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Massive 8.8 earthquake in eastern Russia triggers tsunami warnings

A powerful quake, with its epicentre in the Kamchatka region, triggered tsunami warnings in Japan, Alaska and Hawaii.

Tech News

Google admits its earthquake alert system failed during Turkey’s quake

Despite the potential to alert millions, only 469 high-level “Take Action” warnings were sent out before the initial 7.8 magnitude quake.

Eco-Innovation

How AI is speeding up disaster response after earthquakes and storms

The researchers’ AI flagged more than 7,000 landslides within just three hours following an earthquake last year.

World News

Tsunami threat lifted in Russia's Kamchatka after powerful tremor

After powerful earth tremors in the Pacific Ocean, residents of several settlements in Kamchatka had been advised to climb to elevations 30-40 metres high or move at least 2-3 kilometres away from the coast because of the tsunami threat, which was then lifted by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.

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Travel News

These high-speed trains in Italy react automatically to earthquakes

Italy's first rail Earthquake Early Warning System debuts on Rome–Naples line, using sensors to detect and halt trains.

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Dozens of quakes shake Guatemala, leaving at least four dead

Guatemala has been rocked by more than 150 earthquakes and aftershocks since Tuesday afternoon, killing at least four people and damaging homes and roads.

Guatemala

At least two dead as dozens of earthquakes jolt Guatemala

The tremors resulted in the evacuation of buildings and landslides, officials said, adding they were felt as far away as El Salvador.

Travel News

What to know before cancelling a holiday over earthquake fears

Southern Europe is seeing a rise in seismic activity, but standard travel insurance won’t cover cancellations.

Colombia

6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia, no casualties reported

An earthquake of 6.5 magnitude struck Colombia on Sunday, felt across much of the country. No casualties reported. Tremors of 4 to 4.6 followed shortly.

Turkey

At least one dead after earthquake in Turkey felt across Greek islands

Travel agencies cautioned tourists to remain calm after a 5.8 quake struck around 23km north of Rhodes.

Greece

Don't panic but be aware, experts urge after Greece earthquakes

Two earthquakes struck near Crete and islands across the Aegean sea over the last two weeks. Experts are warning tourists to familiarise themselves with emergency guidance.

Travel News

Warning for tourists after 6.1 earthquake strikes off Crete

Authorities say no major damage has been reported and there is very little risk of a tsunami.

Greece

Crete hit by 6.1 magnitude earthquake, no significant damage reported

The earthquake's epicentre was 56 kilometres northeast of Heraklion, off the Greek coast.

Thailand

Thai tycoon and engineers charged in fatal Bangkok building collapse

The building, meant to house Thailand’s State Audit Office, was the only structure in the Southeast Asian country to collapse in the quake in neighbouring Myanmar, killing 92 people.

Thailand

Officials end search at Bangkok skyscraper that collapsed after quake

The high-rise building, meant to be the new office for the State Audit Office, was the only building in Bangkok that collapsed following the 28 March earthquake in Myanmar.

Chile

Chile issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake

The epicentre of the quake was several hundred kilometres off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina, according to the United States Geological Survey.

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Millions take part in national earthquake drill across Mexico

Millions of residents in Mexico City and 10 other states evacuated buildings on Tuesday during a nationwide earthquake drill.

Myanmar

Myanmar earthquake survivors in dire need of aid, UN warns

At least 3,770 people were killed by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on 28 March, with 5,106 injured and 106 still missing.

Turkey

Istanbul shaken by magnitude 6.2 earthquake, 150 people injured

The incident, which started at 12:49 pm local time during a public holiday when many children were out of school and celebrating in the streets, caused widespread panic in Istanbul, which is on tenterhooks due to the looming threat of a major earthquake.

Thailand

Thai-Chinese company denies ignoring safety after skyscraper collapse

The collapse sparked questions about the enforcement of construction safety and the state-run Chinese contractor, China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group, leading to the arrest Saturday of its Chinese executive in Thailand.