Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Earthquakes

In 132 AD, China built a machine that could detect earthquakes hundreds of miles away: How Zhang Heng created the world's first earthquake detection device?

In 132 AD, China built a machine that could detect earthquakes hundreds of miles away through a device created by Chinese scientist Zhang Heng. The machine is known as the first seismograph in history. It used a pendulum, metal dragons, and frogs to detect ground vibrations. The invention helped the…

The Economic Times · Jul 26

Five Players Snubbed From the 2026 MLS All-Star Roster

The 2026 MLS All-Star Game pits some of the league’s best talents against Liga MX’s All-Stars.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 26

In 1520, Magellan reached calm Pacific waters after surviving a stormy strait, inspiring the name “Mar Pacifico” for the world’s largest ocean

Ferdinand Magellan named the Pacific Ocean 'Mar Pacifico' in 1520. This vast ocean is now known for powerful typhoons and earthquakes. Magellan's expedition sought a westward route to the Spice Islands. He navigated the hazardous Strait of Magellan before entering calm waters. This enduring geographical name originated from a fleeting…

The Times of India · Jul 25

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Families still searching for loved ones a month after Venezuela earthquakes, in photos

A month after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, families are still seeking closure as crews remove rubble from collapsed buildings in La Guaira and the search continues for the bodies of loved ones.

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Venezuela Is Still Reeling From Devastating Twin Earthquakes a Month Ago. Business And Workers Are Struggling To Recover

While families are still searching for missing loved ones and others are trying to work out where they will live after Venezuela's twin earthquakes on 24 June, many are now facing another challenge: how to earn a living.

International Business Times · Jul 24

UNHCR urges support after Venezuela quake

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is urgently scaling up its emergency response in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes which took place last month, providing life-saving protection, emergency relief assistance and shelter support to thousands of people affected by the disaster.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24

A Month After Venezuela's Twin Earthquakes, More Than 21,000 People Are Still Living as Refugees While Families Search the Rubble

One month after twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela, more than 21,000 people remain displaced and living in temporary shelters, thousands of families are still waiting to recover the bodies of missing relatives from beneath collapsed buildings, and humanitarian organizations warn the disaster is evolving into a long-term recovery crisis that…

Latin Times · Jul 24

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Unidos por Venezuela Expands All-Star Lineup as Miami Benefit Concert Becomes Global Relief Effort: Chayanne and Gilberto Santa Rosa Among Newly Announced Artists

The star-studded benefit concert Unidos por Venezuela has added more artists to what is becoming one of the largest humanitarian music events organized for Venezuela in decades. The August 16 concert at Miami's Kaseya Center will bring together more than 30 Latin music stars to raise funds for communities devastated…

Latin Times · Jul 24

Gold miner shrugs off earthquake's impact on production

Earthquakes in eastern Australia took some of the shine off first-half production for the world's biggest gold miner, as it continues to watch fuel prices.

AAP · Jul 24

Texas Panhandle shaken by strongest earthquake to hit the region

The 5.0 magnitude earthquake was felt early Thursday morning and is said to be stronger than what the region typically experiences.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 23

Venezuela earthquake damages add up to almost $20 billion, World Bank says

Almost a month after the devastating earthquakes, Venezuela has a mammoth task ahead in terms of rebuilding, rehabilitating and mitigating the social and economic damage of the biggest natural disaster in decades.

Euronews · Jul 23

How Antoine Griezmann Fared in His Orlando City, MLS Debut

The 35-year-old Frenchman had a debut he’ll never forget.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 23

Venezuelans still searching for pets lost in quakes

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela - Hundreds of hapless creatures are waiting to be reunited with their owners or find refuge with an adoptive family after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes struck one month ago.

Bangkok Post · Jul 23

Venezuela's Earthquake Victims Remembered Throughout World Cup Final as Music, Sports and Beauty Queens Unite to Raise Funds

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final was more than a championship match between Spain and Argentina. For millions of Venezuelans, it became an unprecedented international tribute to the victims of the devastating June 24 earthquakes, with artists, athletes and public figures using football's biggest stage to honor those lost and…

Latin Times · Jul 20

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Times of India · Jul 20

What created Washington's Mima Mounds: The ancient geological mystery that has left scientists searching for answers for more than 100 years

America’s one of the most intriguing geological mysteries: The Mima Mounds of Washington State spread across the Mima Prairie in Thurston County. Hundreds of rounded earthen mounds have puzzled scientists for more than 100 years now, as reported by Discovery UK. But, despite decades of research, experts still cannot agree…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises above 5,000 as IMF announces emergency funds

Venezuela's death toll from twin earthquakes now exceeds five thousand. The International Monetary Fund has provided emergency financial support for recovery. These funds will aid affected communities and rebuild essential public services. Thousands of people were injured, rescued, and left homeless by the disaster. Relief operations continue with international rescuers…

Euronews · Jul 18

Deaths from Venezuela earthquakes rise above 5,000

Venezuela has been able to unlock €302 million of funding from the International Monetary Fund to support recovery and reconstruction following the devastating earthquakes that hit the northern coastal region last month.

The Times of India · Jul 18

Confusion, lack of equipment hindered Venezuela's response to earthquake that killed over 5,000: Report

Venezuelan military response to earthquakes faced significant delays. Poor coordination and delayed deployment orders slowed rescue efforts. Essential equipment shortages further hampered the armed forces' capabilities. Civilians and international teams performed initial rescue work. Economic crisis years eroded the military's operational readiness.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that shook Venezuela last month rose to 5,069 late on Friday, local authorities said

France 24 · Jul 18

Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases recovery funds

More than 5,000 people were killed in the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month, officials said, adding that the country would tap $346 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for reconstruction. The coastal state of La Guaira, located north of Caracas, was decimated in the quakes that struck…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Mexico rocked by powerful 7.3 earthquake, tsunami alert issued as tremors rattle Central America. Check viral videos

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off Mexico's Chiapas coast on Friday. The powerful tremor triggered a tsunami warning for nearby regions. Authorities reported no immediate casualties or significant damage from the seismic event. Mexico sits on five tectonic plates, making it prone to frequent earthquakes. The country remembers devastating quakes…

The Conversation · Jul 17

Venezuela earthquakes create opening for military’s return to public life

Three weeks after Venezuela was struck by twin earthquakes on June 24, the scale of the devastation is still growing. The death toll is approaching 5,000 people, with 18,000 homeless and 21,000 more in shelters.

France 24 · Jul 16

Venezuelans dig to find their loved ones after earthquakes

Two earthquakes of rare magnitude struck Venezuela on June 24, seconds apart. The state of La Guaira on the Caribbean coast was by far the hardest hit, with entire buildings collapsing there in seconds. Tens of thousands of people are still missing but help still has not arrived.

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Earthquake aid keeps flowing from Florida to Venezuela, with help from the U.S. State Department

Eighteen-year-old Alessandra Izaguirre is part of a massive grassroots effort to help Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

The Economic Times · Jul 14

'Until the end': The tireless, traumatic search for Venezuela quake victims

Miguel Baez searches for his missing family members in collapsed buildings. He and other volunteers work tirelessly amidst dangerous debris piles. The slow official response to the recent earthquakes fuels growing frustration. Baez recovered fragments of his family's belongings from their former apartment. Heavy rains now impede the ongoing search…

1 … 4 5 6 7

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

International Monetary Fund

the International Monetary Fund

The US State Department

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.