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Massive earthquake hits one of Tibet's holiest cities | Devastation in pics

According to regional disaster relief headquarters, the quake struck at 9:05 am Tuesday (local time). The US Geological Service, however, put the quake's magnitude at 7.1. This picture shows damaged houses in Shigatse, southwestern Tibet region, after the earthquake hit the area.(AFP)

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Published on Jan 07, 2025 08:52 PM IST

Dozens of earthquakes rattle Taiwan, no major damage reported

The series of quakes started Monday around 5:00 pm, originating from Hualien on the central east coast of Taiwan. (AP)

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Published on Apr 23, 2024 09:50 AM IST

Taiwan Earthquake: Rescuers search for those missing or stranded

Firefighters evacuate a body from the Taroko National Park a day after a powerful earthquake struck, in the Hualien county, eastern Taiwan.(AP)

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Published on Apr 04, 2024 09:12 PM IST

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hits Taiwan; Japan, Philippines issue tsunami alerts

Taiwan earthquake: A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the island of Taiwan early Wednesday resulting in buildings collapse and creating a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands. (TVBS via AP)

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Published on Apr 03, 2024 07:58 AM IST

Photos | 7.1 magnitude earthquake rattles part of western China

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck a sparsely populated part of China’s western Xinjiang region early Tuesday, injuring six people and damaging more than 120 homes in freezing cold weather, authorities said. (AP)

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Published on Jan 23, 2024 12:49 PM IST

Tremors felt in Delhi as earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits Afghanistan

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the epicenter of the quake was in the Hindu Kush mountain range in Afghanistan.(AP)

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Published on Jan 11, 2024 05:56 PM IST

Death toll from western Japan earthquakes surpass 100

White smoke rises as firefighters work amid the wreckage from a fire at a burnt market in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. A series of powerful quakes set off a large fire in the town of Wajima, as well as tsunamis and landslides in the region. (Kyodo News via AP)(AP)

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Updated on Jan 06, 2024 12:09 PM IST

Japan: Powerful earthquakes leave at least 62 dead

“More than 40 hours have passed. This is a race against time, and I feel that we are at a critical moment,” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters. “We have received reports many people are still waiting for rescue under collapsed buildings.” (REUTERS)

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Published on Jan 03, 2024 12:31 PM IST

Year Ender 2023: Biggest natural disasters that took place this year

In 2023, major natural disasters struck globally, from Hurricane Otis hitting Mexico to Libya's devastating floods and Morocco's earthquake. China faced severe flooding, and Turkey endured significant earthquakes. Here are some of the biggest natural disasters of the year. (Representative Image (Getty Images via AFP))

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Updated on Jan 01, 2024 01:52 PM IST

In Pics: Powerful earthquake in China kills over 110

At least 116 people were killed and nearly 400 others injured after a powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck a remote mountainous region in northwest China.(AP)

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Published on Dec 19, 2023 11:59 AM IST

China Earthquake: Death toll rises to 148

The death toll from the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck northwest China earlier this week has now reached 148. Among these, 117 people lost their lives in the worst-hit Gansu province, according to authorities.(AP)

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Updated on Dec 23, 2023 07:09 PM IST

Nepal Earthquake: Over 150 killed, survivors await aid

Over 150 people were killed after a 6.4 magnitude quake with the epicentre at Jajarkot’s Ramidanda jolted Nepal on Friday. The tremors were also felt in parts of India, including Delhi and the National Capital Region. (REUTERS)

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Published on Nov 06, 2023 12:10 PM IST

Photos | At least 140 killed as 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Nepal

The remote mountainous region of the Himalayan country experienced the most destructive earthquake since 2015, leading to the destruction of hundreds of houses.(AP)

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Updated on Nov 04, 2023 12:50 PM IST

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolts Nepal; Tremors felt in parts of north India

People came out from their homes as moderate tremors were felt in Lucknow, parts of Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi-NCR late on Friday night following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal.(Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 04, 2023 08:43 AM IST

Afghanistan Earthquake: Rescuers search for survivors, thousands injured

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks in western Afghanistan have resulted in numerous casualties, with hundreds confirmed dead and at least 2,000 individuals injured. (AP)

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Published on Oct 09, 2023 01:03 PM IST

