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Two earthquakes shook Cyprus within hours — tremors felt across the Eastern Mediterranean

Cyprus was struck by two moderate earthquakes on Wednesday, both measuring 5.3 in magnitude, sending tremors across the island and as far away as Lebanon. Despite the magnitude of the quakes, no inju...

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50,000 Istanbul buildings at high risk of collapse

Recent reports from Turkish media have raised serious concerns about the structural safety of buildings in Istanbul. According to sources, more than 600,000 buildings across the city are showing sign...

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6.9 earthquake hit the coast of Japan

A magnitude 4 earthquake on the Shindo scale struck northeastern Japan, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the magnitude 6.9 earthqu...

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A seven-storey building collapsed in Turkey: two fatalities and at least three injuries

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday in the northwestern Turkish city of Gebze where a seven-storey building collapsed and claimed the lives of two people while 3 others were injured. Local author...

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6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey: at least 22 injuries

A strong earthquake struck western Turkey on Monday, October 27, shaking several provinces and causing multiple buildings to collapse. According to the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Age...

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More than 100,000 people have been affected after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental (Philippines) on October 10

On October 10, a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental province in the Philippines. The quake’s epicenter was near the municipality of Manay. Since then, over 800 aftershocks have b...

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Damage in the Earth’s deeper depths emerges gradually, long after the main earthquake event

When people think of earthquakes, they often picture scenes of devastation — the ground splitting apart and landscapes being reshaped. Yet, once the shaking ends, the surrounding area enters a stage...

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Philippines hit by powerful doublet quakes leaving 7 dead

Two strong earthquakes struck off the coast of the southern Philippines on Friday, resulting in multiple fatalities, structural damage, and heightened public alarm. The twin events, occurring hours a...

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6.6 magnitude earthquake hit northern Papua New Guinea

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck northern Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The agency initially recorded the quake at 6.7 but later adj...

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Powerful earthquake in Philippines: death toll rises to 72

The death toll from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the central Philippines has risen to 72, authorities confirmed on Thursday. According to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management C...

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