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		<title>4.9 Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 07:38:44 PM</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[4.9 Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake. Image and Data Credit USGS. The USGS has reported a 4.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 07:38:44 PM . The epicenter was located approximately: 80 &#8230; <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/4-9-banda-aceh-sumatra-indonesia-earthquake-saturday-march-31-2012-at-07-38-44-pm/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">4.9 Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake. Image and Data Credit <a href="http://www.usgs.gov/">USGS</a>.</p>
<p>The USGS has reported a 4.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 07:38:44 PM . The epicenter was located approximately:</p>
<p>80 km (49 miles) WSW of Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia<br />
280 km (173 miles) W of Lhokseumawe, Sumatra, Indonesia<br />
820 km (509 miles) WNW of KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia<br />
1860 km (1155 miles) NW of JAKARTA, Java, Indonesia</p>
<p>&#8230;at a depth of 35.2 km (21.9 miles). There were no significant injuries or damage reported at this point, Friendly Forecast will update this report as events unfold. You can read the full <a>Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia earthquake details here</a>.</p>
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<div align="center"><img style="margin: auto;" title="Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake_Felt" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Banda-Aceh-Sumatra-Indonesia-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-07-38-44-PM-/usc0008tjg_ciim.jpg" alt="" width="612" height="684" /></div>
<p><strong>Did you feel it?</strong></p>
<p>If you felt the quake you can <a href="http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/dyfi/events/us/c0008tjg/us/form.en.disabled.html">report the quake here to the USGS</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What is a 4.9 magnitude earthquake?</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>4.0 – 4.9</strong> Moderate and noticeable to people indoors, windows rattling, some things may fall off shelves and the sound is similar to a freight train passing by <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/what-is-an-earthquake-how-is-it-caused-history-information/">Learn more about earthquakes&#8230;</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Historical Earthquake Information</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake Map 1990 to Present" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Banda-Aceh-Sumatra-Indonesia-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-07-38-44-PM-/neic_c0008tjg_s.jpg" alt="Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake Map 1990 to Present" /></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/mag_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The above metric shows historical earthquake activity for the Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia region from 1990 to present.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div align="center"><img title="Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake Map current year" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Banda-Aceh-Sumatra-Indonesia-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-07-38-44-PM-/neic_c0008tjg_y.jpg" alt="Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake Map current year" /></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/mag_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The image above shows historical earthquake activity for the Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia region for the past year.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div align="center"><img style="margin: auto;" title="Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake Map 1990 to Present 7.0 or greater earthquakes" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Banda-Aceh-Sumatra-Indonesia-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-07-38-44-PM-/neic_c0008tjg_7.jpg" alt="Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake Map 1990 to Present 7.0 or greater earthquakes" /></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/7_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The preceeding image indacates 7.0 or larger earthquakes that have struck Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia region since 1990.</p>
<p><strong>Seismic Hazard</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake Hazard Map" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Banda-Aceh-Sumatra-Indonesia-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-07-38-44-PM-/neic_c0008tjg_w.jpg" alt="Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake Hazard Map" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Seismic Hazard Map above shows the likelihood of an earthquake to move the ground and effect buildings. The higher the hazard the greater the risk.</p>
<p><strong>We would like to hear from you</strong></p>
<p>If you have felt the Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia earthquake, observed any damage or have any information pertaining to the earthquake we would like to hear about it. Please feel free to leave a comment below and share your experiences with us and others. All comments are moderated.</p>
<p>Reported by D. Montgomery and <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com">Friendly Forecast</a> bringing you a great <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/canada/ab_alberta/weather.php?db=22">weather forecast for Edmonton AB</a>. Also note, All our weather forecasts contain watches and warnings for various adverse environmental conditions like thunder storms, tornadoes, blizzards, wind, hurricanes and earthquakes. All this is in addition to our great virtual real time current conditions, short term and long range weather forecasts. Friendly Forecast, more than just an average weather forecast.</p>
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		<title>4.9 Carupano, Venezuela Earthquake Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 09:47:24 AM</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dmvictoria</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[4.9 Carupano, Venezuela Earthquake. Image and Data Credit USGS. The USGS has reported a 4.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Carupano, Venezuela on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 09:47:24 AM . The epicenter was located approximately: 26 km (16 miles) SSE &#8230; <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/4-9-carupano-venezuela-earthquake-saturday-march-31-2012-at-09-47-24-am/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">4.9 Carupano, Venezuela Earthquake. Image and Data Credit <a href="http://www.usgs.gov/">USGS</a>.</p>