Afghanistan earthquake: Photos narrate horrific aftermath

These earthquakes on Saturday, which struck the western part of the country, occurred 35 km (20 miles) northwest of the city of Herat. The US Geological Survey noted that these quakes were among the deadliest in the world during a year that had already seen significant seismic events, such as the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February, which claimed an estimated 50,000 lives.(X/@UNICEFAfg)

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Published on Oct 08, 2023 04:08 PM IST

4 earthquakes hit Nepal within an hour, tremors felt in northern India

Following the initial tremors, two additional earthquakes measuring 3.6 and 3.1 in magnitude struck the same region at depths of 15 km and 10 km at 3:06 pm and 3:19 pm, respectively.(PTI)

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Published on Oct 03, 2023 04:59 PM IST

Morocco earthquake kills more than 600 people

Strong tremors were also felt in the coastal cities of Rabat, Casablanca and Essaouira. (AFP)

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Published on Sep 09, 2023 04:47 PM IST

6.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, Pakistan, tremors felt in Delhi

At least 13 people were killed and hundreds injured after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre in Afghanistan shook Pakistan. (AFP)

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Updated on Mar 22, 2023 11:41 AM IST

6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Ecuador killing at least 14

A strong earthquake shook southern Ecuador and northern Peru on Saturday, killing at least 15 people. One of the victims died in Peru, while 14 others died in Ecuador. (AP)

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Published on Mar 19, 2023 03:35 PM IST

Fresh earthquake hits Turkey-Syria border two weeks after major tremors

Around 1.6 million people are currently housed in temporary shelters. (AP)

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Published on Feb 21, 2023 10:28 AM IST

Turkey Earthquake: Rescue teams find more survivors

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Published on Feb 11, 2023 04:56 PM IST

Turkey, Syria earthquake death toll pass 9,500, India sends humanitarian aid

India dispatched 6 tons of emergency relief assistance through a special aircraft of the Indian Airforce to Syria.(REUTERS)

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Published on Feb 08, 2023 04:11 PM IST

Govts, aid groups rush to send rescue teams to quake-hit Turkey, Syria | Pics

Members of NDRF Search and Rescue Teams along with relief material and specially trained dog squads aboard the Indian Air Force (IAF)'s aircraft as they leave for earthquake-hit Turkey. (Source:Twitter/@IAF_MCC)

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Published on Feb 07, 2023 12:05 PM IST

7.8 magnitude earthquake devastates Turkey and Syria, 1900 casualties so far

People seen walking next to a mosque destroyed by an earthquake in Malatya, Turkey on February 6. A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake has knocked down multiple buildings in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria. The quake was centered north of Gaziantep, a Turkish provincial capital. and tremors were felt as far as Cyprus and Cairo, Egypt. ( DIA images via AP)

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Updated on Feb 06, 2023 07:56 PM IST

Over 7,700 killed after five powerful quakes hit Turkey, Syria | Pics

People search through rubble following a massive earthquake in Diyarbakir, Turkey Monday.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Feb 07, 2023 03:40 PM IST

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, tremors felt in northern Australia

This handout picture taken and released on January 10, 2023 by BNPB (National Disaster Management Agency) shows a damaged house after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit deep under the ocean off Indonesia and East Timor, in the Tanimbar islands in Maluku. (Photo by Handout / BNPB / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

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Published on Jan 10, 2023 10:19 AM IST

6.3 magnitude earthquake hits west Nepal, kills at least 6

Ram Upadhyay, chairman of the Purbi Chowki rural municipality in Doti, said he was in a nearby village when the quake struck at 2.12 am Nepal time (2027 GMT).(PTI)

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Updated on Nov 09, 2022 01:15 PM IST

6.8 magnitude earthquake hits southeastern part of Taiwan

A day after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the sparsely populated southeastern part of Taiwan and killed one person and injured around 150 others, several aftershocks struck the region on Monday, including a 5.5-magnitude earthquake that was felt in the capital Taipei.(AFP)

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Updated on Sep 19, 2022 09:49 AM IST

Afghanistan earthquake kills over 1,000, destruction captured in pics

Afghanistan earthquake kills over 280 and leaves several hundred injured, according to reports by state-run Bakhtar News Agency.(TOLO news)

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Updated on Jun 22, 2022 06:58 PM IST

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Dozens of earthquakes rattle Taiwan, no major damage reported

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In Pics: Powerful earthquake in China kills over 110

China Earthquake: Death toll rises to 148

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Morocco earthquake kills more than 600 people

6.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, Pakistan, tremors felt in Delhi

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