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Japanese authorities said there was no loss of life reported, nor any injuries or property damage in the aftermath of the quake

Japan struck by 6.2-magnitude quake

January 6, 2026, 10:10 AM - 2 min read

The quake had a shallow depth – with its epicentre in eastern Shimane at a depth of 10 kilometres – striking at around 10:20 a.m. local time (0120 GMT),

A graphical representation showing the earthquake’s epicentre in central Assam and the extent of tremors felt across the Northeast and neighbouring regions.

5.1-magnitude earthquake shakes NE, epicentre in Assam

January 5, 2026, 03:13 PM - 3 min read

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck central Assam early Monday, triggering tremors across the Northeast and neighbouring countries, though officials reported no casualties or damage.

6.5-magnitude earthquake hits Mexico, 2 dead

January 3, 2026, 09:29 AM - 2 min read

Guerrero Gov. Evelyn Salgado said that a 50-year-old woman living in a small community near the epicentre died when her home collapsed.

In a social media post, Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te urged residents to be alert for possible aftershocks

Magnitude 6.6 quake strikes off the coast of Taiwan

December 28, 2025, 08:48 AM - 2 min read

The US Geological Survey said the earthquake took place at 11.05 pm local time, 32 kilometres from the coastal town of Yilan

3.3 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Haryana

December 21, 2025, 02:48 PM - 1 min read

There were no immediate reports about any casualty or damage.

A major earthquake with epicentre in the Tokyo metropolitan area could kill up to 18,000 people and render 8.4 million unable to return home, they said

Megaquake in Japan could kill 3,00,000 people: Govt

December 20, 2025, 02:19 PM - 2 min read

Japan has been bracing for a megaquake ever since a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture on December 8

The government has since advised residents to prepare for emergency evacuation, especially those who live in the region from Hokkaido in the north to Chiba, east of Tokyo

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Japan’s northeast

December 12, 2025, 09:37 AM - 2 min read

The quake – the third to hit the island nation this week – was recorded at 11.44 a.m. off the coast of Aomori prefecture at a depth of 20 kilometres, prompting agencies to issue a tsunami advisory for waves up to 1 metre high

Seawater surges along Japan's Iwate coastline.

Japan issues tsunami alert after 6.7-magnitude offshore quake

November 9, 2025, 03:17 PM - 2 min read

A strong offshore earthquake near Iwate prompted Japan to issue a tsunami advisory on Sunday, warning of waves up to one metre as authorities monitored coastal areas for further activity.

5.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Andaman and Nicobar Islands

November 9, 2025, 12:59 PM - 2 min read

An earthquake shook the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday afternoon. Sources revealed that the magnitude was 5.4.

Philippines declares national emergency as Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 140.

Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 140; Emergency declared in Philippines

November 6, 2025, 03:22 PM - 2 min read

At least 49 people have died in Cebu province. The Philippines' rescue services and civil defence said they died due to drowning, landslides and fallen debris.

Strong quake kills 20 in Afghanistan injures over 300.

Afghanistan hit by 6.3 quake, rescue ops underway

November 3, 2025, 08:21 AM - 4 min read

At least 20 people were killed and more than 300 were injured after a strong earthquake struck northern Afghanistan overnight, authorities said on Monday, marking yet another deadly natural disaster for the country in recent years.

7.6-magnitude quake hits Philippines; tsunami warning issued

October 10, 2025, 08:27 AM - 2 min read

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that the offshore earthquake struck near Manay town in Davao Oriental, Mindanao, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The agency also cautioned about potential damage and aftershocks.