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A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand: no reports of major structural damage
- Sep, 20, 2023
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- New Zealand, Christchurch
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New Zealand experienced a magnitude 5.6 earthquake on Wednesday morning, with no reports of significant damage or injuries. The quake occurred in the central South Island, approximately 124km west of...
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6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco with at least 2000 fatalities
- Sep, 08, 2023
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- Morocco
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A powerful earthquake struck Morocco on Friday night, resulting in the tragic loss of over 2,000 lives, with thousands sustaining injuries. The earthquake occurred around 11:11p.m. local time (6:11 p...
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September 7, 1999: a strong earthquake struck Athens, Greece
- Sep, 07, 2023
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- Greece, Athens
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On September 7, 1999, Athens experienced a catastrophic earthquake. The event resulted in the loss of 143 lives, with 700 people sustaining injuries, and extensive damage to 70,000 buildings. The 19...
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Building collapse in Enugu, Nigeria: four fatalities
- Sep, 02, 2023
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- Nigeria, Enugu
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Tragedy struck in Enugu on Friday night when four children from the same family lost their lives due to the collapse of a building. The building was located in Agric Quarters, Mgbemena, Coal Camp, En...
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Strong earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck Bali Sea, Indonesia
- Aug, 29, 2023
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- Indonesia
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
A powerful earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on the Richter scale occurred in the deep sea to the north of the Bali and Lombok islands in Indonesia early on Tuesday. This information was conveyed by the Eu...
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Bridge collapse in India: Over two dozen fatalities in construction site incident
- Aug, 23, 2023
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- India
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An under construction railway bridge collapsed in north-eastern India on Wednesday. The incident resulted in the tragic death of at least 26 people while concerns about missing persons are growing, a...
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6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in the northern region of Argentina
- Aug, 23, 2023
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- Argentina
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
On Wednesday, a deep-seated earthquake of 6.2 magnitude occurred in the northern region of Argentina. It is noteworthy that initial reports and authorities did not indicate any immediate damage or fa...
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Part of Kala Academy Building in India was collapsed due to corrosion of steel structure
- Aug, 11, 2023
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- India, Panaji
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A section of the Kala Academy building in the capital city of Panaji, Goa, collapsed last month due to the corrosion of steel and composite structures. This information was stated by Chief Minister P...
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Bogota, Colombia: A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit the city
- Aug, 17, 2023
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- Colombia, Bogotá
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A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Bogota, the capital of Colombia, along with numerous aftershocks, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. The Colombian agency said that the quake hit at...
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Building collapse near Joshimath: one killed, five others rescued
- Aug, 16, 2023
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- India, Joshimath
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A building collapse occurred near Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Tuesday evening. One person was killed, while five others were successfully rescued from the wreckage. The State Disas...
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