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5.0-magnitude quake hits SW China's Sichuan

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Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 28, 2026
Earthquake of magnitude 5.29 strikes China
A magnitude 5.29 earthquake struck Sichuan, China on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said. The post Earthquake of magnitude 5.29 strikes China appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
UrduPoint
· Jun 24, 2026
5.2-magnitude quake hits China's Qinghai province
5.2-magnitude quake hits China's Qinghai province
Qatar News Agency
· Jul 6, 2026
4.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northwestern Costa Rica
San Jose, July 06 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of the Guanacaste Province, northwest of Costa Rica.
The Guardian
· Jun 26, 2026
Experts say three recent powerful earthquakes are not related
5.6-magnitude California tremor, 7.2-magnitude temblor in Japan and two quakes in Venezuela all struck within hoursA 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck a rural part of northern California on Wednesday. Hours later, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit the northern coast of Japan and two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela in a devastating mass casualty event.The tremors happened in the span of eight hours, prompting online speculation over whether they were related. Continue reading...
BNO News
· Jun 24, 2026
Strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits northern Japan
A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan, causing violent shaking in parts of the region, according to preliminary data. The earthquake was centered 35 kilometers (22 miles) east-northeast of Kuji, a coastal city in Iwate Prefecture, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It struck at a depth of 51.7 kilometers (32.1 miles). Japan’s [] The post Strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits northern Japan appeared first on BNO News.
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· Jun 21, 2026
Severe Tropical Storm Francisco nears typhoon category
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Al Jazeera English
· Jun 29, 2026
Earthquake jolts southwest China | AJ #shorts
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck Yibin in China’s southwest province of Sichuan shortly after midnight on Monday, injuring at least 13 people, according to local news agencies. No deaths were reported, officials said. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Al Bawaba
· Jun 29, 2026
5.5-magnitude earthquake hits China’s Sichuan
ALBAWABA- A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Gaoxian County in Yibin City, Sichuan Province, southwest China, early Monday at 0:12 a...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 29, 2026
13 cedera, gempa bumi 5.5 skala Richter landa Sichuan
BEIJING: Sekurang-kurangnya 13 cedera selepas gempa bumi berukuran 5.5 skala Richter menggegarkan daerah Gaoxian di bandar Yibin, wilayah Sichuan, lewat malam tadi, menurut pihak berkuasa tempatan. Menurut Pusat Rangkaian Gempa Bumi China, gempa itu berlaku pada kedalaman enam kilometer. Ibu pejabat bantuan gempa bumi Yibin segera mengaktifkan tindak balas kecemasan Tahap III sejurus selepas kejadian. ... Read more The post 13 cedera, gempa bumi 5.5 skala Richter landa Sichuan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Latestly.com
· Jul 4, 2026
China Earthquake: 4.1-Magnitude Quake Strikes Near Myanmar Border, No Damage Reported
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck China on Saturday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). As per the NCS, the shallow earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres in the afternoon.
Al Jazeera
· Jun 29, 2026
Earthquake jolts southwest China
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck Yibin in China’s southwest province of Sichuan shortly on Monday.
The Economic Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 strikes China
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 strikes China
Christian Headlines
· Jun 25, 2026
Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Japan, and California
A wave of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, Japan, and California within a single day, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
Arab Times Online
· Jun 30, 2026
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Western Mexico
MEXICO CITY, June 30: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the western coast of Mexico on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.The quake was recorded about 75...
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 3, 2026
6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s Okinawa coast
Tokyo, July 3 (SANA) A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck waters northwest of Miyakojima Island in Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture on Friday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The agency said the quake was recorded at a lower 3 on Japan’s seven-point seismic intensity scale in Kume Island. No tsunami warning was issued. The epicenter was located at latitude 26 degrees []
The Tico Times
· Jul 7, 2026
Strong 5.4 Earthquake Shakes Costa Rica Near Jacó
A strong earthquake shook Costa Rica shortly after midday Tuesday, with reports of movement across the Central Pacific, the Central Valley and parts of Guanacaste. The Red Sismológica Nacional reported the quake at 12:11 p.m. today. The tremor had a magnitude of 5.4 Mw and was centered 27 kilometers west of Jacó, in the canton [] The post Strong 5.4 Earthquake Shakes Costa Rica Near Jacó appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
The Watchers
· Jun 25, 2026
Strong M6.9 earthquake hits near the east coast of Honshu, Japan
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.9 struck near the east coast of Honshu, Japan, at 22:30 UTC on June 24, 2026 (07:30 LT on June 25). The agency is reporting a depth of 51 km (32 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.9 at a depth of 53 km (33 miles). According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), there is no tsunami threat from this event. Source
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 25, 2026
EXPLAINER - What is the link between major earthquakes hitting within hours?
