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An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.
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Japan
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Japan Earthquake and Tsunami AlertA significant earthquake struck central Japan on January 1st, 2024. The earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, triggered a tsunami warning and advisories for residents… Full Story |
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50,000 |
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Philippines
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The Philippines – EarthquakeOn 17 November 2023, 08:16 h UTC, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake occurred in northwerstern Sarangani Island, province of Davao Occidental in Mindanao with a 72km depth of focus and… Full Story |
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Nepal
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Nepal - EarthquakeFollowing the 6.4 M earthquake that occurred on 3 November and affected Jajarkot and Rukum Districts of Karnali Province in southern Nepal, the number of fatalities and damage is… Full Story |
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Nepal
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Earthquake Strikes Nepal, Leaving Dozens Dead and InjuredIn a harrowing turn of events, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Nepal at 18:02 UTC, with its epicenter located in Jajarkot, Karnali province. The quake, which occurred at a depth… Full Story |
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140 |
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Jamaica
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Jamaica - EarthquakeAn earthquake of 5.4 M at a depth of 10 km occurred in the Portland Parish area (northeast Jamaica) on 30 October at 15:57 UTC (10:57 local time). The epicentre was located… Full Story |
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Nepal
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Nepal EarthquakeA magnitude of 5.3 earthquake hit far western Nepal on 3 October 2023 at 14.40 pm and strong aftershocks occurred at regular intervals during the day which has increased fear… Full Story |
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36,250 |
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Afghanistan
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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western AfghanistanA powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck approximately 40 kilometers west of Herat City in Herat Province, western Afghanistan, at around 11:00 local time… Full Story |
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11,066 |
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Morocco
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IFRC Deploys into The Moroccan Earthquake Disaster ZonesOn September 8, a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Morocco, resulting in a devastating toll, with at least 800 people confirmed dead and more than 300 injured. The… Full Story |
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100,000 |
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Morocco
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Tragedy Strikes as 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Claims 632 Lives in Morocco: A City in RuinsUPDATE: After the 6.8 M earthquake of 8 September in Al Haouz Province, the number of casualties is increasing.According to the national authorities, 2,946 people died… Full Story |
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10,000 |
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Indonesia
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Earthquake and Aftershocks Rock Central Sulawesi, Leaving Damage and Displacement in Their WakeA magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck Sigi District in Central Sulawesi Province on August 6 was swiftly followed by a staggering 33 aftershocks within a 24-hour period, sparking… Full Story |
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256 |
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China |
Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Shandong Province, China, Causing Injuries and Property DamageOn Saturday, 5th August at 18:33 (UCT), a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 and a depth of 10 km struck Pingyuan county in eastern China's Shandong province. The… Full Story |
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21 |
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Pakistan |
Deadly Landslides, Heavy Rainfall and Earthquakes Devastate Northern PakistanSince the start of the monsoon season, a total of 196 people died, more than 200 were injured with thousands of houses damaged across the country, particularly in Balochistan… Full Story |
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29,282 |
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Indonesia
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5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Offshore Java, Leaving Casualties and Damaged HomesDate: June 30, 2023 On June 30, a significant earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale, according to the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) (6.4 magnitude… Full Story |
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106 |
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France |
Moderate Earthquake Strikes Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, France16 June 2023, 18:38 CET Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, France - A moderate earthquake measuring 5.8 magnitude struck the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region of France on 16 June at 18:38 CET.… Full Story |
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1,100 |
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Myanmar (Burma)
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Breaking News: 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes South-Western Kachin State, Myanmar31 May 2023, 11.20 UTC (17.50 local time) - An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck the south-western region of Kachin State in northern Myanmar, causing damage to… Full Story |
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9,000 |
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Papua New Guinea
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Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Recorded in Papua New GuineaOn 2 April at 18:04 UTC, a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 occurred in Papua New Guinea, south-west of Wewak City. The earthquake struck at a depth of 63 km and resulted… Full Story |
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17 |
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Ecuador
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6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ecuador's Coastal Province of GuayasOn 18 March at 12:12 local time (17:12 UTC), an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit the locality of Balao, in the province of Guayas in Ecuador's coastal area. The earthquake… Full Story |
