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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 1608, Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor (died 1657) was born. 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 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1841, Otto Wagner, Austrian architect, designed the Austrian Postal Savings Bank and Karlsplatz Stadtbahn Station (died 1918) was born. 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 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2015, Philipp Mißfelder, German historian and politician (born 1979) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

World : 6.3-Magnitude Quake Hits Bismarck Sea – GFZ  

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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.

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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.

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

The Tribune

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· 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 []

The Watchers

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· Jul 1, 2026

Strong M6.0 earthquake hits off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan

A strong earthquake registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as M6.0 hit off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Honshu at 12:08 UTC (21:08 JST) on July 1, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 40 km (25 miles). USGS registered this quake as M5.9 at a depth of 37 km (23 miles). Source

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...

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 []

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 25, 2026

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northern Japan

A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake has struck northern Japan, sending strong tremors through the region. Authorities have not issued a tsunami warning. 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

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.

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. []

Borneo Bulletin

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· 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

BERNAMA

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· Jul 3, 2026

World : 6.3-Magnitude Quake Hits Halmahera, Indonesia -- GFZ

HONG KONG, July 3 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 jolted Halmahera, Indonesia, at 02:31:30 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said, reported Xinhua.

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

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.

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

Times of India

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· 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.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 27, 2026

5.6-magnitude earthquake hits central Japan, injures 10

5.6-magnitude earthquake hits central Japan, injures 10

India TV News

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· Jun 28, 2026

6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeastern region; no tsunami warning issued

6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeastern region; no tsunami warning issued

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

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

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.

teleSUR English

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· 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 []

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 []

Hananya Naftali

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· Jun 26, 2026

[Photo] Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and surrounding areas in Japan

Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and surrounding areas in Japan

Al Bawaba

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· Jun 25, 2026

7.2-magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan

ALBAWABA- A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan’s Iwate Prefecture on Thursday morning, shaking large areas of northern Japan and causing minor injuries and localized damage, while rescue efforts continued in Venezuela following deadly earthquakes that have killed more than 160 people...

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 26, 2026

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes near Tokyo, no tsunami warning issued

- No immediate reports of casualties or significant damage

Qatar News Agency

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· 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.

Ars Technica

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ocean rift zone saw spreading happen in a sudden burst

The crust expands at mid-ocean rifts. But how?

The Japan Times

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· Jun 27, 2026

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off coast of Iwate

The quake registered a lower 6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture. No tsunami warning was issued.

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