A strong and shallow earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Friday, killing at least seven people and injuring 85, while causing panic on the island and in neighboring Malaysia...
Read MoreEarthquakes are one of the most dangerous natural disasters. More than 100 earthquakes of the magnitude that can cause severe damage are recorded each year. They strike without warning, and many ea...
Read MoreA public earthquake early warning system in Greece and Italy could give people vital seconds’ notice of a major earthquake, according to a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers...
Read MoreSouthwestern Guatemala has been struck by a 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The earthquake was strong killing two people,...
Read MoreA magnitude 6.2 earthquake has been recorded off the coast of Tonga almost two weeks after the Pacific kingdom was devastated by a volcanic eruption and tsunami. The epicentre was located 219km (13...
Read MoreA 5.3-magnitude earthquake and a series of smaller tremors have struck southwest Haiti, killing at least two people, injuring dozens and sending panicked residents into the streets. Hundreds of homes...
Read MoreAn earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 hit southwestern Japan early on Saturday (January 22) morning, injuring 13 people, the authorities and local media said. Roads, buildings and water pipes were da...
Read MoreParts of Indonesia’s main island of Java were shaken by a powerful earthquake of 6.6-magnitude on Friday. The quake caused damage to buildings and houses while it sent people into the streets. Accord...
Read MoreA magnitude 6.9 overnight earthquake shook a sparsely populated area in western China early Saturday and forced the suspension of high-speed rail service because of tunnel damage, authorities said....
Read MoreAt least 22 people have been injured after a shallow earthquake in southwestern China that also shook the popular tourist city of Lijiang. The quake struck on Sunday afternoon on the border between Y...
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