A strong earthquake has struck Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, but authorities say there is no danger of a tsunami and there are no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii after 7.7 Canada quake
A tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked an island off the west coast of Canada Saturday.
Tsunami warning issued after 7.7 quake struck west Canada
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Canada and a tsunami warning was issued, authorities said, but there were no immediate reports of major damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit the Queen Charlotte Islands just after 8 p.m. local time Saturday at a depth of about 3 miles (5 […]
Costa Rica rocked by powerful earthquake
At least 20 people were injured Wednesday when a major earthquake hit northwestern Costa Rica, authorities said. The Red Cross said those numbers could rise as damage assessment teams reached more areas.
Iran government criticised over earthquake response
Iran’s government faced criticism from lawmakers and the public on Monday over its handling of relief efforts after two large earthquakes killed 300 people and injured thousands in the northwest of the country. Members of parliament representing the affected areas complained about
Iran quakes death toll rises to 250, as search goes on
Rescuers in Iran are searching through the rubble of collapsed buildings for survivors from two strong earthquakes which left at least 250 people dead. The 6.4 and 6.3 quakes struck near Tabriz and Ahar on Saturday afternoon, and more than 1,800 are believed injured, many in outlying villages.
Iran quake death toll hits 180, six villages leveled
Northwestern Iran was struck Saturday by a series of major earthquakes and strong aftershocks, as state TV reported at least 180 dead, 1,350 injured and at least six villages leveled.
5.8 earthquake ‘kills nine’ in Italy
At least nine people are reported dead in a magnitude 5.8 earthquake that struck the same area of northern Italy stricken by another fatal tremor on May 20. Premier Mario Monti pledged in a hastily called news conference two hours after the quake that the government will do “all that it must and all that […]
Powerful quake kills 4 in Italy cheese region
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake shook several small towns in northeast Italy Sunday, killing four people, knocking down a clock tower and other centuries-old buildings and causing millions in losses to the region known for making Parmesan cheese.
5.5 magnitude Quake hits Lebanon, Cyprus and Israel
An earthquake was felt across the eastern Mediterranean region on Friday night, although no casualties or damage was reported.