<p>The USGS has reported a 4.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Carupano, Venezuela on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 09:47:24 AM . The epicenter was located approximately:</p>
<p>26 km (16 miles) SSE of Carupano, Venezuela<br />
76 km (47 miles) N of Maturin, Venezuela<br />
96 km (59 miles) W of Guiria, Venezuela<br />
410 km (254 miles) E of CARACAS, Venezuela</p>
<p>&#8230;at a depth of 9.8 km (6.1 miles). There were no significant injuries or damage reported at this point, Friendly Forecast will update this report as events unfold. You can read the full <a>Carupano, Venezuela earthquake details here</a>.</p>
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<div align="center"><img style="margin: auto;" title="Carupano, Venezuela Earthquake_Felt" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Carupano-Venezuela-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-09-47-24-AM-/usc0008tin_ciim.jpg" alt="" width="612" height="684" /></div>
<p><strong>Did you feel it?</strong></p>
<p>If you felt the quake you can <a href="http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/dyfi/events/us/c0008tin/us/form.en.disabled.html">report the quake here to the USGS</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What is a 4.9 magnitude earthquake?</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>4.0 – 4.9</strong> Moderate and noticeable to people indoors, windows rattling, some things may fall off shelves and the sound is similar to a freight train passing by <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/what-is-an-earthquake-how-is-it-caused-history-information/">Learn more about earthquakes&#8230;</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Carupano, Venezuela Historical Earthquake Information</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Carupano, Venezuela Earthquake Map 1990 to Present" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Carupano-Venezuela-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-09-47-24-AM-/neic_c0008tin_s.jpg" alt="Carupano, Venezuela Earthquake Map 1990 to Present" /></div>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/mag_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The above metric shows historical earthquake activity for the Carupano, Venezuela region from 1990 to present.</p>
<div align="center"><img title="Carupano, Venezuela Earthquake Map current year" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Carupano-Venezuela-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-09-47-24-AM-/neic_c0008tin_y.jpg" alt="Carupano, Venezuela Earthquake Map current year" /></div>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/mag_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The image above shows historical earthquake activity for the Carupano, Venezuela region for the past year.</p>
<div align="center"><img style="margin: auto;" title="Carupano, Venezuela Earthquake Map 1990 to Present 7.0 or greater earthquakes" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Carupano-Venezuela-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-09-47-24-AM-/neic_c0008tin_7.jpg" alt="Carupano, Venezuela Earthquake Map 1990 to Present 7.0 or greater earthquakes" /></div>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/7_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The preceeding image indacates 7.0 or larger earthquakes that have struck Carupano, Venezuela region since 1990.</p>
<p><strong>Seismic Hazard</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Carupano, Venezuela Earthquake Hazard Map" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Carupano-Venezuela-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-09-47-24-AM-/neic_c0008tin_w.jpg" alt="Carupano, Venezuela Earthquake Hazard Map" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Seismic Hazard Map above shows the likelihood of an earthquake to move the ground and effect buildings. The higher the hazard the greater the risk.</p>
<p><strong>Earthquake Density</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Carupano, Venezuela Earthquake Density Map" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Carupano-Venezuela-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-09-47-24-AM-/neic_c0008tin_ed.gif" alt="Carupano, Venezuela Earthquake Density Map" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The above image shows the density of earthquakes in the Carupano, Venezuela area. The darker the color relects increasing degrees of localized earthquake activity.</p>
<p><strong>We would like to hear from you</strong></p>
<p>If you have felt the Carupano, Venezuela earthquake, observed any damage or have anyÂ informationÂ pertaining to the earthquake we would like to hear about it. Please feel free to leave a comment below and share your experiences with us and others. All comments are moderated.</p>
<p>Reported by D. Montgomery and <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com">Friendly Forecast</a> bringing you a great <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/canada/ab_alberta/weather.php?db=22">weather forecast for Edmonton AB</a>. Also note, All our weather forecasts contain watches and warnings for various adverse environmental conditions like thunder storms, tornadoes, blizzards, wind, hurricanes and earthquakes. All this is in addition to our great virtual real time current conditions, short term and long range weather forecasts. Friendly Forecast, more than just an average weather forecast.</p>
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		<title>4.9 Feyzabad, Afghanistan Earthquake Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 08:46:54 AM</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[4.9 Chitral, Pakistan Earthquake. Image and Data Credit USGS. The USGS has reported a 4.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Chitral, Pakistan on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 08:46:54 AM . The epicenter was located approximately: 90 km (55 miles) NW &#8230; <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/4-9-feyzabad-afghanistan-earthquake-saturday-march-31-2012-at-08-46-54-am/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">4.9 Chitral, Pakistan Earthquake. Image and Data Credit <a href="http://www.usgs.gov/">USGS</a>.</p>
<p>The USGS has reported a 4.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Chitral, Pakistan on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 08:46:54 AM . The epicenter was located approximately:</p>
<p>90 km (55 miles) NW of Chitral, Pakistan<br />
90 km (55 miles) SE of Faizabad, Afghanistan<br />
112 km (69 miles) SSW of Khorugh, Tajikistan<br />
