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Update: Morocco Earthquake Death Toll above 1000

Web News 9 September 2023 342 0

More than 600 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck central Morocco, according to the country’s interior ministry The quake – measuring magnitude 6.8 – sent people rushing into the streets in Marrakesh and other cities Many of the deaths were said to be in Continue Reading

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Earthquake Leaves 12 Dead in Southern Ecuador

Web News 19 March 2023 356 0

At least 12 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck the southern coast of Ecuador.Buildings have been damaged in several cities following the 6.7 magnitude quake, which hit at around midday local time (17:00 GMT). The southern province of El Oro was the worst affected, where emergency services have reported people remain trapped inside […]Continue Reading

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Syria-Turkey Earthquake: Survivor Recounts Ordeal

Web News 13 February 2023 291 0

It has been a week since a deadly earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, killing thousands. But amid the despair, there have been stories of “miracles”. This is one of them. When Necla Camuz gave birth to her second son on 27 January, she named him Yagiz, meaning “brave one”. Just 10 days later, at 04:17 […]Continue Reading

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Turkey-Syria Earthquake: King Charles Donates to Survivors

Web News 10 February 2023 315 0

The King and Queen Consort have been appreciated for a “generous donation” by the UK’s Disasters Emergency Committee, DEC, which is helping earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria. The Prince and Princess of Wales also tweeted that they were supporting the appeal. William and Kate said they were “horrified to see the harrowing images” in […]Continue Reading

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Afghan Earthquake Leaves 280 Dead, Scores Wounded

Web News 22 June 2022 498 0

A powerful earthquake has killed at least 280 people and left scores injured in Afghanistan, according to the country’s state news agency. Pictures show landslides and ruined homes in eastern Paktika province, where rescuers are scrambling to treat the injured. In remote areas, helicopters have been ferrying victims to hospitals. The local Bakhtar News Agency […]Continue Reading

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10 Years on, New Zealand Remembers Christchurch Earthquake

Web News 22 February 2021 1078 0

The people of New Zealand are marking ten years since an earthquake struck its South Island city of Christchurch, killing 185 persons and injuring thousands more. At 12:51 pm on February 22, 2011, the 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck close to Christchurch city at a depth of 5 km. Although not as strong as a magnitude […]Continue Reading

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Powerful Earthquake Rocks Japan

Web News 14 February 2021 532 0

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima, Japan, on Saturday, just weeks before the 10-year anniversary of the deadly 2011 tsunami. The 7.3-magnitude quake was felt strongly in Tokyo, but a tsunami warning has not been issued. There are reports of about 50 people injured, officials say, and almost one million homes are […]Continue Reading