Taiwan quake: Search and rescue efforts continue to find six still missing
The temblor resulted in at least 13 fatalities and 1,145 people injured with six still missing, according to the CEOC.
Mon Apr 08 2024
Resilient Taiwan responded fast to earthquake after years honing skills
Taiwanese cities and counties have rescuers on stand-by 24 hours a day, ready to respond almost at a moment's notice to disasters.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Major quake strikes Mexico on 'cursed' anniversary of temblors, at least one dead
Thousands of people were killed in the Sept. 19, 1985 earthquake and more than 350 died in the Sept. 19, 2017 quake.
Tue Sep 20 2022
For Haitians, quake reawakens trauma of disaster a decade ago
For many in the poor Caribbean nation, Saturday's major quake - which killed more than 300 people and left hundreds injured - revived the trauma of the Jan. 12, 2010 temblor.
Sun Aug 15 2021
Powerful Japan quake sets off landslide, minor injuries
The 7.3 magnitude temblor late Saturday shook the quake-prone areas of Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures.
Sun Feb 14 2021
Ecuador quake, aftershocks leave three dead, serious damage
The northwestern province of Esmeraldas -- hit hard by a devastating temblor in April -- bore the brunt of the new quake, too.
Tue Dec 20 2016
Nepal's other disaster: Its politics
For decades, there have been studies showing how prone Nepal is to such temblors, but little was done to prepare for a quake of this magnitude.
Tue Apr 28 2015