Keywords: Natural Disaster


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......

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 recorded off Russia’s Pacific Coast

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck off Russia’s Pacific coast on Thursday, according to regional emergency authorities, highlighting the intense seismic activity that characterizes the country’s Far Eastern territories. The earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean near the Kamchatka Peninsula,......

Powerful earthquake in the Philippines leaves at least 41 dead and overwhelms hospitals

A powerful offshore earthquake measuring magnitude 7.8 has struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 41 people and injuring more than 450 others, according to local disaster management authorities and provincial officials. The quake, which occurred near the island of Mindanao during the morning......

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake recorded off southern Italy's coast

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake was recorded off the coast of southern Italy late Monday, according to data released by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 247 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface, with its epicenter located about 38 kilometers......

One year after Glacier Collapse, Blatten residents rebuild their lives in the Swiss Alps

Nearly one year after a devastating glacier collapse destroyed much of the Alpine village of Blatten, residents in the Switzerland continue rebuilding their lives while facing the long-term consequences of climate-related disasters in the mountains. The collapse of the Birch Glacier in May 2025 triggered......

Earthquake in southern China leaves two dead and thousands evacuated

A powerful earthquake struck southern China, killing two people and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate as emergency teams rushed to affected areas. The earthquake, measured at magnitude 5.2, hit the Guangxi region and caused significant structural damage in several communities. According to......

France recognizes natural disaster status in 221 municipalities after floods and droughts

The government of France has officially recognized a state of natural disaster in 221 municipalities following severe climate-related events, including droughts and flooding recorded in 2025 and early 2026. The decision was published in the official government gazette and covers several regions affected......