A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Oregon early Thursday, triggering brief concern across coastal regions of the United States’ Pacific Northwest. According to global seismic monitoring agencies, the tremor occurred in the early hours without causing major damage or injuries, and authorities…
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Magnitude 7 Earthquake Hits Taiwan, Buildings Shake in Taipei
A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan late on Saturday, approximately 32 km off the northeastern coastal city of Yilan, authorities confirmed. The tremors were felt across the capital Taipei, causing buildings to sway and residents to evacuate in panic. Second Major Quake in One Week This is the second…
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7.2-Magnitude Quake Off Japan Triggers Tsunami Alert
Tokyo, Dec 8, 2025: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck off Japan’s northern coast on Monday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue tsunami alerts for parts of Hokkaido and Aomori. Authorities warned of waves up to three metres and began safety checks at regional nuclear facilities as…
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5.8 Quake Jolts Assam, Tremors Reported in Bhutan, Bengal
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted Assam’s Guwahati on Sunday afternoon, sending shockwaves across the northeastern region and neighbouring Bhutan. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the quake struck at 4:41 pm with its epicenter near Udalguri, about 5 kilometres deep. Tremors were strongly felt in Guwahati, North Bengal,…