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7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China’s Tibet Region Near Nepal Border
Chinese state media said at least 126 people had died in the magnitude 7.1 quake near an area of religious significance in Tibet. It was felt in neighboring Nepal.
5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Taiwan
There were no immediate reports of major damage, but the island’s fire department warned of the risk of landslides in mountainous areas.
Large Earthquake Rocks Northern Chile
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Peru, Injures 3
A tsunami alert was lifted about an hour after the quake struck off the coast of the southern region of Arequipa.
7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Peru, Tsunami Alert Issued
Peruvian authorities issued a tsunami alert after the quake struck off the coast of the southern region of Arequipa.
Powerful Waves Slam U.S. Army Base in the Marshall Islands
A video circulating on social media showed water rushing into a room at U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as a series of unexpected waves surged across the low-lying island of Roi-Namur.
Afghanistan Struck By Large Quake Days After Deadly Temblors
A magnitude-6.3 earthquake rocked Herat City, near the site of two devastating ones that killed more than 1,000 people last weekend.
Morocco Earthquake: At Least 296 Dead, Military Says
The government released a preliminary toll after shaking was felt from Rabat to Marrakesh.
Turkey’s Earthquake Zone Is a Lot Like the One in California. Here’s What That Means.
Scientists are analyzing the disaster for clues about the potential strength and location of future West Coast quakes.