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Venezuela earthquakes kill 920, tens of thousands missing

Venezuela earthquakes kill 920, tens of thousands missing

United Nations aid chief says more than 50,000 people were missing after two powerful earthquakes struck within a minute of each other on Wednesday evening, flattening buildings in the north of the country.

June 27, 2026

Magnitude 6.5 quake hits off southern Philippines

Magnitude 6.5 quake hits off southern Philippines

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, causing shaking but no immediate casualties or tsunami, less than three weeks after a devastating 7.8-magnitude quake killed 81 people and injured more than 1,300.

June 26, 2026

Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic

Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic

It was unknown if there were fatalities, but some buildings collapsed and roofs crumbled, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said.

June 25, 2026

People walk along a damaged road after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 9, 2026 (AFP)

Death toll from Philippines quake rises to 46

The 7.8-magnitude tremor just off the coast of Mindanao on Monday brought down buildings, triggered landslides, and set off tsunami warnings across the southern island. The national disaster agency raised the death toll to 45 on Wednesday, while the number of people missing jumped dramatically from four to 17.

June 10, 2026

A responder prepares to take part in search and rescue operations outside a collapsed building after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 9, 2026 (AFP)

Pakistan FM expresses solidarity with Philippines after Mindanao earthquake

Ishaq Dar says Pakistan stands with the Philippines after a powerful earthquake hit Mindanao, causing casualties and widespread damage, as Islamabad extended condolences to affected families.

June 9, 2026

People past damage in a residential area caused by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake off the southern Philippines, at Peta Timur village in Sangihe Islands Regency, Indonesia's North Sulawesi province on June 8, 2026.

Major quake off Philippines kills at least 15, triggers tsunami warnings

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off southern Philippines near General Santos City, killing at least 15 people, collapsing buildings, and triggering widespread tsunami warnings across the region.

June 8, 2026

Afghanistan quake kills 12, tremors strongly felt across Pakistan

Afghanistan quake kills 12, tremors strongly felt across Pakistan

A strong earthquake strikes Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush, killing 12 in Kabul, while tremors are widely felt across northern Pakistan. Residents rush outdoors, but no damage or casualties are immediately reported in Pakistani cities, officials say.

April 3, 2026

Police officers look at a building of the North Sumatra's National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) damaged following a severe 7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi on April 2, 2026. (Photo by Tonny Rarung / AFP

7.4-magnitude quake off Indonesia kills one, tsunami warning lifted

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake off eastern Indonesia killed one person, triggered small tsunami waves and a brief warning that was later lifted.

April 2, 2026

Tsunami-Japan

10 reported hurt after big Japan quake, warning of more tremors

Japanese Prime Minister says a powerful 7.6 quake strikes northern Japan, prompting tsunami alerts, injuries, power outages, evacuations, and safety checks before warnings are lifted.

December 9, 2025