Earthquake in Afghanistan: more than a thousand victims and many injured

A 6,1-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan in the early hours of June 22, killing more than a thousand people, injuring more than 600, and the death toll is expected to rise as more information comes in from remote mountain villages, Reuters reported. On photos…

An earthquake occurred in Ukraine: windows rattled in houses

In Ukraine, an earthquake of magnitude 3,3 was recorded in the city of Krivoy Rog (Dnipropetrovsk region). This was reported by the Main Center for Special Control. The BBC publication shared the details. “The source of the earthquake is on the territory of the Dnepropetrovsk region in the area of ​​Krivoy Rog at a depth of 5 km,”...

A 6,2 magnitude earthquake hits California: new warning system worked perfectly

Half a million phones in California have received emergency alerts for a 6,2 earthquake thanks to a system that offers a few seconds to take cover, TheGuardian reported. In the moments before the 6,2 magnitude earthquake on the northern California coast on December 20, about half a million phones were buzzing. System…

Destroyed buildings and dozens of deaths: a powerful earthquake hits Haiti

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that a 14 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Haiti on Saturday, August 7,2, with many deaths. The earthquake was felt even in neighboring countries. In this regard, a tsunami warning was announced, which was later canceled. About…

How to protect yourself during an earthquake: updated instructions

On Wednesday, July 28, Alaska was hit by the most powerful earthquake in the past 57 years with a magnitude of 8,2. In addition, it was followed by several strong aftershocks of varying strength, reaching 6 points. We've compiled guidelines to help you minimize earthquake injury. Security experts are constantly reviewing ...

Strongest in 57 years: powerful earthquake hit Alaska

An 28 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday, July 8,2. It has been the strongest since 1964. Writes about this CNN. A very strong earthquake occurred about 56 miles (91 km) southeast of Perryville, Alaska. The earthquake was ...

Biggest in 27 years: Major earthquake hits California

An earthquake measuring 6 magnitudes on the Richter scale occurred in two states at once - California and Nevada. Tremors were felt even in Las Vegas and San Francisco. NBC News writes about this. The earthquake occurred shortly before 16:00 on Thursday, July 8. It was focused...

'The house caved in and things fell down': a powerful earthquake occurred in Alaska

A powerful 6,1 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska, shaking homes and knocking items off shelves as tremors were felt across 2000 square miles (nearly 5200 square kilometers). The Daily Mail writes about this. A strong earthquake of magnitude 6,1 struck Alaska. An earthquake occurred...

After the earthquake in California, 80 aftershocks occurred in two days: what to prepare for

Every time the ground in California shakes, residents can't help but wonder: how big a problem is this? A series of earthquakes on April 5 near Inglewood raised this issue again. Experts say there is no need to panic, but preparation never hurts. What…

A powerful earthquake hit Indonesia: dozens of people died, hundreds were injured

As a result of a strong earthquake in Indonesian Sulawesi, at least 67 people were killed and hundreds were injured, writes CNN. According to the head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Indonesia, Jan Gelfand, at least 67 people have died as a result of ...

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