The quakes and other smaller aftershocks shook cities in Venezuela and Colombia overnight. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
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3 Strong Earthquakes Strike Venezuela
The quakes occurred within about five hours and shook cities in Venezuela and Colombia. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russia’s Far East
The quake briefly triggered tsunami alerts at nearby coastlines, less than two months after a larger earthquake sent tsunami waves across the Pacific.
Russia’s Far East Suffers Damage From Earthquake and Tsunami
Regional authorities in Sakhalin Oblast declared an emergency after a tsunami hit the Kuril Islands, and Kamchatka region was watching for volcanic activity.
Russia’s Far East Suffers Damage From Earthquake and Tsunami
Regional authorities in Sakhalin Oblast declared an emergency after a tsunami hit the Kuril Islands, and Kamchatka region was watching for volcanic activity.
What is the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’?
Many of the world’s biggest earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis occur along a chain of seismologically active regions that encircle the Pacific Ocean.
Hundreds of Small Earthquakes Rattle Remote Islands in Japan
More than 800 tremors have shaken the southwestern Tokara Islands over the past 11 days, including a 5.6-magnitude quake on Wednesday.
Myanmar Earthquake: What We Know About Death Toll and Damage
The death toll in Myanmar has exceeded 1,600, the country’s military government said. The powerful earthquake also jolted other parts of Southeast Asia.
7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar With Shaking Felt in Bangkok
People in Mandalay, near the epicenter of the 7.7.-magnitude quake, were rushed to the main hospital. Shaking was felt hundreds of miles away in Bangkok, in neighboring Thailand.
Trump’s Cuts Come With Risks. Including From Volcanoes.
A spending freeze could disrupt systems that warn communities when eruptions appear imminent.