7 months, 3 weeks ago

A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns

TOKYO — A powerful earthquake struck off southern Japan on Thursday, causing mostly minor injuries but raising the level of concern over possible major quakes stemming from an undersea trough east of the coast. Officials said nine people were injured on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, but the injuries were mostly minor, there were no reports of serious damage and tsunami advisories for the quake were later lifted. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that Thursday’s quake registered magnitude 7.1 and was centered in waters off the eastern coast of Kyushu at a depth of about 30 kilometers below sea surface. The agency said tsunami waves of up to 50 centimeters were detected along parts of Kyushu’s southern coast and the nearby island of Shikoku about a half hour after the quake struck.

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1 day, 5 hours ago

Japan warns of megaquake that could kill 300,000 along Nankai Trough: What is it?

Firstpost

A newly released Japanese government report warns that a long-feared massive earthquake in the nation’s Nankai Trough could unleash devastating tsunamis and kill as many as 300,000 people. A new report from the Japanese government warns that a powerful earthquake in the Nankai Trough, near Japan’s Pacific coast, could lead to losses amounting to $1.81 trillion. Japan is among the …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan likely to face a devastating megaquake in the next 30 years

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The probability of a “megaquake” …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Rattles Southwestern Japan, Followed by Tsunami Advisories

Deccan Chronicle

Tokyo: A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country's Meteorological Agency said Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal areas because of a tsunami threat. Tsunami advisories were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, where the quake was centered, in the southwestern island of Kyushu, as well as nearby Kochi Prefecture, in …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Kyushu region of Japan, Tsunami advisories issued

Firstpost

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Kyushu region of southern Japan on Monday, prompting tsunami advisories for Miyazaki and Kochi An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the Kyushu region of southern Japan on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Tsunami advisories for waves of a maximum height of 1 metre were issued for the southern prefectures of …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan issues tsunami warning for Miyazaki Prefecture, island of Kyushu after 6.9 magnitude earthquake

Live Mint

Japan issued a tsunami warning on Monday after an earthquake with magnitude of 6.9 struck the southwestern part of the country. According to the Japanese Meteorological Agency, tsunami warnings have been issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, the southwestern island of Kyushu and nearby Kochi Prefecture. Public broadcaster NHK TV said a tsunami, estimated to be as high as 1 metre high, …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami advisories

The Hindu

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said on Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal areas because of a tsunami threat. Tsunami advisories were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, where the quake was centred, in the southwestern island of Kyushu, as well as nearby Kochi Prefecture, shortly …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake Of 6.6 Magnitude strikes Japan's Kyushu, Triggers Tsunami Advisory

ABP News

A strong earthquake struck the Kyushu region in Japan on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The 6.6 magnitude earthquake, located at a depth of 37 km, triggered the country’s meteorological agency to issue a tsunami advisory. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that the earthquake quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the Kyushu region at 9:19 pm …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami warnings

New Indian Express

TOKYO: A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan late on Monday, causing two small tsunamis in the area but no damage reported. Local media reported no immediate injuries, with live television feeds from the region on public broadcaster NHK showing no visible damage as well as calm seas, vessels operating and traffic running normally. Sitting on top of four major tectonic …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

6.9 magnitude quake strikes Japan, tsunami warnings lifted after 3 hours

India Today

An earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter Scale struck the Kyushu region in southwestern Japan on Monday, The Associated Press reported, citing the country's meteorological agency. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake occurred off Miyazaki Prefecture at 9:19 pm, and had an intensity of lower 5 on the Japanese scale of 0 to 7 in the hardest-hit areas, NHK …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 hits Japan's Kyushu, Tsunami warning issued

India TV News

The Japan Meteorological Agency on Monday reported a 6.9 magnitude quake in southwestern Japan. Massive earthquake hit Japan in 2024 In 2024, Japan was jolted by a massive earthquake of magnitude 7.5 earthquake. Earthquake in Mexico Earlier on Sunday, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck a region in southwestern Mexico, according to the United States Geological Survey, causing no serious damage …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami advisories

LA Times

Staff clean up shattered and scattered glass caused by the earthquake in Miyazaki, in southwestern Japan. A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal areas because of a tsunami threat. Tsunami advisories were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, where the quake …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Aftershock effects minor in Ningxia

China Daily

No significant seismic activity has been detected in the earthquake zone of Yinchuan and nearby areas though residents may feel the impact of aftershocks in the next few days, according to reports on the website of the Earthquake Agency of Ningxia Hui autonomous region. Houses and other infrastructures in Yinchuan are basically safe, because the strength of these structures is …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Aftershock effects minor in Ningxia

