Earthquake
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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.
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Venezuela Earthquake Updates: 188 dead, over 970 injured as rescue ops continue; emergency declared
World | Jun 25, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTAuthorities fear that the actual number of fatalities could be significantly higher due to the vast number of destroyed and damaged buildings, as emergency teams press on with search and rescue operations.
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PM Modi mourns loss of lives in Venezeula earthquakes, offers all 'possible assistance' from India
India | Jun 25, 2026, 10:55 AM ISTPM Modi offered condolences over the loss of lives and offered assistance from India to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 rattled the South American nation, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair.
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Videos depict panic, destruction, and horror after two earthquakes rattle Venezuela
World | Jun 25, 2026, 09:11 AM ISTEarthquake in Venezuela: The first earthquake, measuring 7.2 in magnitude, struck at 2204 GMT with its epicentre located 21 kilometres west of the coastal town of Morón. Just 39 seconds later, a stronger 7.5-magnitude quake hit approximately 45 kilometres away, adding to the destruction and panic.
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Venezuela devastated by century's strongest quakes as death count hits 188, hundreds injured
World | Jun 25, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTAt least 188 people have died and 971 have been injured after Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes. Rescue operations continue as authorities warn the death count could rise amid widespread destruction.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes near Indonesia's Palu on Sulawesi Island
World | Jun 16, 2026, 09:46 AM ISTIndonesia is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a vast zone where several tectonic plates meet. As a result, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are frequent across the archipelago.
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Philippines earthquake death count rises to 35 as jolts lead to landslides and tsunami | Top updates
World | Jun 09, 2026, 07:19 AM ISTA powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people and injuring more than 200 others. The quake triggered a tsunami that sent waves of up to 1.4 metres onto nearby coastlines.
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7.8 magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines leaves 4 dead, 200 injured; tsunami alert issued
World | Jun 08, 2026, 10:17 AM ISTAccording to the US Geological Survey, the massive earthquake struck at a dept of 35 km around 7.37 am local time. Its epicentre was at 24.7 km west-southwest of Burias.
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5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Bhutan, tremors felt across Northeast India
World | Jun 08, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTThe epicentre was located about 252 kilometres from parts of Assam, and tremors were felt in several northeastern states, including Assam and Meghalaya.
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Earthquake in Himachal: 5.0 magnitude tremor hits Chamba, panic spreads across nearby areas
India | Jun 05, 2026, 10:52 PM ISTA 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district at 10:04 pm IST on June 5. The shallow-depth tremor was felt across nearby areas, triggering panic among residents.
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Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude strikes Northern Japan
World | Apr 27, 2026, 06:55 AM ISTA 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan’s Hokkaido region early Monday.
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Earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hits Japan's Northeastern coast; tsunami warning issued
World | Apr 20, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTEarthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit Japan's Tohoku region on Monday. Authorities have also issued a tsunami warning for parts of northeast Japan.
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Earthquake of magnitude 5 hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in Kashmir
World | Apr 18, 2026, 10:19 AM ISTThe quake was centred near Zaybak in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan region, at coordinates 36.5536°N and 70.9259°E.
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Earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hits Indonesia, hazardous Tsunami warning issued
World | Apr 02, 2026, 07:05 AM ISTEarthquake hits Indonesia: Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued a tsunami warning following the quake, though it said the threat level remained under close monitoring.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4 hits northwestern Nepal, tremors felt across the country
World | Mar 26, 2026, 12:30 PM ISTThe earthquake was felt in the neighbouring Baitadi and Bajhang districts. There were no immediate reports about any damage or casualties caused by the tremor.
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Earthquake in Iran: Tremors felt as 4.1 magnitude quake jolts Bandar Abbas
World | Mar 07, 2026, 09:40 AM ISTBandar Abbas, Iran's key port on the Strait of Hormuz, felt light to moderate shaking from the quake, with no reported halts to shipping or key infrastructure by early March 7, 2026. Given nearby nuclear sites and regional tensions, Iranian officials keep close tabs on such tremors.
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Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra island, tremors felt across the country
World | Mar 03, 2026, 11:37 AM ISTThe tremor has hit in waters near Sumatra, a region that frequently experiences seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” where several tectonic plates converge. However, there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.