Earthquake
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Another strong earthquake hits Indonesia’s Northern Sumatra hours after 7.7 tremor
World | Aug 15, 2026, 07:36 PM ISTAnother strong earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit Indonesia hours after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early on Saturday.
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7.7 magnitude earthquake leaves at least 38 dead in Indonesia; tsunami warning issued
World | Aug 15, 2026, 02:36 PM ISTThe earthquake, which has a magnitude of 7.7, hit Indonesia around 5.58 am on Saturday, leaving at least 38 people dead. Its epicenter was located in Ende in the East Nusa Tenggara province, with authorities issuing a tsunami warning.
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Ladakh struck by 4.3 magnitude earthquake; second quake within hours
India | Aug 13, 2026, 10:45 AM ISTWhile the first earthquake hit Ladakh around 6.05 am on Thursday, the second quake jolted the union territory around 9.54 am. No damage has been reported so far.
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Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 132, hundreds injured; President declares national emergency
World | Aug 11, 2026, 07:28 AM ISTColombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national emergency, saying, "this government assumes with resolve, total readiness, and absolute commitment the comprehensive care of the victims and the reconstruction of the areas affected by this natural tragedy."
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79 killed, several buildings collapsed as massive earthquake of 7.4-magnitude jolts Colombia
World | Aug 10, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTA 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing more than seventy people and collapsing dozens of buildings. The quake was centred in Choco and was felt as far as Bogota and neighbouring Ecuador.
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Cat wakes up from sleep moments before earthquake shakes room in Japan, video goes viral
offbeat | Jul 29, 2026, 06:59 PM ISTA cat's split-second reaction before a powerful earthquake struck Japan has gone viral online. The animal suddenly woke up and scanned its surroundings moments before the room began shaking, sparking fresh debate over whether animals can sense earthquakes before humans.
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Death count in Japan earthquake rises to 13, PM says racing against time to find missing survivors
World | Jul 29, 2026, 12:27 PM ISTAt least 13 have been confirmed dead in Kumamoto region, more than 90 hospitalised and search for survivors is still underway. Self-Defence Forces join rescue workers to deliver essentials at worst-hit areas.
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Earthquake of 7.1-magnitude hits Japan, tremors felt across the country, tsunami advisory issued
World | Jul 28, 2026, 02:17 PM ISTThe quake was reported at the depth of 10 km (6 miles) below the sea surface, JMA said. No damage or injuries were immediately reported after the 4:29 pm quake. The quake was recorded in the western region of Kumamoto, about 900 km (540 miles) southwest of Tokyo.
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Powerful 7.3 magnitude jolts Mexico, tremors felt in Guatemala, El Salvador; tsunami warning issued
World | Jul 17, 2026, 09:58 PM ISTThe US Geological Survey (USGS) said a preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 48 km southwest of nearby Aquiles Serdan on the southern coast of Mexico. Tremors were also felt in parts of neighbouring Guatemala and EL Salvador.
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolts New Zealand, tsunami advisory issued
World | Jul 16, 2026, 04:44 PM ISTThe epicentre of the earthquake was reported to be near Te Anau town of New Zealand. The country's National Emergency Management Agency said it has issued a tsunami warning for the coastal areas.
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Earthquake strikes Bay of Bengal, triggers tremors in Andhra Pradesh
India | Jul 12, 2026, 11:47 AM ISTThe Earthquake hit near the Andhra Pradesh coast at 5:05:46 am IST on Sunday, triggering tremors in Andhra Pradesh. The quake was measured at 4.5-magnitude on the Richter scale, and its epicentre was in the Bay of Bengal, about 225 kilometres off the coast of Kakinada, at a depth of 10 kilometres.
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Earthquake strikes Maharashtra; four back-to-back tremors rock Nanded-Hingoli border
Maharashtra | Jul 09, 2026, 08:15 AM ISTAn earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Maharashtra's Hingoli. Residents said they experienced mild shaking inside their homes, with utensils rattling in some places.
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Hours after US deportation, over 100 Venezuelans go missing in deadly earthquake disaster
World | Jun 30, 2026, 06:52 AM ISTMore than 100 Venezuelans deported from the US survived a devastating hotel collapse after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela hours after their arrival. Survivor accounts reveal desperate escapes from the rubble as the death count crossed 1,700 and several deportees remain unaccounted for.
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6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeastern region; no tsunami warning issued
World | Jun 28, 2026, 06:55 AM ISTThe powerful earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.1, struck the northeastern region of Japan, which triggered panic among the locals. However, authorities have not issued a tsunami warning, and no injuries have been reported yet.
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Strong earthquake hits Delhi-NCR, Kashmir, epicentre in Afghanistan
India | Jun 27, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTA strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Saturday evening, sending tremors across northern India, including Delhi-NCR and Jammu & Kashmir.
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Pakistan jolted by 5.4 magnitude earthquake, epicenter in Balochistan province
World | Jun 27, 2026, 10:11 AM ISTThe magnitude of the earthquake was measured to be 5.4, and the epicentre was reported to be in the Balochistan province.
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Venezuela jolted by another earthquake of 4.7 magnitude two days after monster quakes kill 920
World | Jun 27, 2026, 07:27 AM ISTAccording to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake struck 61 kilometres (36 miles) northwest of Maracay. Residents reported feeling the tremors strongly in both Maracay and the capital, Caracas.
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Earthquake of 6.7 magnitude hits Philippines, tremors felt across the country
World | Jun 26, 2026, 06:28 PM ISTThe United States Geological Survey said that the quake struck at 7:42 pm (1142 GMT) at a depth of 65.7 kilometres (41 miles) about 21 kilometres southwest of Mindanao island's Sarangani town.
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920 people dead, over 3,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela, rescue ops continue
World | Jun 26, 2026, 11:17 PM ISTTwo powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, among the strongest the country has experienced in over a century. The tremors were felt across the region, prompting evacuations as far away as Brazil's Amazon.
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How Google alerted Venezuela residents seconds before powerful earthquakes struck?
Technology | Jun 25, 2026, 02:29 PM ISTGoogle's Android Earthquake Alerts System drew attention as Venezuela residents received earthquake warnings seconds before powerful tremors struck. The technology uses billions of Android smartphones as a global earthquake detection network, allowing Google to identify seismic activity.