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Afghanistan quake kills 800, at least 2500 injured

Afghanistan quake kills 800, at least 2500 injured

A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed hundreds of people and injured thousands more, as a desperate search for survivors continues.

Dozens injured after quake strikes Sulawesi, Indonesia

Dozens injured after quake strikes Sulawesi, Indonesia

Dozens injured after quake strikes Sulawesi, Indonesia

Dozens injured after quake strikes Sulawesi, Indonesia

The Indonesian island of Sulawesi that sits on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, has been hit by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake, injuring about 30 people.

Aftershock warning after earthquake rattles thousands

Aftershock warning after earthquake rattles thousands

Aftershock warning after earthquake rattles thousands

Aftershock warning after earthquake rattles thousands

The third and strongest earthquake recorded in Australia this week has struck, with thousands reporting feeling the effects and aftershocks expected.

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Tsunami risk eases, volcano erupts after Russian quake

Tsunami risk eases, volcano erupts after Russian quake

A massive earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered a tsunami that primarily affected the Kuril Islands while the Klyuchevskoy volcano erupted.

Massive Russia quake sends tsunami waves across Pacific

Massive Russia quake sends tsunami waves across Pacific

French Polynesia is on tsunami alert hours after a powerful earthquake struck Russia's far east, sparking alerts and evacuations across the Pacific.

Strong magnitude 5.2 quake rattles northern NSW

Strong magnitude 5.2 quake rattles northern NSW

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake has struck in north-central NSW followed by an aftershock.

Istanbul residents spend night outdoors after quake

Istanbul residents spend night outdoors after quake

Shaken locals have slept in their cars and camped in parks in Istanbul after a strong earthquake and aftershocks struck the Turkish city.

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Earthquake wakes east coast with aftershocks expected

Earthquake wakes east coast with aftershocks expected

Earthquake wakes east coast with aftershocks expected

Earthquake wakes east coast with aftershocks expected

Residents have been rattled from their sleep by a shallow earthquake as seismologists warn aftershocks could continue for a week or more.

Humanitarian crisis as Myanmar shaken by new earthquake

Humanitarian crisis as Myanmar shaken by new earthquake

Humanitarian crisis as Myanmar shaken by new earthquake

Humanitarian crisis as Myanmar shaken by new earthquake

Myanmar has been rocked by another earthquake, one of the biggest aftershocks since a massive quake two weeks ago in the same part of the country.

Myanmar quake rescue bids wind down as death toll rises

Myanmar quake rescue bids wind down as death toll rises

Myanmar quake rescue bids wind down as death toll rises

Myanmar quake rescue bids wind down as death toll rises

Rescue efforts after a large earthquake in Myanmar are winding down, with officials saying at least 3600 people were killed.

Myanmar quake death toll exceeds 3500

Myanmar quake death toll exceeds 3500

Myanmar quake death toll exceeds 3500

Myanmar quake death toll exceeds 3500

The official death toll from the Myanmar earthquake exceeds 3350, with the figure expected to rise significantly as rescuers continue to sift through rubble.

Rain adds to challenge for Myanmar quake relief

Rain adds to challenge for Myanmar quake relief

Rain adds to challenge for Myanmar quake relief

Rain adds to challenge for Myanmar quake relief

Aid agencies in earthquake-hit Myanmar are warning the combination of rain and extreme heat could cause outbreaks of devastating diseases, including cholera.

Myanmar quake toll rises as leader returns from summit

Myanmar quake toll rises as leader returns from summit

Myanmar quake toll rises as leader returns from summit

Myanmar quake toll rises as leader returns from summit

Myanmar's junta leader has promised "free and fair" elections at an overseas meeting, as the death toll in his earthquake-ravaged nation continues to rise.

Focus on humanitarian crisis a week after Myanmar quake

Focus on humanitarian crisis a week after Myanmar quake

Focus on humanitarian crisis a week after Myanmar quake

Focus on humanitarian crisis a week after Myanmar quake

The UN's humanitarian chief is visiting Myanmar in a bid to spur urgent action to help survivors of a devastating earthquake in the strife-torn country.

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Myanmar quake toll passes 3000 as disease risk rises

As the death toll from Myanmar's earthquake surpasses 3000, the devastated country faces a possible new crisis from diseases brought on by hot and wet weather.

Myanmar military fires at convoy delivering quake aid

Troops have shot at Chinese vehicles on an earthquake aid mission in Myanmar, as relief groups call on the junta to allow unfettered access to help survivors.

Myanmar quake survivors left without food and shelter

Devastated communities in Myanmar are in dire need of basic necessities such as food and clean water after a powerful earthquake that killed over 2700 people.

Toll from devastating Myanmar earthquake climbs

Bodies are still being pulled from the rubble days after a massive earthquake in Myanmar as rescue workers desperately search for survivors.

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Tsunami warning lifts after 7.1 Tonga earthquake

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake has hit near the Pacific nation of Tonga and an initial tsunami warning was lifted hours later.

Aid rushes into Myanmar as quake death toll hits 1700

Aid teams from India, China, Singapore and Thailand are on the ground in Myanmar as the death toll from a devastating earthquake climbs to more than 1700.

Thai woman gives birth to baby girl amid quake chaos

A Thai woman went into labour as a hospital in Bangkok was being evacuated during an earthquake.

Myanmar quake toll hits 1000 as rescue efforts mount

An international search for survivors is ramping up in Myanmar as the death toll from a powerful earthquake that rocked the country jumps past 1000.

High-rise falls as powerful quake rocks Southeast Asia

A deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake has hit Thailand and Myanmar, bringing down a high-rise in Bangkok and sparking emergency declarations in both countries.

Magnitude 4.4 quake rattles Queensland coast

Seismologists say a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Townsville has been felt by residents along the coast of Queensland.

Vanuatu in Australian aid request in earthquake rebuild

Port Vila's CBD and city waterfront remains off-limits a month after a deadly earthquake, prompting frustration and anger from business owners.

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