M5.2 Earthquake Strikes Central Afghanistan on Sunday
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit central Afghanistan Sunday at 35 km depth, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center.
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Oklahoma Shaken by 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake
A magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck Oklahoma late Friday night, shaking the region at a depth of 6 kilometers, USGS reports.
Aftershocks Expected After Strong M7.1 Earthquake Hits NW Xinjiang
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake hits Wushi County in NW Xinjiang, with experts warning of possible aftershocks. The area has a history of significant seismic activity.
7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Xinjiang’s Wushi County: Ongoing Relief Efforts
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake hit Wushi County in northwest China’s Xinjiang region on Tuesday at 2:09 a.m., prompting aftershocks and a level-3 emergency response.
7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northwest China’s Xinjiang
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Wushi County in Xinjiang, China, causing minor structural damage and prompting a swift rescue response with no casualties reported.
5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu Islands, Says GFZ
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit the Vanuatu Islands at 0457 GMT on Friday, reports the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences.
California Faces Over 95% Chance of Major Earthquake in Next Century
The USGS predicts a over 95% chance of a damaging earthquake in California within the next century, urging proactive preparedness across the state.
7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Noto Peninsula, Japan Causing Widespread Damage
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Noto Peninsula, triggering a tsunami and causing widespread damage in Ishikawa Prefecture. Residents in areas like Wajima City have been evacuated due to fires, power outages, and destroyed roads.
7.4 Magnitude Quake Strikes Honshu, Japan, Triggers Tsunami Waves
A magnitude-7.4 earthquake hit near Honshu, Japan on Monday, triggering 5-meter tsunami waves and prompting emergency responses.
Gansu Province Earthquake Claims Over 135 Lives, Relief Efforts Underway
A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck Jishishan County in China’s Gansu Province, resulting in 135 fatalities. Recovery and relief efforts are in progress as communities prepare for the winter solstice.