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Search and rescue efforts were ongoing, a government spokesman said (Siddiqullah Alizai/AP)

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Afghanistan earthquake death toll jumps to more than 2,200, say Taliban

Hundreds of bodies have been recovered from houses destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan last week, pushing the death toll to more than 2,200, a Taliban government spokesman has said.A 6.0-magnitude quake struck several provinces of the ...

An injured person is carried to a military helicopter (Wahidullah Kakar/AP)

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Afghan rescue teams search for quake survivors as death toll rises to 900

Injured victims of an earthquake (Hedayat Shah/AP)

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Earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan leaving at least 800 dead

Turkey Earthquake

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6.1 magnitude earthquake leaves one person dead and dozens hurt

Tsunami warnings scaled back after waves crash into Japan, Hawaii and US coast

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Tsunami warnings scaled back after waves crash into Japan, Hawaii and US coast

Ecuador Earthquake

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Ecuador rattled by 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean

Turkey Earthquake

Istanbul residents spend night outdoors after strong earthquake and aftershocks

Many Istanbul residents spent the night outdoors, too fearful to return to their homes, following a strong earthquake and more than 180 aftershocks.The magnitude 6.2 quake tremor that struck on Wednesday deeply impacted the city of 16 million ...

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Turkey Earthquake

Hundreds treated for injuries as earthquake rocks Istanbul

At least 236 people were treated for injuries they suffered while trying to jump from buildings or for panic attacks, most of them in Istanbul

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Myanmar Southeast Asia Earthquake

Aftershocks and lack of resources hinder recovery after Myanmar earthquake

Basic services have yet to be restored to the areas of Myanmar hit by a huge earthquake three weeks ago, and emergency workers recovering bodies and clearing debris are facing regular aftershocks and lack of resources, humanitarian services say.

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Earthquake surge prompts state of emergency on Greek island of Santorini

Earthquake surge prompts state of emergency on Greek island of Santorini

The ministry of civil protection’s announcement will provide authorities with faster access to state resources

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

Fears of bigger shocks to come as Taiwan is hit by earthquake

Fears of bigger shocks to come as Taiwan is hit by earthquake

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook buildings in Taiwan on Thursday morning as a series of shocks hit the island, causing little damage but possibly portending more seismic activity in the near future.The biggest of the quakes hit at 10.11am in Chiayi ...

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

Rescue workers brave cold in search for earthquake survivors

Rescue workers brave cold in search for earthquake survivors

Rescue workers in the cold, high-altitude Tibet region in western China searched for more survivors and victims on Wednesday, one day after a strong earthquake levelled thousands of houses and killed at least 126 people.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Strong earthquake kills at least 53 people in western China

Strong earthquake kills at least 53 people in western China

The official Xinhua News Agency said 62 other people were injured, citing the regional disaster relief headquarters

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Search expands as rescue teams arrive in Vanuatu after earthquake

Search expands as rescue teams arrive in Vanuatu after earthquake

The search has been expandedfor those killed or trapped alive by an earthquake in the Pacific island nation of VanuatuRescue workers arriving from abroad fanned out through the capital Port Vila on Thursday, encountering flattened buildings that had ...

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Casualty figures expected to rise after Vanuatu earthquake

Casualty figures expected to rise after Vanuatu earthquake

At least 14 people died following Tuesday’s magnitude 7.3 earthquake, which caused widespread damage and injured hundreds of people across the South Pacific island nation

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

At least 14 dead and hundreds injured after magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Vanuatu

At least 14 dead and hundreds injured after magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Vanuatu

At least 14 people are dead and hundreds more are injured after a magnitude 7. 3 earthquake struck off Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits off Vanuatu coast

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits off Vanuatu coast

A tsunami warning was called off less than two hours after the quake on Tuesday

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Tsunami warning for US west coast cancelled after earthquake

Tsunami warning for US west coast cancelled after earthquake

The US National Weather Service has cancelled its tsunami warning for the country’s west coast, after a 7. 0 magnitude earthquake struck early on Thursday. At least 5.

