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Aftershocks rock Indonesia after massive quake
An aftershock of 5.6 magnitude, and at a shallow depth of 10 km, struck on Thursday morning about 487 miles south-southwest of the Sumataran island port of Padang
Strong 6.0-magnitude quake hits off Japan coast; no tsunami
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's southwest coast on Friday, the US Geological Survey said, but local authorities said there was no danger of a tsunami.
Myanmar struck by 7.0 magnitude earthquake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 struck northwestern Myanmar on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, sending strong tremors through Myanmar, eastern India, Bangladesh and parts of Nepal.
April 13, 2016 | 06:42 am PT
Strong quake in southwestern Japan kills nine, topples homes
Nine people were killed after a powerful earthquake hit southern Japan, toppling homes, sparking fires and injuring hundreds, officials said Friday, as rescuers scrambled to find residents feared trapped in rubble.
April 14, 2016 | 05:14 pm PT
Strong earthquake hits Japan, killing at least nine
Residents in Kumamoto survey the damage after a magnitude-6 earthquake hit southwest Japan.At least nine people are dead, and more than 1,000 people were injured. The quake and aftershocks toppled houses and thousands of residents are without power. More than 44,000 people have evacuated to schools and community centres, where they were given food and shelter. But there were many who decided to stay home. A Japanese resident said, "I didn't go to any evacuation centre, I just brought out my blanket since I have a big yard". But it was a sleepless night for many."I was so surprised. Afterwards I couldn't sleep at all."Although the magnitude of this earthquake wasn't high, it was shallow -- its intensity was similar to Japan's devastating earthquake in 2011.
April 14, 2016 | 10:36 pm PT
Japan plants shut down after quake, fuels economic fears
Some of Japan's biggest firms including Sony and Toyota shut down operations in southern Japan Friday after the region was struck by a deadly earthquake, fuelling worries about disruption to supply lines and possible effects on the wider economy.
April 15, 2016 | 12:23 am PT
Baby rescued from Japan quake rubble
An eight month-old baby has been rescued from the rubble, after a deadly earthquake hit southwest Japan. After six hours, police in northwest Japan have managed to pull this baby girl out from under the rubble of a collapsed home. The eight-month-old was found unharmed under a pillar.The town of Mashiki was one of the worst hit by Thursday's earthquake. At least nine people are dead, and more than 1,000 were injured.The magnitude 6.4-quake was shallow and struck on land -- its intensity was similar to Japan's devastating earthquake in 2011.Power and water have been cut across the area. More than 130 aftershocks have hit.Officials say they are becoming less frequent, although risks of strong aftershocks will remain for about a week.
April 15, 2016 | 04:12 am PT
Japan mounts rescue operation after second quake
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe orders a search and rescue operation after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck southern Japan early on Saturday, leaving at least one killed. Gavino Garay reports.It was the second earthquake to hit the southern city of Kumamoto in just over a day.The 7.3 earthquake struck southern Japan early in the morning on Saturday, killing at least one person, and injuring many more.Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has mounted a search and rescue operation. Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, said:"We are currently trying to assess the situation as best as we can, and rescue those in need."Japanese media reported that people were trapped under collapsed buildings, and fires and power outages have started as a result of the quake.The first quake hit the same area on Thursday, killing at least least nine people and injuring hundreds.
April 15, 2016 | 04:20 pm PT
Troops deployed to quake-hit southern Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe orders "government's full capacity" for a search and rescue effort after a second powerful earthquake hit southern Japan killing at least six, just a day after a quake killed nine people in the same region."I order to reinforce a great number of Self-Defense Force troops and other disaster relief officials to the earthquake-hit area to concentrate the government's full capacity into the rescue, evacuation and life-saving operations," Abe said. The magnitude 7.3 earthquake killed six, injured hundreds and brought down buildings, local media reported. Authorities warned of damage over a wide area, as reports came in of scores of people trapped in collapsed buildings, fires and power outages.Residents living near a dam were told to leave because of fears it might crumble, broadcaster NHK said.Saturday's tremor triggered a tsunami advisory, although it was later lifted and no irregularities were reported at three nuclear power plants in the area, a senior government official said.
April 15, 2016 | 06:34 pm PT
Scores trapped as Japan quakes toll hits 32
Scores of people were feared buried alive Saturday after two powerful quakes hit southern Japan a day apart, killing at least 32 people, and as a forecast storm threatened more devastating landslides.
April 16, 2016 | 02:49 am PT
Scores trapped as Japan quakes toll hits 32
Two powerful quakes hit southern Japan a day apart, killing at least 32 people, and as a forecast storm threatened more devastating landslides. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced he was sending 20,000 emergency responders to the area, including troops, firefighters and medics.
April 16, 2016 | 04:54 am PT
Powerful 7.8 earthquake rocks Ecuador, killing at least 41
Ecuador's strongest earthquake in decades, a 7.8 magnitude tremor, struck off the Pacific coast on Saturday, killing at least 41 people and causing damage near the epicenter as well as in the largest city of Guayaquil.
April 16, 2016 | 06:31 pm PT
Update- Death toll from Ecuador earthquake rises to 233 - President Correa
A powerful earthquake killed at least 233 people, injured hundreds more, ravaged coastal towns and sent residents fleeing for higher ground in Ecuador on Saturday night.
April 16, 2016 | 11:08 pm PT
Passersby pull out car smashed by Ecuador bridge
Bystanders in Ecuador help emergency workers pull out a car from under a collapsed bridge in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake. A car is under this bridge following Ecuador's deadly earthquake. Bystanders and emergency workers are pulling it out. One person has died in the bridge collapse. The death toll for the 7.8-magnitude quake, Ecuador's strongest in decades, is at 77 and climbing.
April 17, 2016 | 02:15 am PT
Search for survivors after Japan quakes
Rescuers in Japan are racing against time to search for survivors trapped under collapsed buildings following deadly earthquakes. The desperate search for survivors intensifies a day after another powerful earthquake hit southern Japan.More than 40 are dead.The two quakes and aftershocks have caused widespread damage to infrastructure, making it difficult for food and water to reach survivors.Authorities have told nearly 250,000 people to leave their homes, fearing further quakes.But instead of staying inside evacuation centres, many are choosing to sleep outdoors.(SOUNDBITE) (Japanese) UNIDENTIFIED MASHIKI RESIDENT, SAYING:"I slept here because I thought it would be faster to escape from here.""I am worried about how long this situation will last."Many residents don't know when recovery will start and say the cleanup, when it happens, would be extensive.
April 17, 2016 | 04:56 am PT
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