7.4 Quake Strikes Russia
AFP/APPMoscow: A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.The quake occurred 111 kilometres (69 miles) east of…
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Magnitude-6.6 Earthquake in Samoa
WAM/APPAPIA: A powerful magnitude-6.6 earthquake struck the South Pacific near the island nation of Samoa on Friday. However, officials reported no immediate damage or injuries.According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the…
7.3-Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Alaska
AFP/APPLos Angeles, United States: A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for parts of the state, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).…
Karachi Experiences 16 Mild Earthquakes Since Sunday
News DeskIslamabad: Since Sunday, Karachi has experienced 16 minor earthquakes, the Seismic Monitoring Centre of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed on Tuesday.The most recent tremor occurred at 9:57 a.m.,…
6.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Off Greek Island Of Crete: USGS
AFP/APPAthens: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit off the Greek islands of Crete and Santorini on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said.The strong quake struck 82 kilometres (51 miles) northeast of Crete's capital Heraklion, at a…
6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Papua New Guinea Coast: USGS
AFP/APPSydney: A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea's New Britain Island early Saturday morning, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.The shallow quake occurred at a depth of 10…
4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Swat, Surrounding Regions
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Islamabad: A 4.2 magnitude earthquake jolted Swat's Mingora and surrounding areas early Saturday morning.
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that tremors from the earthquake were felt across Swat and…
Myanmar Quake Death Toll Rises Over 3,000
AFP/APPYangon: The death toll from a major earthquake in Myanmar has risen above 3,000, the ruling junta said on Thursday.A statement from a junta spokesperson said that 3,085 deaths had been confirmed, with 341 people still missing…
Myanmar Quake Toll Passes 1,000 as Rescuers Dig for Survivors
AFP/APPMandalay, Myanmar: The death toll from a massive earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand surpassed 1,000 on Saturday, as rescuers worked tirelessly to search for survivors amid the rubble of collapsed buildings.The shallow…
Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Myanmar
AFP/APPNaypyidaw, Myanmar: A powerful earthquake rocked central Myanmar on Friday, buckling roads in the capital Naypyidaw, damaging buildings, and forcing people to flee into the streets in neighboring Thailand.The 7.7-magnitude…