China: 111 die after magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Gansu Province

China: 111 die after magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Gansu Province

An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale hit northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday (December 19, 2023) leaving at least 111 people dead, media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 19, 2023

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Nepal, tremors felt in New Delhi

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Nepal, tremors felt in New Delhi

An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale hit Nepal as tremors were felt in the Indian national capital New Delhi on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features October 03, 2023

Turkey-Syria earthquakes: Death toll crosses 20,000, rescue workers still in search for survivors

Turkey-Syria earthquakes: Death toll crosses 20,000, rescue workers still in search for survivors

Ankara/IBNS/UNI: As rescue workers rummage through the rubble of collapsed buildings to search for survivors of the deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the toll has crossed 20,000, four days since the natural disaster struck the region, according to official sources.

by Trans World Features February 10, 2023

5.4M earthquake hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands, no casualty reported

5.4M earthquake hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands, no casualty reported

Port Blair, Sep 6 (IBNS): A quake of magnitude 5.4 on the Richter Scale hit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands early on Wednesday morning, according to United States Geological Survey (USGS).

by IBNS September 06, 2017

Turkey: Earthquake strikes near western coast

Turkey: Earthquake strikes near western coast

Ankara Feb 6 (IBNS): An earthquake of 5.2-magnitude struck near the western coast of Turkey on Monday morning, according to media reports.

by India Blooms News Service February 06, 2017

If I am allowed to speak on note ban,there will be an earthquake : Rahul Gandhi in Parliament

If I am allowed to speak on note ban,there will be an earthquake : Rahul Gandhi in Parliament

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS) : Amid the continuing verbal war between the Treasury Bench and Opposition members that kept eluding a debate on demonetisation, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that if he is allowed to speak up, it will cause an "earthquake," reports said.

by IBNS December 09, 2016

Death toll in Aceh earthquake rises; more feared trapped

Death toll in Aceh earthquake rises; more feared trapped

Jakarta, Dec 7 (IBNS): Death toll in the Wednesday morning earthquake in Aceh, Indonesia, has risen to 54,including children, according to media reports.

by IBNS December 07, 2016

Indonesia: At least 25 killed as deadly quake rips through Aceh province

Indonesia: At least 25 killed as deadly quake rips through Aceh province

Jakarta, Dec 7 (IBNS): At least 25 people were killed after a deadly earthquake rocked Indonesia's Aceh province on Wednesday morning, media reports said.

by IBNS December 07, 2016

Tanzania: 5.7M quake kill at least 13, over 200 injured

Tanzania: 5.7M quake kill at least 13, over 200 injured

Dodoma, Tanzania, Sept 12 (IBNS): At least 13 people were reported dead after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Tanzania's northern part on Sunday, reports said.

by India Blooms News Service September 12, 2016

Italy earthquake: Death toll touches 120

Italy earthquake: Death toll touches 120

Rome, Aug 25 (IBNS): The death toll in the earthquake which rocked Italy on Wednesday has touched 120, media reports said on Thursday.

by India Blooms News Service August 25, 2016

Peru: 5.4M quake kills at least 9, 52 others injured

Peru: 5.4M quake kills at least 9, 52 others injured

Lima, Peru, Aug 16 (IBNS): At least nine people were killed and 52 others injured by a 5.4 magnitude earthquake, which struck Peru on Sunday night, reports said.

by IBNS August 16, 2016

7.5 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

7.5 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Sydney, Mar 30 (IBNS):A strong quake, which measured 7.5 on the Richter Scale, hit Papua New Guinea on Sunday, reports said.

by IBNS March 30, 2015

Earthquake strikes east coast of Japan

Earthquake strikes east coast of Japan

Tokyo, Oct 11 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.2 on Richter scale struck off the east coast of Japans main island of Honshu, reports said on Saturday.

by IBNS October 11, 2014