Tag: Earthquake
Venezuela and Nicaragua Express Solidarity With China Over Xizang Earthquake
The Bolivarian nation extends its willingness to provide support in whatever its strategic partner requires at this time. On Tuesday, Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil issued a statement confirming that Venezuela feels deep regret for the human consequences of the earthquake that hit China in the morning. RELATED: Strong Earthquake Hits Xizang Region in China […]
January 7, 2025
Strong Earthquake Hits Xizang Region in China
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake killed at least 95 citizens and injured 130 people. On Tuesday morning, a powerful earthquake jolted southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, killing at least 95 people and injuring 130 others. RELATED: China Rejects U.S. Accusations of Cyber Espionage The 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck at 9:05 a.m. (Beijing Time). The epicenter was in Tsogo […]
January 7, 2025
Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits El Salvador, Also Noticeable in Guatemala
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake with epicenter in the Salvadoran Pacific shook El Salvador and Guatemala on Sunday, without the authorities having reported any casualties or material damage. RELATED: Ethiopia To Evacuate 80,000 People After 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake The tremor was recorded at 11:18 local time (17:18 GMT) off the coast of the central department of […]
January 5, 2025
Ethiopia To Evacuate 80,000 People After 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake
The Ethiopian government reported on Saturday that it is working to evacuate some 80,000 people from their homes in the Afar region (north-east), where, after months of seismic activity, a new earthquake occurred on Friday with no fatalities. RELATED: Mozambique’s Disputed Election Triggers Refugee Crisis as Violence Escalates “The Government has identified areas close to […]
January 4, 2025
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Devastates Port Vila, Vanuatu: Rescue Teams in Action
At least one fatality has been confirmed so far; however, reports from Katie Greenwood, head of the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) Pacific Delegation, suggest that the number could be as high as six. Related: Chile: 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Maule Region A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, on Tuesday, […]
December 17, 2024
Chile: 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Maule Region
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck central Chile on Friday night, with its epicenter in the Maule region, authorities reported, causing no preliminary casualties or damage. Related:Mapuche Leader Julia Chuñil Remains Missing in Chile The quake occurred at 8:38 PM local time (11:38 PM GMT), at a depth of 114 kilometers, according to the National Seismological […]
December 13, 2024
Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes California: Tsunami Alert and Concern on the West Coast
More than 1.3 million residents were close enough to the epicenter to experience the telluric movement, which was described as a rippling tremor lasting several seconds. Related: Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Northern Peru Without Damage Report or Victims The recent 7.0 magnitude earthquake in northern California, specifically in Humboldt County, has generated a wave of […]
December 5, 2024
Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Northern Peru Without Damage Report or Victims
Peru is located in a geologically active area known as the Pacific Fire Belt, where more than 80% of the world’s seismic activity is concentrated. This region is prone to earthquakes, which has led the country to develop protocols for prevention and response to seismic emergencies. Related: 5.2 Earthquake, Affects Suthern Mexico A magnitude 5.1 […]
November 29, 2024
Cuba Strengthens Recovery Actions After Hurricane and Earthquakes
Authorities are prioritizing attention to housing, electrical infrastructure, and landslides. On Sunday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel oversaw recovery efforts following the damage caused by Hurricane Rafael and assessed the impact of seismic activity in the eastern region of the country. RELATED: ALBA Expresses Solidarity With Cuba After Strong Earthquakes So far, the National Defense Council […]
November 11, 2024
ALBA Expresses Solidarity With Cuba After Strong Earthquakes
Around mid-morning on Sunday, the municipality of Pilon, in the province of Granma, experienced strong seismic activity. On Monday, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) expressed solidarity with the Cuban people and government, following strong earthquakes of magnitudes 6.0 and 6.7 on the open-ended Richter scale, felt on Sunday in several […]