Earthquake

From earthquake to wildfire: Five deadly tragedies that shook the world in 2023

Several deadly events happened in 2023 which pulled the entire world into a state of shock

10 days ago

Earthquake in Delhi-NCR: Strong tremors felt in capital; Afghanistan epicentre [details]

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR on Tuesday evening, triggering panic in the national capital region.

Mar 21, 2023

Fans shower football field with toys for quake-hit children in Turkiye

Fans shower football field with toys for quake-hit children in Turkey

Fans of the Turkish football club Besiktas showered thousands of plush toys on the pitch during a match against Fraport TAV Antalyaspor in a gesture of support to the children affected by the devastating earthquake.

Feb 27, 2023

Another earthquake hits Turkey, Syria; 6.4 magnitude quake jolts border region

Turkey and Syria still haven't recovered from the devastating earthquakes on February 6, another quake has struck the Turkey-Syriya border region.

Feb 20, 2023

Earthquake of 3.6 magnitude jolts J&K's Katra, base camp of cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi [details]

Seismically active Katra, which is part of the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, falls in the fault line. The mountainous regions of Jammu province are seismically very active.

Feb 17, 2023

Centre sends life-saving drugs, protective items to quake-hit Turkey, Syria

The Centre has sent humanitarian medical assistance and Emergency Relief Material like life-saving drugs, protective items and critical care equipment valued at over Rs 7 crore to quake-hit Syria and Turkey.

Feb 14, 2023

This aerial photo taken on Feb. 8, 2023 shows rescuers searching for survivors among the rubble of buildings destroyed in quake-hit Besni District of Adiyaman Province, Turkey.

Turkey earthquake: Body of missing Indian found and identified through tattoo

The body of a Indian, who went missing following the massive earthquake in Turkey, has been found under the rubble of hotel on Saturday, the Indian Embassy said, adding that it would be sent to India as early as possible.

Feb 11, 2023

Two major earthquakes of 7.7 and 7.6 magnitudes hit the province of Kahramanmaras, Turkey on Monday.

Turkey-Syria toll reaches 9,638, freezing weather makes rescue efforts 'harder'

The death toll from the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria earlier this week has reached 9,638 on Wednesday, with rescue efforts becoming "harder" due to freezing weather in the two countries, authorities said.

Feb 8, 2023

India sends NDRF team, humanitarian aid to quake-ht Turkey

India sends NDRF team, humanitarian aid to quake-hit Turkey

India on Tuesday dispatched the first batch of humanitarian aid along with a rescue team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to Turkey where a massive 7.8-magnitude quake has killed over 4,300 people and injured thousands others.

Feb 7, 2023

Powerful earthquake in the al-Arbaeen neighborhood in Hama province, Syria

Turkey-Syria quake toll reaches over 4,300; European states, India dispatch rescue teams after deadly quakes

Search and rescue teams have been dispatched from ten European member states in the wake of two devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, which have left at least 3,500 people dead.

Feb 7, 2023

Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll rises above 2,300

The death toll in Monday morning's devastating earthquake in the Turkey-Syria border area has crossed over 2,300, reports said.

Feb 6, 2023

ISTANBUL, Jan. 25, 2020 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work on the site after an earthquake in the province of Elazig, Turkey, Jan. 25, 2020.(File photo)

500 people die in Turkey, Syria after massive 7.8M earthquake

Over 500 people were killed and nearly 3,000 others injured in Turkey and Syria after a massive earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck a wide area near the two countries' border, according to authorities.

Feb 6, 2023

Mild earthquake hits north Karnataka

An earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale hit this district of north Karnataka on Wednesday.

Jan 18, 2023

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolts J&K, Delhi; tremors felt in PAK, Afghanistan, Tajikistan [details]

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted the northern parts of India on Thursday. Tremors were felt in J&K, Delhi and surrounding areas like Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon etc.

Jan 5, 2023

World's largest volcano in Hawaii erupts after nearly 4 decades

Hawaii engages US National Guard as lava flow reaches critical highway; Tourists flock to witness the rare scene

The world's largest active volcano, the Mauna Loa in Hawaii, has prompted the US National Guard to help as residents and tourists flock to witness the rare scene.

Dec 7, 2022

Pacific Coast Highway in California closed due to rockslides

California's Highway 1, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway, was closed after multiple rockslides occurred along the classic road trip route.

Dec 6, 2022

People affected by the earthquake rest outdoors in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on Nov. 22, 2022

Indonesia earthquake toll reaches 268; 151 still missing

The death toll from the 5.6-magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia's West Java province earlier this week has increased to 268, while 151 people still remain unaccounted for, authorities said on Wednesday.

Nov 23, 2022

Earthquake jolts Indonesia's densely-populated Java city; 162 killed, hundreds injured, trapped

At least 162 people were killed and hundreds more injured as a 5.6 intensity earthquake shook Indonesia's main island of Java on Monday, reports said.

Nov 21, 2022

Adil Hussain shares his plight after earthquake: 'Locked out, sleeping at a friend's'

Nepal was hit by an earthquake of 6.6 magnitude early Wednesday. Tremors were also felt in and around Delhi. Actor Adil Hussain took to his Twitter handle to reveal that he was locked out of the house without cash or cards. Read full story -

Nov 9, 2022

Tremors felt in Lucknow, parts of UP as 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal, six dead

Strong tremors were felt in Lucknow and other parts of central Uttar Pradesh at 2 a.m. on Wednesday after a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck in Nepal, prompting many to rush out of their houses in the middle of the night, National Center for Seismology said