakayama; and 107,111 in Tokushima. Tosashimizu City in Kochi Prefecture recorded 93.0 mm of rain in 1 hour and 358.5 mm in 12 hours on 02 June. Tahara City in Aichi prefecture recorded 341.5 mm of rain in 12 hours on 03 June. As of 04 June, 2 fatalities were reported. One person died in a vehicle trapped in floods in Toyohashi, Aichi. A second victim died after being swept away by floods in Moka, Tochigi Prefecture. A total of 35 people were injured including 10 in Okinawa and 14 in Kanagawa Prefectures.
Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
In the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Storm Arlene is located about 165 mi…265 km w of the Dry Tortugas with maximum sustained winds…40 mph…65 km/h. Present movement…sse or 150 degrees at 9 mph…15 km/h.
In the Northwest Pacific Ocean: Tropical Storm 02W (Mawar) is located approximately 5287 nm south-southwest of Yokosuka, Japan, is tracking east-northeastward at 28 knots. This is the final warning for this system.
NewsBytes:
Texas, USA – Heavy rainfall on a highway near Lubbock, Texas caused flash floods to push cars off the road and leave drivers stranded. The National Weather Service (NWS) had issued flash flooding alerts throughout the southern U.S. state of Texas on Thursday, warning of wind gusts up to 70mph and advising residents to stay off main roads and seek higher ground.
Japan – Tropical Storm Mawar has brought up to 10 inches of rain to Japan so far and has triggered mudslides and floods in the central and western regions of the country. Pedestrians in Tokyo clutched umbrellas as heavy winds blew tree branches and rain pounded the streets. The tropical storm has sustained winds up to 51 mph as of June 2, 2023, according to Japan Meteorological Agency.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
6.1 earthquake hits near the east coast of Honshu, Japan.
5.7 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.6 earthquake hits the west Chile rise.
5.1 earthquake hits the Banda Sea.
5.0 earthquake hits the Prince Edward Islands.
5.0 earthquake hits Oruru, Bolivia.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.8 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.5 earthquake hits southeast of the Loyalty Islands.
5.4 earthquake hits southeast of the Loyalty Islands.
5.3 earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.
5.1 earthquake hits southeast of the Loyalty Islands.
5.0 earthquake hits southeast of the Loyalty Islands.
5.0 earthquake hits near the south coast of Honshu, Japan.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
6.3 earthquake hits the Prince Edward Islands.
6.1 earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.
5.6 earthquake hits offshore northern California.
5.5 earthquake hits southeast of the Loyalty Islands.
5.4 earthquake hits eastern New Guinea, Papua New Guinea.
5.4 earthquake hits west of Macquarie Island.
5.1 earthquake hits the Banda Sea.
5.1 earthquake hits the Prince Edward Islands.
5.1 earthquake hits near the south coast of Honshu, Japan.
5.0 earthquake hits Myanmar.
5.0 earthquake hits Tonga.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
7.3 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.3 earthquake hits south of Fiji.
5.3 earthquake hits near the east coast of Honshu, Japan.
5.2 earthquake hits Hokkaido, Japan.
5.1 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.0 earthquake hits near the west coast of Honshu, Japan.
5.0 earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.
5.0 earthquake hits Vanuatu.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.3 earthquake hits the Sunda Strait, Indonesia.
5.1 earthquake hits the Andaman Islands off India.
5.0 earthquake hits the Sunda Strait, Indonesia.
5.0 earthquake hits the Fox Islands in the Aleutian Islands.
5.0 earthquake hits near the west coast of Honshu, Japan.
5.0 earthquake hits Guam.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.7 earthquake hits Hokkaido, Japan.
5.6 earthquake hits near the west coast of Honshu, Japan.
5.1 earthquake hits the Flores Sea.
5.0 earthquake hits Chiapas, Mexico.
5.0 earthquake hits the Volcano Islands, Japan.
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