One dead in strong 6.4-magnitude Philippines quake: Mayor
October 17, 2019 | 15:07
A child was killed in a strong 6.4-magnitude quake that hit the southern Philippines on Wednesday (Oct 16), a local mayor said, as houses collapsed, power was knocked out and a shopping mall burst into flames.
Strong 6.5-magnitude quake strikes eastern Indonesia: USGS
September 26, 2019 | 09:23
AMBON CITY, Indonesia: A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Thursday (Sep 26), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
Taiwan braces for typhoon hours after earthquake strikes
August 08, 2019 | 15:51
A powerful typhoon will hit Taiwan later on Thursday (Aug 8), bringing the risk of landslides and high seas, weather forecasters said, hours after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the island.
Quake of magnitude 6.6 strikes west of Australia's Broome: USGS
July 14, 2019 | 17:23
A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off northwest Australia in Sunday, shaking buildings over a wide area but causing no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Indonesia cancels tsunami alert after strong earthquake
July 08, 2019 | 09:50
A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off Indonesia on Sunday (Jul 7), the US Geological Survey reported, triggering a brief tsunami warning that sent panicked residents fleeing to higher ground.
Japan tsunami advisory lifted following strong quake
June 19, 2019 | 08:55
A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Japan on Tuesday (Jun 18), sparking an tsunami advisory that was later lifted with no reports of major damage and only a handful of light injuries.
Indonesia drops disinfectant on quake-hit Palu
October 19, 2018 | 14:04
Indonesian authorities on Thursday (Oct 18) used helicopters to drop disinfectant on parts of the earthquake-and-tsunami-ravaged city of Palu, where thousands of decomposing bodies are still buried beneath once-thriving neighbourhoods.
Three killed as 6.0-magnitude quake rocks Indonesia's Java, Bali
October 11, 2018 | 09:03
At least three people were killed as a shallow 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Java and Bali islands on Thursday (Oct 11), a government official said.
Indonesia quake death toll nears 2000 as more bodies are found
October 08, 2018 | 10:50
Nearly 2000 bodies have been recovered from Palu since an earthquake and tsunami struck the Indonesian city, an official said on Monday (Oct 8), warning the number would rise with thousands still missing.
More than 1,000 may still be missing in Indonesia disaster: Official
October 05, 2018 | 17:17
More than a thousand people could still be missing after Indonesia's devastating quake-tsunami, officials said Friday (Oct 5), drastically upping the total number of people unaccounted for a week after the disaster.
Indonesia battles fake news after quake-tsunami disaster
October 05, 2018 | 17:08
Indonesia has cracked down on "fake news" about its deadly quake-tsunami disaster, with police arresting nine people for spreading hoaxes in a bid to prevent further panic spreading among survivors.
Indonesia quake kids traumatised as rescuers race against clock
October 04, 2018 | 12:52
Many children have been separated from their families and are "in shock and traumatised" following Indonesia's devastating quake-tsunami, aid workers said Thursday, as much-needed supplies trickled in to shattered communities.
Indonesia quake: 34 students killed at church, 52 missing, says Red Cross
October 02, 2018 | 15:19
Indonesian rescue workers have discovered the bodies of 34 students killed when a mudslide caused by Friday's quake on Sulawesi island engulfed their church, a local rescue official said on Tuesday (Oct 2).
Perfect storm of factors behind Indonesian quake-tsunami
October 02, 2018 | 12:18
Inadequate warning systems, a lack of education about what to do when the quake hit and a narrow bay that channelled the tsunami's destructive force - a perfect storm of factors spawned the deadly disaster in Indonesia.
Mass burials to begin as Indonesia quake-tsunami toll tops 800
October 01, 2018 | 09:03
The death toll from Indonesia's quake and tsunami disaster nearly doubled to 832 on Sunday (Sep 30) and was expected to rise further, prompting authorities to announce mass burials in a desperate attempt to stave off disease.
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