earthquake

Magnitude 7.2 hits off coast of Russia's Kamchatka region

The US National Tsunami Warning Center said there was a tsunami threat from the quake.

Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years, four deaths reported

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, killing four people, injuring dozens and sparking a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines that was later lifted

Hundreds cut off after Japan quake that killed 78

The powerful main tremor, followed by hundreds of aftershocks, injured at least 330 people, local authorities said.

In pictures: Destruction caused by the latest earthquakes in Japan

The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck in the middle of the afternoon on Monday

At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake

Rescuers in remote villages of northwest China dug through the rubble of collapsed homes on Tuesday after China's deadliest earthquake in years killed at least 118 people and injured hundreds more

Are we taking the risk of earthquakes seriously?

Experts say a powerful earthquake will destroy vast amounts of infrastructure in Bangladesh.

Decoding the Ramganj earthquake: How vulnerable is Bangladesh?

Analysing the recent earthquake can provide valuable information about future threats.

Earthquake triggers panic, no damage reported

The magnitude 5.6 quake that struck the country in the morning triggered widespread panic, but there was no report of major casualties or damages

Earthquake panic / At least 76 RMG workers injured in Cumilla

At least 76 garment workers were injured when they tried to rush to exit the factory building in Chauddagram of Cumilla after a 5.6 tremor jolted the country this morning

December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023

Dos and don'ts: A guide to safety during earthquake

Although extremely unpredictable, earthquakes are a reality we must be prepared for.

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

At least 132 dead in Nepal earthquake

At least 132 people were killed in an overnight earthquake that struck a remote pocket of Nepal, officials said Saturday, as security forces rushed to assist with rescue efforts

October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023

Richard Roundtree, Black action hero who played 'Shaft', dead at 81

Richard Roundtree, a trailblazing Black actor who played the private eye John Shaft in the "Shaft" films of the 1970s and also took on dramatic roles dealing with race relations in America, died on Tuesday aged 81, the Hollywood Reporter said, citing his manager.

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Nepal

The epicentre of the quake was at Dhading, about 55 km (35 miles) west of Kathmandu, it said.

October 14, 2023
October 14, 2023

Local government for effective disaster management

To decrease the impact of catastrophes, integration among local and national bodies is necessary.

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Nepal

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Nepal today, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.</p><p>The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), GFZ said.</p><p>The quake was also felt in parts of India including its capital New Delhi.</p>

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023

An ominous sign: 34 quakes in 2 months

At least 34 mild quakes in and around Bangladesh within the last two months is a worrying sign, experts said.

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

4.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Tangail, nearby areas

The earthquake was felt at 12:49pm, an official of Bangladesh Meteorological Department told The Daily Star

September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023

Morocco Earthquake: Death toll passes 2,100

Survivors of Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in more than six decades struggled to find food, water and shelter yesterday as the search for the missing continued in remote villages and the death toll of more than 2,100 seemed likely to rise further.

September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023

Death toll now more than 2,000, survivors sleep rough

Moroccan earthquake survivors huddled for a night in the open on the High Atlas Mountains on Saturday, a day after the country's deadliest quake in more than six decades killed more than 2,000 people and laid waste to villages