Death toll from Venezuela's massive twin quakes jumps to 164, nearly 1,000 injured: president
Venezuela's twin earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, have killed at least 164 people and injured 971, interim president Delcy Rodriguez confirmed Thursday. The quakes are the country's strongest since 1900, collapsing buildings across Caracas and prompting a state of emergency, with the death toll expected to rise as
2d ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
Thousands feared dead in Venezuela after two major earthquakes; world sends aid, rescue teams
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck near Caracas on June 25, 2026, killing at least 164 people with thousands more feared dead. The US Geological Survey estimates the toll could exceed 10,000, prompting a large-scale international rescue response from dozens of countries.
2d ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
Earthquake Today: 8.1 Magnitude Quake Hits Philippines, Tsunami Warnings Issued
An 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit Mindanao in the southern Philippines at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences. Tsunami warnings have been issued, putting coastal communities across the region at immediate risk.
22d ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Earthquake Today: Magnitude 7.4 Tremors Hit Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued In These Regions
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off Japan's Sanriku coast at 4:53 p.m. local time, triggering a tsunami warning for nearby regions. The Sanriku coastline is one of Japan's most tsunami-prone areas, and residents in warned zones face immediate evacuation risk.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northern Japan, triggering a tsunami warning and prompting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to form a crisis management team. The event poses immediate risk to coastal communities, port operations, and regional infrastructure. Damage scope will depend on wave data and epicenter proximity
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake off Japan's coast has triggered tsunami warnings, with Iwate and Aomori prefectures on Honshu island forecast to receive the largest waves. The event activates Japan's national disaster response system and places coastal communities under immediate evacuation orders. Damage assessment and
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Japan warns of potential mega-quake on northern coast after 7.5-magnitude temblor
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan on Monday, generating tsunami waves along coastal areas and triggering an official mega-quake warning. The alert signals potential for a larger rupture, placing port operations, coastal industry, and regional supply chains under immediate pressure. Authorities have not yet
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Strong earthquake hits northern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings
A strong earthquake hit northern Japan and triggered tsunami warnings along coastal areas, prompting evacuation orders. The event activates Japan's emergency response protocols and poses immediate risk to coastal communities, infrastructure, and potentially nuclear facilities in the region.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Strong 7.4-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami warning for waves up to 3 meters in Iwate prefecture and parts of Hokkaido. The warning activates mandatory coastal evacuation protocols across northeastern Japan. Duration of the warning and recorded wave heights
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Tsunami warning issued after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake off Japan's coast triggered a tsunami warning, activating coastal evacuation protocols. The offshore quake poses immediate risk to Japan's Pacific-facing coastal infrastructure, including ports and industrial facilities. Authorities are monitoring wave activity to determine whether the
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs