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  Earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hits Argentina, tsunami warning issued, evacuation ordered

  World | May 02, 2025 20:02 IST

  Earthquake hits Argentina: Soon after the earthquake, a tsunami alert has been issued, prompting the authorities to urge people to move away from the coast and reach safer places.

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  Earthquake of 6.2-magnitude hits off west coast of New Zealand, tremors felt across country

  World | April 29, 2025 20:34 IST

  New Zealand, which is home to 5 million people, sits on the “Ring of Fire”, an arc of seismic faults around the Pacific Ocean where earthquakes and volcanoes are common.

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  Japan megaquake: Tremors along Nankai Trough may leave 3 lakh dead, cost USD 1.81 trillion in damage

  World | April 02, 2025 18:01 IST

  The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its first advisory of a megaquake, along the Nankai Trough, which is a 900-km undersea fault that runs from Kyushu to Shizuoka, in August 2024. The Japanese government estimates suggest that there is 70-80 % earthquake probability near Nankai Trough.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes near Indonesia's Sulawesi island

  World | February 26, 2025 6:56 IST

  A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near North Sulawesi, Indonesia with no immediate damage or tsunami warning reported. The BMKG and USGS confirmed the tremor, reminding Indonesia’s vulnerability to seismic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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  20 Years of Indian Ocean tsunami: Read the inspiring story of ‘Baby 81’ who was pulled out of rubble

  World | December 26, 2024 10:33 IST

  Discover the inspiring story of Jayarasa Abilash, famously known as “Baby 81,” a survivor of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Twenty years later, his journey from a dramatic rescue to pursuing higher education reflects resilience, hope, and the enduring human spirit.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, tsunami warning issued for coastal areas | VIDEO

  World | December 17, 2024 9:08 IST

  A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu near Port Vila on Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning for coastal areas. A magnitude 5.5 aftershock followed. Officials are assessing potential damage in this seismically active region.

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  Breathtaking bird's-eye view captures tsunami over Austrian lake in viral video | WATCH

  Trending | July 11, 2024 14:45 IST

  Experience nature's power in a viral video capturing a tsunami-like event over Lake Millstatt, Austria. Dark clouds unleash a torrential downpour resembling a wall of water, mesmerising viewers worldwide.

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  Indonesia: Tsunami alert after volcano erupts at Ruang Mountain, major airports shut opn I VIDEO

  World | April 18, 2024 12:46 IST

  Wednesday's dramatic eruption of the volcano on a remote island in the province of North Sulawesi threw a fiery red column of lava, incandescent rock and ash as much as three km into the sky.

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  Why are Japan, Taiwan and other countries in that region prone to frequent earthquakes?

  Explainers | April 04, 2024 11:33 IST

  The recent powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck near Taiwan's Hualien City resulted in significant casualties and infrastructure damage, making it the strongest earthquake to hit the region in decades. While tsunami warnings were issued initially, they were later lifted.

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  Japan reports first wave of tsunami after 7.2 earthquake rocks Taiwan

  World | April 03, 2024 7:30 IST

  Taiwan was hit by a strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake on early Wednesday damaging several buildings in a southern city and creating a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands.

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  Taiwan earthquake: Multiple buildings collapse as strong 7.2 magnitude quake hits Hualien I VIDEO

  World | April 03, 2024 7:05 IST

  Taiwan earthquake: Taiwan television stations showed footage of some collapsed buildings in Hualien, near the quake's epicentre, and media reported some people were trapped.

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  Japan's New Year begins with powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.5, Tsunami alert issued

  World | January 01, 2024 14:52 IST

  Japan earthquake: The quake, which struck on New Year's Day, was felt in Tokyo and across the Kanto area. Reports of damage were not immediately available.

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  Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant after 12 years of Fukushima disaster I VIDEO

  World | December 27, 2023 9:43 IST

  Tepco has been eager to bring the world's largest atomic power plant back online to slash operating costs, but a resumption still needs local consent in Niigata prefecture, on the Sea of Japan coast.

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  7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines, Tsunami warning issued

  World | December 03, 2023 0:54 IST

  The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said that based on the magnitude and location it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and parts of Indonesia, Palau and Malaysia.

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  Japan: Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 occurs near Honshu island

  World | October 06, 2023 11:41 IST

  Japan had issued a tsunami advisory on Thursday following a strong earthquake of 6.6 magnitude near its outlying islands in the Pacific Ocean. No damage has been reported.

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  Tsunami alert! Japan issues advisory following strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Pacific Ocean

  World | October 05, 2023 11:00 IST

  The advisory, the second-lowest of a four-stage warning system, asks people on islands in the Izu chain, which stretches south from the Tokyo region on the main Japanese island of Honshu, to stay away from coasts and river mouths.

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  Tsunami warning for Vanuatu, other islands after 7.7 magnitude earthquake shakes far Pacific

  World | May 19, 2023 11:34 IST

  The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said waves up to 1 meter (3 feet) above tides were possible for Vanuatu.

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  Earthquake with 6.3 magnitude hits Japan's Uozu, no Tsunami warning yet

  Good News | May 05, 2023 12:34 IST

  The quake hit at 14:42 (local time) at a depth of 60 km, according to European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

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  Indonesia earthquake: Powerful 7.1 magnitude tremor hits Mentawai island; Tsunami alert lifted

  World | April 25, 2023 6:39 IST

  The earthquake was followed by at least 5 aftershocks measuring magnitude between 5.8 and 4.6, it said. After an initial tsunami alert, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency lifted the warning hours after the quake.

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  New Zealand: Powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.1 jolts Kermadec Islands; tsunami warning issued

  World | March 16, 2023 8:45 IST

  New Zealand earthquake: According to the US Geological Survey, the quake was estimated to have been at a depth of 10 km.