Sydney: At least 31 people were killed and over 300 others injured after an earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale hit Papua New Guinea. the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Tuesday. According to the USGS, the tremor struck late Monday night at a depth of 35 km, with its[Read More…]
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Quake measuring 7.2 hits southern Philippine province; no damage reported
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 has hit a southern Philippine province on Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of destruction or injuries. However, the quake prompted a local tsunami warning. The pre-dawn quake was centered at sea off Sarangani province and hit relatively deep below the[Read More…]
Massive 6.6 magnitude quake hits Pakistan
A strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck Baluchistan’s districts of Pasni, Turbat, Gwadar and adjoining areas on early Wednesday morning, said US Geological Survey. As per a report in Geo News, the epicenter of the tremor was around 90 km (55 miles) south of Turbat, Pakistan. “The epicenter of the tremor[Read More…]