China Daily

6 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rain pounds northcentral Japan which is still recovering from deadly quake

The Independent

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan ends ‘megaquake’ special caution week after finding no immediate risk

Associated Press

TOKYO — Japan’s government Thursday ended a weeklong information campaign urging caution and preparedness for a possible “megaquake” — an earthquake of magnitude 8 strength or higher — striking the Pacific coast. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the country’s first-ever “megaquake advisory” on Aug. 8, hours after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off southwestern Japan. The government, in response, designated …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan ends 'megaquake' special caution week after finding no immediate risk

The Independent

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan lifts ‘megaquake’ warning, tells people to ‘go back to normal’

Al Jazeera

Alert triggered panic in archipelago of 125 million people with many cancelling holidays, stocking up on essentials. Japan has lifted it warning for a higher than usual risk of a major earthquake one week after a strong tremor on the edge of the Nankai Trough seabed zone caused the government to issue its first “megaquake” advisory. Citizens can now return …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan has been put on a megaquake warning. People are confused and scared

The Independent

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake sparks fresh concerns over looming megaquake

The Independent

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory: Prepare for the worst

India Today

Japan has sent out a first of its kind "megaquake" advisory, prompted by the 7.1-magnitude earthquake off the southern coast of the country on Thursday, which injured 14 people. "The likelihood of a new major earthquake is higher than normal, but this is not an indication that a major earthquake will definitely occur," the Japan Meteorological Agency said. THE FEARED …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory after 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts country | Know what it is

India TV News

Japan has issued its first-ever advisory on higher-than-usual risks of a megaquake after an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 jolted on Thursday at the edge of a tremulous seabed zone along the Pacific coast known as the Nankai Trough. Japan Meteorological Agency's Nankai Trough quake advisory panel said the chance of a bigger earthquake striking after a magnitude 7 tremor was …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan: 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Tokyo, nearby areas

India TV News

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck areas near Tokyo on Friday, reports said quoting national weather agency which added that it appears not to be associated with the chance of massive quake occurring from the Nankai Trough in the Pacific. The advisory was published after a magnitude 7.1 struck southwestern Japan, with its focus located in waters off Miyazaki Prefecture, …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan's earthquake scientists have warned residents of an eventual 'megaquake'. Here's what that means

ABC

Japanese scientists say the country should prepare for a possible "megaquake" that could kill hundreds of thousands of people—although they stress the warning does not mean a colossal tremor is imminent. The JMA's "megaquake advisory" warns that "if a major earthquake were to occur in the future, strong shaking and large tsunamis would be generated". The tragedy of Japan's 2011 …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns

LA Times

People stand outside a building following an earthquake in Miyazaki, western Japan, on Thursday. A powerful earthquake struck off southern Japan on Thursday, causing mostly minor injuries but raising the level of concern over possible major quakes stemming from an undersea trough east of the coast. Officials said nine people were injured on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, but …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Strong quake, small tsunamis hit southern Japan with minor damage

New Indian Express

TOKYO: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 shook southern Japan on Thursday but no major damage was reported and only relatively minor tsunami waves lashed the coast. The quake hit at 4:42 pm off Kyushu at a depth of 25 kilometres, the United States Geological Survey said. The USGS had initially reported two strong quakes, with magnitudes of …

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Earthquakes shake area near Japan's Ishikawa region hit by January 1, fatal disaster, but no tsunami

India TV News

Strong earthquakes early on Monday hit Japan's north-central region of Ishikawa that was hit on January 1 by a fatal quake. Most public transportation services were operating normally, said the West Japan Railway Co. No abnormalities were found at two nearby nuclear power plants, stated the Nuclear Regulation Authority after the tremors. One of them, the Shika plant on the …

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 hits central Japan, no tsunami warning

Hindustan Times

A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook central Japan on Monday but there was no tsunami warning, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Sitting on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific "Ring of Fire", Japan is one of the world's most tectonically active countries. The archipelago, home to around 125 million people, experiences around 1,500 …

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Earthquakes in north-central Japan collapse 5 homes that were damaged in deadly January quake

Associated Press

TOKYO — Earthquakes early Monday again struck Japan’s north-central region of Ishikawa, still recovering from the destruction left by a powerful quake on Jan. 1, but the latest shaking caused no major damage. A magnitude 5.9 temblor on the northern top of the Noto Peninsula was followed minutes later by a 4.8 and then several smaller quakes within the next …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Strong quake in southwestern Japan leaves 9 with minor injuries, but no tsunami

The Independent

11 months, 4 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh: Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 jolts Chamba district | VIDEO

