Indonesia Earthquake: Powerful 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts West Sumatra, Tsunami Alert Issued
A Tsunami warning has been put in place by Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency since the tremors of the quake have the potential of triggering giant waves.
Apr 25, 2023, 08:22 AM IST
Earthquake of 7.2 magnitude shakes southern Peru, no damage or casualty reported
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook a remote region of southern Peru on Thursday.
May 27, 2022, 08:20 AM IST
Tsunami alert confirmed for New Zealand, Fiji after massive undersea quake
A tsunami warning was issued for New Zealand and Fiji after a massive undersea earthquake. The quake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale hit Loyalty Islands on Wednesday evening the initial quake at least three other aftershocks hit the South Pacific region.
Feb 11, 2021, 09:18 AM IST
Undersea earthquake of magnitude 7.7 hits north of New Zealand, tsunami alert issued
The US Geological Agency said the magnitude 7.7 quake was centred at a depth of 10 kilometres (six miles) southeast of the Loyalty Islands. The shaking was not expected to cause significant damage or fatalities on land. The US Tsunami Warning Center issued warnings of possible tsunami waves ranging from 0.3 to 1 meters (1 to 3.3 feet) for Vanuatu and Fiji.
Feb 10, 2021, 21:59 PM IST
Strong earthquake off Philippines damages buildings: Officials
The Philippines lies on the so-called Ring of Fire, a vast Pacific Ocean region where many of Earth`s quakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
Apr 29, 2017, 09:49 AM IST
Two dead as huge New Zealand quake causes 'utter devastation'
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake killed two people and caused "utter devastation" in New Zealand on Monday, with wild weather hampering rescue efforts as darkness fell.
Nov 14, 2016, 18:06 PM IST
5.3-intensity earthquake hits Andaman & Nicobar Islands, no tsunami alert issued
The quake struck at 9:33 PM at a depth of 10 kms, according to National Centre for Seismology.
May 09, 2016, 23:30 PM IST
Powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake in Chile kills at least five, 1 million evacuated
A magnitude 8.3 earthquake hit off the coast of Chile on Wednesday, killing five people and forcing 1 million to flee their homes.
Sep 17, 2015, 09:26 AM IST
