Islamabad: A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck northeastern Afghanistan on Saturday evening, sending tremors across several cities in neighbouring Pakistan. There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake’s epicentre was located about 43 kilometres south of Jurm district in Read More…
Caracas: At least 589 people have been killed and 2,980 others injured after a powerful earthquake struck Venezuela, officials said. Many people are still reported missing, raising fears that the death toll could increase. The Latin American nation was hit by two strong earthquakes in quick succession, causing widespread destruction. The worst damage was reported Read More…
Caracas: A powerful earthquake has reportedly caused widespread destruction in Venezuela, with significant damage reported in the capital, Caracas, and the port city of La Guaira. According to initial reports, more than 1,000 people are feared to have lost their lives in the disaster. Following the earthquake, acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a nationwide state Read More…
Tokyo: A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan on Thursday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Iwate Prefecture at a depth of around 50 kilometres. The JMA upgraded the quake’s magnitude from an initial estimate of 6.9 to 7.2. Despite the strong Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by the earthquake that struck Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday. In a message posted on social media, the Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the Read More…
A strong earthquake struck southern China early Monday, killing two people, injuring several others and forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents. According to state media reports, the 5.2-magnitude quake hit the Guangxi region, causing damage to buildings and triggering panic among residents in several areas. Authorities said four people sustained injuries in the earthquake, Read More…
An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 struck parts of Hingoli district in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region on Saturday morning, with tremors also felt in neighbouring areas, officials said. The tremors were experienced in parts of Nanded and Parbhani districts, causing concern among residents. Authorities confirmed that there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. However, Read More…
A mild earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale struck Amreli in Gujarat on Sunday evening, officials said. The tremor was recorded at 4:10 pm, with its epicentre located about 42 km south-southeast of Amreli in the Saurashtra region at a depth of 11.6 km, according to the Institute of Seismological Research. Authorities confirmed that Read More…
Tehran: A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran on Tuesday, adding to tensions in a region already rattled by ongoing US–Israel military strikes. The tremor was recorded in the Gerash area at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the United States Geological Survey. Authorities confirmed that there were no immediate reports of casualties or major Read More…
Kuala Lumpur: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck Malaysia in the early hours of Monday, triggering tremors across parts of the country and neighboring regions. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake originated near the island of Borneo in Sabah state. The epicenter was located about 100 kilometers Read More…