Eastern Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 500, Over 1,000 Injured
Death toll from an eastern Afghanistan earthquake rises to 500, with over 1,000 injured, highlighting urgent need for relief amid challenging conditions.
Earthquake
M7.4 Quake Rocks Drake Passage, Chilean Antarctic Tsunami Alert
A magnitude-7.4 quake struck the Drake Passage at 10:16 a.m. Beijing Time, prompting Chile’s Antarctic territory to issue a tsunami precaution for remote waters.
Yellow Tsunami Alert Issued After Russian Far East Quake
After a powerful earthquake in the Russian Far East, China’s Ministry of Natural Resources raised a yellow tsunami alert for its eastern coast, urging vigilance and readiness.
Powerful Quakes Off Kamchatka Spark Tsunami Alert
Powerful quakes shook Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula Wednesday, prompting a tsunami warning and evacuations as officials urged residents to seek higher ground and monitor updates.
Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After 8.0 Quake Near Kamchatka
An 8.0 quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a tsunami warning in Japan, with waves up to 3m expected along coastal areas.
Shallow 8.0 Quake Strikes Off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
A shallow 8.0-magnitude quake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, with USGS and CENC reporting 8.0 and 7.9 readings at 10km depth. Monitoring agencies warn of possible tsunami waves.
7.2-Magnitude Quake Off Kamchatka Triggers Tsunami Alert
A magnitude-7.2 quake off Kamchatka triggered a tsunami alert within a 300 km radius, with authorities urging coastal residents in the Russian Far East to stay vigilant.
M5.5 Quake Strikes Off Kagoshima Coast, No Tsunami Warning
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook waters off Kagoshima prefecture, Japan. No tsunami warning was issued, and early reports show minimal disruption.
4.5 Magnitude Quake Rattles Gongxian County, Sichuan
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Gongxian County in southwestern Sichuan Province in the Chinese mainland on Wednesday. The epicenter was 10 km deep; no casualties or damage reported.
M5.8 Quake Strikes Offshore Taitung, Taiwan Region
A magnitude-5.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Taitung County in the Taiwan region at a depth of 20km, prompting safety reminders for local communities.