Global Earthquakes - Page 2

July 30, 2025

Russian doctors hold onto patient as earthquake hit during surgical procedure

Footage shows doctors in Russia’s far-eastern Kamchatka Peninsula holding onto a patient as an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck on Wednesday, July 30. (Credit: Oleg Melnikov via Storyful)

July 29, 2025

Tsunami waves arrive on Japan's coast after earthquake in Russia, triggering tsunami alerts for US West Coast

Tsunami waves arrived on the eastern coast of Japan following a powerful 8.8. magnitude earthquake off the eastern coast of Russia that also sparked fears of a tsunami in the U.S.

July 29, 2025

Your phone predicts an earthquake

Google's Android operating system can warn users about earthquakes before the shaking even begins – and there are ways to do it on your iPhone, too.

May 20, 2025

Scientists predict underwater volcano eruption 300 miles off Oregon

The Axial Seamount, located 300 miles off Oregon's coast, shows signs of eruption. Experts assure it won't affect land or cause seismic events.

April 23, 2025

Ancient temple undergoes renovations to prevent earthquake damage

Construction and renovation work is taking place at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, to preserve the historic mosque and former church from possible earthquake damage.

April 14, 2025

Earthquake shakes San Diego area

San Diego Fire said there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake rocked the San Diego area on Monday.

April 9, 2025

Samaritan's Purse rushes to open field hospital in earthquake-stricken Burma

Samaritan's Purse, an international Christian aid organization, is completing a field hospital after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Burma and cost hundreds their lives. (Credit: Samaritan's Purse)

April 3, 2025

Burma earthquake death toll rises to 3,085, humanitarian crisis deepens

More than 3,000 people have died from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Burma last week, which has sent the country into a deeper humanitarian crisis.

April 3, 2025

Drone video captures devastating Burma earthquake aftermath

Buildings are flattened in Mandalay, Burma's second-largest city, following last Friday's 7.7 magnitude earthquake. (Credit: Reuters/Myanmar Fire Services Department via Facebook)

April 1, 2025

Survivors still being found from Burma earthquake, but hopes begin to fade as deaths exceed 2,700

Burma was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, killing more than 2,700 people, compounding a humanitarian crisis caused by a civil war. Thailand also sustained damage.