Keywords: Seismic Activity


Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes southeastern Türkiye with no immediate reports of damage

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southeastern Türkiye on Saturday morning, with tremors felt across several neighboring provinces but no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. According to Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the earthquake occurred at 06:20 local......

Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 5,000 as recovery efforts continue

The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela has climbed above 5,000, according to the latest figures released by national authorities, as rescue teams and emergency services continue recovery operations in the affected regions. Officials reported that more than 5,000 people have......

Aftershock shakes Caracas and La Guaira as Venezuela continues earthquake response

A 4.6-magnitude tremor struck parts of Caracas and La Guaira on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred just days after a devastating double earthquake that triggered a major emergency response across the country. The USGS said the epicenter was located about 27 kilometres......

Earthquake injures 13 in China’s Sichuan province as emergency response begins

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan Province in southwestern China early Monday, leaving 13 people with minor injuries and prompting a rapid emergency response from local authorities. According to official reports, the earthquake hit Gaoxian County in the city of Yibin shortly after midnight Beijing......

Strong earthquake strikes Hindu Kush, shaking Afghanistan and Pakistan

A strong earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region on Saturday, sending tremors across large parts of Afghanistan and into neighbouring Pakistan, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The seismic event was widely felt in the Afghan capital Kabul and triggered......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 164 after twin powerful quakes

At least 164 people have been killed and 971 others injured following two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela in quick succession on Wednesday evening, according to the country’s interim authorities. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the updated figures, noting that rescue......

Powerful earthquakes strike central Venezuela

Two powerful earthquakes struck central Venezuela on Wednesday, causing concern across the country and prompting authorities to assess potential damage and risks to affected communities. According to seismic monitoring agencies, the earthquakes occurred within a short interval of each other and were......

Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes southwest of Crete, Greece

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southern Greece on Saturday, shaking areas southwest of the island of Crete, according to seismological monitoring agencies. The quake was recorded at a depth of approximately 13 kilometres and was located about 69 kilometres south-southwest of the city of Rethymno,......

Strong earthquake strikes central Indonesia, no major damage reported

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck central Indonesia on Tuesday, shaking parts of Sulawesi Island and prompting residents to evacuate buildings. According to initial reports from local authorities and monitoring agencies, no casualties or significant damage were immediately......