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Japan

Strong 6.9-magnitude quake hits Japan, tsunami advisory cancelled

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Philippines

Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off southern Philippines

At least two people have died in a powerful 7.4 earthquake that struck the south east coast of the Philippines on Friday. Authorities had initially issued evacuation warnings following tsunami threats; however, these have now been lifted.

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Death toll rises to 72 after earthquake hits central Philippines

At least 72 people have been confirmed dead and nearly 300 injured after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the central Philippines late on Tuesday, affecting more than 170,000 residents, according to officials.

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Strong earthquake shakes central Philippines and triggers local tsunam

A powerful offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, shaking buildings, sending residents running into the streets and damaging a stone church.

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6.9-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines kills at least 69

The epicentre of the earthquake that struck late Tuesday was roughly 19 kilometres northeast of the coastal city of Bogo. A tsunami warning was temporarily issued but later lifted.

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Afghanistan

UN issues funding appeal for survivors of Afghanistan earthquake

Many of the most severely affected areas have been particularly difficult to get to, with some reachable only by helicopter.

Afghanistan

Aid agencies ask for more funds to help Afghanistan after earthquake

The European Union and the United Kingdom have both donated to aid organisations at work in the region, side-stepping the Taliban government.

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Desperate search for survivors after deadly Afghan quake

A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed at least 800 people and injured more than 2,500, the Taliban government said on Monday.

Afghanistan

More than 800 killed after 6.0 magnitude quake rocks Afghanistan

Local officials warned that the death toll was likely to rise further in the eastern part of the country that borders Pakistan.

Green News

Hidden tectonic fault near Portugal may explain Lisbon earthquakes

A fissure in the tectonic plate 200 kilometres off the coast of Cabo de São Vicente (Sagres) may be the cause of major Lisbon earthquakes, like the one in 1755.

Indonesia

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rocks Indonesia's Sulawesi island

The quake was followed by at least 15 aftershocks. Local authorities say they’re conducting rapid assessments to determine the initial impact of the earthquake.

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Strong earthquake strikes Turkey’s Balıkesir province, killing one

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the town of Sındırgı in Turkey’s Balıkesir province on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring at least 29 others.

Turkey

One killed after 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's Balıkesir

The quake, with its epicentre in the town of Sındırgı, sent shockwaves felt some 200 kilometres to the north, in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul.

Thailand

Thai prosecutors indict dozens linked to deadly building collapse

An investigation by police and other officials found design and structural flaws were behind the building's collapse and that some of the officially approved designs were not implemented.

World News

Russia's Krasheninnikov volcano erupts for the first time in 600 years

The Kamchatka branch of Russia’s ministry for emergency services said an ash plume was recorded rising up 5-6 kilometres following the volcano’s eruption, and drifted 75 kilometres eastward.

Chile

Chile, New Zealand renew tsunami warnings as risk fades in most places

The danger from Wednesday's 8.8 magnitude earthquake appeared to be subsiding in most places, but Chile kept alerts at the highest level for most of its lengthy Pacific coast while New Zealand renewed a warning to avoid the water.

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Tsunami warnings lifted in Japan and US but Chile remains on alert

Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after waves followed a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.

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Tsunami waves reach Japan and Hawaii after 8.8 quake off Russia

Tsunami waves reached coastal areas of Japan, Russia and Hawaii on Wednesday after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.

Russia

Watch the video: Several injured in Russia after massive earthquake

Several people were injured after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off of Russia's Kamchatka coast. Local officials said all those who were hurt are in a stable condition.

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Russia’s Far East rocked by major quake, tsunami alerts issued

One of the strongest earthquakes in decades struck Russia’s Far East on Wednesday, sending tsunami waves across the Pacific and forcing evacuations in several affected regions.

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Flights cancelled and evacuations ordered following 8.8 earthquake

The earthquake has triggered tsunami warnings for several countries, including Japan and parts of the US.