290 km (180 miles) NE of KABUL, Afghanistan</p>
<p>&#8230;at a depth of 221.2 km (137.5 miles). There were no significant injuries or damage reported at this point, Friendly Forecast will update this report as events unfold. You can read the full <a>Chitral, Pakistan earthquake details here</a>.</p>
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<div align="center"><img style="margin: auto;" title="Chitral, Pakistan Earthquake_Felt" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Feyzabad-Afghanistan-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-08-46-54-AM-/usc0008tfv_ciim.jpg" alt="" width="612" height="684" /></div>
<p><strong>Did you feel it?</strong></p>
<p>Communities around Chitral, Pakistan reported weak shaking. Places that felt the quake are:<br />
<strong>City:</strong> Kabul <strong>Intensity:</strong> II <strong>Responses:</strong> 2<br />
If you felt the quake you can <a href="http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/dyfi/events/us/c0008tfv/us/form.en.disabled.html">report the quake here to the USGS</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What is a 4.9 magnitude earthquake?</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>4.0 – 4.9</strong> Moderate and noticeable to people indoors, windows rattling, some things may fall off shelves and the sound is similar to a freight train passing by <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/what-is-an-earthquake-how-is-it-caused-history-information/">Learn more about earthquakes&#8230;</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Chitral, Pakistan Historical Earthquake Information</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Chitral, Pakistan Earthquake Map 1990 to Present" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Feyzabad-Afghanistan-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-08-46-54-AM-/neic_c0008tfv_s.jpg" alt="Chitral, Pakistan Earthquake Map 1990 to Present" /></div>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/mag_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The above metric shows historical earthquake activity for the Chitral, Pakistan region from 1990 to present.</p>
<div align="center"><img title="Chitral, Pakistan Earthquake Map current year" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Feyzabad-Afghanistan-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-08-46-54-AM-/neic_c0008tfv_y.jpg" alt="Chitral, Pakistan Earthquake Map current year" /></div>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/mag_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The image above shows historical earthquake activity for the Chitral, Pakistan region for the past year.</p>
<div align="center"><img style="margin: auto;" title="Chitral, Pakistan Earthquake Map 1990 to Present 7.0 or greater earthquakes" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Feyzabad-Afghanistan-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-08-46-54-AM-/neic_c0008tfv_7.jpg" alt="Chitral, Pakistan Earthquake Map 1990 to Present 7.0 or greater earthquakes" /></div>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/7_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The preceeding image indacates 7.0 or larger earthquakes that have struck Chitral, Pakistan region since 1990.</p>
<p><strong>Seismic Hazard</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Chitral, Pakistan Earthquake Hazard Map" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Feyzabad-Afghanistan-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-08-46-54-AM-/neic_c0008tfv_w.jpg" alt="Chitral, Pakistan Earthquake Hazard Map" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Seismic Hazard Map above shows the likelihood of an earthquake to move the ground and effect buildings. The higher the hazard the greater the risk.</p>
<p><strong>Earthquake Density</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Chitral, Pakistan Earthquake Density Map" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-9-Feyzabad-Afghanistan-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-08-46-54-AM-/neic_c0008tfv_ed.gif" alt="Chitral, Pakistan Earthquake Density Map" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The above image shows the density of earthquakes in the Chitral, Pakistan area. The darker the color relects increasing degrees of localized earthquake activity.</p>
<p><strong>We would like to hear from you</strong></p>
<p>If you have felt the Chitral, Pakistan earthquake, observed any damage or have anyÂ informationÂ pertaining to the earthquake we would like to hear about it. Please feel free to leave a comment below and share your experiences with us and others. All comments are moderated.</p>
<p>Reported by D. Montgomery and <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com">Friendly Forecast</a> bringing you a great <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/canada/ab_alberta/weather.php?db=22">weather forecast for Edmonton AB</a>. Also note, All our weather forecasts contain watches and warnings for various adverse environmental conditions like thunder storms, tornadoes, blizzards, wind, hurricanes and earthquakes. All this is in addition to our great virtual real time current conditions, short term and long range weather forecasts. Friendly Forecast, more than just an average weather forecast.</p>
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		<title>4.6 Pekanbaru, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 10:58:22 AM</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[4.6 Pekanbaru, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake. Image and Data Credit USGS. The USGS has reported a 4.6 magnitude earthquake has struck Pekanbaru, Sumatra, Indonesia on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 10:58:22 AM . The epicenter was located approximately: 46 km (29 &#8230; <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/4-6-pekanbaru-sumatra-indonesia-earthquake-saturday-march-31-2012-at-10-58-22-am/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">4.6 Pekanbaru, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake. Image and Data Credit <a href="http://www.usgs.gov/">USGS</a>.</p>
<p>The USGS has reported a 4.6 magnitude earthquake has struck Pekanbaru, Sumatra, Indonesia on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 10:58:22 AM . The epicenter was located approximately:<br />
46 km (29 miles) N (358°) from Pekanbaru, Sumatra, Indonesia<br />
166 km (103 miles) SSW (213°) from Melaka, Malaysia<br />
243 km (151 miles) NNE (30°) from Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia<br />
245 km (152 miles) S (187°) from KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia</p>
