The Latest Breaking News from Earthquakes

Strong earthquakes jolt parts of Indonesia’s West Papua province

At least four land-based earthquakes of between 6.2 and 5.5 magnitudes were recorded, though no damage was reported.

Al Jazeera · Sep 10, 2022

This Big Truck Makes Artificial Earthquakes At The University Of Texas

The weight can strike the ground with as much as 60,000 pounds of force and can go so fast that a camera can't pick up the movement.

Motor1 · Sep 6, 2022

Two earthquakes rattle Afghanistan, killing at least six

Two earthquakes shook Afghanistan on Tuesday, with one killing six people in the northeast of the country, officials said.

Reuters · Sep 6, 2022

Two earthquakes jolt J&K in 40 minutes

While the 3.4 magnitude quake hit Katra belt in Reasi district, the other hit Doda district.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2022

Fears of new quakes in Dutch gas field as energy crisis bites

As Dutch government weighs resuming gas production in earthquake zone this winter, anxiety is rising in Groningen

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2022

Japan is due for a mega earthquake, with experts warning many people are unprepared — but an elite rescue squad is ready

Earthquakes are a fact of life in Japan, but authorities are warning the population is underprepared for a long-anticipated mega quake that could leave more than 4 million people stranded, and thousands dead.

ABC News · Aug 20, 2022

Earthquakes Hire USMNT Assistant Coach as Next Manager

Luchi Gonzalez, the former FC Dallas manager, will join the Earthquakes after the World Cup in Qatar.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 17, 2022

American Samoa's earthquake swarms spark fears of underwater volcanic eruption. This is what we know so far

Experts are on the ground in American Samoa, monitoring weeks of seismic activity that is likely linked to a nearby underwater volcano. Although an eruption is possible, they say it will be very different to the devastating explosion seen recently in Tonga.

ABC News · Aug 16, 2022

'One Piece' statues serve as symbol of Kumamoto Pref. quake recovery

KUMAMOTO -- Fans of the manga series "One Piece" are flocking to Kumamoto Prefecture to see statues of characters from the popular franchise. Ten statues depicting various members of the Straw Hat Pirates have been installed in the prefecture. The representation of the series' protagonist, Luffy, is said to have…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 2, 2022

North shaken by earthquakes in Myanmar

People in upper northern provinces felt tremors from about 70 earthquakes centred in Myanmar overnight, which included three shocks over magnitude 5.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22, 2022