CHINA EARTHQUAKE DEATH
Earthquake in Taiwan 'strongest in 25 years': Taipei seismology official
"The earthquake is close to land and it's shallow. It's felt all over Taiwan and offshore islands... it's the strongest in 25 years since the (1999) earthquake," Wu Chien-fu told reporters, referring to a September 1999 quake with 7.6-magnitude that killed 2,400 people.
Is Xi Jinping's 'China Dream' beginning to crumble?
Chairman Xi Jinping's once golden touch seems to be fading as China faces challenges on multiple fronts. Allegations of corruption within the People's Liberation Army (PLA) are hampering its readiness, with reports of missiles being filled with water. Xi's purges and reports of corruption are also impacting the CCP's direction and relations with key adversaries.
At least 48 dead after monster Japan quake
Japan earthquake: The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck on Monday afternoon, prompting residents in some coastal areas to flee to higher ground as tsunami waves hit Japan's west coast, sweeping some cars and houses into the sea.
Political stability, high-level meetings with Indian & Chinese leaderships and quakes marked Nepal's 2023
Nepal-India relations got a renewed boost as Prime Minister Prachanda met India's Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra here on February 13. Matters relating to cooperation on energy, trade, commerce, connectivity, culture, agriculture, and education were discussed between the two sides.
China earthquake death toll rises to 149, two still missing after a week
Local authorities attributed the severity of the damage to the shallowness of the quake. The thrust-type rupture of the earthquake and the relatively soft sedimentary rock in the region also amplified the destructive power of the tremors. Many of the homes destroyed were built from an earlier era, made of earth-wood or brick-wood structures. Their load-bearing walls were constructed from earth, resulting in their poor defences against any earthquake, local authorities said.
Survivors brave freezing cold after China quake kills 131
A total of 74 people have been rescued so far while 4,298 were evacuated, China's Ministry of Emergency Management said. It added that property worth over 15.3 million yuan (about USD 2.16 million) was also saved.
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China earthquake: Rescue efforts conclude as authorities start post-disaster management in Jishishan County
The devastating Jishishan earthquake that rattled Northwest China overnight has led to a total of 131 fatalities, including 113 in Gansu Province and 18 in Qinghai Province. Nearly 1,000 people are reported injured, while 16 remain missing.
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 hits northwest China; toll rises to 127
Authorities have mobilised an array of emergency responses after the quake wrecked roads and infrastructure, triggered landslides, and half buried a village in silt. But rescue work has proved challenging in sub-zero temperatures, after a powerful cold snap swept across the country.
Massive earthquake in China claims 118 lives: Here's what we know so far
China quake: 118 dead, -14°C hampers rescue. Gansu, Qinghai affected. Students evacuated, poverty challenges relief. Urgent appeals for aid, Red Cross seeks supplies. Military support sent. Xi Jinping calls for extensive rescue efforts. Shockwaves felt in Lanzhou.
Nepal Earthquake: A list of Himalayan nation's deadly quakes since 2015
Nepal, a financially challenged and mountainous country situated between the formidable neighbors China and India, has been frequently rattled by seismic activity. The most catastrophic among them occurred in 2015 when two earthquakes resulted in the loss of approximately 9,000 lives.
What to know about the Morocco earthquake and the efforts to help
An earthquake in Morocco has caused widespread destruction and casualties. The epicenter was in Al Haouz province, a rural region known for its mountains, gorges, and lakes. The earthquake has resulted in the collapse of villages made of clay and mud brick. Morocco has deployed aid and rescue teams to assist with emergency response efforts, accepting limited foreign assistance.
Earthquake in eastern China knocks down houses and injures at least 10, but no deaths reported
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit eastern China, 26 km south of the city of Dezhou in Shandong province at a depth of 10 km. State media stated that 10 people are injured and several buildings collapsed. USGS's PAGER system has issued a red alert, estimating extensive damage and casualties. China's Ministry of Emergency Management has launched a level four emergency response and dispatched a team to lead the rescue work.
Indonesia landslide death toll hits 32; 22 still missing
The search and rescue operation had been hampered by heavy rains around the disaster site. Weather had forced the search effort to be halted several times, while downed communications lines and electricity also have impeded the operation, said Suharyanto who, like many Indonesians, uses a single name.
