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Earthquake kills 51, forces 5,000 to evacuate in Eastern Indonesia
The powerful quake triggered landslides, blocked roads and damaged more than 1,300 homes, with widespread destruction reported in the Sikka region
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One dead, four injured after 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia
The tremor caused damage in Maumere, the main town on the island of Flores, where people ran into the streets as buildings shook. At the port, video footage showed large pieces of concrete breaking away from a...
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Woman pulled alive after 36 hours under Colombia quake rubble
Largo was located after a resident heard her calling for help from under the rubble and alerted emergency workers. A small camera was then used to confirm her position and guide the rescue effort.
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111 dead, 87 injured as 7.4-magnitude quake devastates Colombia
President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an emergency to speed up the release of funds for recovery efforts as rescuers and residents searched through collapsed buildings across the affected areas.
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Dozens reported dead after powerful quake hits western Colombia
The quake on Monday trapped residents under debris, injured many more and forced people to flee their homes as far away as the capital, Bogota.
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Powerful 7.3 quake shakes southern Mexico, no major damage reported
Mexico's navy secretary Admiral Raymundo Morales said there had been "no serious impact", but advised people to avoid the coastline while authorities continued to monitor the situation.
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At least 30 injured as 7.5 quake hits North-Eastern Japan, Authorities warn of aftershocks
The quake triggered tsunami warnings that have since been lifted, although waves measuring up to 70cm (27in) were reported. In its aftermath, several train services were suspended, and approximately 2,700 homes...
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7.6 magnitude tremor shakes Japan, mass evacuations ordered
Initial reports led to the issuance of tsunami warnings, which were later lifted, though waves of up to 70 centimeters were observed along parts of the coastline. Local television stations broadcast urgent aler...
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7.4-magnitude tremor strikes Southern Philippines, tsunami warnings issued
Both the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and the US Tsunami Warning System issued alerts, cautioning that dangerous tsunami waves could hit coastlines within 300km (186 miles) of t...
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Strong earthquake in Central Philippines kills 26, injures scores
The 6.9-magnitude quake hit near the northern tip of Cebu island at 9:59 pm local time, shaking communities and leaving widespread damage in its wake. Officials warned that the death toll could rise as search t...
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More than 600 killed in 6.0-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan
The earthquake struck 17 miles from the eastern city of Jalalabad near the border with Pakistan around midnight local time according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Dozens injured as magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocks Sulawesi, Indonesia
The quake struck 15 kilometres north of the Poso district in the Central Sulawesi province, according to the US Geological Survey