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Al Arabiya
3 hours ago
- Climate
- Al Arabiya
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1- quake hits off southern Philippines
A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck deep off the coast of the southern Philippines on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the quake, which the USGS reported occurred at a depth of 101 kilometers (63 miles) about 70 kilometers from the nearest areas of Davao Occidental province. 'The shake was not that strong, but the tables and computers here at the office shook for (about five seconds),' Marlawin Fuentes, a provincial rescuer from the tiny island of Sarangani, told AFP. No tsunami alert was triggered. Quakes are a near-daily occurrence in the Philippines, which is situated on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin. Most are too weak to be felt by humans, but strong and destructive ones come at random with no technology available to predict when and where they might strike.
Arab News
12 hours ago
- Climate
- Arab News
6.1-magnitude quake hits off southern Philippines
MANILA: A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck deep off the coast of the southern Philippines on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the quake, which the USGS reported occurred at a depth of 101 kilometers (63 miles) about 70 kilometers from the nearest areas of Davao Occidental province. 'The shake was not that strong, but the tables and computers here at the office shook for (about five seconds),' Marlawin Fuentes, a provincial rescuer from the tiny island of Sarangani, told AFP. No tsunami alert was triggered. Quakes are a near-daily occurrence in the Philippines, which is situated on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin. Most are too weak to be felt by humans, but strong and destructive ones come at random with no technology available to predict when and where they might strike.
Malay Mail
12 hours ago
- Climate
- Malay Mail
No tsunami alert as 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes 70km from southern Philippines
MANILA, June 28 — A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck deep off the coast of the southern Philippines today, the United States Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the quake, which the USGS reported occurred at a depth of 101 kilometres about 70 kilometres from the nearest areas of Davao Occidental province. 'The shake was not that strong, but the tables and computers here at the office shook for (about five seconds),' Marlawin Fuentes, a provincial rescuer from the tiny island of Sarangani, told AFP. No tsunami alert was triggered. Quakes are a near-daily occurrence in the Philippines, which is situated on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin. Most are too weak to be felt by humans, but strong and destructive ones come at random with no technology available to predict when and where they might strike. — AFP
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Baseload Power Japan to Champion Geothermal at World Expo Nordic Energy Day
STOCKHOLM, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseload Power Japan, a geothermal energy developer, will put the spotlight on geothermal as a key enabler of Japan's Green Transformation (GX) at Nordic Energy Day during the World Expo this June. "It's an honor to represent Sweden, Japan, and the promise of geothermal at such a prestigious event," said Petter Sund, Representative Director of Baseload Power Japan. "Geothermal can deliver clean, stable energy, strengthen resilience, and help revitalize rural communities. That's why we must accelerate its development." Situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan has an estimated 23.5 GW of untapped geothermal potential, the third largest in the world and enough to replace nearly half its nuclear capacity and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels. The Japanese government plans to more than double geothermal output by 2030 to support its 2050 net-zero goal. However, challenges remain, including grid access, regulatory complexity, and local acceptance, as some hot spring operators worry geothermal may affect water availability. "These concerns matter," continues Sund. "But done responsibly, geothermal doesn't compete with onsen culture, it can support it, bringing investment, jobs, and long-term community benefits." Baseload's strategy is rooted in its 'Three Ps': pushing boundaries by exploring overlooked and lower-temperature resources; building project portfolios to scale and reduce risk; and forging long-term partnerships with investors, communities, and technical experts. Beyond Japan, Baseload recently partnered with Google to develop geothermal projects in Taiwan underscoring growing global interest in this underutilized, 24/7 energy source. "We believe geothermal is the world's largest untapped renewable," concludes Sund. "Together with solar and wind, it forms the green triangle we need to power a cleaner future. But to realize its potential, we need to scale it. That takes vision, collaboration, and the courage to challenge convention. At Baseload we like to say `The world has power, let's switch it on´, and that's what we'll be speaking about at Expo in Japan." For more information, please contact:Kristina Hagström-Ilievska CMO, Baseload +46 (0) 732330039 This information was brought to you by Cision The following files are available for download: press photo 5 press photo 6 press photo 2 press photo 4 press photo 3 KXT53724 press photo 1 1233135436 View original content: SOURCE Baseload Capital Sweden AB Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Southern Philippines rocked by 6.3-magnitude earthquake, no tsunami warning
MANILA, June 24 — A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami alert issued. The shallow quake struck about 374 kilometres east of the island of Davao, according to USGS. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, which reported the quake at a magnitude of 6.4, said no tsunami alert had been triggered. Quakes are a near-daily occurrence in the Philippines, which is situated on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin. Most are too weak to be felt by humans, but strong and destructive ones come at random with no technology available to predict when and where they might strike. The country's last major quake was a magnitude 7 tremor in July 2022 that triggered landslides and ground fissures in the northern province of Abra, killing at least 11 people and injuring 609 others. — AFP
