Earthquake

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits southern Mexico

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has hit Sulawesi, Indonesia, according to the GFZ

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.

4.4 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Italy, damaging Naples

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit southern Italy early Thursday, damaging Naples and forcing residents outdoors amid aftershock fears.

Eastern Indonesia shaken by 5.6-magnitude earthquake

Santorini's tourism sector in trouble amid continued earthquakes

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.

Greece: 5.1-Magnitude earthquake strikes between Amorgos and Santorini, spurs emergency measures

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 declares emergency on Santorini after quakes

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 devastating quake, Türkiye's recovery remains slow and painful

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.

Evacuation of Greece's Santorini island continues as tremors persist

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. 

Earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s North Maluku, no tsunami warning issued

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s North Maluku early Tuesday, with no tsunami warning issued, Xinhua reports.

Continuous earthquakes on Santorini – residents flee the island

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.

Earthquakes Impact Santorini: Schools Closed, Precautions Urged

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.

Taiwan struck by 5.2 magnitude earthquake

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Taiwan, with its epicenter located northeast of Tainan. No casualties or damage have been reported so far.

Earthquake in southern Taiwan leaves four injured

At least four people sustained injuries and were hospitalised following overnight seismic activity near Tainan, southern Taiwan.

Earthquake measuring 5.7 strikes off the Philippines coast

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.

3.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Caspian Sea

6.9 magnitude earthquake hits Kyushu, tsunami advisory issued

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.

Tibet earthquake kills over 120, devastates Shigatse region

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.

100 killed in Tibet earthquake

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.

Vanuatu residents live in tents following deadly earthquake

Residents in Vanuatu have resorted to living in tents after a deadly earthquake has caused damage to their houses. Access to the country's capital, Port Vila, has been restricted as search and rescue teams look for survivors in the rubble.

Vanuatu earthquake leaves 14 dead, hundreds injured as rescue efforts continue

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, has left 14 dead and hundreds injured. With over 116,000 people affected, rescue operations are ongoing, and authorities fear the death toll will continue to rise.

7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu’s capital, one dead, widespread damage reported

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Port Vila, Vanuatu’s capital, on Tuesday, causing significant damage and killing at least one person. Emergency efforts are underway as buildings collapse, roads are blocked, and communications are disrupted.

EU commits €200M for Morocco's earthquake recovery, total aid to reach €1B

The European Union has pledged €200 million to assist Morocco with post-earthquake reconstruction, bringing total aid to €1 billion. Despite this support, relations between Morocco and the EU are strained due to a legal dispute over Western Sahara and trade agreements.

4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Iran

An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck the Dashtestan district of Bushehr Province in southern Iran at 8:30 a.m. local time today, according to the National Seismology Center of the Institute of Geophysics at Tehran University.