earthquake

Deadly 7.4 Earthquake, over 800 Injured, Death Toll Growing

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A powerful earthquake struck Taiwan early Wednesday, resulting in nine fatalities and injuring hundreds. The quake, which had its epicenter in the mountainous and sparsely populated eastern county of Hualien, also led to the collapse of numerous buildings, particularly in the southern city of Hualien. The tremor triggered a brief tsunami warning for southern Japanese islands. The Taiwanese fire department confirmed the death toll, adding that over 800 people were injured in the incident. Authorities …

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Deadly Earthquake in Northwestern China Claims at Least 118 Lives

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A devastating earthquake in the northwestern region of China has resulted in the death of at least 118 people, marking the deadliest seismic event in the country in the past decade, according to provincial officials. The quake, which occurred in the frigid, mountainous region of Gansu province, prompted emergency authorities to call for an additional 300 workers to assist in search and rescue operations amid the rubble of collapsed buildings. The earthquake, with a magnitude …

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Deadly 6.4 Earthquake Strikes, Leaving Over 100 Dead and Dozens Injured

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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4, according to Nepal’s National Seismological Center, wreaked havoc in the western region of Jajarkot, Nepal, on Friday night. The disaster resulted in the death of at least 128 individuals and left dozens injured. The tremors were so strong that they were felt as far away as New Delhi, India, causing buildings to shake. The earthquake, which struck at 11:47 p.m., is the deadliest Nepal has experienced since …

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7.2 Earthquake Kills at Least 632 People

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Late Friday, a devastating earthquake rocked the High Atlas mountains of Morocco, resulting in the deaths of at least 632 individuals and causing significant damage to buildings. The Interior Ministry reported that the preliminary death toll also included 153 injured individuals. The majority of the fatalities occurred in hard-to-reach mountain regions, according to a local official. The tremor was felt strongly in Marrakech, the closest major city to the quake’s epicenter. Residents reported collapsed buildings …

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At least 16 dead after magnitude 6.8 earthquake

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Tragedy has struck Ecuador after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the country’s southern region on Saturday, resulting in 16 deaths. The epicenter of the quake was near the town of Baláo and had a depth of 65 km (41 miles), as recorded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). According to the General Secretariat of Communication of the Presidency of Ecuador, 381 people were injured in the tremor. 11 fatalities occurred in El Oro province, …

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‘Violent’ earthquake leaves widespread damage

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An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck off the coast of northern California on Tuesday, injuring two people, causing damage to a bridge and several roads, and leaving thousands of homes and businesses without electricity. The earthquake, which struck 215 miles (350 km) north of San Francisco, caused gas leaks, downed power lines, caused one building to catch fire, which was quickly extinguished, and collapsed two others. Approximately 70 emergency calls were received after the quake …

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