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Recent News
2007-11-14: A magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred near Antofagasta, Chile. At least 2 deaths have been reported. More details on the earthquake are available at the United States Geological Survey
November 13 Central BC earthquake swarm weekly update: Seismic activity, which began October 9, continues 20 km to the west of Nazko Cone (and 100 km west of Quesnel) in central BC. During the past week the seismicity rate has decreased to fewer than about 10 events per day. In total, more than 1000 microearthquakes have been recorded since this swarm began.
At this time, there is no evidence to suggest a volcanic eruption is likely. Monitoring of the situation continues, and updates will be provided as new information comes available..
Map of the largest events (updated November 13).
Chronology of news updates.
Live seismic recordings from the Nazko region (scroll to the bottom).


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  • 2004-12-26 magnitude 9.0 , the world's largest in nearly 40 years,struck just off the coast of Sumatra, generating a tsunami that has killed over 250,000 people in countries around the Indian Ocean (USGS).

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