World Dec 08 Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a tsunami By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
World Oct 27 2 earthquakes in Atlantic Ocean felt in eastern Caribbean islands A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck in open waters of the Atlantic Ocean and was felt throughout the eastern Caribbean. By Associated Press
World Oct 10 Second earthquake follows deadly quake off southern Philippines Two powerful offshore earthquakes struck the same region in the southern Philippines hours apart on Friday with the first 7.4 magnitude temblor killing at least six people, setting off landslides and prompting evacuations of coastal areas nearby because of a… By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
World Oct 01 Rescuers desperately search for survivors after a powerful earthquake hit the Philippines, killing at least 69 Officials say intermittment rain and damaged bridges and roads have hampered the race to save lives. By Joeal Calupitan, Aaron Favila, Associated Press
World Sep 30 Strong earthquake in central Philippines kills at least 6 people and damages houses and buildings An offshore earthquake of magnitude 6.9 jolted the central Philippines and collapsed the walls of buildings late Tuesday, killing at least six people, injuring several more and sending residents scrambling out of homes into darkness as the intense shaking cut… By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
Sep 02 Rescuers race to find Afghan earthquake survivors as death toll passes 1,400 By Associated Press The Taliban has appealed for international assistance on Tuesday, but aid is limited due to global crises and reduced budgets. Continue reading
Sep 01 Watch 3:59 Devastating earthquake strikes Afghanistan, deepening humanitarian crisis By William Brangham, Zeba Warsi A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, devastating entire villages. Thousands are believed to have been killed or injured with hundreds still feared trapped under the rubble. The quake’s epicenter was in the mountainous eastern province of Kunar,… Continue watching
Aug 10 Magnitude 6.1 earthquake in Turkey causes buildings to collapse, killing 1 By Associated Press A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern province of Balikesir on Sunday, killing at least one person and causing more than a dozen buildings to collapse, officials said. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 4:14 Hawaii avoids major damage after massive earthquake triggers tsunami By Stephanie Sy, Winston Wilde A major earthquake off the coast of Russia set off widespread tsunami alerts and evacuations all across the Pacific. It was the strongest quake on the planet since 2011, and the sixth largest ever recorded. Moderate tsunami waves reached the… Continue watching
Jul 30 Kamchatka earthquake is among top 10 strongest ever recorded. Here's what they have in common By Dee Ninis, Monash University, John Townend, Victoria University of Wellington Today at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in the country's far east. Originating at a depth of roughly 20 kilometres, today's powerful earthquake – among the ten strongest… Continue reading