Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes Istanbul
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on Wednesday, Turkey’s AFAD disaster agency said, one of the strongest quakes to strike the city of 16 million in recent years.
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March 29, 2025 At least 1,644 dead after powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar, junta says
At least 1,000 people have been killed and 2,376 injured after a powerful 7.7 magnitude tremor struck the city of Mandalay in central Myanmar. Aftershocks could be felt as far as Bangkok in neighbouring Thailand.
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January 1, 2024 Massive earthquake jolts Japan, residents rush to evacuate coast
A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Monday (1 January), triggering warnings for residents to evacuate some coastal areas, knocking out power to thousands of homes and disrupting flights and rail services to the affected region.
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September 10, 2023 Earthquake damages centuries-old sites in Marrakech but spares modern city
MarrakechCNN — A small mosque at the heart of the Marrakech Medina in the city’s historical quarter was a treasured place of prayer for the hundreds of traders working at the busy market outside.
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August 10, 2023 Earthquake of 5.2 magnitude strikes eastern Turkey
An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck eastern Turkey on Thursday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said.
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July 3, 2023 Earthquake felt in Larnaca
An earthquake was felt in Larnaca on Monday according to the Department of Geological Survey.
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October 25, 2021 Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 strikes Taiwan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 has struck Taiwan, the country’s weather bureau has said.
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August 16, 2021 Haiti earthquake: Death toll soars to 1,297 amid frantic search for survivors
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Haiti has risen to 1,297 as rescuers scrambled to find survivors buried in the rubble. The 7.2 magnitude quake hit the country on Saturday destroying thousands of homes and buildings and leaving more than a thousand dead. Southwestern Haiti bore the brunt of the blow, especially in […]
