At least 62 people were injured and 200 houses damaged in Thursday's earthquake that hit Papua in eastern most Indonesia. Spokesman Purwo Nugroho, of the country's national disaster management agency reports: "Among the injured, 17 are in serious conditions and we are unsure of any fatalities."

 

The earthquake, measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale as reported by PTWC (Pacific Tsunami Warning Center) jolted West Papua, also forced panic evacuation of some locals and tents are needed to shelter those whose houses were damaged.

 

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Telica Volcano-Nicaragua Erupts Spewing Ash into Atmosphere

 

A new eruption occurred yesterday morning at 'Telica' volcano in Nicaragua at (12:50 GMT). An  explosion of ash took place at the summit crater and produced an ash plume one mile high.

 

During the past months, the volcano had experienced frequent swarms of earthquakes. A stream of ash expanded up to 19 miles in a westerly direction near the town of Chinandega.

 

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Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Rattles British Columbia

 

A preliminary 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of British Columbia Thursday morning, approximately 208 kilometers west of Port Hardy in the Pacific Ocean. No tsunami warnings were issued and there are no reports of damage, according to Earthquakes Canada.

 

The earthquake was detected at 6:48 a.m. PST, with a depth of 10 km and reports indicate it was 'lightly felt' in various locations both on Vancouver island and province mainland. There have been no reports of damage.

 

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