The 7.5-magnitude quake, centered on the Pacific Coast in the state of Oaxaca, damaged some structures and caused buildings to sway in Mexico City, hundreds of miles from the epicenter.
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Earthquake Shakes Mexico, Killing at Least Four
Buildings hundreds of miles away swayed and residents fled homes and workplaces to seek safety on the streets.
New Zealand Earthquake Interrupts Jacinda Ardern’s TV Interview
When the rattling from the magnitude-5.8 quake stopped, New Zealand’s prime minister continued the interview, seeming unruffled.
Coronavirus Turns Urban Life’s Roar to Whisper on World’s Seismographs
Geoscientists are getting a clearer picture of what’s going on beneath our feet as lockdowns keep many of us at home.
Earthquake in Iran Kills at Least 9 in Neighboring Turkey
People remained trapped under rubble after the magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck in western Iran on Sunday, a Turkish official said.
Earthquake Strikes Eastern Turkey, Killing 22
Rescue efforts were underway after the quake, which was felt in three neighboring countries, caused buildings to collapse. Hundreds were reported injured.
Iran’s Long Night Is Capped by an Earthquake
No casualties were reported, but the quake was in the same region as a troubled nuclear facility.
The Lesson of an Albanian Earthquake: The Balkans Aren’t Ready for the Big One
Successive governments have failed to address the risks posed by aging buildings and shoddy construction, leaving millions vulnerable.
Searchers Try to Find Earthquake Victims in Philippines
Two bodies were pulled from the rubble of a collapsed store on Monday, but searchers were looking for more after the powerful quake in the south.
Strong Earthquake Hits the Southern Philippines
A 6-year-old girl died after a wall collapsed on her during the powerful quake, the third of magnitude 6.5 or higher to strike the area since late October.