<p>&#8230;at a depth of 35 km (21.7 miles). There were no significant injuries or damage reported at this point, Friendly Forecast will update this report as events unfold. You can read the full <a>Pekanbaru, Sumatra, Indonesia earthquake details here</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Did you feel it?</strong></p>
<p>If you felt the quake you can <a href="http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/dyfi/events/us/c0008tfr/us/form.en.disabled.html">report the quake here to the USGS</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What is a 4.6 magnitude earthquake?</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>4.0 – 4.9</strong> Moderate and noticeable to people indoors, windows rattling, some things may fall off shelves and the sound is similar to a freight train passing by <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/what-is-an-earthquake-how-is-it-caused-history-information/">Learn more about earthquakes&#8230;</a></p></blockquote>
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		<title>4.8 Lae, New Guinea, PNG Earthquake Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 09:05:12 AM</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[4.8 Lae, New Guinea, PNG Earthquake. Image and Data Credit USGS. The USGS has reported a 4.8 magnitude earthquake has struck Lae, New Guinea, PNG on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 09:05:12 AM . The epicenter was located approximately: 128 &#8230; <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/4-8-lae-new-guinea-png-earthquake-saturday-march-31-2012-at-09-05-12-am/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">4.8 Lae, New Guinea, PNG Earthquake. Image and Data Credit <a href="http://www.usgs.gov/">USGS</a>.</p>
<p>The USGS has reported a 4.8 magnitude earthquake has struck Lae, New Guinea, PNG on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 09:05:12 AM . The epicenter was located approximately:</p>
<p>128 km (79 miles) NE of Lae, New Guinea, PNG<br />
204 km (126 miles) WNW of Kandrian, New Britain, PNG<br />
405 km (251 miles) N of PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea<br />
2461 km (1529 miles) NNW of BRISBANE, Queensland, Australia</p>
<p>&#8230;at a depth of 12.5 km (7.8 miles). There were no significant injuries or damage reported at this point, Friendly Forecast will update this report as events unfold. You can read the full <a>Lae, New Guinea, PNG earthquake details here</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Did you feel it?</strong></p>
<p>If you felt the quake you can <a href="http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/dyfi/events/us/c0008tbe/us/form.en.disabled.html">report the quake here to the USGS</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What is a 4.8 magnitude earthquake?</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>4.0 – 4.9</strong> Moderate and noticeable to people indoors, windows rattling, some things may fall off shelves and the sound is similar to a freight train passing by <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/what-is-an-earthquake-how-is-it-caused-history-information/">Learn more about earthquakes&#8230;</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Lae, New Guinea, PNG Historical Earthquake Information</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Lae, New Guinea, PNG Earthquake Map 1990 to Present" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-8-Lae-New-Guinea-PNG-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-09-05-12-AM-/neic_c0008tbe_s.jpg" alt="Lae, New Guinea, PNG Earthquake Map 1990 to Present" /></div>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/mag_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The above metric shows historical earthquake activity for the Lae, New Guinea, PNG region from 1990 to present.</p>
<div align="center"><img title="Lae, New Guinea, PNG Earthquake Map current year" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-8-Lae-New-Guinea-PNG-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-09-05-12-AM-/neic_c0008tbe_y.jpg" alt="Lae, New Guinea, PNG Earthquake Map current year" /></div>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/mag_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The image above shows historical earthquake activity for the Lae, New Guinea, PNG region for the past year.</p>
<div align="center"><img style="margin: auto;" title="Lae, New Guinea, PNG Earthquake Map 1990 to Present 7.0 or greater earthquakes" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-8-Lae-New-Guinea-PNG-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-09-05-12-AM-/neic_c0008tbe_7.jpg" alt="Lae, New Guinea, PNG Earthquake Map 1990 to Present 7.0 or greater earthquakes" /></div>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/7_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The preceeding image indacates 7.0 or larger earthquakes that have struck Lae, New Guinea, PNG region since 1990.</p>
<p><strong>Seismic Hazard</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Lae, New Guinea, PNG Earthquake Hazard Map" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-8-Lae-New-Guinea-PNG-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-09-05-12-AM-/neic_c0008tbe_w.jpg" alt="Lae, New Guinea, PNG Earthquake Hazard Map" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Seismic Hazard Map above shows the likelihood of an earthquake to move the ground and effect buildings. The higher the hazard the greater the risk.</p>
<p><strong>Earthquake Density</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Lae, New Guinea, PNG Earthquake Density Map" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-8-Lae-New-Guinea-PNG-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-09-05-12-AM-/neic_c0008tbe_ed.gif" alt="Lae, New Guinea, PNG Earthquake Density Map" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The above image shows the density of earthquakes in the Lae, New Guinea, PNG area. The darker the color relects increasing degrees of localized earthquake activity.</p>
<p><strong>We would like to hear from you</strong></p>
<p>If you have felt the Lae, New Guinea, PNG earthquake, observed any damage or have anyÂ informationÂ pertaining to the earthquake we would like to hear about it. Please feel free to leave a comment below and share your experiences with us and others. All comments are moderated.</p>
<p>Reported by D. Montgomery and <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com">Friendly Forecast</a> bringing you a great <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/usa/weather.php?db=253343%26%3F-Forecast-Portland-Oregon">weather forecast for Portland OR</a>. Also note, All our weather forecasts contain watches and warnings for various adverse environmental conditions like thunder storms, tornadoes, blizzards, wind, hurricanes and earthquakes. All this is in addition to our great virtual real time current conditions, short term and long range weather forecasts. Friendly Forecast, more than just an average weather forecast.</p>
