Earthquakes

Afghanistan 3 hours ago

Senior Taliban officials visit Afghan villages following earthquake that caused 2,000 deaths

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 has struck the province of Herat in Afghanistan. Taliban officials are making visits to the impacted area that has recorded at least 2,000 deaths.

Earthquakes 1 day ago

Death toll from Afghanistan earthquakes climbs to more than 2,000

The death toll from strong earthquakes in western Afghanistan that struck the region on Saturday rose to more than 2,000, according to the Taliban.

Italy September 18

4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Italy, no damage reported so far

On Monday, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 struck Marradi, an area prone to tremors northeast of Florence, Italy. No damage or injuries were reported so far.

Africa September 11

Morocco death toll rises as search continues for survivors under rubble of buildings that crumbled

The death toll continues to rise in the North African country of Morocco, which on Friday was devastated by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake, causing mud brick homes to crumble.

World September 9

Morocco death toll rises to 2,000 after rare, destructive earthquake strikes country

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Morocco on Friday, killing at least 2,012 people and injuring more than 2,059 others. Ancient buildings were also damaged by the quake.

Africa September 9

6.8 magnitude earthquake kills over 1,000 people in Morocco, rescue efforts underway

Morocco suffered devastating damage and over a thousand fatalities after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook the North African nation Friday night.

South America September 7

Powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Chile

No damage or injuries were immediately reported after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck northern Chile at a depth of 25 miles.

Asia August 29

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia’s Bali and Java islands, causing panic across the country

Panic rushed through Indonesia when a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 and two strong aftershocks struck the country’s Bali and Java islands.

South America August 23

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Argentina

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck hundreds of miles below the surface of Santiago del Estero, Argentina, Wednesday. No damages were immediately reported.

Central America July 19

6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Central America

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 occurred in the Pacific Ocean near El Salvador. No injuries or damage were immediately reported in the capital of San Salvador.