Now playing Next Indonesia At least seven powerful aftershocks followed An earthquake of magnitude 7.3 struck the Moluccas islands in eastern Indonesia on Sunday, causing panic among residents, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. 14/07/2019
Now playing Next USA US state not doing enough to fix earthquake-vulnerable buildings "I don't want to frighten people," one expert said. "But I think it's important to be transparent. This is a real issue." 09/07/2019
Now playing Next USA California desert city takes stock after back-to-back earthquakes Shaken residents of Ridgecrest, where two powerful quakes were centered, say they're worried about the next one. 07/07/2019
Now playing Next USA More quakes forecast in California There have been so many aftershocks related to Friday's magnitude 7.1 quake that federal seismologists said they have been unable to keep count. 07/07/2019
Now playing Next USA Powerful quake hits Southern California, causing damage and injuries "Homes shifted, foundation cracks, retaining walls down," the San Bernadino County Fire Department said on Twitter. 06/07/2019
Now playing Next USA Earthquake shakes Southern California, day after most powerful quake in 20 years The USGS said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 06/07/2019
Now playing Next no comment Pope Francis dons fireman's helmet to visit cathedral in Camerino The Camerino cathedral was damaged by an earthquake in 2016. 17/06/2019
Now playing Next USA 6.3 earthquake hits Philippines, thousands flee area near Manila Officials say that earthquake was not strong enough to trigger a tsunami or cause widespread damage. 22/04/2019
Now playing Next no comment Earthquake with 6.1 magnitude hits Taiwan's east coast A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast on Thursday (April 18), shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital, Taipei. 18/04/2019
Now playing Next world news Italy remembers victims of devastating earthquake Ten years on, the church bells in L’Aquila rang 309 times in memory of the 309 victims of the devastating earthquake that struck the medieval town in central Italy. 06/04/2019
Now playing Next Global Japan From Japan to Bhutan: improving resilience against earthquakes IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN In this edition of Global Japan, we look at how Japanese scientists are working with their local colleagues in Bhutan so that traditional buildings in the Himalayan kingdom can better withstand earthquakes. 28/02/2019
Now playing Next Global Japan The satellite keeping a safe eye on Earth IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN From mapping the planet and tracking climate change to helping with disaster management, Global Japan looks at how Japanese satellite technology is being used to capture changes taking place on Earth. 21/02/2019
Now playing Next Chile Chile rocked as major quake leaves two dead and 200,000 without power Chile remains on alert for aftershocks following a 6.7 earthquake. It prompted the authorities to begin a mass evacuation of coastal areas ahead of a potential tsunami. 21/01/2019
Now playing Next no comment Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Chile killing two A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit the coast of north-central Chile on Saturday evening, the US Geological Survey said. 20/01/2019
Now playing Next Philippines Earthquake in the Philippines triggers tsunami scare Tremors in southern island region 29/12/2018
Now playing Next no comment Quake from Mount Etna volcano jolts Sicily An earthquake triggered by Italy's Mount Etna volcano jolted eastern Sicily, slightly injuring 10 people and prompting frightened Italian villagers to flee their homes 27/12/2018
Now playing Next Italy Earthquake hits Sicily after Mount Etna eruption The 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck shortly after 3 am. 26/12/2018
Now playing Next USA Southern Alaska jolted by magnitude 7.0 earthquake The 7.0 magnitude quake struck about 13 km north of Anchorage, a city of 300,000 residents. 01/12/2018
Now playing Next world news More quakes on Greek island Greek authorities declare a state of emergency on the island of Zakynthos as two more earthquakes strike within seven minutes 04/11/2018
Now playing Next Greece Powerful quake permanently moves Greek Island by 3 centimetres The Greek island of Zakynthos has shifted at least 3 c.m. southwest after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the island on Friday. 29/10/2018