Earthquake

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Afghanistan Earthquake
UN agency appeals for funds to help 134,000 Afghans after quake
The UN’s migration agency is appealing for funds for around 134,000 people who need help in Afghanistan, nearly two weeks after an earthquake killed more than 2,200 people in the country’s mountainous east.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Afghanistan Earthquake
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 ...

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Afghanistan Earthquake
Afghan rescue teams search for quake survivors as death toll rises to 900
Rescue teams have scoured Afghanistan’s mountainous east for survivors, as the death toll from a strong earthquake rose to 900 with 3,000 people injured. The 6.

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Afghanistan Earthquake
Earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan leaving at least 800 dead
Desperate Afghans clawed through rubble in search of missing loved ones after a strong earthquake killed at least 800 people and injured more than 2,500 in eastern Afghanistan, according to figures provided by the Taliban government.The 6.0 ...

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Turkey Earthquake
6.1 magnitude earthquake leaves one person dead and dozens hurt
A magnitude 6. 1 earthquake struck Turkey’s north-western province of Balikesir on Sunday, killing at least one person and causing more than a dozen buildings to collapse, officials said. At least 29 people were injured.

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Tsunami warnings scaled back after waves crash into Japan, Hawaii and US coast
Tsunami warnings scaled back after waves crash into Japan, Hawaii and US coast
Tsunami warnings issued across the Pacific after a powerful 8.8 earthquake off Russia prompts evacuations from Kamchatka to Hawaii

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Ecuador Earthquake
Ecuador rattled by 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean
A strong 6. 3 earthquake off Ecuador’s Pacific coast has shaken the northern part of the country, with some initial reports of damage to houses. No injuries have been reported so far.

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

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

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