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Disaster drills prevented more deaths when quake hit Philippines

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Cuba: Powerful offshore earthquake shakes Havana, prompting office evacuation

A powerful earthquake struck western Cuba on 8 June, sending people rushing out of buildings in Havana. Witnesses described scenes of confusion as offices were evacuated and workers waited outside for safety checks.

Philippines

Around 20,000 displaced by Philippine earthquake that killed 37

The Philippines is often hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of seismic faults around the ocean.

Philippines

Schoolchildren flee as canopy collapses during deadly Philippines quake

Children scream and run for cover as a school canopy collapses during the powerful earthquake that hit the southern Philippines, killing at least four people and injuring more than 200.

Philippines

At least 32 killed as Philippines hit by 7.8 magnitude earthquake

The strongest earthquake to hit the Philippines this year was centered at sea and caused damage in a key coastal city, knocking down power and setting off 1-metre tsunami waves along nearby coasts, officials said.

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Europe News

Greece: Multiple earthquakes around magnitude 5.2 hit northern Evia

The seismic activity was felt in Athens, where residents reported repeated tremors across several districts of the Greek capital, though no damage was reported.

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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake off the coast of Calabria

The strong tremor was felt across much of southern Italy, with its epicentre offshore. According to Italy's INGV, the area is prone to frequent deep seismic activity and has previously recorded quakes above magnitude 5.

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Naples woken by strong earthquake as tremors hit city

A 4.4-magnitude tremor was recorded at dawn on Thursday in Naples. INGV reports that the quake, with its epicentre in the Gulf of Pozzuoli, was 3 kilometres deep.

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Santorini introduces restrictions as volcanic activity is monitored

New restrictions, including the closure of a hiking trail, could remain in place until 2027 as scientists are concerned over volcanic and seismic hazards.

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Powerful 7.4 quake hits Indonesia’s Molucca Sea, tsunami alert lifted

Indonesia was struck by a powerful 7.4‑magnitude earthquake early on 2 April in the Molucca Sea, off Ternate in North Maluku, killing at least one person and briefly triggering a tsunami warning.

Japan

Restart of world's biggest nuclear plant paused, Japan's TEPCO says

The restart, initially scheduled for Tuesday, had been pushed back after another technical issue related to the control rods' removal was detected last weekend.

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Powerful 6.2 earthquake hits Japan's Shimane Prefecture

A strong 6.2 quake hit Shimane Prefecture, Japan, shaking nearby areas but causing no injuries or damage. Authorities confirmed no tsunami risk or nuclear plant issues.

Mexico

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles southern and central Mexico

The quake interrupted President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded.

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Japan earthquake caught on videos

Social media videos show the moment a 7.5 quake struck Japan overnight, with residents filming intense shaking and damage inside their homes.

Travel News

Is travel to Japan still safe after the earthquake?

The ‘megaquake’ warning is the first since the category was introduced in 2022.

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Japan evaluates impact after 7.5 offshore earthquake near Aomori

Japan is assessing damage and monitoring aftershocks after a 7.5 magnitude offshore earthquake caused minor injuries and light structural impacts.

Japan

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes off Japan's northern coast

Nuclear power plants in the region conducted safety checks, public broadcaster NHK said.