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Tears, lost homes and lives: Aftermath of Venezuela's deadliest quakes | In pics

Two back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of destruction and affecting whole communities in their wake.
Published on Jun 25, 2026 02:20 pm IST

Death, destruction hit Afghanistan again after 6.3 magnitude earthquake | Pics

A Afghan Red Crescent rescue worker seen sifting through the destruction and rubble after a 6.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Balkh province on Monday
Published on Nov 03, 2025 02:32 pm IST

Grief, devastation as powerful earthquake kill over 800 in Afghanistan | In Pics

Spectators oversee houses that are left destroyed after a powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan in the late hours of Monday.
Updated on Sept 01, 2025 06:57 pm IST

Pics: California, Hawaii see first tsunami waves after strong Russia earthquake

A boat leaves the Ala War Harbor, Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii on July 29, 2025, after an 8.7 earthquake off of Russia's far east prompted tsunami alerts. 
Updated on Jul 30, 2025 04:02 pm IST

How Hawaii and Japan prepared for, responded to massive Tsunami | Photos

Heavy traffic queues up along the Ala Way Harbor, Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii as residents and tourists try to clear the place out, after tsunami alerts were issued across the city.
Published on Jul 30, 2025 01:29 pm IST

Myanmar quake: Hundreds killed, more deaths feared as rescuers race against time

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday with an epicenter near Mandalay, killing over 2,700 people, bringing down scores of buildings and damaging other infrastructure like the city’s airport. In pic: Members of the Chinese Red Cross International Emergency Response Team work at a collapsed residential building following the earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar.
Published on Apr 01, 2025 02:08 pm IST

Myanmar earthquake: Fallen buildings, cracked roads, widespread damage in pics

In this image provided by The Myanmar Military True News Information Team, Myanmar's military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, center, inspects damaged road caused by an earthquake Friday, in Naypyitaw.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 11:06 am IST

Delhi earthquake triggers panic, residents rush out of their homes | Photos

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to follow "safety precautions" and stay alert to "possible aftershocks".
Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:48 am IST

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.
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. 
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.
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) 
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.  
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.
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)
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.” 
Published on Jan 03, 2024 09:05 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. 
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.
Published on Dec 27, 2023 09:34 pm 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.
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. 
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.
Updated on Nov 04, 2023 12:52 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.
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. 
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.
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.
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. 
Published on Sept 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. 
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. 
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. 
Published on Feb 21, 2023 10:28 am IST

Turkey Earthquake: Rescue teams find more survivors

"Hard work & motivation pays; NDRF team in co-ordination with Turkish Army successfully rescued another live victim (Girl aged 8Yrs) @1545hrs at Loc:Bahceli Evler Mahallesi, Nurdagi, Gaziantep, Turkiye," the NDRF tweeted. 
Published on Feb 11, 2023 04:56 pm IST