India TV News

Himachal Pradesh: Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 jolts Chamba district | VIDEO Himachal earthquake: The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km in Chamba district, officials of the meteorological department in Shimla said today. Himachal earthquake: Tremors were felt in parts of north India as a 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh today. The earthquake occurred at a …

11 months, 4 weeks ago

Mapped: Huge Taiwan earthquake wrecks havoc in Hualien and triggers tsunamis across region

The Independent

11 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan earthquake videos show terrified commuters rocked on trains and stopped on shaking bridge during 7.4 tremor, as water from rooftop pool cascades over edge of skyscraper and rescuers rush to fre

Daily Mail

Terrifying footage from a damaging 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan shows commuters being rocked on trains and shaken on bridges amid the tremor that has killed at least four. Commuters grip the handrails aboard a Taipei metro during the 7.4 earthquake on Wednesday Video showed water from a rooftop pool cascading down a skyscraper amid the terrifying earthquake Massive waves threatened …

11 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan earthquake: Terrifying moment commuters rocked on trains and stopped on shaking bridge during 7.4 tremor, as water from rooftop pool cascades over edge of skyscraper and rescuers rush to free v

Daily Mail

At least nine people were killed and more than 800 injured by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan today that damaged dozens of buildings and triggered tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines. The magnitude-7.4 quake struck just before 8:00 am local time, with the United States Geological Survey putting the epicentre 18 kilometres south of Taiwan's Hualien City, …

1 year, 2 months ago

Survivors of Japan’s earthquake share stories of how their lives came crashing down on New Year’s Day

Hindustan Times

On January 9, a magnitude six earthquake struck off the Sea of Japan coast, rattling the same part of the country where a huge tremor on New Year's Day and its aftershocks caused widespread destruction and killed more than 200 people. Ishikawa regional authorities released figures on January 9 showing that 202 people were confirmed dead in the New Year's …

1 year, 2 months ago

Japan quake toll rises as rescuers struggle to reach cut-off villages

Al Jazeera

Heavy rain is forecast into Thursday raising the risk of landslides and further complicating relief efforts. Japanese rescuers continue to search for survivors from Monday’s earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture as authorities warned heavy rain, landslides and repeated aftershocks could hamper relief efforts. We have received a lot of information about people in need of rescue and there are people waiting …

1 year, 3 months ago

Powerful Earthquakes Leave At Least 48 Dead, Destroy Buildings In Western Japan

Huff Post

A car is trapped at a partially collapsed road caused by a powerful earthquake near Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture on Jan. 2, 2024. A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, damaging buildings, vehicles and boats, with officials warning people in some areas on Tuesday to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. AP …

1 year, 3 months ago

How Japan is prone to earthquakes and has learnt to be resilient

Firstpost

Japan is reeling from a series of earthquakes that left dozens of people dead, damaged buildings and knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes. “It is critical that people trapped in homes get rescued immediately.” As of early Tuesday, all major tsunami warnings by the Japan Meteorological Agency for the length of the nation’s west coast owing to …

1 year, 3 months ago

A list of powerful earthquakes that hit Japan in last 30 years

India Today

A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Monday, killing at least six people, destroying buildings and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes. Following are some major Japanese quakes in the last 30 years: - On Jan. 16, 1995, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 hit central Japan, devastating the western port city of Kobe. - On …

1 year, 3 months ago

How devastating was Monday’s earthquake in Japan?

Al Jazeera

Japan’s earthquake has killed at least 30 in Ishikawa while many people are believed to be trapped under rubble. On Monday, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit Japan near the Noto Peninsula in the Ishikawa prefecture, prompting tsunami warnings for the nine prefectures along the west coast of the country and neighbouring areas such as South Korea. A tsunami wave around …

1 year, 3 months ago

Nearly 50 killed, thousands evacuated as 155 earthquakes jolt Japan on New Year's Day

India Today

Nearly 50 people have died after a series of strong earthquakes jolted Japan on the first day of 2024, even as authorities struggled to evaluate the magnitude of the disaster. Since Monday, the island nation has been hit by as many as 155 earthquakes, including an initial 7.6 magnitude jolt and another more than 6, the Japan Meteorological Office said. …

1 year, 3 months ago

Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast

The Hindu

Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert after issuing one following a series of major earthquakes Monday but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported more than a dozen strong quakes in the Japan Sea off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures starting shortly after …

1 year, 3 months ago

Japan earthquake mapped: Series of powerful tremors triggers tsunami warnings across region

The Independent

1 year, 3 months ago

Japan warns of another 7 magnitude earthquake as tsunami hits shore

Hindustan Times

Tokyo: Japan's meteorological agency has warned its population to be vigilant for the next two-three days about earthquakes with seismic intensity of 7. The warning comes after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake shook the island nation and triggered tsunamis that reportedly reached the shore in some areas. The government said a tsunami with a deadly height of 5 meters could hit …

