Quake

Earthquake Death Count Rises To 7 In Indonesia

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 11, 2021

At least seven people were killed after a 6.0 magnitude quake struck off the coast of Indonesia's main Java island Saturday, as the country reels from a cyclone disaster in another part of the archipelago.

6.4 Magnitude Quake Hits New Zealand's North Island After Tsunami Alert

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 6, 2021

Earthquakes continued to rock New Zealand's North Island on Saturday with the US Geological Survey recording a magnitude 6.4 shock the day after a Pacific-wide tsunami alert sparked by a monster quake.

New Zealand Says Tsunami Threat Has Eased After Pacific Quake

World News | Matthew Brockett, Bloomberg | Friday March 5, 2021

New Zealand downgraded a tsunami warning Friday, allowing thousands who evacuated coastal areas in the north of its North Island to return home.

Mass Evacuations In New Zealand As Powerful Quakes Spark Tsunami Alert

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 5, 2021

Tens of thousands of coastal residents in New Zealand, New Caledonia and Vanuatu fled for higher ground Friday as a cluster of powerful earthquakes sparked a Pacific-wide tsunami alert.

Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alert After 8.1-Magnitude Quake

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 5, 2021

A Pacific-wide tsunami alert was issued Friday after a 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck near New Zealand's remote Kermadec islands, following on from two powerful quakes earlier.

New Zealand Issues Tsunami Evacuation Order After 7.8 Pacific Quake

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 5, 2021

New Zealand emergency services ordered coastal communities across large swathes of the North Island to evacuate Friday amid fears a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Pacific would generate a tsunami.

Bihar Quake: Tejashwi Yadav, Others Post 'Stay Safe' On Twitter

India News | NDTV News Desk | Monday February 15, 2021

People on Twitter started posting 'stay safe' tweets after it was reported that an earthquake of 3.5 magnitude had struck near Nalanda in Bihar on Monday night.

Trains Halted, Scores Injured As Japan Cleans Up After Strong Quake

World News | Reuters | Sunday February 14, 2021

Trains were halted over a wide swath of northeastern Japan on Sunday after more than 100 people were injured in an earthquake that appeared to be an aftershock from the devastating quake that hit the area in 2011.

7.3 Magnitude Quake Rattles East Japan, No Tsunami Risk

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday February 13, 2021

A strong 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's east coast late Saturday, rattling the region hit by the powerful 2011 quake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown just weeks before the disaster's 10th anniversary.

7.0 Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Southern Philippines

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 21, 2021

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami warning was not issued.

42 Killed, Hundreds Injured After Strong Quake In Indonesia's Sulawesi

World News | Reuters | Friday January 15, 2021

A powerful earthquake killed at least 42 people and injured hundreds on Indonesia's island of Sulawesi on Friday, trapping several under rubble and unleashing dozens of aftershocks as authorities warned of more quakes that could trigger a tsunami.

6.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Sumatra, No Tsunami Alert

World News | Reuters | Tuesday November 17, 2020

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's West Sumatra province on Tuesday, Indonesia's meterological, climatology and geophysical agency said in a tweet on its official account.

Aegean Quake Count Rises To 115 As Search Continues In Turkey's Izmir

World News | Reuters | Wednesday November 4, 2020

Search and rescue efforts were concentrated on two buildings in Turkey's western city of Izmir as the death count from Friday's earthquake in the Aegean Sea crept up to 115, disaster authorities said early on Wednesday.

"Miracle In 91st Hour" As 3-Year-Old Girl Pulled From Turkey Quake Rubble

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 3, 2020

A three-year-old girl was pulled from the rubble 91 hours after a powerful earthquake hit western Turkey, killing more than 100 people, officials and AFP reporters at the scene said.

3-Year-Old Rescued 65 Hours After Deadly Turkey Earthquake

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 2, 2020

Rescuers pulled two children from the rubble in a town in western Turkey on Monday, nearly three days after a powerful earthquake hit the Aegean, killing 85 people.