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Iran

Iran: An earthquake — or a secret underground nuclear test?

Days after news broke of the earthquake in Iran's Semnan province, speculation has continued on social media that the tremors were caused by Tehran's first nuclear test.

Europe News

Portugal coast hit by 5.3 magnitude earthquake

The quake hit waters 7.7km south-east of the capital, Lisbon, and 74km south-west of Setúbal.

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Russia's far east shaken by 7.0-magnitude quake

A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck early on Sunday in the Pacific, off Russia’s far eastern coast near a major naval base.

Europe News

Powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East triggers volcanic eruption

The Shiveluch volcano began sputtering shortly after a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Kamchatka’s east coast early Sunday.

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Japan

Japan PM cancels central Asia trip over 'megaquake' warning

A powerful earthquake struck off southern Japan on Thursday, raising concern over possible major quakes as early as this week.

Design

Masterplan to rebuild earthquake-stricken Turkish city unveiled

Antakya in southeastern Turkey was devastated by an earthquake – plans for its rebuilding centre around green spaces, connectivity and resilience.

Green News

This Spanish town would have 21 minutes to evacuate before a tsunami

Only seven tsunamis have hit Spain since 365 AD, but experts warn the big one is on its way in the next 30 years.

World News

Hundreds evacuated after 4.4 magnitude quake in southern Italy

Around 140 inmates from a women's prison near Naples were evacuated for structural assessments, while a dozen apartment buildings were also emptied for checks, displacing about 40 families.

Netherlands

Netherlands officially stops drilling at Groningen's giant gas field

A symbolic ceremony was held on Friday to mark the end of drilling which has increased the seismic risk in the region since it started in the 1960s.

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WATCH: Strong earthquake rattles western Japan

Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s four major islands.

USA

Earthquake rattles New York and nearby area

The rare 4.8 magnitude quake struck Friday morning.

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WATCH: Earthquake shakes studio during live TV report in Taiwan

Taiwan’s SETTV captured the moment a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit on Wednesday morning live as anchorwomen described strong shaking while trying to keep their balance.

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Buildings crumple as Taiwan rocked by strongest earthquake in 25 years

Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency said it was a 7.2 magnitude quake.

Economy

Taiwan quake: Europe trembles over semiconductor supply

Taiwan's 3 April earthquake has led to increased calls for Europe to reduce dependence on Taiwanese semiconductor chips.

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WATCH: Warehouse in Taipei crumbles after earthquake

There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries. Train service was suspended across the island of 23 million people.

Taiwan

Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years

Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency gave the magnitude as 7.2 while the US Geological Survey put it at 7.4.

Smart Regions

Earthquakes: The European project preparing for emergencies

In partnership with the European Commission

Experts at the Institute of Seismology in Thessaloniki, Greece, monitor tremors in real-time for REDACt, a consortium helping four countries bordering the Black Sea respond more efficiently to earthquakes.

World News

Montenegro rocked by 5.4 magnitude earthquake

No reports of casualties so far from unusual seismic activity in the western Balkans.

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Turkey earthquake: Survivors still living in temporary accommodation

Tuesday marks one year since the devastating earthquake in Turkey.

Eco-Innovation

Is Europe at risk from tsunamis? Inside France's secure warning centre

With a tsunami alert drill taking place today in the south of France, we explore why it's necessary.