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7.3 magnitude earthquake hits northern Chile
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck northern Chile on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning immediately…
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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Taiwan region – GFZ
An earthquake measuring 5.5 magnitude struck Taiwan on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was…
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Earthquake hits New York City region
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the New York City region on Friday morning, according to the US Geological Survey, shaking buildings…
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Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years, four deaths reported
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan today, the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, killing…
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Japan weather agency warns of further earthquakes in coming days
Residents of the Japanese region hit by a large earthquake on January 1 should stay alert for further major tremors,…
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Japan’s 7.6 magnitude earthquake triggers evacuation warnings
The powerful earthquake that struck central Japan this morning has triggered warnings for residents to evacuate some areas on its…
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Another earthquake shakes Afghanistan
Northwestern Afghanistan Wednesday was struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ), The…
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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake rattles Nepal, India
Two earthquakes rocked western Nepal on Tuesday, injuring 17 people, damaging homes and triggering a landslide that blocked a major…
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Spain sends two planes with rescuers to quake-hit Morocco
Spain on Sunday sent 86 rescuers and eight search dogs to Morocco following the powerful earthquake that killed over 2,100…
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Earthquake rocks parts of Johannesburg
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake rocked several parts of Johannesburg, including Soweto in the south, Krugersdorp & Roodepoort on the West…
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A third earthquake in as many weeks has rocked Johannesburg
The SA National Seismograph Network (SANSN), which monitors earthquake activities occurring within South Africa and in the southern Africa region,…
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Council for Geoscience investigates cause of earthquake in Gauteng
The Council for Geoscience is investigating whether mining activity or fluctuations in ground water levels caused the earthquake, that shook…
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Japan earthquake of magnitude 6.5 damages buildings
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck on Friday off Japan’s western prefecture of Ishikawa, authorities said, as media…
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 hits northern Afghanistan: EMSC
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan on Tuesday evening, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, causing strong shaking across…
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Antony Blinken arrives in Turkey to show US support after earthquake
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Turkey on Sunday to show support to the earthquake-hit country and NATO…
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Syria earthquake survivors battle cold in tents and vehicles
Since the earthquake destroyed her home, Syrian teacher Suzanne Abdallah has lived in a small truck crammed with her family…
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Banyana Banyana off to Turkey despite earthquake
Banyana Banyana are jetting off to Turkiye to continue their World Cup preparations. This is despite the recent earthquake which…
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Anonymous donor in US gives $30m to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
A US resident from Pakistan has anonymously donated $30m to victims of the earthquake that recently killed thousands of people…
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Syrian baby born on day of earthquake brought mother back to life
When the earthquake struck, Fatmah Ahmad’s family fled their building in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo only for her…
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Two women survive for days in earthquake rubble as death toll tops 24,150
Rescuers in Turkiye pulled two women alive from the rubble of collapsed buildings after they had been trapped for 122…
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Children rescued as Turkey-Syria earthquake toll nears 23,000
Rescuers pulled out children Friday from the rubble of the Turkey-Syria earthquake as the toll approached 23,000 and a winter…
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Turkiye-Syria earthquake: Death toll tops 15,000
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan conceded “shortcomings” after criticism of his government’s response to the massive earthquake that has killed…
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Turkey and Syria Earthquake: Death toll rise to 2,300
The most powerful earthquake to strike Turkey and Syria in nearly a century killed over 2,300 people on Monday, sparked…
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Earthquake kills over 1,200 across Turkey, Syria
The most powerful earthquake in nearly a century struck Turkey and Syria early Monday, killing over 1,200 people in their…
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Eastern New Guinea region: EMSC
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Eastern New Guinea region on Saturday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake struck…
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Residents camp out in fear of more quakes in northern Philippines
Fearful residents in the Philippine province of Abra spent the night sleeping outdoors after a powerful earthquake struck the northern…
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UPDATE: At least 920 killed in Afghanistan earthquake
A powerful earthquake struck a remote border region of Afghanistan overnight killing at least 920 people and injuring hundreds more,…
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Three killed, dozens injured as shallow quake hits China’s Sichuan
Three people were killed and dozens injured when a shallow earthquake struck southwestern China on Thursday, triggering the second-highest level…
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Haiti hospitals struggle to treat thousands injured in quake
Hunched on benches, curled up in chairs or even lying on the floor, those injured in the powerful earthquake that…
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Earthquake hits South Africa
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit South Africa at around 06:34 on Friday. The tremor was centred in the south of…
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3.9 magnitude earthquake hit Klerksdorp
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Klerksdorp area in North West on Friday night, the Council for Geoscience said. Spokesperson…
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Minor earthquake rattles Cape Town
A light 3.5 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Cape Town on Tuesday morning. The quake lasted for about ten seconds.…
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Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful earthquake hits northwest
Japan issued a tsunami advisory on Tuesday after a strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit the northwest of the country. A wave…
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Indonesia evacuates tourists after Lombok quake kills 91
Indonesia Monday sent rescuers fanning out across the holiday island of Lombok and evacuated hundreds of tourists after a powerful…
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