Controversial Dutch Seismologist Predicts Further Seismic Disturbances; Multiple Regions Experience Significant Quakes
Regions across the globe have been jolted by significant seismic activities today, resulting in both human and material losses. In a related development, the controversial Dutch earthquake scientist, Frank Hoogerbeets, who has previously made headlines with his predictions, warns of more seismic activities in the near future.
In Afghanistan, early Saturday saw the nation rocked by two tremors measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale. The quakes were responsible for the tragic death of at least 15 individuals and left approximately 40 others injured in the country’s western part. The most affected area was Zinda Jan in the Herat province where four villages suffered substantial damage, including numerous homes. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 40 kilometers northwest of Herat city. The USGS website also highlighted the occurrence of seven quakes in the region.
Aftershocks will probably continue in the coming days. While it looks like the previous Mw 6.5 is the main shock, another strong tremor is possible. Be on extra alert, just in case. https://t.co/cM8OofIqmL
— Frank Hoogerbeets (@hogrbe) October 7, 2023
Simultaneously, Iran’s television reported an earthquake hitting the city of Mashhad, without elaborating on details.
East of Papua New Guinea, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake was reported by the USGS on Saturday. The quake had a depth of roughly 53 kilometers and was centered around 56.6 kilometers southeast of the coastal town of Madang. A subsequent aftershock of similar magnitude was reported minutes later near the Madang coast.
Earlier on Saturday, a 6.0 magnitude quake impacted the Oaxaca state in southern Mexico, causing minor damages and power outages in some areas. The epicenter was located near the town of Matias Romero in Oaxaca. The earthquake led to damages on parts of the highway leading to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, a narrow strip of land separating the Pacific Ocean from the Atlantic. Damage was also reported in the city of Oaxaca, and earthquake alarms were activated in Mexico City, prompting many to evacuate their homes.
Region | Magnitude | Consequences |
---|---|---|
Afghanistan | 6.3 | 15 deaths, 40 injured |
Papua New Guinea | 6.7 | Aftershock of similar magnitude |
Oaxaca, Mexico | 6.0 | Minor damages, power outages |
Frank Hoogerbeets took to “X” (formerly Twitter) emphasizing his earlier predictions of this series of earthquakes, pointing to planetary alignments as the basis for his controversial theory. He tweeted, “Aftershocks are likely to continue in the coming days. While the earlier 6.5 magnitude seems to be the main shock, another strong tremor is possible. Stay alert and prepared.”
On 14 October there is an annular solar eclipse. I emphasize that a Full or New Moon, or an eclipse by itself does not trigger larger earthquakes, as critical geometry between the planets is required. I will explain in the next video.
To all media outlets: STICK TO THE TRUTH!…
— Frank Hoogerbeets (@hogrbe) October 6, 2023
Despite the geological community’s consensus that predicting earthquakes is virtually impossible, Hoogerbeets continues to challenge his critics, insisting on the accuracy of his planetary alignment theory influencing seismic activities on Earth. He had previously made accurate predictions about several seismic activities, including the devastating earthquake in Turkey in February and another in Morocco last month.