earthquake

Hundreds cut off after Japan quake that killed 78

The powerful main tremor, followed by hundreds of aftershocks, injured at least 330 people, local authorities said.

In pictures: Destruction caused by the latest earthquakes in Japan

The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck in the middle of the afternoon on Monday

At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake

Rescuers in remote villages of northwest China dug through the rubble of collapsed homes on Tuesday after China's deadliest earthquake in years killed at least 118 people and injured hundreds more

Are we taking the risk of earthquakes seriously?

Experts say a powerful earthquake will destroy vast amounts of infrastructure in Bangladesh.

Decoding the Ramganj earthquake: How vulnerable is Bangladesh?

Analysing the recent earthquake can provide valuable information about future threats.

Earthquake triggers panic, no damage reported

The magnitude 5.6 quake that struck the country in the morning triggered widespread panic, but there was no report of major casualties or damages

Earthquake panic / At least 76 RMG workers injured in Cumilla

At least 76 garment workers were injured when they tried to rush to exit the factory building in Chauddagram of Cumilla after a 5.6 tremor jolted the country this morning

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Bangladesh this morning.

Dos and don'ts: A guide to safety during earthquake

Although extremely unpredictable, earthquakes are a reality we must be prepared for.

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

Morocco earthquake death toll crosses 800

At least 820 people have died in a devastating earthquake that struck near Morocco's tourist hotspot of Marrakesh, authorities said Saturday, updating an earlier toll of more than 600

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

Reactions from foreign governments to earthquake in Morocco

Following are reactions from foreign governments to the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco's High Atlas mountains late on Friday, killing hundreds and destroying buildings in the deadliest tremor to hit the country in decades

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

Powerful earthquake in Morocco kills 632 people

Residents of Marrakech, the nearest big city to the epicentre, said some buildings had collapsed in the old city, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Local television showed pictures of a fallen mosque minaret with rubble lying on smashed cars.

May 6, 2023
May 6, 2023

Two tremors near Dhaka raise concern

Two earthquakes with epicentres very close to Dhaka jolted the capital in a span of just 11 days, raising concerns among leading experts about more quakes and the country’s preparedness.

May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023

Is Bangladesh prepared to face the wrath of an earthquake?

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, with 30,093 residents per square kilometer is among the world cities with the highest population density in 2022. And has been marked as one of the 20 cities most vulnerable to earthquakes in the world.

February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023

Caught in the politics of aid, Syria is suffering

Death toll in Syria currently stands over 5,800 (as of 3:30 pm Bangladesh time, February 15). With every passing hour, chances of finding survivors are becoming slimmer.

February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023

Historical sites affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake

Turkey Government has informed that due to the earthquake, more than 3,000 buildings have been destroyed throughout the country, which includes cultural landmarks and historic sites

February 6, 2023
February 6, 2023

Major deadly earthquakes in the past two decades

Some of the world's most deadly earthquakes in the past two decades are listed below, after a 7.8 magnitude quake struck central Turkey and northwest Syria on Monday and killed hundreds of people.

February 6, 2023
February 6, 2023

Earthquake kills more than 3,800 in Turkey, Syria

Multi-storey apartment buildings full of residents were among the 5,606 structures reduced to rubble in Turkey, while Syria announced dozens of collapses, as well as damage to archaeological sites in Aleppo.

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

Indonesia earthquake: 6-yr-old rescued miraculously after 2 days

A six-year-old boy has been pulled from the rubble of a deadly Indonesia earthquake after spending two days trapped under debris without food or water, in a "miracle" rescue..The dramatic rescue captured on camera Wednesday evening revived hopes that survivors could still be pulled alive f

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