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Eastern Turkey hit by 5.9-magnitude earthquake

Eastern Turkey hit by 5.9-magnitude earthquake

A moderately strong earthquake has struck eastern Turkey causing widespread panic, officials said. More than 40 people were being kept under observation in hospital but there were no reports of serious injury or significant destruction.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Earthquake hits Greek island of Crete

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5. 2 struck off the southern Greek resort island of Crete, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the undersea earthquake occurred at 7.

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East

Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East

One of Russia’s most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing plumes of ash five kilometres (three miles) into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly triggering a “code red” warning for aircraft.

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

Japan is living in the shadow of the Megaquake

Japan is living in the shadow of the Megaquake

Due to the volatile nature of Japan’s natural landscape, how can its government successfully prepare for disaster?

Sun, 11 Aug, 2024

Nine injured as powerful earthquake strikes off southern Japan

Nine injured as powerful earthquake strikes off southern Japan

A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory that urged residents to stay away from the coastline. Nine people were injured, most of them slightly, but there were no reports of serious damage.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Powerful earthquake strikes off southern Japan

Powerful earthquake strikes off southern Japan

A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s southern coast, triggering a tsunami advisory. Residents were urged to stay away from the coastline, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Homes collapse as earthquakes hit region recovering from January tremor

Homes collapse as earthquakes hit region recovering from January tremor

Earthquakes have hit part of Japan still recovering from a powerful tremor in January.No major damage was caused by the latest earthquakes in the north-central region of Ishikawa, which saw a magnitude 5.9 tremor followed minutes later by a 4.8 and ...

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Strong earthquake in Japan leaves nine with minor injuries, but no tsunami

Strong earthquake in Japan leaves nine with minor injuries, but no tsunami

A strong earthquake that struck southwestern Japan left nine people with minor injuries and caused damages such as burst water pipes and small landslides, authorities said, but there was no danger of a tsunami.The magnitude 6.6 quake on Wednesday ...

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Earthquake aftershocks halt demolition of leaning building in Taiwan

Earthquake aftershocks halt demolition of leaning building in Taiwan

The demolition of a building that is leaning precariously after an earthquake in Taiwan has been halted because of aftershocks that made it lean even more, media reports said.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

Earthquake interrupts UN Security Council meeting after hitting US east coast

Earthquake interrupts UN Security Council meeting after hitting US east coast

A 4. 8 magnitude earthquake in the US state of New Jersey interrupted a United Nations Security Council meeting in neighbouring New York City on Friday.

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

No major damage or injuries reported as New York is rocked by earthquake

No major damage or injuries reported as New York is rocked by earthquake

An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area on Friday with residents across the north east of the US reporting rumbling in a region unaccustomed to it.The US Geological Survey reported a quake at 10.23am with a ...

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

New York rattled by earthquake with magnitude of 4.7 on Richter scale

New York rattled by earthquake with magnitude of 4.7 on Richter scale

An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the US Geological Survey said, with residents reporting they felt rumbling across the north east of the country.

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

Rescuers in Taiwan search for family feared trapped after earthquake

Rescuers in Taiwan search for family feared trapped after earthquake

Rescue teams are searching for a family of five feared trapped in a rockslide after Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in 25 years, which has left at least 12 people dead.

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

Rescuers in Taiwan search for missing as earthquake death toll rises to 10

Rescuers in Taiwan search for missing as earthquake death toll rises to 10

Rescuers are searching for dozens of people still missing a day after Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter of a century damaged buildings, killed 10 people and left others stranded in remote areas.

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

Rescuers search for people trapped after earthquake

Rescuers search for people trapped after earthquake

More than 1,000 people were injured in the earthquake on Wednesday morning

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine and leaves dozens trapped

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine and leaves dozens trapped

The quake, which also injured hundreds, was centred off the coast of the rural, mountainous Hualien County, where some buildings leaned at severe angles

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan and damages buildings

Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan and damages buildings

A powerful earthquake has rocked the island of Taiwan, damaging buildings in a southern city and creating a tsunami that headed towards southern Japanese islands.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

4.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Southern California

4.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Southern California

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.6 struck the Southern California coast near Malibu on Friday afternoon and was widely felt in the Los Angeles region.There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuriesThe quake struck at ...