Turkey-Syria quake death toll rises above 35,000
One week after the 7.8-magnitude tremor, Turkish media reported a handful of people were still being pulled from the rubble and increasingly desperate conditions for survivors battling lack of hygiene, toilets and water.
Death toll tops 21,000 from Turkey-Syria quake as hopes fade
The 7.8-magnitude quake struck early Monday as people slept, in a region where many had already suffered loss and displacement due to Syria's civil war.
Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan admits 'shortcomings' as quake toll tops 15,000
The sprawling scale of the disaster that flattened thousands of buildings, trapping an unknown number of people, has swamped relief operations already hampered by freezing weather.
Turkey: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan admits 'shortcomings' as earthquake toll hits 11,700
The sprawling scale of the disaster that flattened thousands of buildings, trapping an unknown number of people, has swamped relief operations already hampered by freezing weather.
Massive earthquake kills over 4,000 in Turkey, Syria: Biggest quakes ever recorded in history
The aftershock of the massive earthquake was felt as far away as the island of Cyprus and Egypt. The tremors were felt in Lebanon, Syria and Cyprus, while Italy issued an alert for Tsunami. Turkey is in one of the world’s most active earthquake zones. Previously, In 1999 the Turkish region of Duzce suffered a 7.4-magnitude earthquake, killing more than 17,000 people, including about 1,000 in Istanbul.
Earth’s inner core may be spinning in ‘opposite direction’, says study
Earth’s inner core, which is roughly 5,000 kilometres (3,100 miles) below the surface, seems to have been spinning in the opposite direction in comparison to the rest of the planet.
Nepal mourns after deadly plane crash kills at least 66
Authorities revised the death toll down from Sunday's 68 after a recount early Monday morning, said Tek Bahadur K.C., a senior administrative officer in Kaski district. Rescue workers are also scouring the debris for the flight data recorder.
China virus cases at six-month high despite grinding lockdowns
China reported its highest daily Covid caseload in six months Monday, despite grinding lockdowns that have heavily disrupted manufacturing, education and day-to-day life.
Zero-Covid in China key to Xi Jinping's legacy as he eyes third term
His zero-tolerance approach to Covid has become synonymous with the efforts to cement his authority over China and its ruling Communist Party (CCP).
Powerful earthquake shakes parts of Mexico. Tsunami alert issued, check latest updates
The quake happened just after noon at 1:05 PM local time, according to reports from the US Geological Survey (USGS). In Manzanillo, Colima, a port city, reported one death due to a wall in the mall the person had visited. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador confirmed the news of the death.
66 killed over 50,000 evacuated after 6.8-magnitude quake hits China's Sichuan province
Several villages in the counties of Luding and Shimian were left isolated as roads leading to them were damaged. Boats are used to evacuate villagers, while transport authorities have sent 19 teams to quickly repair roads to facilitate rescue efforts. So far, 38 people have been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing.
China's Chengdu enforces strict lockdown despite earthquake
Footage circulating online Tuesday showed workers wearing top-to-bottom protective gear preventing residents of apartment buildings from exiting through locked lobby doors following Monday's 6.8 magnitude quake centered in the surrounding province of Sichuan.
Viral video shows exact moment earthquake hit China's Sichuan
The clip from Moxi town in the southwestern province of Sichuan shows trees and buildings and lamp posts beginning to sway as the 6.8 magnitude quake struck.
Earthquake kills 65, triggers landslides in southwest China
At least 16 other people are missing a day after the 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck a mountainous area in Luding county in Sichuan province, which sits on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau where tectonic plates meet and is hit regularly by quakes.
Two separate earthquakes in China cause damage, three dead, dozens hurt
The Yunnan province seismological bureau gave the magnitude of the Friday night quake as 6.4 and said it struck 8 kilometers (5 miles) below the surface northwest of the city of Dali. The second quake hit the southern part of Qinghai province, about 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) north of the first quake in Yunnan province.
Centre makes a u-turn on ex gratia payment to the families of coronavirus victims
According to the revised notification, the monetary benefit will now be eligible for measures for quarantine, sample collection and screening, Besides, procurement of essential equipment for response to Covid 19 will also be covered under SDRF.
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