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Panama: Two strong earthquakes shook the country
- Oct, 09, 2026
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- Panama
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Panama was rattled by two powerful earthquakes on Friday October 9, resulting in significant damage to buildings, roads, and public infrastructure across the country. The earthquakes measured 7.7 and...
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How the historic Salt Lake Temple is being seismically retrofitted
- Oct, 09, 2026
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- United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
A major project has begun at the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, where extensive renovation and seismic strengthening work is underway. The work includes the installation of a base isolation...
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Five earthquakes rattled southern Turkey; No Damage Reported
- Oct, 04, 2026
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- Turkey
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, five shallow earthquakes struck southern Turkey, with the tremors also felt in parts of northern Syria. The magnitudes of the earthquakes ranged from 4.3 to 5.2. Fortunatel...
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Strait of Messina bridge: Italy’s ambitious plan for the world’s longest suspension bridge
- Aug, 31, 2026
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- Italy, Messina
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A new bridge connecting the city of Messina, in Sicily, to mainland Italy is set to become the world's longest suspension bridge. The project, estimated to cost £11.5billion, has received the green li...
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6.7-Magnitude earthquake strikes Southern Peru: Tremors felt across several regions
- Aug, 20, 2026
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- Peru
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At least three people have been injured and buildings damaged after a strong earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday, local officials said. The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.7, according to the...
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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes southern Spain, injuring 3 and damaging buildings
- Aug, 18, 2026
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- Spain, Granada
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At least three people have suffered minor injuries, and several buildings have been damaged after a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck southern Spain on Tuesday morning. Andalusian regional official Anto...
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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
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Peru's Catholic Church is mobilizing relief efforts after two earthquakes struck the Junín region, killing at least five people, injuring dozens, and causing widespread destruction. The quakes, measur...
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