A series of strong earthquakes in California, Japan, and Venezuela within hours of each other has raised questions about whether they are connected
The Leader
· Jun 29, 2026
Earthquake Felt in San Miguel de Salinas and Across the Vega Baja
A small earthquake was recorded near San Miguel de Salinas on Sunday evening, with the tremor reportedly felt by residents in parts of the Vega Baja. The earthquake occurred at 9.37pm on June 28 and measured 1.6 on the Richter scale. Its epicentre was located close to San Miguel de Salinas at a depth of [] The post Earthquake Felt in San Miguel de Salinas and Across the Vega Baja appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.
CBNNews
· Jun 25, 2026
2 Major Quakes Strike Venezuela Killing 188; 2 More Quakes Hit Japan, California in 24 Hours
Powerful earthquakes struck on three continents in 24 hours, collapsing buildings, rattling homes, and killing at least 164 people. Venezuela was the hardest hit when back-to-back quakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 quakes hit on Wednesday, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets. A 7.2 earthquake shook northern Japan, and some residents in a rural area of Northern California sustained injuries from the strongest quake since 1940.
BusinessWorld Online
· Jul 9, 2026
Magnitude 4.5 quake jolts Northern Luzon
BAGUIO CITY — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Northern Luzon on Thursday afternoon, shaking La Union and nearby provinces. The quake occurred at 2:33 p.m. and was traced at Pugo, La Union, at a depth of 11 kilometers, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs recorded Intensity V in Baguio City []
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 28, 2026
Magnitude 6.1 quake jolts northeastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
Magnitude 6.1 quake jolts northeastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
The Daily Wire
· Jun 24, 2026
Major Earthquakes Shake Two Continents Just Hours Apart
Major back-to-back earthquakes struck opposite sides of the globe within hours, toppling buildings in Venezuela and triggering alarms in Japan. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, with tremors felt as far away as the capital, Caracas. Some initial reporting showed the quake ...
teleSUR English
· Jun 26, 2026
Japan Rules Out Tsunami Threat After Earthquake, Coastal Areas Evacuated
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake shook Japan prefecture on Friday, but authorities ruled out any tsunami warnings for coastal regions. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported on June 26 a 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Chiba prefecture, located close to the capital city of Tokyo. The geological event occurred at approximately 12:46 P.M. local time at a depth []
The Japan Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and surrounding areas
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Times of India
· Jun 28, 2026
Japan hit by 6.1-magnitude earthquake days after strong Iwate tremor, no tsunami threat
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted Japan's Iwate Prefecture coast early Sunday, following a series of recent tremors. While no tsunami risk or immediate damage was reported, authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant due to the ongoing seismic activity. This latest quake occurred in an area previously hit by a stronger tremor, raising concerns about potential landslides as the typhoon season approaches.
Hindustan Times
· Jun 30, 2026
Sinaloa, Mexico earthquake update: Tremors felt in El Progreso, Guasave, Leyva Solano, and Culiacan
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off Mexico's Sinaloa coast Tuesday, with the epicenter 75 km southwest of El Progreso. Tremors were felt nearby.
The Tribune
· Jun 25, 2026
Powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan, no tsunami warning
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s northern coast on Thursday, but the country’s meteorological agency said there was no danger of a tsunami. The quake had a magnitude of 7.2 and occurred off the eastern coast of Iwate, upgraded from an initial reading of 6.9, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake had a depth []
Associated Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Prime Minister Takaichi says earthquake struck northern Japan
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s northern coast on Thursday, but the country’s meteorological agency said there was no danger of a tsunami. The quake had a magnitude of 7.2 and occurred off the eastern coast of Iwate, upgraded from an initial reading of 6.9, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. #shorts #japan #earthquake #asia
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 30, 2026
Breaking | A 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes the Gulf of California off the coast of Mexico
Breaking | A 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes the Gulf of California off the coast of Mexico
World Israel News
· Jun 25, 2026
Twin earthquakes rock Venezuela, killing more than 150 people
The first quake, a 7.2-magnitude one, hit west of Morón on the Caribbean coast at shallow depth, followed less than a minute later by a 7.5 main shock southwest of the town. The post Twin earthquakes rock Venezuela, killing more than 150 people appeared first on World Israel News.
ABC7 New York
· Jun 26, 2026
Several strong earthquakes strike globally in 1 day. How are they connected?
Several strong earthquakes strike globally in 1 day. How are they connected?
NDTV
· Jul 11, 2026
Venezuela Earthquake Death Count Crosses 4,000, Thousands Still Missing
The stronger 7.5 magnitude quake -- the biggest in Venezuela in over a century -- struck 39 seconds after the first 7.2 magnitude shock, flattening entire high-rise apartment blocks to layers of...
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 7, 2026
Magnitude 5.4 quake jolts east coast of North Island
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Korea Times News
· Jun 28, 2026
Earthquake off northeastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issued
Earthquake off northeastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issued
USA TODAY
· Jun 25, 2026
Earthquakes in Venezuela: Raw footage of damage, collapsed buildings after 7.1, 7.5 magnitude quakes
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