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		<title>5.1 Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 05:02:10 AM</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[5.1 Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake. Image and Data Credit USGS. The USGS has reported a 5.1 magnitude earthquake has struck Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 05:02:10 AM . The epicenter was located approximately: 105 &#8230; <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/5-1-banda-aceh-sumatra-indonesia-earthquake-saturday-march-31-2012-at-05-02-10-am/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">5.1 Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake. Image and Data Credit <a href="http://www.usgs.gov/">USGS</a>.</p>
<p>The USGS has reported a 5.1 magnitude earthquake has struck Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 05:02:10 AM . The epicenter was located approximately:<br />
105 km (65 miles) SSW (196°) from Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia<br />
413 km (256 miles) WNW (286°) from Medan, Sumatra, Indonesia<br />
423 km (263 miles) SSE (153°) from Misha, Nicobar Islands, India<br />
753 km (468 miles) WNW (283°) from KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia</p>
<p>&#8230;at a depth of 43.7 km (27.2 miles). There were no significant injuries or damage reported at this point, Friendly Forecast will update this report as events unfold. You can read the full <a>Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia earthquake details here</a>.</p>
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<div align="center"><img style="margin: auto;" title="Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake_Felt" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-1-Banda-Aceh-Sumatra-Indonesia-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-05-02-10-AM-/usc0008t9j_ciim.jpg" alt="" width="612" height="684" /></div>
<p><strong>Did you feel it?</strong></p>
<p>If you felt the quake you can <a href="http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/dyfi/events/us/c0008t9j/us/form.en.disabled.html">report the quake here to the USGS</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What is a 5.1 magnitude earthquake?</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>5.0 – 5.9</strong> Felt by everyone, unable to walk properly, items flying off shelves, cars swaying in the street, people fleeing buildings, broken furniture and minor damage to good building structures. <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/what-is-an-earthquake-how-is-it-caused-history-information/">Learn more about earthquakes&#8230;</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Reported by D. Montgomery and <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com">Friendly Forecast</a> bringing you a great <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/usa/weather.php?db=253343%26%3F-Forecast-Portland-Oregon">weather forecast for Portland OR</a>. Also note, All our weather forecasts contain watches and warnings for various adverse environmental conditions like thunder storms, tornadoes, blizzards, wind, hurricanes and earthquakes. All this is in addition to our great virtual real time current conditions, short term and long range weather forecasts. Friendly Forecast, more than just an average weather forecast.</p>
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		<title>5.4 Tapachula, Tuxtla Gutierrez Mexico Earthquake March 30, 2012 at 12:16:13 PM</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[5.4 Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake. Image and Data Credit USGS. The USGS has reported a 5.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 12:16:13 PM . The epicenter was located approximately: 94 km (58 &#8230; <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/5-4-tapachula-chiapas-mexico-earthquake-friday-march-30-2012-at-12-16-13-pm/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">5.4 Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake. Image and Data Credit <a href="http://www.usgs.gov/">USGS</a>.</p>
<p>The USGS has reported a 5.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 12:16:13 PM . The epicenter was located approximately:</p>
<p>94 km (58 miles) WSW of Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico<br />
167 km (103 miles) WSW of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala<br />
191 km (118 miles) WSW of Huehuetenango, Guatemala<br />
849 km (527 miles) SE of MEXICO CITY, D.F., Mexico</p>
<p>&#8230;at a depth of 40.4 km (25.1 miles). There were no significant injuries or damage reported at this point, Friendly Forecast will update this report as events unfold. You can read the full <a>Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico earthquake details here</a>.</p>
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<div align="center"><img style="margin: auto;" title="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake_Felt" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-4-Tapachula-Chiapas-Mexico-Earthquake-Friday-March-30-2012-at-12-16-13-PM-/usc0008t19_ciim.jpg" alt="" width="612" height="684" /></div>
<p><strong>Did you feel it?</strong></p>
<p>Communities around Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico reported moderate shaking. Places that felt the quake are:<br />
<strong>City:</strong> Tuxtla Gutierrez <strong>Intensity:</strong> II <strong>Responses:</strong> 1<br />
<strong>City:</strong> Tapachula <strong>Intensity:</strong> V <strong>Responses:</strong> 1<br />
If you felt the quake you can <a href="http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/dyfi/events/us/c0008t19/us/form.en.disabled.html">report the quake here to the USGS</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What is a 5.4 magnitude earthquake?</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>5.0 – 5.9</strong> Felt by everyone, unable to walk properly, items flying off shelves, cars swaying in the street, people fleeing buildings, broken furniture and minor damage to good building structures. <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/what-is-an-earthquake-how-is-it-caused-history-information/">Learn more about earthquakes&#8230;</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Historical Earthquake Information</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Map 1990 to Present" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-4-Tapachula-Chiapas-Mexico-Earthquake-Friday-March-30-2012-at-12-16-13-PM-/neic_c0008t19_s.jpg" alt="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Map 1990 to Present" /></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/mag_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The above metric shows historical earthquake activity for the Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico region from 1990 to present.</p>
