Researcher Explains Why Earthquakes Are Rattling Parts of New Mexico

Researcher explains why earthquakes are rattling parts of New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – While you may think earthquakes are a rarity in New Mexico, think again. Dr. Urbi Basu, manager of the New Mexico Tech Seismological Observatory, said earthquakes regularly happen in the state. "We regularly see earthquakes of magnitude ones or twos, so people don't feel it," Basu explained. Basu said there are dozens and dozens of fault lines in the state. In fact, the Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources said that there …

4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Crete

Argophilia Travel News A 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook Crete on Tuesday at 14:26, unsettling residents, especially in the Lasithi region. The post 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Crete appeared first on Argophilia.