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The USGS estimated that the earthquake could cause economic losses measuring between 1–10% of Vanuatu's GDP. [17] The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs estimated that 116,000 people had been directly affected by the earthquake, [41] equivalent to a third of Vanuatu's population. [42] Among them were 14,000 ...
Turkish authorities say some 13.5 million people have been affected in an area spanning 280 miles Map of Turkey shows areas affected by huge earthquakes as death toll tops 5,000 Skip to main content
"Natural Disasters News".Ubyrisk. Archived from the original on 2018-11-01 Worldwide news site focused on natural disasters, mitigation and climate changes news "Global Risk Identification Program (GRIP)".
The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami occurred on Sunday, December 26, 2004. The earthquake itself, with a moment magnitude of around 9.2-9.3, devastated Aceh Province, Indonesia, while the tsunami affected countries all around the Indian Ocean. Nations which were affected are listed below in alphabetical order.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake has hit southeast Turkey, toppling buildings and leaving a trail of disaster in seven Turkish provinces and northern Syria, with tremors felt as far as Cairo.
The Icelandic Met Office has updated its readings for earthquakes recorded today. At 11.30am, it reported there had been around 180 minor earthquakes near the dike in the Grindavik region so far ...
The earthquake killed an old man, two others people were injured, 159 houses and two religious buildings were damaged. [282] A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, on October 24 at a depth of 26.1 km (16.2 mi). [283] A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan, on October 25 at a depth of 26.1 km (16.2 mi ...
The IMO said an earthquake of 5.0 magnitude — the largest since seismic activity began on October 25 — was measured by Fagradalsfjall, a volcano located about 19 miles from the capital city of ...