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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 716, Rui Zong, Chinese emperor (born 662) passed away. In 815, Wu Yuanheng, Chinese poet and politician (born 758) passed away. In 884, Huang Chao, Chinese rebel leader (born 835) passed away. In 1260, The Livonian Order suffers its greatest defeat in the 13th century in the Battle of Durbe against the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1950, Jurelang Zedkaia, Marshallese politician, 5th President of the Marshall Islands (died 2015) was born. In 1950, Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China was born. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Strong and shallow M6.4 earthquake hits Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea

The Watchers

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July 13, 2026

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A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.4 struck the Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea, at 08:53 UTC on July 13, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), there is no tsunami threat from this event. Source

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BERNAMA

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· Jul 13, 2026

World : 6.3-Magnitude Quake Hits Bismarck Sea – GFZ  

HONG KONG, July 13 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 jolted the Bismarck Sea at 0853 GMT on Monday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said, reported Xinhua.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 21, 2026

Gempa bumi lemah landa perairan Batu Pahat

PETALING JAYA: Gempa bumi lemah bermagnitud 3.3 direkodkan berlaku di perairan Batu Pahat, Johor pada pukul 1.17 pagi tadi. Jabatan Meteorologi (MetMalaysia) berkata, gempa bumi itu berlaku pada kedudukan 1.7 darjah Utara dan 102.7 darjah Timur. Katanya, pusat gempa dikesan kira-kira 20 kilometer barat daya dari Batu Pahat pada kedalaman 10 kilometer. “Gegaran mungkin dirasai ... Read more The post Gempa bumi lemah landa perairan Batu Pahat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

ABC7 New York

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· 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?

The Watchers

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· Jul 3, 2026

Strong M6.2 earthquake hits Halmahera, Indonesia

A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit Halmahera, Indonesia, at 02:31 UTC on July 3, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 121 km (75 miles). EMSC is reporting the same depth and magnitude. Source

The Tribune

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· Jul 10, 2026

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 rocks Myanmar

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 hit Myanmar in the early hours of Saturday, as per the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

Malay Mail

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· Jun 21, 2026

Tremors possible as weak 3.3‑magnitude quake hits off Batu Pahat, says MetMalaysia 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — A weak earthquake struck the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor early this morning, according to...

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

3.4-Magnitude earthquake recorded in Red Sea

DHAMAR, June 28 (YPA) – The Seismological and Volcanological Observatory Center in Dhamar Governorate announced on Sunday that an earthquake had been recorded in the Red Sea region, measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale. According to the bulletin issued by the center, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 11 km below the Earth’s surface. []

WAAV – 980 AM – Wilmington

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· Jul 11, 2026

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 11 at 3:42AM EDT until July 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Issued: Sat Jul 11 | 3:42 AMIn effect for: Coastal BrunswickSevere: ModerateCertainty: LikelyUrgency: Expected* WHAT...Strong west to east longshore c...

Hi China

· Jul 13, 2026

Typhoon Bavi whips up huge waves along Dalian coast

Typhoon Bavi brought rough seas to Dalian on Sunday, with massive waves battering the coastline and flooding parts of seaside parks. Chinese marine authorities issued wave and storm surge alerts, warning of dangerous conditions in the northern Yellow Sea as emergency measures were put in place to keep the public safe. #Trending

Times of India

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· Jul 8, 2026

How a giant meteor strike created Ghana's Lake Bosumtwi and its rich gold deposits

How a giant meteor strike created Ghana's Lake Bosumtwi and its rich gold deposits

Korea Times News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Germany’s TKMS beats Hanwha Ocean for Canada submarine deal: Canadian media

Germany’s TKMS beats Hanwha Ocean for Canada submarine deal: Canadian media

KHMO – 1070 AM – Quincy

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· Jul 1, 2026

How Likely Is a Major New Madrid Quake? Experts Answer

How Likely Is a Major New Madrid Quake? Experts Answer

Associated Press

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· 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

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· 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 []

Latestly.com

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· Jun 28, 2026

Japan Earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 Quake Jolts Iwate Coast; No Tsunami Threat

A preliminary magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan early Sunday morning, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Officials confirmed there is no risk of a tsunami from the event. The temblor occurred at 5:21 a.m. local time at a depth of approximately 40 kilometers beneath the seafloor.

World Israel News

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· 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.

TASS

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· Jun 22, 2026

IN BRIEF: What we know about series of quakes off Sevastopol

As many as seven earthquakes continued off Sevastopol for four hours

ABC News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Cliff collapses near Biarritz lighthouse, killing a diver and leaving another missing

A massive section of coastline near the French resort town of Biarritz has collapsed, killing a diver and leaving another missing

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 26, 2026

Was Venezuela struck by earthquake ‘doublet’? Here’s what we know so far

The US Geological Survey says the earthquakes were a ‘doublet’: a magnitude 7.2 foreshock followed 39 seconds later by a mainshock, this one with a magnitude of 7.5

EL PAÍS

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· Jun 26, 2026

Quake disaster tests Delcy Rodríguez’s leadership as Trump’s pick in Venezuela

The most powerful earthquake in a century strikes a country with an acting president and strained basic services

Eagle News

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· Nov 3, 2024

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Argentina’s Mendoza region, EMSC says

(Reuters) – An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the Mendoza region of Argentina, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said on Sunday. The quake was at a depth of 120 km (75 miles) EMSC said. Earthquake (sismo) M5.6 occurred 103 km NW of La Humada (Argentina) 3 min ago (local time 01:04:03). More info at: https://t.co/QMSpuj6Z2H https://t.co/cm5AxSLCss https://t.co/M5WZ9H8llg pic.twitter.com/0bOyhNvfx1 — EMSC (@LastQuake) November 3, 2024 (Reporting by Devika Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by William []

Sarajevo Times

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· Jun 30, 2026

3.6 Magnitude Earthquake near Zenica

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter scale was registered this morning near Zenica. The earthquake was registered at 6:18 a.m., the Federal Hydrometeorological Institute announced. According to available information, the earthquake was recorded at a depth of seven kilometers, which classifies it as a shallow earthquake that, despite its smaller magnitude, [] The post 3.6 Magnitude Earthquake near Zenica appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 4, 2026

Man suffers serious face injuries after being struck by boat at Hong Kong beach

Two people were hurt, including a man who suffered serious face injuries, when they were struck by a boat at a beach in Hong Kong on Saturday. Police said they received a call at around 3.05pm reporting that a man and woman had been hit by a boat at Little Palm Beach near Hang Hau Wing Lung Road in Clear Water Bay. The man was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei after sustaining serious injuries to his face. The woman had minor face injuries and was taken to Tseung Kwan O...

9 News Australia

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bizarre discoveries under Sydney Harbour | 9 News Australia

#EXCLUSIVE: A team of divers have made some surprising discoveries under Circular Quay, as works to fortify the sea floor reach the next stage. #9News

Egyptian Gazette

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· 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.

BNO News

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· 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.

The West Australian

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· Jul 5, 2026

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake hits Victoria, Great Ocean Road

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake has struck Victoria’s coastline, with residents as far as Phillip Island reporting they felt the shake.

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