Earthquake shakes eastern China, but no immediate reports of injuries
1 year, 5 months ago

Earthquake shakes eastern China, but no immediate reports of injuries

The Hindu  

An earthquake jolted residents of an eastern Chinese city early on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of injuries. The magnitude 5.5 quake occurred near the city of Dezhou, about 300 kilometers south of Beijing, the Chinese capital, at 2:33 a.m., according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. Firefighters in Dezhou were mobilized for possible relief work but no injuries or major damage were immediately reported, the official China News Service said. “The closer to the surface the earthquake is, the stronger you are going to feel it,” said Abreu Paris, a geophysicist at the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center.

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China is hit by powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake a day after devastating tremors left 126 dead in Tibet
3 days, 4 hours ago

China is hit by powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake a day after devastating tremors left 126 dead in Tibet

Daily Mail  

China has been hit by a powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake a day after devastating tremors left 126 dead in Tibet. It comes hours after a devastating earthquake tremors hit the autonomous Tibet region, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India. Videos published by China's state broadcaster CCTV showed houses destroyed with walls torn apart as …

Earthquake today: Heartbreaking videos reveal devastation in Nepal, Tibet; death toll at 126
3 days, 22 hours ago

Earthquake today: Heartbreaking videos reveal devastation in Nepal, Tibet; death toll at 126

Live Mint  

Tibet Earthquake: A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 95 people in Tibet. Later in the day, China reported at least 126 deaths and 188 injuries in Tibet following an earthquake, according to Xinhua. WATCH TIBET EARTHQUAKE VIDEOS One …

Why the location of China’s magnitude 7.1 quake matters
3 days, 23 hours ago

Why the location of China’s magnitude 7.1 quake matters

The Hindu  

The story so far: At 6:35 a.m. IST on January 7, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Tibetan China and Nepal. The Dalai Lama issued a statement in which he said: “I offer my prayers for those who have lost their lives and extend my wishes for a swift recovery to all who have been injured.” Tingry County …

Tibet earthquake kills at least 126 people and leaves many trapped
4 days, 11 hours ago

Tibet earthquake kills at least 126 people and leaves many trapped

Associated Press  

BEIJING — A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 126 people in Tibet. At least 188 people were injured in Tibet on the Chinese side of the border, the official Xinhua News Agency said. People in northeastern Nepal strongly …

Strong earthquake in China kills scores of people in Tibet
5 days, 13 hours ago

Strong earthquake in China kills scores of people in Tibet

LA Times  

People stand amid damaged houses in the aftermath of an earthquake in southwestern China on Tuesday. A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake measured magnitude 7.1 and …

Taiwan is rattled by powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake days after another huge tremor left 17 dead
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan is rattled by powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake days after another huge tremor left 17 dead

Daily Mail  

Taiwan's capital was rattled by a 'strong' 5.5-magnitude earthquake, just days after another huge tremor left 17 dead. Monday's quake hit Taiwan at around 5:08pm local time and could be felt in the capital Taipei. Taiwan was hit by a powerful 5.5 magnitude earthquake on Monday Monday's quake hit Taiwan at around 5:08pm local time and could be felt in …

7.3-magnitude quake hits China's Taiwan
9 months, 1 week ago

7.3-magnitude quake hits China's Taiwan

China Daily  

This photo taken on April 3, 2024 shows fallen tiles of a damaged building in Taipei, Taiwan. A 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the sea area near Hualien of China's Taiwan at 7:58 am Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. TAIPEI/BEIJING -- A 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the sea area near Hualien in China's Taiwan on Wednesday, leading to the suspension …

Taiwan is hit by its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years
9 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan is hit by its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years

NPR  

Taiwan is hit by its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP TAIPEI, Taiwan — A major earthquake struck Taiwan during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines. The quake hit near the eastern city of Hualien at 7:58 a.m. local time and had …

Thousands of people forced from their homes after magnitude 7.1 quake in western China
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of people forced from their homes after magnitude 7.1 quake in western China

LA Times  

People gather around a fire for warmth in China’s western Xinjiang region Tuesday after a massive earthquake. The previous day, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in a remote part of China’s Xinjiang region killed three people and left five injured, while damaging hundreds of buildings. In Kizilsu Kirgiz prefecture, the earthquake caused damage of various degrees to 851 buildings, collapsing 93 …

