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Powerful earthquake near Naples injures 26 and causes widespread disruption
- Jul, 31, 2026
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- Italy
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A powerful 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the area surrounding Naples in southern Italy on Friday evening, leaving at least 26 people injured and causing widespread disruption across the region. The...
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7.1-magnitude quake damages historic Kumamoto Castle under restoration
- Aug, 28, 2026
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- Japan, Kumamoto
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Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's most iconic historic landmarks, has sustained new damage after a powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the southern island of Kyushu on 28 July. The castle was alrea...
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World Bank estimates Venezuela's earthquake losses at $19.6 Billion
- Jul, 23, 2026
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The World Bank Group has estimated that the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 caused around $19.6 billion in direct physical losses. The estimate comes from a rapid damage assessme...
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Peru earthquakes damage historic churches as relief efforts get underway
- Jul, 18, 2026
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- Peru
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Peru's Catholic Church is mobilizing relief efforts after two earthquakes struck the JunÃn region, killing at least five people, injuring dozens, and causing widespread destruction. The quakes, measur...
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6 killed, dozens injured after 5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Peru's Andes
- Jul, 19, 2026
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- Peru
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A powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit Peru's Andes region on Saturday night, leaving at least 6 people dead, more than 30 injured, and around 300 residents displaced, according to authorities. The U...
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5.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's central Sulawesi, leaving one dead and damaging buildings
- Jul, 13, 2026
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- Indonesia
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A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Indonesia's Central Sulawesi province late Sunday, killing a hospital patient during an evacuation and damaging homes and public buildings, said local authorities. I...
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The tallest European bridge built in France
- Jul, 12, 2026
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- France, Millau
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The Millau Viaduct is the tallest bridge in Europe, reaching an astonishing height of 343m. This height is tall enough for an entire skyscraper to fit beneath it. Although many people might expect suc...
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Strong offshore earthquake hits southwestern Japan without immediate reports of damage
- Jul, 03, 2026
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- Japan, Miyakojima
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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan's southwestern islands on Friday, with shaking felt in areas near Okinawa. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), there were no immediat...
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Twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela leaving thousands missing
- Jun, 25, 2026
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- Venezuela
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Venezuela has been hit by one of the deadliest natural disasters in its modern history. Two powerful earthquakes struck within less than a minute of each other, causing widespread destruction across C...
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Powerful earthquake hits Philippines: at least 32 fatalities reported
- Jun, 08, 2026
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- Philippines
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A powerful earthquake struck the Philippines on Monday morning, leaving at least 32 people dead and more than 100 injured. The magnitude 7.8 quake occurred off the coast of Mindanao shortly before 7:4...
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