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<div align="center"><img title="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Map current year" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-4-Tapachula-Chiapas-Mexico-Earthquake-Friday-March-30-2012-at-12-16-13-PM-/neic_c0008t19_y.jpg" alt="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Map current year" /></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/mag_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The image above shows historical earthquake activity for the Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico region for the past year.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div align="center"><img style="margin: auto;" title="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Map 1990 to Present 7.0 or greater earthquakes" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-4-Tapachula-Chiapas-Mexico-Earthquake-Friday-March-30-2012-at-12-16-13-PM-/neic_c0008t19_7.jpg" alt="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Map 1990 to Present 7.0 or greater earthquakes" /></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/7_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The preceeding image indacates 7.0 or larger earthquakes that have struck Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico region since 1990.</p>
<p><strong>Seismic Hazard</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Hazard Map" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-4-Tapachula-Chiapas-Mexico-Earthquake-Friday-March-30-2012-at-12-16-13-PM-/neic_c0008t19_w.jpg" alt="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Hazard Map" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Seismic Hazard Map above shows the likelihood of an earthquake to move the ground and effect buildings. The higher the hazard the greater the risk.</p>
<p><strong>Earthquake Density</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Density Map" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-4-Tapachula-Chiapas-Mexico-Earthquake-Friday-March-30-2012-at-12-16-13-PM-/neic_c0008t19_ed.gif" alt="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Density Map" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The above image shows the density of earthquakes in the Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico area. The darker the color relects increasing degrees of localized earthquake activity.</p>
<p><strong>We would like to hear from you</strong></p>
<p>If you have felt the Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico earthquake, observed any damage or have any information pertaining to the earthquake we would like to hear about it. Please feel free to leave a comment below and share your experiences with us and others. All comments are moderated.</p>
<p>Reported by D. Montgomery and <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com">Friendly Forecast</a> bringing you a great <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/usa/weather.php?db=253343%26%3F-Forecast-Portland-Oregon">weather forecast for Portland OR</a>. Also note, All our weather forecasts contain watches and warnings for various adverse environmental conditions like thunder storms, tornadoes, blizzards, wind, hurricanes and earthquakes. All this is in addition to our great virtual real time current conditions, short term and long range weather forecasts. Friendly Forecast, more than just an average weather forecast.</p>
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		<title>4.8 WELLINGTON, New Zealand Earthquake Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 06:47:38 AM</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[4.8 WELLINGTON, New Zealand Earthquake. Image and Data Credit USGS. The USGS has reported a 4.8 magnitude earthquake has struck WELLINGTON, New Zealand on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 06:47:38 AM . The epicenter was located approximately: 63 km (39 &#8230; <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/4-8-wellington-new-zealand-earthquake-saturday-march-31-2012-at-06-47-38-am/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">4.8 WELLINGTON, New Zealand Earthquake. Image and Data Credit <a href="http://www.usgs.gov/">USGS</a>.</p>
<p>The USGS has reported a 4.8 magnitude earthquake has struck WELLINGTON, New Zealand on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 06:47:38 AM . The epicenter was located approximately:</p>
<p>63 km (39 miles) ENE (70°) from WELLINGTON, New Zealand<br />
83 km (52 miles) S (187°) from Palmerston North, New Zealand<br />
218 km (136 miles) SW (215°) from Napier, New Zealand</p>
<p>&#8230;at a depth of 29.5 km (18.3 miles). There were no significant injuries or damage reported at this point, Friendly Forecast will update this report as events unfold. You can read the full <a>WELLINGTON, New Zealand earthquake details here</a>.</p>
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<div align="center"><img style="margin: auto;" title="WELLINGTON, New Zealand Earthquake_Felt" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/4-8-WELLINGTON-New-Zealand-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-06-47-38-AM-/usc0008t26_ciim.jpg" alt="" width="612" height="684" /></div>
<p><strong>Did you feel it?</strong></p>
<p>Communities around WELLINGTON, New Zealand reported light shaking. Places that felt the quake are:<br />
<strong>City:</strong> Levin <strong>Intensity:</strong> IV <strong>Responses:</strong> 1<br />
If you felt the quake you can <a href="http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/dyfi/events/us/c0008t26/us/form.en.disabled.html">report the quake here to the USGS</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What is a 4.8 magnitude earthquake?</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>4.0 – 4.9</strong> Moderate and noticeable to people indoors, windows rattling, some things may fall off shelves and the sound is similar to a freight train passing by <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/what-is-an-earthquake-how-is-it-caused-history-information/">Learn more about earthquakes&#8230;</a></p></blockquote>
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		<title>5.2 Suchiate, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Friday, March 30, 2012 at 12:16:15 PM</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[5.2 Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake. Image and Data Credit USGS. The USGS has reported a 5.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 12:16:15 PM . The epicenter was located approximately: 94 km (58 &#8230; <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/5-2-suchiate-chiapas-mexico-earthquake-friday-march-30-2012-at-12-16-15-pm/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">5.2 Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake. Image and Data Credit <a href="http://www.usgs.gov/">USGS</a>.</p>