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446 |
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Syria
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Devastating Public Health Challenges Loom as Quake Damages Aleppo's Water SystemGeneva (ICRC) - Survivors of the massive earthquake that struck northwest Syria one month ago are facing the prospect of devastating public health challenges after the quake… Full Story |
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57,000 |
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Tajikistan |
M 6.8 Earthquake - TAJIKISTAN - 2023-02-23 00:37:41 UTCOn February 23, 2023, at 00:37:41.0 UTC, an earthquake with a magnitude of Mw 6.8 occurred in Tajikistan. The earthquake's epicenter was located at 38.10 N and 73.22 E, with a… Full Story |
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200,000 |
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Philippines |
6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Batuan, MasbateOn Thursday, February 16, 2023, a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Batuan, Masbate in the Philippines, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology (Phivolcs). The quake… Full Story |
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Syria
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Dam Collapse and Floods in North-Western Syria after earthquakeOn 6 February, southern Türkiye experienced a severe earthquake that was followed by a dam collapse in north-western Syria. The collapse caused the Orontes River to overflow,… Full Story |
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7,000 |
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Indonesia
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Jayapura EarthquakeOn 9th February 2023, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 (5.4 according to Indonesian authorities) struck near Jayapura City, in the Indonesian Province of Papua. The… Full Story |
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2,136 |
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Syria
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Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) launches Turkish / Syrian Earthquake AppealThe region of southern Turkey and north-west Syria has been struck by a series of devastating earthquakes causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The earthquakes have… Full Story |
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11,000,000 |
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Syria
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Idleb & Alepo -- White Helmets Searching Through Rubble in Northern SyriaSurvivors sought from Syria earthquake by emergency White Helmet crews Aftershocks have been felt in Turkey, where the centre of the earthquake was recorded in Pazarcik in… Full Story |
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630 |
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Philippines
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Philippines – EarthQuake 6MA magnitude 6 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Wednesday near the municipality of Monkayo in Davao de Oro province. There were no immediate reports of significant… Full Story |
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81,000 |
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El Salvador
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Previous Next El Salvador, Guatemala - EarthquakesAn earthquake of 5.2 M at a depth of 10 km occurred on 15 January 23.07 UTC (15 January at 17.07 local time) in south-western El Salvador, close to the border with south-eastern… Full Story |
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Vanuatu
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Vanuatu - Earthquake & Tsunami ScareAmagnitude 7 tremor was detected off the Pacific island state of Vanuatu on Sunday evening, according to the United States Institute of Geophysics (USGS), triggering a tsunami… Full Story |
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100 |
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Indonesia
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Indonesia - Mount Semeru volcanic eruptionMount Semeru, located in East Java Province, Indonesia, continues to erupt, and on 4 December at 19.46 UTC (02.46 local time), an ash column with moderate to thick intensity was… Full Story |
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73,000 |
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Solomon Islands
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Buildings damaged and power lost after earthquakes hit Solomon IslandsBuildings were left damaged and widespread power outages reported in the Solomons Island capital, Honiara, after two earthquakes struck just off the south-west coast on Tuesday.… Full Story |
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Chile |
Chile - EarthquakeAn earthquake of 6.2 M at a depth of 18 km occurred 13 km off the coast of the western Biobío Region (central Chile) on 13 November at 02.24 UTC (12 November at 23.24 local time… Full Story |
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4,000 |
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Papua New Guinea
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Papua New Guinea - EarthquakeAn earthquake of 5.4 M at a depth of 10 km occurred in north-western East Sepik Province (north-western Papua New Guinea) on 9 October at 21.10 UTC (10 October 7.10 local time).… Full Story |
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32,000 |
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Peru
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EarthquakeAn earthquake of 5.8 M (6.1 M as reported by national authorities) at a depth of 48 km occurred in Tambo Grande District (Piura Region, north-western Peru) on 5 October at 8.26… Full Story |
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Indonesia
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EarthquakeAn earthquake of 5.9 M (6.0 M as reported by the national authorities) at a depth of 21 km occurred in North Tapanuli Regency (North Sumatra Province, western Indonesia) on 30… Full Story |
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Taiwan |
Taiwan Rocked By 6.9 ML EarthquakeAn earthquake of 6.9 M (on 18 September at 6.44 UTC, 14.44 local time) followed by two aftershocks of 5.5 M (on 18-19 September) occurred across south-eastern Taiwan, resulting in… Full Story |
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76,000 |
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Indonesia |
6.2- M at a depth of 18 km occurred in the island of New Guinea in the Papua province of IndonesiaOn 10 September at 07:05 local time (00:05 UTC), an earthquake of 6.2- magnitude at a depth of 18 km occurred in the island of New Guinea in the Papua province of Indonesia. The… Full Story |
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