'Very strong' 7.1 magnitude quake in China kills three; officials cite sparse population
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Very strong' 7.1 magnitude quake in China kills three; officials cite sparse population

Hindustan Times  

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in a remote part of China’s western Xinjiang region killed at least three people and caused extensive damage in freezing weather, officials said Tuesday while suggesting that the area's sparse population contributed to the “very strong” quake's low death toll. The quake rocked Uchturpan county in Aksu prefecture shortly after 2 am, the China Earthquake Networks …

Earthquake of Magnitude 7.2 Hits China-Kyrgyzstan Border
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake of Magnitude 7.2 Hits China-Kyrgyzstan Border

The Quint  

Around six people have been reported to be injured, and more than 100 homes have been damaged, according to the Associated Press news agency, which is citing authorities. China broadcaster CCTV reported that there were several aftershocks following the earthquake, two of which measured above a magnitude of 5. China's CCTV shows a landslide caused by an earthquake that blocks …

‘Very strong’ 7.1 magnitude quake in western China kills 3 as officials cite sparse population there
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Very strong’ 7.1 magnitude quake in western China kills 3 as officials cite sparse population there

Associated Press  

UCHTURPAN, China — A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in a remote part of China’s western Xinjiang region killed at least three people and caused extensive damage in freezing weather, officials said Tuesday while suggesting that the area’s sparse population contributed to the “very strong” quake’s low death toll. The quake rocked Uchturpan county in Aksu prefecture shortly after 2 a.m., the …

China Earthquake: Death toll climbs to 131 as rescue operation continues
1 year ago

China Earthquake: Death toll climbs to 131 as rescue operation continues

Firstpost  

The Tibet-Himalayan region, which borders Qinghai province, is prone to frequent earthquakes as a result of continental plate tectonics. As of now, 4,298 people have been evacuated and 74 individuals have been saved, according to China’s Ministry of Emergency Management Around 131 people have been killed as a result of the strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked a hilly area …

WATCH moment when 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck China, killed over 118
1 year ago

WATCH moment when 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck China, killed over 118

Firstpost  

A report by China Central Television said there were a total of nine aftershocks at magnitude 3.0 and above were recorded before dawn on Tuesday A CCTV footage that captured the moment when a devastating 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted China’s northwestern Gansu province, killing at least 118 and injuring almost 400 people, is going viral on social media. CCTV footage captured …

In Pics: Powerful earthquake in China kills over 110
1 year ago

In Pics: Powerful earthquake in China kills over 110

Hindustan Times  

In Pics: Powerful earthquake in China kills over 110 China earthquake: At least 118 dead, over 400 injured in a powerful 6.2 earthquake.. 1 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout 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. 3 / 8 …

Over 100 killed, 200 injured after 6.2 magnitude quake hit Gansu-Qinghai border
1 year ago

Over 100 killed, 200 injured after 6.2 magnitude quake hit Gansu-Qinghai border

Live Mint  

As many as 111 people were killed in a 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred just before midnight on Monday in a mountainous region in northwestern China, the country's state media reported today. The official Xinhua News Agency, as quoted by The Associated Press, said that 100 people died in the province of Gansu and another 11 in the neighboring province …

Earthquake in China | Death toll at 127 in Gansu and Qinghai provinces
1 year ago

Earthquake in China | Death toll at 127 in Gansu and Qinghai provinces

The Hindu  

A strong overnight earthquake rattled a mountainous region of northwestern China, authorities said on December 19, destroying homes, leaving residents out in a below-freezing winter night and killing 127 people in the nation’s deadliest quake in nine years. The magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck just before midnight on Monday, injuring more than 700 people, damaging roads and knocking out power and …

An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 131 people and is the deadliest in 9 years
1 year ago

An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 131 people and is the deadliest in 9 years

Associated Press  

BEIJING — A strong overnight earthquake rattled a mountainous region of northwestern China, authorities said Tuesday, reducing homes to rubble, leaving residents outside in a below-freezing winter night and killing 131 people in the nation’s deadliest quake in nine years. The magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck just before midnight on Monday, injuring more than 700 people, damaging roads and knocking out …

Earthquake in China kills at least 127 people and is the deadliest in 9 years
1 year ago