1 year, 3 months ago

Japan earthquake: India issues emergency contact numbers after tsunami alerts

Live Mint

Japan Earthquake: The Embassy of India in Japan has issued emergency contact numbers for Indian citizens in the Japanese archipelago. The embassy has also set up a control room for Indians to contact, as central Japan was struck by a series of powerful earthquakes on Monday, January 1. The Embassy of India in Japan declared contact numbers for the emergency …

1 year, 3 months ago

Japan earthquake: Buildings collapsed, ’swimming pool wave’ in river

Live Mint

"Scary visuals" from Japan flooded social media soon after an earthquake of magnitude 7.6 hit the central part of the country on Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for the coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama, Reuters reported. A video aired by NHK showed buildings collapsing in Ishikawa, while other clips circulating on social media showed "tsunami …

1 year, 3 months ago

Earthquake today: 7.6 magnitude quake jolts Japan, tsunami warning issued

Live Mint

Japan earthquake: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale hit north-central Japan on Monday, public broadcaster NHK said. A tsunami warning has been issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency along the coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama prefectures. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has also issued tsunami alerts for North Korea and Russia's far …

1 year, 3 months ago

Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast

Associated Press

TOKYO — Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert after issuing one following a series of major earthquakes Monday but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported more than a dozen strong quakes in the Japan Sea off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures starting …

1 year, 3 months ago

A powerful earthquake struck Japan's west coast, killing at least 4 people

NPR

A powerful earthquake struck Japan's west coast, killing at least 4 people As morning dawns in Japan, the country begins to survey the damage after a series of major new year's day earthquakes and subsequent tsunami warnings. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A powerful earthquake has struck Japan's west coast, killing at least four people and triggering tsunami warnings. Tsunami warnings …

1 year, 3 months ago

Japan hit by series of earthquakes, sees 5-foot tsunami waves, alert in Russia, Korea

India Today

A series of strong earthquakes struck Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami waves as high as five foot, and prompting authorities to issue tsunami warnings and evacuation advisories for people on the country's northwestern coast, local media reported. Several videos on social media showed buildings shaking violently, prompting people to rush for cover beneath chairs and tables and raging tsunami waves …

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20 hours, 53 minutes ago

Why the surge in earthquakes lately? Could a bigger one be next? | Explainer

Hindustan Times

The death toll from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has surpassed 2,700, with thousands injured, according to local media reports on Tuesday. Earthquake clustering: Although earthquake occurrence generally follows a steady long-term average, seismic activity often happens in clusters due to the random nature of tectonic processes. Recent earthquakes over magnitude 7 March 30, 2025 – Tonga Earthquake : …

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1 day, 20 hours ago

Japan's new report warns ‘megaquake’, tsunami along Nankai Trough could kill 298,000 people

Hindustan Times

A “megaquake” and the resulting tsunami could cause 298,000 deaths in Japan and damages worth up to $2 trillion, according to a new government estimate quoted by AFP on Monday. While earthquakes remain extremely difficult to predict, Japan government panel in January reported a slight increase in the probability of a megaquake within the next 30 years, now estimated at …

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Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1.8 trln in damage, kill 300,000 people

Hindustan Times

TOKYO, - Japan's economy could lose as much as $1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast, which could trigger devastating tsunamis, the collapse of hundreds of buildings and potentially killing about 300,000 people, a government report said on Monday. Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1.8 trln in damage, kill 300,000 people The expected …

Japan Quake

Japan warns megaquake could cause $1.8 trillion in damage, kill 300,000

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1 day, 21 hours ago

Japan warns megaquake could cause $1.8 trillion in damage, kill 300,000

Firstpost

Japan is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries, and the government sees about an 80% chance of a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake along a tremulous seabed zone known as the Nankai Trough. Japan’s economy could suffer losses of up to $1.81 trillion if a long-feared megaquake strikes off its Pacific coast, triggering massive tsunamis, the collapse of hundreds …

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Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1.8T in damage, kill 3 lakh

Top News

2 days, 4 hours ago

Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1.8T in damage, kill 3 lakh

The Hindu

Japan’s economy could lose as much as $1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast, which could trigger devastating tsunamis, the collapse of hundreds of buildings and potentially killing about 300,000 people, a government report said on March 31. The expected economic damage of 270.3 trillion yen, or nearly half of the country’s total gross …

