This is bad. Keep us updated, Candlelight. 
Earthquake near American Samoa--tsunami warning issued
- Thread starter Nerys Ghemor
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Sumatran quake has now claimed 1100 lives. Hotels, hospitals, schools and shopping malls have been destroyed. Like Samoa there are lots of remote areas so the toll may rise even further.
The Samoan quake death toll is at 148; 110 in Samoa, 31 in American Samoa and 7 in Tonga - but hundreds are still listed as missing.
Peru's quake has killed 17.
Also, in non-quake related news, typhoons have ravaged the Phillippines, affecting over 700,000 people.
Humans: 0 - Mother Nature: 4
The Samoan quake death toll is at 148; 110 in Samoa, 31 in American Samoa and 7 in Tonga - but hundreds are still listed as missing.
Peru's quake has killed 17.
Also, in non-quake related news, typhoons have ravaged the Phillippines, affecting over 700,000 people.
Humans: 0 - Mother Nature: 4
I haven't heard that much about the Peru earthquake.
Man, that death toll really climbed.
Man, that death toll really climbed.
That's what I was afraid of, given the communications blackout. I'm afraid the news will only get worse.
this is very sad god bless every 1 in the area!
The Ring of Fire is getting particularly fiery of late. Another rumble near the Samoas/Tonga area overnight. I hope it doesn't lead to more casualties...
Lots of aftershocks are to be expected following a quake of any serious (5.5+) magnitude. In the case of a very severe quake, the aftershocks may be large enough to cause damage themselves. The most recent one I find for that area is a 4.7, which is big enough to get your attention, if you happen to be in the neighborhood (50-mile/80-km radius) but it's not going to be causing any significant damage nor is it likely to create a tsunami anyone need be concerned about -- there have already been dozens of aftershocks of similar or greater magnitude over the last few days.
