Earthquake
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake off northeast Japan triggers tsunami warnings and evacuations
The tremor had an epicenter in the Pacific Ocean and was 10 km deep, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
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4.3-magnitude earthquake strikes the Gerash area in southern Iran
Istanbul mayor issues urgent warning on impending earthquake
According to experts, the next earthquake in Istanbul, Turkey, could cause considerable damage to the city.
State comptroller's report exposes Israel's risky earthquake unpreparedness
Some 60% of hospitals are not resistant to earthquakes, and only about 5% of educational institutions have been or are being reinforced.
Geologist predicts another powerful earthquake will hit Turkey in coming months
Earth's crust on the verge of rupture. Prof.Arkan warning highlights high risk of a significant earthquake in the coming months, urges precautions.
Doomed Japan plane on third quake mission when runway disaster hit
It is unclear whether the volume of airport traffic or the emergency response to the earthquake that struck late afternoon on Jan. 1 were factors in the accident.
Tsunami hits South Korea's east coast, Russia issues tsunami warning
After massive Japan earthquake and tsunami, surrounding countries are hit and issue tsunami warnings.
Major tsunami hits Japan's coast amid magnitude 7.6 earthquake
Tsunami of up to 5 meters high are believed to be reaching Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture, according to the weather agency.
Chinese rescuers brave freezing cold to find earthquake survivors
Temperatures around the earthquake epicenter in Gansu fell to about minus 15 degrees Celsius (5 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday night.
118 killed in earthquake in northwestern China
A magnitude-6.2 earthquake jolted a remote and mountainous county before midnight on Monday; Freezing temperatures put rescue teams in a race against the cold to prevent secondary disasters.
Iceland volcano erupts after weeks of quake activity
Authorities had evacuated the nearly 4,000 inhabitants of the fishing town of Grindavik last month over fears of eruption.
Nepal earthquake kills at least 128, toll could rise, officials say
Local media footage showed crumbled facades of multi-storied brick houses, with large pieces of furniture scattered.