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2 days, 12 hours ago

700 worshippers killed when quake hit during Friday prayers: Myanmar Muslim body

India Today

A Myanmar Muslim organisation says more than 700 worshippers were killed when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country at Friday prayer time during the holy month of Ramadan. Tun Kyi, a member of the steering committee of the Spring Revolution Myanmar Muslim Network, said Monday that some 60 mosques were damaged or destroyed when the 7.7 magnitude quake hit near …

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2 days, 12 hours ago

Japan warns feared megaquake could cause $1.8 trillion damage, kill 300,000

India Today

Japan's economy could lose as much as USD 1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast, which could trigger devastating tsunamis, the collapse of hundreds of buildings and potentially killing about 300,000 people, a government report said on Monday. The expected economic damage of 270.3 trillion yen, or nearly half of the country's total gross …

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2 days, 16 hours ago

Smell of decaying bodies in the air in the aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake

Hindustan Times

The smell of decaying bodies permeated the streets of Myanmar's second-largest city on Sunday as people worked frantically by hand to clear rubble in the hope of finding someone still alive, two days after a massive earthquake struck that killed more than 1,600 people and left countless others buried. Many areas still have not been reached So far 1,644 people …

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From Myanmar to Bangkok: How the earthquake’s shockwaves travelled over 1,000 kilometres

Top News

2 days, 19 hours ago

From Myanmar to Bangkok: How the earthquake’s shockwaves travelled over 1,000 kilometres

Hindustan Times

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar around midday on Friday, killing over 1,700 people, causing widespread destruction, toppling numerous buildings, and damaging critical infrastructure, including the city's airport. Rescue workers clear rubble on the top at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 30, 2025, two days after an earthquake struck central Myanmar …

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2 days, 22 hours ago

Why was Myanmar earthquake so deadly? Scientists explain

Hindustan Times

The death toll from Myanmar’s powerful earthquake continued to rise on Sunday as international rescue teams and aid poured into the crisis-hit nation. The 7.7-magnitude quake, one of the strongest to hit Myanmar in a century, struck on Friday, killing around 1,700 people, injuring 3,400, and leaving over 300 missing, according to the military government. Bill McGuire, an emeritus professor …

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2 days, 22 hours ago

Powerful 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tonga, Tsunami Warning Issued

ABP News

A tsunami warning has been issued after a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga, a Pacific island nation, on Sunday. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the dangerous tsunami waves could affect coastal areas falling in 300 kilometers of the epicenter of the earthquake. This earthquake is a part of a recent series of seismic activities in the …

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Tsunami warning lifted after 7.0 earthquake near Tonga in the South Pacific

Top News

2 days, 23 hours ago

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.0 earthquake near Tonga in the South Pacific

The Hindu

A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. Myanmar earthquake LIVE updates The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit at a depth of 29 kilometers and was centered about 100 kilometers northeast of the main island in the early morning hours of Monday local time. …

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Huge 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Tonga sparking a Tsunami threat warning

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3 days ago

Huge 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Tonga sparking a Tsunami threat warning

Daily Mail

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific Island country. A geolocator showing the exact location of the earthquake that struck Tonga's coast Pictured: Houmale’eia Beach in Tonga, a stretch of sand at the tip of Foa Island A 'credible' tsunami threat for the vicinity remains in place, the US National Oceanic and …

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7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga, triggers tsunami warning

Top News

3 days ago

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga, triggers tsunami warning

Hindustan Times

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga, triggering an initial tsunami warning, which was later withdrawn for the Pacific island nation, Associated Press reported. The US Geological Survey reported that the quake occurred about 100 kilometres northeast of Tonga’s main island in the early hours of Monday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert, warning that hazardous waves …

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3 days, 1 hour ago

Officials survey damage in Myanmar's earthquake-devastated central areas

Hindustan Times

BANGKOK — Friday’s deadly earthquake rattled most of Myanmar and Thailand but certain areas sustained the heaviest damage, including flattened buildings and many lost lives. Officials survey damage in Myanmar's earthquake-devastated central areas The death toll of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday rose quickly in Myanmar and was at 1,644 victims by Sunday. Critical infrastructure has been destroyed including …

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3 days, 4 hours ago

Another earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Myanmar days after deadly tremors kill over 1,600

Live Mint

An earthquake of magnitude around 5 on Richter Scale hit Myanmar on Sunday, two days after deadly tremors led to massive destructions in Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand. Myanmar earthquake The fresh tremors were felt as death toll from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake, that stuck Myanmar on March 28, jumped to over 1600. The death toll from the earthquake that struck …

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Heart-Stopping Video Shows Earthquake Jolt Bangkok Rooftop Pool, Send Water Crashing Onto Streets — WATCH

