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Magnitude 6.1 quake hits off Tokyo, but no tsunami alert issued
The shallow quake hit at 7:39 pm in the sea off the coast of the country's Kanto region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said on its website.
Nippon Paper to end production at quake-hit plant in Kumamoto
The company plans to keep the facility as a base and maintain jobs there, and it will consider how to utilize it going forward.
Noto quake victims’ family sues government and building owner over fatal collapse
A seven-story building collapsed in the 2024 earthquake, killing a man's wife and daughter while crushing his house and restaurant next door.
OpenAI announces data centre community compact after political earthquake
OpenAI has promised to set a "new standard" of listening to communities as a backlash against data centres in the US continues to grow. On Thursday, after the Democrats had won control of Congress in the US midterm elections , OpenAI announced a National Community Compact. "The blueprint proposes policies to help ensure that compute campus development gives
Earthquake recorded off Fujairah coast as UAE monitors seismic activity
A minor earthquake measuring 2.3 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Fujairah on Wednesday, the latest in a series of small tremors recorded in the emirate. The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology confirmed the seismic activity was detected off Fujairah's coastline, south of Khor Fakkan, at 8.06pm at a depth of 5km. The NCM monitored the tremor thr
Disaster management minister visits areas in Kumamoto affected by July quake
Goshi Hosono called on the central government to support local governments while stressing the need to improve conditions at evacuation centers.
South Australians urged to prepare for next big earthquake
It has been nearly 130 years since SA's biggest earthquake, but after a tremor last week, authorities are staying prepared.
What does Trump's earthquake announcement of ending aid to Israel mean? - analysis
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‘Mining-induced event’ suspected cause of Saskatchewan tremor: Earthquakes Canada
Esterhazy, Sask., was awoken by seismic activity Tuesday morning after a suspected mining-induced event triggered a tremor, Earthquakes Canada said.
Mild earthquake of 3.1 magnitude hits of J&K's Kishtwar
No reports of any loss of life or damage to property received from anywhere in the Union Territory so far
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Andaman Sea
There were no immediate reports of any loss of life or damage to property, officials said
M5.4 Chiba quake shakes Tokyo and nearby prefectures; no tsunami warning issued
The quake occurred at a depth of 50 kilometers in the town of Yokoshibahikari and registered up to lower five on Japan's seven-point seismic scale.
Over 1,000 still in shelters three months after Kumamoto quake
The prefectural government has announced draft plans to rebuild the daily lives of affected residents and create disaster-resilient communities.
Victoria rattled by 18th earthquake in a month
Almost 1,600 people felt the earthquake just before midnight last night.
The Irish Times view on Serbia’s election: youthquake in Belgrade
The winning student movement is similar to others in Hungary and Albania
Hundreds report feeling magnitude 4.9 quake off South Australian coast
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded about 100 kilometres off the coast of South Australia.
Magnitude-4.9 earthquake strikes off South Australia coast
Residents around Adelaide have reported feeling an earthquake this morning, with Geoscience Australia saying the epicentre was about 100 kilometres offshore, between Kangaroo Island and the south-east coast.
How Venezuela’s earthquake amputees adapt to life without limbs
Experts say recovery for earthquake survivors will likely be a lifelong endeavour, given the physical and mental toll.
Stronger quake strikes near Blenheim hours after Whanganui shake
The magnitude 4.5 quake prompted more than 1900 felt reports.
Whanganui earthquake: Hundreds report feeling magnitude 4.0 shake
One local said they "heard it coming" before a bang.
ΗΠΑ: Πυρκαγιά σε εργοστάσιο της Quaker Oats στην Αϊόβα
Πυρκαγιά ξέσπασε το Σάββατο σε εργοστάσιο της Quaker Oats στο Σίνταρ Ράπιντς της Αϊόβα, στις ΗΠΑ, χωρίς να έχουν αναφερθεί μέχρι στιγμής τραυματισμοί, σύμφωνα με το Associated Press. Η Πυροσβεστική Υπηρεσία του Σίνταρ Ράπιντς ανακοίνωσε ότι οι πυροσβέστες έσπευσαν στο σημείο περίπου στις 16:45 τοπική ώρα. Βίντεο και φωτογραφίες που αναρτήθηκαν στα μέσα κοινω
Explosion and fire erupt at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries
The fire evidently began with an explosion, the fire department said.
Tsunami warning cancelled after magnitude 7.2 quake off Vanuatu
A tsunami warning has been cancelled after a 7.2 magnitude quake off Vanuatu.
Two large earthquakes off coast of Vanuatu prompt tsunami warning
A tsunami warning has been issued after two large earthquakes struck off the coast of Vanuatu.
Vanuatu earthquake: 7.2-magnitude quake struck at a depth of 10km
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said tsunami waves were possible for parts of Vanuatu.
Number of injured rises to 76 after deadly earthquake in Tibet
Rescuers are searching for survivors after a magnitude-7 earthquake left 16 people dead in China's Tibet.
Rescuers search for survivors after deadly earthquake in China's Tibet region
Rescuers combed through a remote area in the Chinese region of Tibet on Friday after a magnitude 7 earthquake that killed at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes, according to Chinese state media.
Mild earthquake of magnitude 3.0 hits villages in Bengaluru Rural; KSNDMC says no need to panic
The incident was reported on Friday at 9.01 am. According to the details shared by KSNDMC, the magnitude of the earthquake was 3.0 which was low and the tremors were experienced upto a radial distance of 20-30 kms.
China orders ‘all-out’ rescue after Tibet quake kills 16
China has ordered an ‘all-out’ rescue effort in Tibet after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake killed at least 16 people and injured dozens more on Thursday. Read More: https://punchng.com/china-orders-all-out-rescue-after-tibet-quake-kills-16/
At least 16 dead, hundreds of homes destroyed in Tibet earthquake
At least 16 people have been killed and 46 injured after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northern Tibet.
Magnitude-7 earthquake hits Tibet, killing at least 16 and destroying hundreds of homes
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16 dead, dozens injured in Tibet earthquake
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake has killed at least 16 people and injured dozens in Tibet, according to Chinese state media.
Tibet rocked by 7.0-magnitude earthquake
Tibet rocked by 7.0-magnitude earthquake
Tibet earthquake kills at least 16 people, injures dozens: state media
A powerful magnitude 7 earthquake has struck Tibet in southwestern China, official media reported. Chinese state TV said it's the strongest quake to hit the remote Himalayan region in five years.
Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes China's Tibet, killing 16, Xinhua reports
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Magnitude-7 earthquake hits China's Tibet region, killing 16 people
A magnitude-7 earthquake has struck China's south-western region of Tibet, killing 16 people and injuring 32 others, state news agency Xinhua has reported.
Powerful earthquake in Tibet kills at least 16 people
Number injured after magnitude 7 quake struck the southwestern region of China's Tibet has risen.
At least 16 people killed by powerful earthquake in Tibet
It was the biggest earthquake in the region in the last five years, China's national broadcaster CCTV said.
Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes China's Tibet
Residents fled their homes as smaller tremors followed the earthquake, the strongest to hit China since January 2024.
¥4 billion in lottery proceeds to go to quake-hit Kumamoto
The money will be used for reconstruction projects in areas damaged by the powerful July 28 temblor.
Death Toll From Venezuela Quakes Likely Far Exceeds Official Count
A Times analysis and U.S. Geological Survey data indicate that the official 6,509 death toll is probably a severe undercount.
AI tool developed to assess earthquake damage
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