<p>The USGS has reported a 5.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 12:16:15 PM . The epicenter was located approximately:</p>
<p>94 km (58 miles) WSW of Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico<br />
167 km (103 miles) WSW of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala<br />
191 km (118 miles) WSW of Huehuetenango, Guatemala<br />
849 km (527 miles) SE of MEXICO CITY, D.F., Mexico</p>
<p>&#8230;at a depth of 49.3 km (30.6 miles). There were no significant injuries or damage reported at this point, Friendly Forecast will update this report as events unfold. You can read the full <a>Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico earthquake details here</a>.</p>
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<div align="center"><img style="margin: auto;" title="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake_Felt" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-2-Suchiate-Chiapas-Mexico-Earthquake-Friday-March-30-2012-at-12-16-15-PM-/usc0008t19_ciim.jpg" alt="" width="612" height="684" /></div>
<p><strong>Did you feel it?</strong></p>
<p>Communities around Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico reported moderate shaking. Places that felt the quake are:<br />
<strong>City:</strong> Tuxtla Gutierrez <strong>Intensity:</strong> II <strong>Responses:</strong> 1<br />
<strong>City:</strong> Tapachula <strong>Intensity:</strong> V <strong>Responses:</strong> 1<br />
If you felt the quake you can <a href="http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/dyfi/events/us/c0008t19/us/form.en.disabled.html">report the quake here to the USGS</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What is a 5.2 magnitude earthquake?</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>5.0 – 5.9</strong> Felt by everyone, unable to walk properly, items flying off shelves, cars swaying in the street, people fleeing buildings, broken furniture and minor damage to good building structures. <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/what-is-an-earthquake-how-is-it-caused-history-information/">Learn more about earthquakes&#8230;</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Historical Earthquake Information</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Map 1990 to Present" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-2-Suchiate-Chiapas-Mexico-Earthquake-Friday-March-30-2012-at-12-16-15-PM-/neic_c0008t19_s.jpg" alt="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Map 1990 to Present" /></div>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/mag_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The above metric shows historical earthquake activity for the Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico region from 1990 to present.</p>
<div align="center"><img title="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Map current year" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-2-Suchiate-Chiapas-Mexico-Earthquake-Friday-March-30-2012-at-12-16-15-PM-/neic_c0008t19_y.jpg" alt="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Map current year" /></div>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/mag_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The image above shows historical earthquake activity for the Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico region for the past year.</p>
<div align="center"><img style="margin: auto;" title="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Map 1990 to Present 7.0 or greater earthquakes" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-2-Suchiate-Chiapas-Mexico-Earthquake-Friday-March-30-2012-at-12-16-15-PM-/neic_c0008t19_7.jpg" alt="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Map 1990 to Present 7.0 or greater earthquakes" /></div>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/7_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The preceeding image indacates 7.0 or larger earthquakes that have struck Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico region since 1990.</p>
<p><strong>Seismic Hazard</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Hazard Map" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-2-Suchiate-Chiapas-Mexico-Earthquake-Friday-March-30-2012-at-12-16-15-PM-/neic_c0008t19_w.jpg" alt="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Hazard Map" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Seismic Hazard Map above shows the likelihood of an earthquake to move the ground and effect buildings. The higher the hazard the greater the risk.</p>
<p><strong>Earthquake Density</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Density Map" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-2-Suchiate-Chiapas-Mexico-Earthquake-Friday-March-30-2012-at-12-16-15-PM-/neic_c0008t19_ed.gif" alt="Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico Earthquake Density Map" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The above image shows the density of earthquakes in the Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico area. The darker the color relects increasing degrees of localized earthquake activity.</p>
<p><strong>We would like to hear from you</strong></p>
<p>If you have felt the Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico earthquake, observed any damage or have anyÂ informationÂ pertaining to the earthquake we would like to hear about it. Please feel free to leave a comment below and share your experiences with us and others. All comments are moderated.</p>
<p>Reported by D. Montgomery and <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com">Friendly Forecast</a> bringing you a great <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/usa/weather.php?db=253343%26%3F-Forecast-Portland-Oregon">weather forecast for Portland OR</a>. Also note, All our weather forecasts contain watches and warnings for various adverse environmental conditions like thunder storms, tornadoes, blizzards, wind, hurricanes and earthquakes. All this is in addition to our great virtual real time current conditions, short term and long range weather forecasts. Friendly Forecast, more than just an average weather forecast.</p>
