MANILA: A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey, just a week after a deadly quake in the same region claimed dozens of lives. The earthquake occurred off the coast of Mindanao at 5:18pm local time. USGS reported that the tremor originated […]
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Powerful Earthquake off Cuba shakes Mexico and Florida
A powerful offshore earthquake struck near Cuba on Monday, sending tremors across parts of Cuba, Mexico, and Florida in what officials say is one of the strongest seismic events in the region in nearly 150 years. The United States Geological Survey recorded the quake at a magnitude of 6.1, occurring at a shallow depth of […]
Powerful earthquake triggers tsunami alerts in Philippines
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings across parts of the region and triggering evacuations in vulnerable coastal communities. Read More: Powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia, tsunami feared According to seismic monitoring agencies, the quake occurred near the island of Mindanao at a depth of about 10 kilometers, making […]
5.2-magnitude earthquake kills two in southern China, damages buildings
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck China’s southern Guangxi region early Monday, killing two people, damaging buildings, and triggering mass evacuations, state media reported. 🇨🇳 A 5.2 earthquake hits Liuzhou, China, and multiple buildings collapsed. Search and rescue teams are racing to find missing people right now. Source: @AZ_Intel_ pic.twitter.com/RCkgfjeIJZ — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 17, 2026 […]
Deadly storm kills over 100 in India’s Uttar Pradesh
A powerful storm swept through India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh, killing more than 100 people and causing widespread destruction across several districts, officials said on Thursday. The violent weather system brought intense rain, hail and strong winds, damaging homes, uprooting trees and disrupting daily life in India’s most populous state. According to state authorities, […]
Earthquake jolts Islamabad and multiple cities
Tremors were felt in Islamabad and several other cities across the country on Saturday, causing panic among residents who rushed out of their homes and workplaces. The earthquake was recorded with a magnitude of 5.4, according to seismic monitoring authorities. Read More: Earthquake rattles Islamabad, several Punjab cities Officials stated that the depth of the earthquake was approximately […]
Chile wildfires kill at least 18, thousands evacuated
SANTIAGO: At least 18 people have died as raging wildfires sweep across southern Chile, forcing the evacuation of nearly 20,000 residents, authorities said on Sunday. Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe in the Ñuble and Bío Bío regions, mobilizing all available resources to battle the blazes. Read More: Wildfires scorch 15,000 hectares in […]
Moderate 5.2-magnitude earthquake rattles Karachi and Balochistan
KARACHI/BALOCHISTAN: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 struck parts of Karachi and Balochistan late on Monday night, causing panic among residents, officials said. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported the earthquake epicentre was in Sonmiani, Balochistan, at a depth of 12 kilometres, located approximately 87 kilometres from Karachi. Read More: […]
Japan lifts tsunami warnings after 7.5-magnitude earthquake
Japanese authorities lifted tsunami warnings on Tuesday after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan late Monday, injuring at least 30 people and prompting the evacuation of around 90,000 residents. The quake hit off the coast at 11:15pm local time, and the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) initially warned that waves as high as 3 metres […]
Sri Lanka floods death toll rises to 334 as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc
COLOMBO: The death toll from floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka has risen sharply to 334, with nearly 400 people still missing, authorities said on Sunday. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) described it as the worst natural disaster to hit the island in two decades, affecting over 1.3 million people nationwide. […]