New magnitude 5.5 quake hits central Myanmar amid relief efforts
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake has struck central Myanmar as the country recovers from last month’s deadly 7.7 temblor.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake has struck central Myanmar as the country recovers from last month’s deadly 7.7 temblor.
The United Nations has accused Myanmar’s military of obstructing humanitarian aid to earthquake-affected regions, warning that the situation is rapidly deteriorating in areas outside military control.
Myanmar’s military junta has rejected ceasefire proposals aimed at facilitating rescue efforts after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake. As the death toll climbs to 2,719, with 400 missing and over 4,000 injured, military operations continue despite calls from opposition groups to pause the conf
Myanmar declared seven days of national mourning after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing over 1,700 deaths, 3,400 injuries, and leaving more than 300 missing. Flags will be flown at half-staff during the mourning period.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Friday, sending tremors across the region. Local authorities are now assessing potential damage and preparing for possible aftershocks.
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit southern Italy early Thursday, damaging Naples and forcing residents outdoors amid aftershock fears.
On Greece’s iconic Santorini island, hotel owner Yiannis Constantinou is preparing for tourists who may never arrive. A wave of earthquakes—tens of thousands of minor tremors—has put the island’s tourism sector on hold.
Athens, February 17, 2025 – A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the sea between the Greek islands of Amorgos and Santorini on Monday morning, according to the Geodynamics Institute of the National Observatory of Athens.
Greece has declared a state of emergency on Santorini as the island faces ongoing earthquakes, with tremors reaching up to 5.3 in magnitude. In response, the government has introduced temporary measures to protect workers and businesses, including compensation and job retention initiatives.
Two years after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated southeastern Türkiye, killing over 55,000 people, rebuilding efforts remain incomplete, with hundreds of thousands still living in temporary housing.
Santorini shaken by ongoing tremors for six days, prompting thousands of tourists to evacuate. Authorities implement safety measures as seismic activity continues, raising fears of a major earthquake.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s North Maluku early Tuesday, with no tsunami warning issued, Xinhua reports.
Hundreds of Santorini residents boarded a ferry to Athens early on Tuesday, February 4, after the island was shaken by earthquakes for the fourth consecutive day.
Greek authorities are urging school closures and safety measures on Santorini following a series of earthquakes over the weekend. With tremors continuing in the area, officials have advised people to avoid certain ports and crowded indoor spaces.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Taiwan, with its epicenter located northeast of Tainan. No casualties or damage have been reported so far.
At least four people sustained injuries and were hospitalised following overnight seismic activity near Tainan, southern Taiwan.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines at 10:42 UTC, with its epicentre at a depth of 10 kilometres. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received as authorities continue to assess the situation.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu, southern Japan, prompting tsunami advisories for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. A 20-centimetre tsunami reached Miyazaki city, but no issues were reported at nearby nuclear power plants. Links to the Nankai Trough are under investigation.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet’s Shigatse region, killing over 120, injuring hundreds, and leaving thousands displaced as rescue efforts continue in freezing temperatures.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet's Himalayan foothills, killing at least 100 and shaking Nepal, Bhutan, and India. Tremors reached as far as Kathmandu and Thimphu.
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