Earthquake

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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake shakes southern Philippines

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South Asia

Strong earthquake tremors of magnitude 6.2 jolt Sri Lanka

A swarm of earthquakes, brought about by a magma intrusion signalling a potential volcanic eruption, prompted a temporary closure of Iceland's famed Blue Lagoon geothermal spa on November 9, 2023, the operator said. "The Blue Lagoon has made the proactive decision to temporarily close its operations for one week although the current phase of uncertainty has not been elevated by the authorities during this seismic period," it said in a statement posted to its website. (Photo by Halldor KOLBEINS / AFP)(AFP)
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150 quakes in one hour, Iceland on high alert as experts signal volcanic eruption

At noon on 8 November a 7.2 earthquake struck Indonesia.
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Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits Banda Sea in Indonesia

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Earthquake measuring 5.6 magnitude jolts Nepal; tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

People sleep inside a makeshift shelter after an earthquake at Khalanga in Jajarkot, Nepal November 4, 2023. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar
South Asia

Sobbing relatives of Nepal quake victims prepare for cremations

Army personnel carry an injured person on a stretcher after an earthquake in Jajarkot, Nepal, November 4, 2023. Photo REUTERS
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Rescuers struggle to find Nepal quake survivors, deaths at 137

The Annapurna mountain range is seen in the background as a man paddles through Phewa Tal lake in Pokhara April 7, 2008. REUTERS/Adrees Latif (NEPAL)/File Photo
South Asia

Factbox: Deadly earthquakes in Nepal since 2015

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South Asia

Nepal earthquake: Strong tremors felt across northern India

A damaged building is seen after an earthquake in Jajarkot, Nepal, November 4, 2023. Prime Minister Office/Handout via REUTERS
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Nepal earthquake kills at least 128, toll could rise, officials say

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Taiwan rattled by quake, no reports of damage

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolts Nepal

People search for survivors amid the debris of a house that was destroyed by an earthquake in the district of Zinda Jan, in Herat, Afghanistan October 9, 2023. REUTERS/Ali Khara
South Asia

WFP calls for $19 million to provide emergency food in quake-hit Afghanistan