Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no immediate signs of damage
The earthquake occurred off Miyazaki prefecture, triggering tsunami advisories, Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Peru, tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near the coast of Peru on Friday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Landslide in Ecuador kills at least six, 30 others missing
The "large-magnitude" landslide occurred in the center of the country in the city of Banos de Agua Santa, the Risk Management said.
Mon Jun 17 2024
UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel
The team said a "fully-fledged investigation" required to establish the magnitude, scope and specific attribution for the sexual violence.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Over 14,000 people remain evacuated 1 month after Japan quake
More than 14,000 people remained evacuated Thursday, one month after a magnitude-7.6 earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula in central Japan.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Small tsunamis hit S. Korea after earthquake in Japan
A 7.6 magnitude quake that struck Japan caused minor tsunamis in waters off South Korea's east coast province of Gangwon.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Massive earthquake jolts Japan, residents evacuate coast
The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 triggered waves of around 1 metre along parts of the Sea of Japan coast with a larger wave expected, public broadcaster NHK reported.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes southern Philippines - GFZ
The earthquake lasted several seconds and residents were advised to be on alert for aftershocks as strong as magnitude 6.2.
Fri Nov 17 2023
Elmina air crash not survivable due to magnitude deceleration force - preliminary report
The report said the high energy collision of the aircraft on the ground and flammable fuel in the tank ignited catastrophic fire.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Morocco quake survivors pack donkeys with supplies to reach cut-off villages
The 6.8 magnitude quake that struck the High Atlas Mountains killed at least 2,901 people and injured 5,530.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Indonesians told to stay alert after magnitude 7.3 earthquake
The earthquake, which took place out at sea, triggered a tsunami warning that was lifted two hours later.
Tue Apr 25 2023
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region - USGS
The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the tsunami threat from the earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region has now passed.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Magnitude 6.6 quake strikes off Indonesia's Java island, no tsunami risk
The quake was strongly felt in Surabaya, Tuban, Denpasar, and Semarang, Abdul Muhari, spokesperson for Indonesia's Disaster Agency, said.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes New Guinea, Papua New Guinea region - EMSC
The quake was at a depth of 80 km, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
Mon Apr 03 2023
Magnitude 5.6 quake hits Turkey; more buildings collapse
The earthquake caused some already damaged buildings to collapse.
Mon Feb 27 2023