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		<title>5.1 NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga Earthquake Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 06:21:09 AM</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[5.1 NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga Earthquake. Image and Data Credit USGS. The USGS has reported a 5.1 magnitude earthquake has struck NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 06:21:09 AM . The epicenter was located approximately: 49 km (30 miles) E &#8230; <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/5-1-nukualofa-tonga-earthquake-saturday-march-31-2012-at-06-21-09-am-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">5.1 NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga Earthquake. Image and Data Credit <a href="http://www.usgs.gov/">USGS</a>.</p>
<p>The USGS has reported a 5.1 magnitude earthquake has struck NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 06:21:09 AM . The epicenter was located approximately:</p>
<p>49 km (30 miles) E of NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga<br />
283 km (175 miles) SSW of Neiafu, Tonga<br />
417 km (259 miles) E of Ndoi Island, Fiji<br />
2021 km (1255 miles) NNE of Auckland, New Zealand</p>
<p>&#8230;at a depth of 34.5 km (21.4 miles). There were no significant injuries or damage reported at this point, Friendly Forecast will update this report as events unfold. You can read the full <a>NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga earthquake details here</a>.</p>
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<div align="center"><img style="margin: auto;" title="NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga Earthquake_Felt" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-1-NUKU`ALOFA-Tonga-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-06-21-09-AM-/usc0008szy_ciim.jpg" alt="" width="612" height="684" /></div>
<p><strong>Did you feel it?</strong></p>
<p>If you felt the quake you can <a href="http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/dyfi/events/us/c0008szy/us/form.en.disabled.html">report the quake here to the USGS</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What is a 5.1 magnitude earthquake?</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>5.0 – 5.9</strong> Felt by everyone, unable to walk properly, items flying off shelves, cars swaying in the street, people fleeing buildings, broken furniture and minor damage to good building structures. <a href="http://blog.friendlyforecast.com/what-is-an-earthquake-how-is-it-caused-history-information/">Learn more about earthquakes&#8230;</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><strong>NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga Historical Earthquake Information</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga Earthquake Map 1990 to Present" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-1-NUKU`ALOFA-Tonga-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-06-21-09-AM-/neic_c0008szy_s.jpg" alt="NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga Earthquake Map 1990 to Present" /></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/mag_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The above metric shows historical earthquake activity for the NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga region from 1990 to present.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div align="center"><img title="NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga Earthquake Map current year" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-1-NUKU`ALOFA-Tonga-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-06-21-09-AM-/neic_c0008szy_y.jpg" alt="NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga Earthquake Map current year" /></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/mag_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The image above shows historical earthquake activity for the NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga region for the past year.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div align="center"><img style="margin: auto;" title="NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga Earthquake Map 1990 to Present 7.0 or greater earthquakes" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-1-NUKU`ALOFA-Tonga-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-06-21-09-AM-/neic_c0008szy_7.jpg" alt="NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga Earthquake Map 1990 to Present 7.0 or greater earthquakes" /></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div align="center"><img title="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/images/7_legend.gif" alt="Earthquake Magnitude Legend" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The preceeding image indacates 7.0 or larger earthquakes that have struck NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga region since 1990.</p>
<p><strong>Seismic Hazard</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga Earthquake Hazard Map" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-1-NUKU`ALOFA-Tonga-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-06-21-09-AM-/neic_c0008szy_w.jpg" alt="NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga Earthquake Hazard Map" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Seismic Hazard Map above shows the likelihood of an earthquake to move the ground and effect buildings. The higher the hazard the greater the risk.</p>
<p><strong>Earthquake Density</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img title="NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga Earthquake Density Map" src="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/earthquake/2012/03/5-1-NUKU`ALOFA-Tonga-Earthquake-Saturday-March-31-2012-at-06-21-09-AM-/neic_c0008szy_ed.gif" alt="NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga Earthquake Density Map" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">The above image shows the density of earthquakes in the NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga area. The darker the color relects increasing degrees of localized earthquake activity.</p>
<p><strong>We would like to hear from you</strong></p>
<p>If you have felt the NUKU`ALOFA, Tonga earthquake, observed any damage or have any information pertaining to the earthquake we would like to hear about it. Please feel free to leave a comment below and share your experiences with us and others. All comments are moderated.</p>
<p>Reported by D. Montgomery and <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com">Friendly Forecast</a> bringing you a great <a href="http://www.friendlyforecast.com/usa/weather.php?db=253343%26%3F-Forecast-Portland-Oregon">weather forecast for Portland OR</a>. Also note, All our weather forecasts contain watches and warnings for various adverse environmental conditions like thunder storms, tornadoes, blizzards, wind, hurricanes and earthquakes. All this is in addition to our great virtual real time current conditions, short term and long range weather forecasts. Friendly Forecast, more than just an average weather forecast.</p>
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