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Japan earthquake shakes Kumamoto newsroom as staff shelter under desks

Footage shows newsroom staff taking cover as a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto in southwestern Japan, killing 13 people.

Japan

13 people found dead after 7.1 magnitude quake hits southwestern Japan

Dozens more remain trapped underneath the rubble as authorities race against the clock to save as many people as possible during the critical 72 hour rescue period. The tremor is the most powerful to hit the region in 10 years since a 7.0 magnitude quake recorded in 2016.

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Japan issues tsunami alert after 7.1 magnitude quake in Kyushu

Japan issued a tsunami alert after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu, damaging buildings, cutting power and prompting emergency response efforts.

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China rescuers race to find trapped people after landslide

China launched a large-scale rescue operation after a landslide struck Pengshui County in Chongqing municipality on 17 July, burying part of a residential area and trapping an unknown number of people.

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Indonesia

6.2 earthquake hits eastern Indonesia

The tremor hit at a depth of 120 kilometres, roughly 58 kilometres west of Tobelo in North Maluku province, and officials confirmed there is no tsunami threat.

Venezuela

Hope fades among Venezuela search teams of finding quake survivors

Experts say the first 72 hours after natural disasters define the narrow window for rescuing the living. After that the search usually becomes one of recovering bodies.

Venezuela

Death toll from quakes rises to 589 in Venezuela's La Guaira region

The two quakes struck in quick succession, just minutes apart, according to the US Geological Survey, marking it one of the South American nation’s worst disasters in over a century.

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La Guaira, Venezuela’s port city, shows extensive earthquake damage after the quake

New images from La Guaira on 25 June revealed widespread destruction after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, damaging buildings, roads and key public infrastructure.

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Moment earthquake hits Venezuela, sending people fleeing in panic

Images showing cracked walls, collapsed ceiling panels and debris strewn across parts of Simón Bolívar International Airport highlighted the scale of damage after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026.

Venezuela

At least 164 killed and 971 injured in powerful Venezuela earthquakes

Residents of the capital Caracas were forced to evacuate their residences and seek shelter outdoors as the quakes, which struck less than 200 km from the capital, caused widespread damage.

Indonesia

6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of Indonesia

Authorities have urged the public to heed official advice and instructions and exercise caution, warning that aftershocks can last hours.

Philippines

Disaster drills prevented more deaths when quake hit Philippines

The numbers of dead and missing were considerably lowered after multiple verifications, the Office of Civil Defence said in a statement.

Philippines

Philippines continues rescue effort after powerful Mindanao quake

The Philippines continued rescue operations on 10 June after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, killing at least 37 people, injuring nearly 500 and forcing more than 32,000 residents from their homes.

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Philippines earthquake: Residents clear debris amid concerns over aftershocks

The Philippines is assessing the impact of a powerful earthquake that struck Mindanao on 8 June. Residents are clearing debris while hospitals continue operating outdoors amid concerns over aftershocks.

Philippines

Around 20,000 displaced by Philippine earthquake that killed 37

The Philippines is often hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of seismic faults around the ocean.

Japan

Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake

Authorities have urged residents of the affected areas to seek higher ground, heed safety instructions and exercise caution.

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Powerful 7.4 quake hits Indonesia’s Molucca Sea, tsunami alert lifted

Indonesia was struck by a powerful 7.4‑magnitude earthquake early on 2 April in the Molucca Sea, off Ternate in North Maluku, killing at least one person and briefly triggering a tsunami warning.

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Colombia: Torrential rain triggers severe flooding in Facatativá, over 1,000 affected

Torrential rain that began on 18 March triggered severe flooding in Facatativá, a town 40 km west of Bogotá, affecting more than 1,000 families, according to local authorities.

Economy

Cyclone Harry hits Sicilian economy: Officials call for urgent action

Sicily is assessing up to €1bn in damage after Cyclone Harry hit the Ionian coast, destroying infrastructure, homes, and tourism businesses. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Cateno De Luca, mayor of Taormina, calls for urgent action.

23 January 2026

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka closes schools and offices due to floods and landslides

Heavy rains triggered floods and landslides across many regions in the island nation. Authorities say the central mountainous tea-producing regions of Badulla and Nuwara Eliya were the worst-hit, with at least 25 people killed there alone.

28 November 2025