Earthquakes

Strong earthquakes hit Indonesia, Philippines islands

Powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia's Sumatra island, while a 6.4-magnitude quake strikes Philippines with no immediate reports on casualties in either countries.

Is Istanbul headed for another big earthquake?

In September last year, Istanbul was shaken by a magnitude 5.8 earthquake, triggering widespread panic. This is what experts think the future might hold for the city.

Quake kills at least 22, injures 300 in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Magnitude 5.8 quake shakes cities in eastern Punjab province and a portion of disputed Kashmir with all deaths reported from Mirpur district, officials say.

Four dead, several injured after powerful quake rocks Indonesia

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake sent residents fleeing to higher ground over fears of a Tsunami as more than 200 buildings were damaged, with some 13 houses destroyed.

Strong quake near Greek capital Athens sparks fear

Strong but shallow earthquake jolts Athens, knocking out phone and cellphone service and sending worried residents rushing into the streets. No immediate reports of damage or injuries so far.

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after strong quake

Earthquake of 6.9 magnitude centred in Molucca Sea between north Sulawesi and north Malukuon, US Geological Survey says, triggering a tsunami warning.

NASA spacecraft nears Red Planet on mission to detect 'marsquakes'

After a six-month journey, NASA's InSight spacecraft is expected to touch down on the Red Planet.

Dozens missing after avalanche in Italy, fatalities feared

At least 30 people, including guests and staff, were believed to be at the Hotel Rigopiano on the lower slopes of the Gran Sasso mountain when the avalanche hit after three tremors hit central Italy on Wednesday.

Huge earthquake hits Philippines

A 7.3 magnitude undersea earthquake, measuring 617 km, struck southeast Philippines on Tuesday. The quake comes five days after a smaller tremor in the same area.

Tsunami threat passes after powerful quake hits Fiji

Fiji's national disaster office had issued a nationwide tsunami warning after the powerful underwater quake, leading to widespread evacuations and traffic jams.

Devastation as New Zealand suffers back-to-back earthquakes

Another earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 rattled New Zealand's South Island hours after a more powerful quake killed at least two people earlier.

Five deadliest natural disasters of the last 20 years

A report released by the UN show earthquakes and the tsunamis they trigger were the biggest killers over the past two decades.