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Earthquakes: Japan and Venezuela also hit by major tremors before Colombia

A series of powerful earthquakes has struck different parts of the world in recent weeks, from Venezuela and Japan to Colombia, while heightened seismic activity has also been recorded in Italy's volcanic regions. The sequence has prompted renewed public attention over whether the planet is experiencing......

Colombia declares three days of national mourning after deadly earthquake

Colombia has declared three days of national mourning following a devastating earthquake that has killed 216 people and left thousands injured, as rescue teams continue searching for survivors in the country's west. The government announced the mourning period on Wednesday as emergency crews remained......

Colombia earthquake leaves hundreds trapped as death toll rises

A powerful earthquake in western Colombia has left hundreds of people trapped beneath collapsed structures, while rescue teams continue searching for survivors in several affected cities. According to preliminary figures released by Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder, at least 239 people were reported trapped......

Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 132 after magnitude 7.4 quake

At least 132 people have died and more than 570 have been injured after a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, according to a provisional toll released by the Colombian Association of Capital Cities, known as Asocapitales. The updated figures represent a sharp increase from an......

Football suspended in Colombia after devastating earthquake

Colombian professional football has been temporarily suspended following a powerful earthquake that struck the western part of the country, leaving dozens of people dead and causing extensive damage across several affected areas. The Colombian professional football league announced a one-week suspension......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises above 6,300

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June has risen to 6,301, according to figures released by Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez. A graphic published by Rodríguez on social media indicated that more than 73,000 people have received......

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes southern Philippines with no immediate reports of damage

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck waters off the southern Philippines on Wednesday, shaking parts of the region but causing no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage, according to authorities. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) located the earthquake's epicenter approximately......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises above 6,000 as recovery efforts continue

The official death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 has risen to more than 6,000, according to the latest figures released by national authorities. The updated casualty count reflects the scale of one of the country's deadliest natural disasters in recent......

China marks Tangshan earthquake anniversary as Premier Li Qiang represents Xi Jinping

China commemorated the 50th anniversary of the devastating Tangshan earthquake on Tuesday, with Premier Li Qiang attending the official memorial ceremony on behalf of President Xi Jinping, who remained in Beijing to receive Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. The visit underscored the enduring national......