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3 days, 4 hours ago

Heart-Stopping Video Shows Earthquake Jolt Bangkok Rooftop Pool, Send Water Crashing Onto Streets — WATCH

ABP News

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing over 1600 people and injuring more than 3400. In one of the videos, which is viral on social media, a hotel's rooftop swimming pool in Bangkok erupted abruptly when the area was shaken by the massive earthquake in Myanmar. The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok—its …

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Thousands killed and missing, millions displaced in Myanmar | Earthquake aftermath in photos

Top News

3 days, 5 hours ago

Thousands killed and missing, millions displaced in Myanmar | Earthquake aftermath in photos

Hindustan Times

Thousands killed and missing, millions displaced in Myanmar | Earthquake aftermath in photos Relief operations are hindered by buckled roads, downed bridges, spotty communications and the challenges of ethnic civil war. Relief operations are hindered by buckled roads, downed bridges, spotty communications and the challenges of ethnic civil war 1 / 15 Rescue workers carry the body of a victim …

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3 days, 5 hours ago

Myanmar earthquake: Satellite images show destruction in civil war-ravaged country

Firstpost

The images, captured by Planet Labs and Maxar Technologies, show some of the most striking damage to key infrastructure across central Myanmar This combination of satellite images released by Planet Labs on March 29, 2025, shows the collapsed control tower at Nay Pyi Taw International Airport in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, after the March 27, 2025, earthquake and the same area on …

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3 days, 7 hours ago

This Week in Explainers: What made the Myanmar earthquake so deadly?

Firstpost

Two days after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, it is struggling to pick up the pieces. The only difference was that the other names in the Signal group were those of America’s most powerful people – Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Vice President JD Vance, and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, among others. …

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3 days, 8 hours ago

Myanmar earthquake: ‘Force of 334 atom bombs’, 14 aftershocks leave cities in ruins, over 1,600 dead

Hindustan Times

Rescuers race against time to find any survivors in ravaged Myanmar after the March 28 powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake and multiple aftershocks, described as force equivalent to more than "300 atomic bombs". A monk walks past damaged houses in Mandalay on March 30, 2025, two days after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. ‘Energy equivalent to 334 atomic bombs’ The earthquake …

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3 days, 10 hours ago

Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors in Myanmar quake

Hindustan Times

Residents scrambled desperately through collapsed buildings Sunday searching for survivors as aftershocks rattled the devastated city of Mandalay, two days after a massive earthquake killed more than 1,600 people in Myanmar and at least 11 in neighbouring Thailand. Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors in Myanmar quake The initial 7.7-magnitude quake struck near the central Myanmar city of …

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Myanmar earthquake kills over 1,600 and leaves countless buried

Al Jazeera

The smell of decaying bodies permeates the streets of Myanmar’s second-largest city as volunteers work frantically by hand to clear rubble in the hope of finding people still alive, two days after a massive earthquake killed more than 1,600 people and left countless others buried. The magnitude 7.7 quake hit midday on Friday with an epicentre near Mandalay, bringing down …

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Myanmar quake released power of '334 atomic bombs', expert warns of aftershocks

India Today

The powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake which jolted Myanmar on Friday released energy comparable to more than 300 atomic bombs, a geologist told CNN, warning of ongoing aftershocks in the region. She further noted that Myanmar's ongoing civil war and communication blackout are hindering the outside world from grasping the full extent of the disaster. A 37-member team from China's Yunnan province …

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Myanmar earthquake: 1,644 killed, 3400 injured; critical infrastructure annihilated

Hindustan Times

Amid rescuers' relentless effort to dig through debris to reach trapped survivors, the number of deaths triggered by a massive earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand crossed 1600 on Saturday. The shallow 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar early Friday afternoon, followed minutes later by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock. Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt told reporters that …

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Myanmar earthquake: Naypyitaw Airport tower collapses, air traffic in turmoil; flights rerouted

Live Mint

Satellite images from Planet Labs PBC, analysed by The Associated Press, reveal that the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday toppled the air traffic control tower at Naypyitaw International Airport. The collapse likely brought air traffic operations at the airport to a halt, as all radar and electronic systems were routed through the tower. Rising death toll The magnitude …

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Myanmar earthquake unleashed power of 334 atomic bombs, says geologist

Firstpost

The geologist said Friday’s earthquake and aftershocks were caused as the Indian tectonic plate continued to crash into the Eurasian plate beneath Myanmar. She said the Friday earthquake and aftershocks were caused as the Indian tectonic plate continued to crash into the Eurasian plate beneath Myanmar. The leader of Myanmar’s ruling military junta, Min Aung Hlaing, said Friday, “I have …

