Earthquake

On Monday, a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia as authorities assessed potential damage and monitored coastal areas. Earthquake Near Mindanao Triggers Tsunami Alerts The quake struck near Mindanao in the...

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, forcing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) to evacuate facilities in a region critical to global chip supply, marking the second significant seismic event to impact semiconductor operations in recent months. The quake...

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit Southern California on Tuesday night, with its epicenter located near Bakersfield, Kern County. The quake was felt as far as Los Angeles and Orange County. What Happened: The earthquake struck at 9:09 p.m. PTD, with its epicenter in Lamont, California, close to...

Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture was struck by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake early Monday, but authorities have not issued a tsunami warning, easing concerns for residents and officials. What Happened: NHK World-Japan reports that a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit Ishikawa Prefecture on Monday morning,...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga) has kicked up a stir on social media with her recent controversial posts by saying that the New York earthquake and the upcoming eclipse are divine messages urging America to "repent." What Happened: Greene took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to...

An earthquake that started in Tewksbury, New Jersey and rippled across the tri-state area had plenty of metropolitans nervous, with New York Governor Kathy Hochul issuing a swift response. What Happened: According to Earthquake.usgs.gov, the quake’s magnitude registered between 4.7 and 4.8 on...

Taiwan experienced a strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, marking the strongest tremor in 25 years. Following the quake, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) evacuated its factory zones, posing a risk to production at the world's premier manufacturer of advanced chips. What...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) said on Tuesday that its Superchargers in the Hokuriku area of Japan will be available free of charge for a week, following the devastating earthquake on New Year’s Day. What Happened: According to Tesla Japan‘s tweet, the free service starts on Wednesday and...

The year 2024 began with a jolt in Southern California as a 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit the region, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). What Happened: On the first day of the New Year, the USGS disclosed that the quake’s epicenter was approximately 12 miles south of Ranchos...

In the wake of a severe earthquake in China, Taiwan’s President, Tsai Ing-wen, has offered condolences and assistance, setting aside their long-standing political and military differences. What Happened: As per Reuters, President Tsai conveyed her readiness to aid China following a...

In a tragic event, Northwest China was hit by a severe earthquake, resulting in the loss of more than 100 lives and leaving hundreds injured. The rescue operations, already complicated by freezing temperatures, are in full swing as teams are diligently searching for survivors. What Happened: A 5.9-...

In light of the recent catastrophic earthquake in Morocco, Binance Charity has pledged to distribute up to $3 million in (CRYPTO: BNB) tokens to Binance users residing in the affected regions. Over the past few days, Morocco witnessed its most devastating earthquake in over 60 years, leading to the...

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck near South Gate, Los Angeles County, California, on Tuesday, reports Volcano Discovery. Details of the Quake: The United States Geological Survey initially reported the quake, which was located at a shallow depth of 8.9 miles. Shallow earthquakes are typically felt...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised another $50 million in aid to earthquake-hit Turkey on Sunday.  What Happened: Blinken, who is in Turkey for an official visit, said the President Joe Biden-led administration would provide longer-term help to Ankara as it seeks to rebuild...

U.S. President Joe Biden promised assistance to Turkey after a series of earthquakes killed thousands of people. What Happened: Biden spoke to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and offered to provide “any and all needed assistance.” The U.S. president said he had directed his team...