Tag: earthquake
Nine dead, thousands evacuated after north-west China earthquake
Beijing – Nine people were killed and at least 16 others were hospitalized Thursday after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted north-western China, according to a regional earthquake authority.
The earthquake shook Taxkorgan...
Strong quake jolts Chile, power outages reported
Buenos Aires/Washington- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 struck early Sunday in southern Chile, briefly setting off a tsunami alert on the southern...
Indonesia’s quake toll revised to 100 as president pledges rebuilding
Jakarta - The death toll from an earthquake that devastated parts of Indonesia's Aceh province has been revised to 100 from 102, an official said Friday.
The...
Death toll rises again after powerful earthquake hits Indonesia
Jakarta - At least 92 people were killed and hundreds injured Wednesday after an earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale hit Indonesia's Aceh province, officials said.
Television...
Two dead, towns cut off after 7.5 New Zealand quake
Wellington – Two people are dead and there is widespread damage to roads and infrastructure after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand just after...
Locals evacuated as Tsunami reaches New Zealand shores after quake
Sydney - Locals were being evacuated from many low-lying areas of New Zealand late on Sunday as the first wave of a tsunami reached the...
Indonesian teams inspect islands after strong quake
Jakarta (dpa) - Military and rescue teams were dispatched to Indonesia's Mentawai island chain on Thursday after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Sumatra island.
There...
Mourning ceremonies held for Taiwan quake victims as toll reaches 98!
Taipei (dpa) - Religious ceremonies were held in Taiwan Friday to mourn dozens of victims of an 6.4-magnitude earthquake a week ago.
The confirmed death...
Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan
KUALA LUMPUR, February 14 - A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale shook Taiwan at 4.06am today.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department s.2-magnitude earthquake...
5.5-Magnitude quake hits Northeast Japan
TOKYO, October 3- A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit Iwate Prefecture in northeast Japan early Friday, Xinhua news agency reported.
The incident happened at 9:57 a.m. local time...