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Myanmar earthquake: Control tower at Naypyitaw airport collapses, flights diverted to Yangon

Hindustan Times

The devastating earthquake in Myanmar has claimed more than 1,000 lives, causing widespread destruction across the country. This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows a collapse air traffic control tower at the Naypyitaw International Airport after an earthquake struck in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Saturday, Now, satellite images from Planet Labs PBC analysed by AP have shown that the 7.7-magnitude quake …

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Myanmar Earthquake 2025: Over 1,000 Dead After Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Quake Strikes Sagaing

The Hindu

Published : Mar 29, 2025 16:46 IST - 6 MINS READ A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck central Myanmar, with an epicenter 15 km northwest of the city of Sagaing. Another scale used to measure quakes is the “moment magnitude scale”, which is less common but becoming more preferred among seismologists because it can more accurately measure large earthquakes than …

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Myanmar hit by three more earthquakes a day after deadly tremors

Firstpost

As per India’s National Centre for Seismology, at least three minor earthquakes of magnitudes ranging from 3.6 to 4.7 have jolted Myanmar on March 29. It is not clear whether these quakes have caused any new loss to infrastructure A search and rescue dog climbs on the rubble as recovery teams try to find trapped people at the site of …

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Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to 1,644 as more bodies are recovered from rubble

The Hindu

Myanmar’s ruling military said Saturday on state television that the confirmed death toll from a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake rose to 1,644, as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city. Bangkok city authorities said the number of confirmed dead was now 10, nine at the …

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Myanmar quake kills over 1,000: What is strike-slip faulting that caused the earthquake?

Firstpost

Friday’s deadly quake in Myanmar has killed at least 1,002 with 2,376 injured, as per the country’s ruling military. Here’s why The death toll in Myanmar, which was hit by a powerful earthquake on Friday, has climbed to over 1,000 with more than 2,300 injured, according to the country’s ruling military government. Myanmar’s junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, had warned …

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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Jumps To 1,644 As More Bodies Recovered From Rubble

Huff Post

Rescue teams work to save residents trapped under the rubble of the destroyed Sky Villa Condominium development in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. SAI AUNG MAIN via Getty Images BANGKOK — Myanmar’s ruling military said Saturday on state television that the confirmed death toll from a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake rose to …

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Death toll crosses 1,000 mark in Myanmar, Thailand earthquake; rescue ops underway

Top News

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Death toll crosses 1,000 mark in Myanmar, Thailand earthquake; rescue ops underway

Firstpost

A powerful earthquake has devastated parts of Myanmar, leaving over 1,000 people dead and more than 2,000 injured, according to the ruling junta. The 7.7-magnitude quake struck central Myanmar near Sagaing on Friday afternoon, followed by a strong aftershock. More than 1,000 people have died, and over 2,000 are injured after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar, the ruling junta …

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Myanmar earthquake: Fallen buildings, cracked roads, widespread damage of Magnitude 7.7 jolts | In pics

Hindustan Times

Myanmar earthquake: Fallen buildings, cracked roads, widespread damage of Magnitude 7.7 jolts | In pics An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck central Myanmar on Friday, sending tremors till Thailand, China, Vietnam and India as well.. An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck central Myanmar on Friday, sending tremors till Thailand, China, Vietnam and India as well. I 1 / 9 An …

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Myanmar earthquake: Death toll from 7.7 magnitude earthquake rises to 674

Op India

The Death toll from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to 694, and 1670 people have been injured, the country’s military junta said on Saturday, CNN reported. The United Nations Children’s Fund said its ground teams were preparing humanitarian support following the earthquake that hit Myanmar and rocked neighbouring Thailand. In a post on X on Friday, UNICEF …

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Earthquake in Thailand: Indian CEO, journalist recall terrifying moments as Bangkok shook

The Hindu

Indian CEO Ajay Mahajan initially thought it was something to do with the air pressure in the tyres of his car. Mr. Mahajan, who heads Aditya Birla Chemicals Thailand, had just left a lunch meeting Friday in Bangkok when a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar, sending tremors across Thailand. In Thailand, at least three people died and dozens were …

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In pictures: Massive earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand

The Hindu

A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar on Friday, causing extensive damage across a wide swath of one of the world’s poorest countries and killing several hundreds. Thai rescue teams provide aid at a construction building collapse in Bangkok's Chatuchak area on March 28, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. In this image provided by The Myanmar Military True News Information Team, victims caused …

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Myanmar earthquake: Pool water from high-rise, skyscrapers in Thailand, China empty down on roads | Watch

Top News

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Myanmar earthquake: Pool water from high-rise, skyscrapers in Thailand, China empty down on roads | Watch

