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UKMTO Reports Explosion in Close Proximity to Tanker Near Khasab

STRAIT OF HORMUZ — UK Maritime Trade Operations issued Advisory 103-26 on August 2 reporting an incident approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman.

At 8:37 p.m. UTC on August 2 the master (Captain) of a tanker reported hearing an explosion in close proximity of the vessel. 

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Operator
Location
26.1800, 56.2500 (Middle East)
Updated
Aug 12, 12:27 PM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.3 - 41 km NNE of Suez, Egypt

41 km NNE of Suez, Egypt

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
110th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
30.3212, 32.6791 (Middle East & North Africa)
Event
Aug 3, 12:00 AM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 2:23 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.0 - 16 km NW of Changning, China

16 km NW of Changning, China

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
109th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
28.6701, 104.7825 (East Asia)
Event
Aug 2, 6:21 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 7:17 AM UTC
Operator RAPID

Iranian Foreign Ministry Reports Final-Stage Negotiations with Oman on Strait of Hormuz as JMIC Confirms Projectile Incidents

STRAIT OF HORMUZ — The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that negotiations with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages. The Joint Maritime Information Center Update 079, covering March 1 to August 2, listed two confirmed maritime security incidents in the Strait of Hormuz on August 1. 

An LNG carrier, name withheld, was struck by an unknown projectile at 11:30 p.m. UTC on July 31 while transiting outbound, 11 nautical miles north-east of Lima, Oman.

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Location
26.5660, 56.2500 (Middle East)
Updated
Aug 11, 6:56 PM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.0 - south of Tonga

south of Tonga

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
109th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-25.0444, -175.1322 (Oceania)
Event
Aug 2, 3:35 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 11:16 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.0 - north of Ascension Island

north of Ascension Island

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
108th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-3.2948, -12.2442 (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Event
Aug 2, 9:17 AM UTC
Updated
Aug 11, 8:58 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.2 - 112 km SW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

112 km SW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
107th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
49.8672, 155.1713 (Eurasia / Russia)
Event
Aug 2, 12:13 AM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 5:49 AM UTC
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NWS / NOAA weather: Spokane County Evacuations continue to expand. Please monitor Watch Duty!

Spokane County Evacuations continue to expand. Please go to Spokane911.com to review evacuation map or download the Watch Duty app.

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Primary source
Severity
Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
This month
195th Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Location
North America
Updated
Aug 11, 6:27 PM UTC
Operator RAPID

U.S. Raises Ceuta to Level 3 as Migrant Arrivals Trigger Spanish Military Deployment

CEUTA, SPAIN — The U.S. Department of State on August 1 updated its Travel Advisory for Spain, raising Ceuta to Level 3 - Reconsider Travel due to unrest.

The overall advisory for Spain remains Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution due to terrorism and unrest. No subsequent U.S. Embassy Madrid or State Department revision to that Level 3 rating has been issued.

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Operator
Location
35.8884, -5.3041 (Europe)
Updated
Aug 12, 3:02 AM UTC
Operator RAPID

State Department Issues Middle East Travel Caution as Iranian State Media Claims Missile Strike on U.S. Base in Jordan

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of State on August 1 advised Americans currently in the Middle East to exercise caution and heightened vigilance and to prepare for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions.

Some airlines in the region have postponed resumption of earlier flight schedules; others have cancelled some routes.

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Location
31.1667, 36.9416 (Middle East)
Updated
Aug 12, 8:24 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.1 - south of the Fiji Islands

south of the Fiji Islands

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
106th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-22.3815, -179.1255 (Oceania)
Event
Aug 1, 7:46 AM UTC
Updated
Aug 9, 4:16 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.6 - 200 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada

200 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5) · PAGER Green
This month
105th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
49.6033, -129.4251 (North America)
Event
Aug 1, 4:49 AM UTC
Updated
Aug 9, 3:45 AM UTC
RAPID

USGS earthquakes: M 5.5 - 57 km E of Mutsu, Japan

57 km E of Mutsu, Japan

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5) · PAGER Green
This month
104th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
41.3520, 141.8958 (Eurasia / Russia)
Event
Aug 1, 2:48 AM UTC
Updated
Aug 9, 10:29 AM UTC
Operator RAPID

U.S. Embassy Alerts on Michoacan Security Forces Elevated Over Roadblock Reports

MEXICO — On July 31, the U.S. Mission to Mexico stated that local security forces in the state of Michoacan have been put on alert due to reports of roadblocks and criminal activity in the state which have the potential to escalate.

The Mission reminded U.S. citizens that the State Department’s Travel Advisory for Michoacan remains Level 4 – Do Not Travel.

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Location
19.6546, -101.2624 (North America)
Updated
Aug 12, 4:47 AM UTC
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NWS / NOAA weather: Fire Warning

Red flag warning for this weekend. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 mph. Any fires that develop will spread rapidly, outdoor burning is not recommended.

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
2080th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Location
North America
Updated
Aug 11, 10:50 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.1 - South Sandwich Islands region

South Sandwich Islands region

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
101st Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-58.6947, -25.3501
Event
Jul 31, 6:58 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 11, 3:37 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.2 - 141 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia

141 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
100th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-2.8451, 130.1548 (Southeast Asia)
Event
Jul 31, 8:19 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 10, 2:16 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.1 - 69 km W of Coquimbo, Chile

69 km W of Coquimbo, Chile

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
99th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-29.8946, -72.0611 (Latin America & Caribbean)
Event
Jul 31, 5:47 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 5:04 PM UTC

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