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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits western Gansu province, China

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the rural county of Tewo in Gansu province, western China, on Monday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC). The quake, initially reported as magnitude 5.2, occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) at 2:56 p.m. local time (0656 GMT). Gansu......

Severe weather in Afghanistan causes 61 deaths and widespread damage

Heavy snowfall and intense rainfall in Afghanistan have resulted in 61 deaths over three days, from Wednesday to Friday, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA). In addition to the fatalities, 110 people were injured, and 458 homes were partially or completely destroyed, primarily......

5.2-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang, no casualties reported

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County in China’s northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region early Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The tremor occurred in the early hours of the day, with......

6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico City and southern regions

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck southern Mexico on Friday morning, sending tremors through the capital and prompting widespread evacuations. The quake, centered in the state of Guerrero near the Pacific coast, rattled buildings across central Mexico, activating seismic......

Taiwan hit by 6.1-magnitude earthquake

Taiwan experienced a significant seismic event on Wednesday, when a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the southeastern part of the island. The Central Weather Bureau reported that the quake occurred at 5:47 p.m. local time (9:47 a.m. GMT) at a depth of approximately 11.9 kilometers in Taitung County. Although......

Deadly floods in Safi raise death toll to 21

The death toll from severe flooding in the Moroccan province of Safi has risen to 21, according to local authorities. The floods were triggered by intense rainfall and thunderstorms that caused sudden and exceptional river overflows within a very short period of time. The heavy downpours struck several......

Flood death toll surpasses 1,000 in western Indonesia

The number of people killed by severe floods and landslides in western Indonesia has exceeded 1,000, according to national disaster authorities, as meteorological services warn that heavy rainfall is expected to continue in several regions. The disaster struck parts of northern and western Sumatra as......

Japan: At least 30 injured after strong earthquake and tsunami

A powerful earthquake struck northern Japan during the night from Monday to Tuesday, causing a tsunami with waves reaching 70 cm and leaving at least 30 people injured, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reported on Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned that the magnitude 7.5 earthquake—which......

Catastrophic floods devastate Indonesia as death toll surpasses 900

More than 900 people have died in destructive floods and landslides across Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, according to an updated report released Saturday by the national disaster management agency. Over 3.3 million residents have been affected, while one million evacuees are currently sheltered in......