Hindustan Times

A massive earthquake of 7.7 magnitude and an aftershock of 6.4 struck Myanmar and also jolted its neighbouring country of Thailand on Friday, causing severe destruction in the regions. The heavy jolts of the earthquake prompted pool water from high-rise buildings and skyscrappers to be emptied onto roads in Bangkok, Myanmar's ruling junta chief on Saturday said that the death …

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Myanmar earthquake news highlights: Death toll rises to 1,644, widespread damage

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4 days, 10 hours ago

Myanmar earthquake news highlights: Death toll rises to 1,644, widespread damage

Hindustan Times

Myanmar, Thailand Earthquake News Highlights: A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday, accompanied by multiple aftershocks, causing widespread destruction and 1,644 deaths. The earthquake left wide cracks on roads, brought down buildings, and sent tremors across neighboring countries, including China, Thailand, Vietnam and parts of India also. While there were no reports of damages or injuries in India, …

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Myanmar earthquake: 1,000 dead, 2,000 injured, hospitals overwhelmed, blood in high demand, UN allocates $5M | 10 points

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Myanmar earthquake: 1,000 dead, 2,000 injured, hospitals overwhelmed, blood in high demand, UN allocates $5M | 10 points

Hindustan Times

An earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has resulted in at least 1,000 deaths and over 2,000 injuries, with the toll expected to rise as rescue operations continue. “I have requested international support for relief efforts, and have allowed some offers for support from AHA Center and India,” junta chief Min Aung Hlaing said in a video speech on state …

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What to know about earthquakes like the one that hit Myanmar

Deccan Chronicle

Early Friday, a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake that originated near Mandalay, Myanmar, shook the Earth as far as Bangkok, about 800 miles away. The Earth's crust is broken up into several pieces called tectonic plates, which fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. Earthquakes that occur in the ocean don't always attract attention, but those that occur close to where people …

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Myanmar death toll passes 1,000 after strong earthquake, with over 2,000 injured

ABC

The death toll in Myanmar from a strong earthquake has passed 1,000, with 2,376 people injured and 30 missing, according to the state-run MRTV. Friday's magnitude-7.7 quake shook the region, with neighbouring Thailand continuing rescue efforts after a 30-storey construction site collapsed, killing at least three people and trapping dozens of others under the rubble. The United States Geological Service's …

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Photos: See the aftermath of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand

NPR

Photos: See the aftermath of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand toggle caption Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP via Getty Images Editor's note: Images may contain graphic content. The death toll from the powerful earthquake in Myanmar Friday has climbed to more than 1,600, and officials say they expect that number to rise even further. Beneath the historic temples of Mandalay, the destructive …

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5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar's Naypyidaw a day after deadly tremors

India Today

A day after powerful earthquakes devastated Myanmar, claiming over 1,000 lives, the country was struck by another 5.1-magnitude tremor on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said. Buildings, bridges, historical structures, roads, and other public infrastructure were severely damaged, with Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, home to about 1.5 million people, emerging as the epicentre of destruction. Thai authorities reported that …

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Over 1,600 killed in Myanmar earthquake, damaged roads, infra hinder rescue ops

India Today

The death toll from Myanmar’s earthquake surpassed 1,600 on Saturday as rescuers continued their tireless efforts for the second day after a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake struck Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Myanmar's military government on Saturday announced that the death toll has jumped to 1,644 while at least 2,400 have been injured after yesterday's earthquake. Prime Minister Narendra …

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Myanmar earthquake: 144 dead, hundreds injured; US, India, EU offer to provide assistance

Firstpost

The shallow 7.7-magnitude tremor hit northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar in the early afternoon, and was followed minutes later by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock. Source: AFP A huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing more than 150 people and injuring hundreds, with dozens trapped in collapsed buildings and the death toll expected to rise. Junta …

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The most shocking footage of devastating Myanmar and Thailand earthquake: Collapsing temples, skyscrapers and cranes and stampede of terrified shoppers are caught on camera

Daily Mail

The devastating power of the earthquake that rocked Myanmar and Thailand earlier today has been laid bare in a torrent of shocking footage. Thousands are feared dead after the 7.7 magnitude quake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city home to more than 1.5 million people. One heart-rending clip taken in Mandalay captured the moment several monks watched on as the …

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Myanmar earthquake: Why the disaster is a double blow to the war-hit nation

Firstpost

Hundreds of people have died and over 700 have been wounded after Myanmar was struck by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday. More than three million people remain internally displaced from armed conflict that has raged since the 2021 military coup,” Joe Freeman, Amnesty International’s Myanmar researcher, said in a statement. “Central Myanmar, which is believed to be the epicentre …

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