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

Thousands forced out of homes after 7.1-magnitude quake in western China

Thousands forced out of homes after 7.1-magnitude quake in western China

More than 12,000 people are staying in tents and other shelters amid freezing weather in western China, as aftershocks continue to rock the area following Tuesday’s earthquake. The 7.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Six injured and dozens of homes destroyed in earthquake in western China

Six injured and dozens of homes destroyed in earthquake in western China

A magnitude 7. 1 earthquake struck a sparsely populated area of China’s western Xinjiang region early on Tuesday, injuring six people and damaging or collapsing more than 120 homes in freezing cold weather, authorities said.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

‘Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits remote western China’

‘Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits remote western China’

A magnitude 7. 1 earthquake has struck a remote part of China’s western Xinjiang region, state-run Xinhua News Agency has reported.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits Pakistan and Afghanistan

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits Pakistan and Afghanistan

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake has rattled much of Pakistan and parts of neighbouring Afghanistan, sending panicked residents fleeing from homes and offices and frightening people in remote villages, Pakistani officials and the US Geological Survey ...

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Snow hinders rescue, aid to isolated towns after Japan earthquake kills 161

Snow hinders rescue, aid to isolated towns after Japan earthquake kills 161

Rescue teams worked through snow to deliver aid and supplies to isolated hamlets in Japan on Monday. Rescuers continue to work to save those isolated and trapped one week after a powerful earthquake hit the western part of the nation.

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Rescue teams still at work six days after Japanese earthquake

Rescue teams still at work six days after Japanese earthquake

Rescue teams worked through snow to deliver supplies to isolated hamlets, six days after a powerful earthquake hit western Japan, killing at least 128 people.

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

Snow hinders rescues and aid deliveries after Japan quakes kill 126 people

Snow hinders rescues and aid deliveries after Japan quakes kill 126 people

Heavy snowfall forecast in the Ishikawa Prefecture later on Sunday and through the night added to the urgency

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

Woman in her 90s rescued five days after deadly Japanese quake

Woman in her 90s rescued five days after deadly Japanese quake

A woman in her 90s has been pulled alive from a collapsed house in western Japan, 124 hours after a major quake slammed the region, killing at least 126 people.

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

Woman in her 90s rescued five days after deadly earthquake in Japan

Woman in her 90s rescued five days after deadly earthquake in Japan

A woman in her 90s has been pulled alive from a collapsed house in western Japan, 124 hours after a major earthquake slammed the region, killing at least 126 people, toppling buildings and setting off landslides.

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

Death toll from Japanese quakes rises to 126 as rain and snow bring new threat

Death toll from Japanese quakes rises to 126 as rain and snow bring new threat

Aftershocks in Japan are threatening to bury more homes and block roads crucial for relief shipments, as the death toll from the earthquakes that rattled the western coastline rose to 126.

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

Survivors found in homes as Japan earthquake death toll hits 100

Survivors found in homes as Japan earthquake death toll hits 100

Some survivors who had clung to life for days were freed from collapsed homes with a man pulled out 72 hours after the series of powerful quakes started on Japan’s western coast with a 7.6 magnitude tremor on Monday

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

Dozens still missing as survivors pulled from rubble after deadly quakes

Dozens still missing as survivors pulled from rubble after deadly quakes

A woman has been pulled from the rubble 72 hours after a series of powerful earthquakes rattled Japan’s western coast.

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

‘Race against time’ in hunt for survivors after Japan earthquakes leave 62 dead

‘Race against time’ in hunt for survivors after Japan earthquakes leave 62 dead

Rescue workers and dog units were urgently sifting through rubble on Wednesday ahead of predicted freezing cold and heavy rain in what the prime minister called a race against time after powerful earthquakes killed 62 people in western Japan.

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

Death toll from Japan earthquakes rises to 62 with fears for those still trapped

Death toll from Japan earthquakes rises to 62 with fears for those still trapped

A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan left at least 62 people dead as rescue workers fought on Wednesday to save those feared trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings.

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024