Keywords: Earthquake


Morocco faces at least 7.8 billion dirhams in annual disaster losses, World Bank warns

Natural hazards drain at least 7.8 billion dirhams from the Moroccan economy every year, according to the World Bank. The figure, however, captures only part of a much wider exposure. In the project appraisal document for its Integrated Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Program, published in March......

Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Panama, Leaving Dozens Injured and Infrastructure Damaged

A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.7 triggered widespread alarm in Panama on Friday, leaving at least 27 people injured and causing damage to buildings and roads, particularly in the country’s central region. The tremor was also felt in the capital, where residents were gripped by fear......

Morocco inaugurates new Timenkar middle school in Al Haouz province

A new middle school in Timenkar, in Morocco’s Al Haouz province, was inaugurated on September 7 in Aourir, on the Timenkar plateau at an altitude of 2,100 meters. The facility represents another milestone in the reconstruction efforts launched following the 2023 earthquake. Covering 984 square......

4.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Peru-Ecuador border region

A moderate earthquake struck the Amazonian region along the border between Peru and Ecuador on Monday, prompting monitoring by authorities but causing no reported deaths or material damage at the time of the initial assessments. The Peruvian Geophysical Institute said the earthquake occurred at 2:16......

China-Nepal: After the Landslide, the Main Border Crossing Falls Silent

At the border between China and Nepal, images of intense commercial activity have given way to a devastated landscape. At the Gyirong crossing, the main passage between Tibet and Nepal, rescue teams continue their search following the massive landslide on August 26. Hundreds of people remain missing,......

Nepal rescues more than 323 foreign nationals after devastating floods

Nepalese authorities have rescued more than 10,000 people from areas affected by severe flooding, including more than 323 foreign nationals, according to the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In a statement, the ministry said rescue teams had evacuated thousands of people from areas hit by......

Earthquakes in Granada: The Alhambra Enhances Monitoring of Its Structures

A series of earthquakes recorded in August in the province of Granada has prompted the Alhambra authorities to strengthen the monitoring of several structures within the famous monumental complex. Localized anomalies have been observed on certain elements of the Alcazaba, part of which remains closed......

Nepal: Death toll from devastating floods reaches 270 with over 800 missing

Nepal is facing one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent years. The provisional toll from the violent floods that occurred on Wednesday has risen to 270 dead, while 823 people remain missing, according to Nepalese authorities. Among them are 517 foreign nationals.The disaster has particularly......

Earthquake in Colombia: Beyoncé Donates One Million Dollars to Aid Victims

The mobilization in support of the victims of the powerful earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10 continues. American singer Beyoncé has announced a personal donation of one million dollars aimed at supporting families affected by the disaster, particularly those who have lost their homes. The......