Earthquake in China kills at least 127 people and is the deadliest in 9 years

LA Times  

Students gather after evacuating from their dormitories at the Lanzhou University Yuzhong campus in northwestern China on Tuesday after an earthquake. A strong overnight earthquake rattled a mountainous region of northwestern China, authorities said Tuesday, destroying homes, leaving residents out in a below-freezing night and killing 127 people in the nation’s deadliest quake in nine years. The magnitude 6.2 earthquake …

Earthquake rattles western China, killing more than 100 people
1 year ago

Earthquake rattles western China, killing more than 100 people

NPR  

Earthquake rattles western China, killing more than 100 people Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP BEIJING — A strong earthquake struck a remote part of western China overnight killing at least 118 people and injuring more than 500, the state news agency Xinhua reported Tuesday. The tremblor hit Jishishan County, in the southwestern part of Gansu province near the …

6.2 magnitude earthquake jolts China, 111 dead, 200 injured
1 year, 1 month ago

6.2 magnitude earthquake jolts China, 111 dead, 200 injured

Op India  

At least 111 people have been killed in China’s Gansu and neighbouring Qinghai provinces after the strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake, state media Xinhua reported, citing local earthquake relief headquarters. In addition to the death toll, around 200 people are injured, the New York Times reported citing Chinese state media. According to Global Times, Xi has issued important instructions, demanding full-scale search …

5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan’s Fayzabad
1 year, 5 months ago

5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan’s Fayzabad

Live Mint  

The National Centre for Seismology said an earthquake of magnitude 5.2 on the Richter Scale hit Afghanistan's Fayzabad on Sunday, according to a report by ANI. “Earthquake of Magnitude 5.2, Occurred on 06-08-2023, 18:53:18 IST, Lat: 36.16 & Long: 71.20, Depth: 85 Km, Location: 119km SSE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan,” the NCS said. “Earthquake of Magnitude:5.8, Occurred on 05-08-2023, 21:31:48 IST, …

China: Over 20 injured, houses collapsed as powerful earthquake hits Dezhou region I VIDEO surfaces
1 year, 5 months ago

China: Over 20 injured, houses collapsed as powerful earthquake hits Dezhou region I VIDEO surfaces

India TV News  

A powerful earthquake of 5.5 magnitudes hit eastern China on Sunday, resulting in the injury of at least 20 people. The magnitude 5.5 quake occurred near the city of Dezhou, about 300 kilometres south of Beijing, the Chinese capital, at 2:33 a.m., according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. According to the local media reports, the quake caused 74 houses …

Earthquake in eastern China knocks down houses and injures at least 21, but no deaths reported
1 year, 5 months ago

Earthquake in eastern China knocks down houses and injures at least 21, but no deaths reported

Associated Press  

BEIJING — An earthquake in eastern China before dawn Sunday knocked down houses and injured at least 21 people, according to state media, but no deaths were reported. The magnitude 5.5 quake occurred near the city of Dezhou, about 300 kilometers south of Beijing, the Chinese capital, at 2:33 a.m., according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The quake caused …

7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tajikistan with strong shaking felt in China
1 year, 10 months ago

7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tajikistan with strong shaking felt in China

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 A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake …

Remote Tajikistan region shaken by magnitude 6.8 earthquake
1 year, 10 months ago

Remote Tajikistan region shaken by magnitude 6.8 earthquake

Al Jazeera  

No casualties were immediately reported following the quake near Sarez Lake bordering China. A series of earthquakes has hit a remote region of Tajikistan bordering China, with the strongest temblor measured at magnitude 6.8, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake struck at about 5:37am on Thursday about 65km west of Murghob near the border with China’s Xinjiang province, …

Heavy rain after deadly China quake complicates recovery
2 years, 4 months ago

Heavy rain after deadly China quake complicates recovery

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. Another 35 people are missing and 270 have been …

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake kills 65, triggers landslides in southwest China
2 years, 4 months ago

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake kills 65, triggers landslides in southwest China

LA Times  

Rescue workers help earthquake survivors cross a river in the southwestern Chinese town of Moxi, in Sichuan province. The powerful earthquake that set off landslides and shook buildings in southwestern China killed at least 65 people and injured hundreds, state media said Tuesday. At least 16 other people are missing a day after the magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck a mountainous …

