Officials advised people to get to the third floor of buildings if they were unable to flee to higher ground. Videos showed drivers trying to escape the danger.
Tag: Earthquakes
In an Age of Constant Disaster, What Does It Mean to Rebuild?
Each catastrophe is a test of what kind of society we’ve built. And each recovery offers a chance, however fleeting, to build another.
Earthquake Shakes Mexico on Anniversary of 2 Major Temblors
The magnitude 7.6 earthquake, centered near the boundary of Colima and Michoacan states, killed at least two people. It came on the same day as devastating quakes in 1985 and 2017.
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Taiwan, Killing at Least 1
A southeastern county was shaken by a strong temblor for the second day in a row.
Strong Earthquake Shakes China’s Sichuan Province, Killing 65
Government agencies said at least 65 people had died, but communications in the landslide-prone area were disrupted and the full extent of the damage was unclear.
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Philippines
The 7.0 magnitude quake on Luzon island damaged buildings and caused dozens of landslides, officials said. At least 44 people were hurt.
Iran Earthquake Kills at Least 5, State Media Says
Iran’s state news agency said the quake, which did extensive damage to a village, was followed by two more.
‘We Have Nothing’: Afghan Quake Survivors Despair Over Recovery
With the economy in ruins and aid in short supply, survivors of the earthquake in this remote stretch of eastern Afghanistan wonder what their next move could be.
Relief Efforts Intensify in Afghanistan After Devastating Earthquake
Aid has been streaming into the rugged regions hit by the quake on Wednesday. Hundreds were killed and many more are missing, with officials saying that they do not expect to find more survivors.
Your Friday Briefing: After the Quake
Afghans search for survivors and China faces twin extreme weather crises.