Earthquake
Next years 'critical' for Israel's earthquake preparedness, Israel Katz warns
After two recent earthquakes, Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a multi year plan to fortify strategic sites, upgrade warnings, and clarify emergency authority roles.
Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes northern Israel, Defense Minister calls emergency meeting
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes off coast of Oregon, GFZ says
Will Trump strike Iran? Reza Pahlavi assures world leaders of the West
Two earthquakes topping 5.9 magnitude hit Cyprus in one day, both felt in northern Israel
According to Ynet, the quake was primarily felt in Haifa, Afula, and Nazareth.
Archeologists find evidence of a 5,000-year-old earthquake in Turkey
Assoc. Prof. Savaş Sarıalioğlu said no burned debris, charcoal, or domestic waste was found under the collapsed slab, and the pottery matched the structure’s construction phase.
Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes near Mazar-e Sharif, causing widespread damage
A devastating 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Mazar-e Sharif, damaging key sites like the Blue Mosque and prompting fears of heavy casualties.
Dozens killed as powerful quake strikes central Philippines
The death toll was 69 as of late Wednesday morning, said Jane Abapo of the regional Civil Defense office, citing data from the provincial disaster agency that was subject to validation.
Powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Philippines causes damage, power outages
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Eastern Visayas in the Philippines, the USGS said. Authorities reported no tsunami threat after the shallow quake.
Strong quake hits Russia's Kamchatka, no damage reported
The US Geological Survey said the quake was measured at a magnitude of 7.8 and at a depth of 10 km. It said a series of aftershocks followed, measuring up to 5.8.
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes near east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region, GFZ says
The Pacific Tsunami Warning System said there was a threat of a possible tsunami from the earthquake.
Strong earthquake strikes Evia island, felt in Athens
The quake was allegedly of magnitude 5.2, and was felt in the Greek capital.
WHO asks Taliban to lift female aid worker restrictions following earthquakes
WHO urged the Taliban to lift restrictions on Afghan women aid workers after a deadly quake, warning the shortage of female staff is leaving women without vital medical and mental health care.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 strikes northwest Turkey, no reports of casualties
The quake, in Balikesir's Sindirgi region, was at a depth of 7.72 km (4.8 miles), AFAD said.