At least 30 dead, landslides reported after 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits China's Sichuan
2 years, 4 months ago

At least 30 dead, landslides reported after 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits China's Sichuan

Hindustan Times  

At least 30 people were reported killed in a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that shook China's southwestern province of Sichuan on Monday, triggering landslides and shaking buildings in the provincial capital of Chengdu, whose 21 million residents are already under a COVID-19 lockdown. In this photo provided by China's Xinhua News Agency, fallen rocks are seen on a road near Lengqi …

China earthquake: 6.8-magnitude quake jolts Sichuan province
2 years, 4 months ago

China earthquake: 6.8-magnitude quake jolts Sichuan province

India TV News  

Highlights The earthquake tremors were felt at 12:25 pm local time The epicentre was monitored at 29.59 deg north latitude and 102.08 deg east longitude There were no reports of any casualties or damage to property China earthquake: Southwest China's Sichuan province was jolted by a powerful, magnitude 6.8 earthquake on Monday, officials said. The epicentre of the quake, which …

Three killed, several injured as shallow earthquake hits China's Sichuan province
3 years, 3 months ago

Three killed, several injured as shallow earthquake hits China's Sichuan province

Firstpost  

The US Geological Survey put the magnitude of the quake at 5.4 but the China Earthquake Networks Centre measured it at magnitude 6.0. Beijing: Three people were killed and dozens injured when a shallow earthquake struck southwestern China on Thursday, triggering the second-highest level of emergency response by rescuers in Sichuan province. The quake struck Luxian county before dawn on …

Second earthquake shakes China; 1 dead in earlier quake
3 years, 7 months ago

Second earthquake shakes China; 1 dead in earlier quake

The Independent  

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5.4-magnitude quake hits China's Xinjiang
3 years, 9 months ago

5.4-magnitude quake hits China's Xinjiang

China Daily  

URUMQI -- A 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Baicheng county in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, at 5:14 am Wednesday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The fire department in Aksu prefecture, Xinjiang, has sent three fire engines and 12 rescuers to the epicenter of the earthquake in Baicheng to further investigate the disaster situation. The Xinjiang regional …

5.4-magnitude quake hits China's Xinjiang
3 years, 9 months ago

5.4-magnitude quake hits China's Xinjiang

China Daily  

URUMQI -- A 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Baicheng county in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, at 5:14 am Wednesday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The fire department in Aksu prefecture, Xinjiang, has sent three fire engines and 12 rescuers to the epicenter of the earthquake in Baicheng to further investigate the disaster situation. The Xinjiang regional …

China's Sichuan province hit by 5.6-magnitude earthquake; authorities assessing damage to life and property
5 years, 6 months ago

China's Sichuan province hit by 5.6-magnitude earthquake; authorities assessing damage to life and property

Firstpost  

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted southwest China’s Sichuan Province, a week after thirty-one people were injured in a tremor in the same area. Beijing: A 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted southwest China’s Sichuan Province, a week after thirty-one people were injured in a tremor in the same area. The quake jolted Gongxian County of Yibin City in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Monday. …

China earthquake: Toll in 6.0 magnitude quake increases to 12 as more than 4,000 people relocate due to collapsing structures
5 years, 6 months ago

China earthquake: Toll in 6.0 magnitude quake increases to 12 as more than 4,000 people relocate due to collapsing structures

Firstpost  

The toll from a strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake in southwest China rose to 12 dead and 134 injured on Tuesday as rescuers pulled bodies and survivors from wrecked buildings Beijing: The toll from a strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake in southwest China rose to 12 dead and 134 injured on Tuesday as rescuers pulled bodies and survivors from wrecked buildings. More than 4,000 …

China earthquake: Toll in 6.0 magnitude quake rises to 11 as rescuers pull survivors out of wrecked buildings
5 years, 6 months ago

China earthquake: Toll in 6.0 magnitude quake rises to 11 as rescuers pull survivors out of wrecked buildings

Firstpost  

The toll from a strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake in southwest China rose to 11 dead and 122 injured on Tuesday. Beijing: The toll from a strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake in southwest China rose to 11 dead and 122 injured on Tuesday, as rescuers pulled survivors from wrecked buildings. The earthquake struck outside the city of Yibin in Sichuan province late …

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