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Earthquake in Indonesia: Death Toll Reaches 100 Ten Days After the Disaster

Ten days after the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia, the death toll continues to rise. Authorities announced on Monday that 100 people have died, while rescue operations are ongoing in a region where tens of thousands of homes have been damaged. A Rising Death Toll After the Earthquake The......

Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 47 after powerful 7.7-magnitude quake

The death toll from a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday has risen to 47, according to the country’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). The earthquake was followed by several strong aftershocks, causing widespread damage to homes and public infrastructure......

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes southern Philippines near Mindanao

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), adding to a recent series of seismic events in the region. The tremor occurred near the island of Mindanao at approximately 17:18 local time, at a depth of......

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Samar in the Philippines, aftershocks feared

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck the island of Samar in the central Philippines, raising concerns about potential aftershocks. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake occurred at a depth of more than 70 kilometers, reducing the likelihood of widespread destruction. The tremor was......

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes off northern coast of Indonesia

A magnitude 6 earthquake was recorded Saturday off the northern island of Talaud in Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that there was no tsunami threat following the tremor. The earthquake occurred......

New earthquakes shake northern Peru after dozens injured

Two additional earthquakes were recorded off the northern coast of Peru on Sunday, further affecting the area recently hit by a strong tremor that left at least 25 people injured, according to official sources. The strongest of the two new seismic events reached a magnitude of 5.1 and was detected in......

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes the Maluku Islands without tsunami warning

Indonesia experienced another significant earthquake on Monday, as a 6.7-magnitude tremor was recorded off the coast of the Maluku Islands in the eastern part of the country, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Despite the strength of the quake, no tsunami threat was issued. The......