With each passing hour, the casualty count continues to rise from a strong earthquake that struck the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan. By Sunday afternoon, authorities reported 181 deaths, 24 missing and more than 11,200 injuries. Continue reading
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7.0 Earthquake Shakes Northern Japan
A week of earthquakes across Japan is heading into the weekend with a 7.0 magnitude quake.
The major quake, which fortunately did not spark a tsunami, comes two days after a 6.2 magnitude quake that struck about 110 miles south of Tokyo. Continue reading
Pakistan Troops Rush To Earthquake Site
Pakistan troops are rushing to a remote region of the Balochistan province to help with rescue efforts after a massive 7.8 magnitude quake.
The region is at least 10 hours from the provincial capital by car and the route is extremely dangerous. Rescue groups have been hesitant to travel because of Islamic extremists who routinely kidnap travellers on that road. Continue reading
Iran hit by second quake in days
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit northwestern Iran on Thursday, only days after a deadly temblor struck near the border with Pakistan, media reported citing the seismological centre at Tehran University. Continue reading
Powerful Earthquake Shakes Papua New Guinea
Just 12 hours after a massive earthquake killed dozens in Iran, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake rattled Papua New Guinea on Wednesday morning.
There was no threat of a tsunami according to scientists however the quake was very shallow. The quake centered about 11 miles east of Aitape. Continue reading
Strongest Earthquake In 50 Years Shakes Iran; Pakistan; Afghanistan
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Iran reached three countries resulting in fatalities in at least two.
The quake, centered near the Iranian cities of Khash (population 180,000) and Saravan (population 250,000), struck approximately 3:14pm local time Tuesday. The earthquake was measured at a depth of almost 60 miles. The Iranian Fars news agency said on the surface the quake had the impact of a 4.0 surface quake. Continue reading
Multiple Earthquakes Shake Oklahoma
Central Oklahoma was shaken by a series of earthquakes starting around 1:45 a.m. and lasting through almost 5:20 a.m. Three of the quakes centered around Luther including the strongest quake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale.
The five earthquake measured 3.0, 4.3, 2.8, 3.3 and 4.2. Continue reading
At least 40 dead in Iran after magnitude-7.8 earthquake, state TV says
At least 40 are dead after a major earthquake struck Tuesday near the Iran-Pakistan border, Iranian state-run Press TV says. Continue reading
6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Iran
An earthquake measured at 6.3 on the Richter Scale rocked southern Iran today. The quake was centered not far from the nation’s only working nuclear power station. Thirty people have already been confirmed as having died in the quake.
Officials claim that there was no damage to the Bushehr nuclear plant and that everything is under normal operation. However, local officials are reporting that villages in the area have been as much as 80% destroyed. Continue reading