World Aug 19 Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery By Associated Press
World Aug 16 Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery De la Espriella took office earlier this month just days before the 7.4 magnitude quake struck. By Associated Press
World Aug 16 Rescuers in Indonesia recover more bodies in earthquake aftermath, raising death toll to 53 More than 900 homes were destroyed and 450 more damaged in East Nusa Tenggara province, forcing about 5,000 people into temporary shelters. By Firdia Lisnawati, Associated Press
World Aug 15 Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47 and toppling buildings Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged coastal residents to move to higher ground, but later lifted the warning when Indonesia’s meteorological agency said monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes that posed a threat to coastal communities. By Yacob Herin, Associated Press
World Aug 12 Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers as they race against the clock Tons of aid from regional partners began to roll into Colombia on Wednesday, as the search for survivors in the rubble of powerful earthquake grew more desperate after the temblor razed buildings, buckled roads and crushed cars. By Astrid Suárez, Megan Janetsky, Marko Álvarez, Associated Press
Aug 10 At least 111 dead after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia By Astrid Suárez, Megan Janetsky, Manuel Rueda, Associated Press The governor of the department that includes San Jose Del Palmar reported injuries and serious damage to buildings but did not provide further details. Continue reading
Jul 28 7.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Japan, but tsunami advisory is lifted By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Authorities said there were no reports of damage to major public facilities or infrastructure including three nearby nuclear power plants. Continue reading
Jul 19 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 6 people By Associated Press Peru’s National Civil Defense Institute said in a statement the total number of missing is still unknown. Several buildings collapsed or suffered structural damage, including the local church and convent. Continue reading
Jul 02 In Venezuela, a 'completely ineffective' government worsens earthquake disaster, experts say By Maria Ramirez Uribe Hospitals lacking medicines and equipment. Daily power outages. At least 8 million people in need of humanitarian support. These were the realities in Venezuela before it was hit by back-to-back earthquakes on June 24. Continue reading
Jun 12 Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines By Jim Gomez, Associated Press Philippine officials said Friday that years of disaster-preparedness drills helped prevent a larger casualty toll when one of the strongest earthquakes in 50 years struck the south and left 46 people dead with 38 others missing. Continue reading