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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Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers
A volcanic eruption on Indonesia Mount Dukono has killed three hikers and left 10 others missing after a sudden explosion sent a massive ash cloud nearly 10 kilometres into the air, according to local authorities. Police officials in North Halmahera district confirmed that among the deceased were two foreign nationals and one Indonesian resident from […]
Powerful quake hits Japan coast as tsunami warning issued
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to issue urgent tsunami warnings and advise residents to stay away from coastal regions. Officials warned that waves reaching up to three metres could hit vulnerable shorelines. Consequently, emergency alerts were quickly broadcast across affected areas to ensure residents moved […]
Annular solar eclipse creates stunning ring of fire across skies today
The first solar eclipse of 2026 is taking place today, marking an exciting astronomical event, although it will not be visible from Pakistan. This rare phenomenon is an annular solar eclipse, often called the “Ring of Fire,” because the Sun appears as a glowing ring around the Moon. During this type of eclipse, the Moon […]
Mount Semeru erupts in Java, authorities raise alert to highest level
SURABAYA: Mount Semeru, a volcano on Indonesia’s main island of Java, erupted on Wednesday, sending ash and gas kilometres into the sky and prompting authorities to raise the alert level to its highest status. The eruption occurred at 2:13 pm local time (0713 GMT), producing pyroclastic flows, officials said. Read More: Indonesia issues highest alert […]
Powerful 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning in Southern Philippines
MANILA — A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck offshore in the southern Philippines early Friday, triggering tsunami warnings across the region and prompting residents in coastal areas to flee to higher ground. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the quake struck off the coast of Manay town in Davao Oriental, at a […]