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Turkey

Massive earthquake brings death and destruction to Turkey and Greece

At least 14 people have been killed and over 400 injured.

Iceland

'Well, this is Iceland': PM shrugs off earthquake during interview

"Oh my god, there is an earthquake,'' said Iceland PM Katrin Jakobsdottir during an online interview. "Well, this is Iceland, sorry about that," she added.

Poland

Watch: Huge WW2 bomb detonates underwater during Polish navy operation

The bomb — nicknamed "Tallboy" and capable of causing a small earthquake — was dropped by the British in 1945.

Green News

Earthquake scientists have found a surprise benefit of lockdown

What can the vibrations of the earth's crust teach us about the environment?

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USA

Alaska tsunami warning cancelled after magnitude-7.8 earthquake

The earthquake struck just 60 miles south-southeast of Perryville, Alaska, initially triggering warnings for a possible tsunami.

Mexico

At least two dead after powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Mexico

The 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck at 10:29 a.m. local time (5:29 pm CEST) on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

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Groundbreaking TV? Earthquake hits during Jacinda Ardern interview

An earthquake hit as New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern was being interviewed live on TV.

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5.3 magnitude quake in Zagreb causes serious damage

The quake hit 7km north of the capital Zagreb at 6:23 a.m. (0523 GMT) on Sunday.

Croatia

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Croatia and its capital

BREAKING: A 5.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Croatia and its capital

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Iran quake hits villages in Turkey, kills at least nine people

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake in northwestern Iran killed at least eight people in neighbouring Turkey and injured dozens more on both sides of the border. The epicentre of the quake, was near the Iranian village of Habash-e Olya, less than 10 kilometres from the border.

Turkey

At least nine dead in Turkey after earthquake strikes western Iran

Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu announced that after the earthquake in Iran, at least nine people died.

Cuba

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes between Cuba and Jamaica

A powerful 7.7 earthquake struck south of Cuba and Jamaica, the US Geological Survey said.

Turkey

Erdogan warns of 'propaganda' as Turkey earthquake death toll rises

Rescue crews are still searching for people who remain trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings.

Italy

This earthquake-hit city is testing 5G to protect from future tremors

L’Aquila suffered one of the worst earthquakes in Italy's history. Now it is testing to see how 5G technology can help protect it in the future.

Philippines

Lava gushes from Philippine volcano, forcing thousands to flee

Thousands flee Taal volcano eruption in Philippines as ash shuts Manila airport

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Thousands flee volcanic eruption in Philippines

The Taal volcano in Batangas province near Manila threw steam, ashes and pebbles up to 9 miles into the sky.

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Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits off Puerto Rico

Tuesday's quake was the most powerful in a series of tremors that have shaken the island since December 28.

Indonesia

'I just miss her': Relatives remember tsunami victims 15 years on

More than 230,000 people died across south-east Asia when a tsunami unleashed devastation on December 26, 2004.

World News

Murder charges over Albanian earthquake

Nine people have been arrested in Albania in connection with the deaths of 51 people in an earthquake last month.

Philippines

Philippines hunts for survivors after powerful quake kills at least 3

Rescue teams continued hunting for survivors on Monday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least three people and injured 31.