Earthquake

• 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Peru’s southern Andes Mountains, injures 2

  According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 1 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT) and was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) northwest of the city of Upahuacho.

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  Aug 21
  
• Has there been an increase in big earthquakes worldwide this year?

  So far in 2026, there have been 34 earthquakes with a magnitude between six and 6.9, alongside 11 earthquakes above a magnitude of seven.

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  Aug 18
  
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• Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 38

  The U.S Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Indonesia time.

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  Aug 14
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• Colombia earthquake rescue continues as hundreds remain missing

  The 7.4-magnitude quake struck on Monday, toppling apartment blocks, damaging homes, schools and hospitals, sending residents into the streets across western Colombia.

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  Aug 14
• At least 111 dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia

  The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.

  World

  Aug 10
• Death toll from earthquake in Japan rises to 25 as rescue hopes dwindle

  Thousands of people spent another night at evacuation centers set up throughout the area in gymnasiums and other big spaces. Some homes were still without water or electricity.

  World

  Jul 30
• Dozens injured, missing after 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan

  An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.

  World

  Jul 28
• Major earthquake off Mexican coast triggers tsunami threat

  A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning.

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  Jul 17
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• Venezuela faces aftershocks as questions mount over earthquake response

  Five days after the twin quakes, questions loomed about whether the cash-strapped government will be able to care for thousands of people who have been left homeless.

  World

  Jun 29
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• Rescue teams race against clock to find Venezuela earthquake survivors

  More than 2,200 rescue workers from across the world had arrived by Saturday, the United Nations said, and more were still arriving.

  World

  Jun 28