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A landslide in a remote part of Greenland caused a mega-tsunami that sloshed back and forth across a fjord for nine days, generating vibrations throughout Earth, according to a new study involving UCL researchers. more
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan's Noto region, no tsunami warning issued

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale hit Japan's Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture early Monday (June 3, 2024), the country's weather agency said.

Taiwan rocked by 93 aftershocks, strongest touches 6.3 magnitude

As many as 93 aftershocks hit earthquakes ranging from 4 to 6.3 magnitude on the Richter Scale hit Hualien County region between Monday and Tuesday, officials said.

'Strongest' earthquake in 25 years hits Taiwan, 7 die

At least seven people died and 736 others were hurt as an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale hit Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest experienced by the region in the past 25 yea ...

Strongest earthquake in 25 years hits Taiwan, rescue operations on

An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale hit Taiwan on Wednesday (April 3, 2024), triggering tsunami warning on the island and neighbouring nations.

Death toll in Japan earthquake climbs to 62

The death toll due to the strong earthquake which hit the Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa on Monday has touched 62.

Japan earthquake death toll touches 48

The number of victims of a series of powerful tremors in the Ishikawa prefecture in Japan has risen to 48, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Tuesday, citing local authorities.

Death toll due to Japan earthquake reaches 20

The death toll due to the powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake which hit Japan on Monday (January 1, 2023) has touched 20 as authorities are trying to reach the regions hit by tremors.

China: Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Gansu Province, 111 die

An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale hit northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday (December 19, 2023) leaving at least 111 people dead, media reports said.

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits France

Paris: An 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit western France at 6:38 p.m. local time (1638 GMT) on Friday, the French Central Seismological Bureau (FCSB) announced.