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7.1 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand generates tsunami, but no damage, say...

The east coast of New Zealand was hit by a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake, generating a small tsunami, but officials said there was no significant damage or injuries. The post 7.1 magnitude...

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Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hits eastern Japan; tsunami threat ruled out

The shallow 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit about 150 kilometres east-southeast of Katsuura city in Japan, the US Geological Survey said. The post Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hits eastern Japan; tsunami...

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New Zealand earthquake: Pakistan team shocked but safe after ‘terrifying...

The Pakistani players and officials were shaken on Sunday when a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch and its adjoining areas. The post New Zealand earthquake: Pakistan team shocked but safe...

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New Zealand earthquake: Two dead following powerful tremor, tsunami warning...

A powerful earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island early Monday, killing at least two people, damaging buildings and infrastructure, and prompting warnings to people along the coast to move to...

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Powerful quake hits New Zealand’s South Island, two dead

A powerful earthquake rocked New Zealand on Monday, triggering landslides and a small tsunami. It cracked apart roads and homes and left two people dead, but largely spared the country the devastation...

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Japan earthquake: 6.9-magnitude earthquake triggers Fukushima tsunami

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan on Tuesday triggering a one-metre (3.3-foot) tsunami wave that crashed into the coast at the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant. The post...

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Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hits Japan two days after Fukushima tsunami

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook northeast Japan early Thursday, 2 days after a powerful tremor triggered a tsunami near the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The post Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hits...

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7.9 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea, tsunami warning issued in...

Tsunami warnings were issued for several nations on Saturday after a major 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre and the US Geological Survey said The...

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Chile earthquake: Tsunami alert issued after 7.7 magnitude shock

A powerful earthquake shook southern Chile on Sunday, prompting officials to order an evacuation of coastal areas to guard against a possible tsunami. The post Chile earthquake: Tsunami alert issued...

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2004 Tsunami: Tamil Nadu observes 12th anniversary of tragedy

The 12th anniversary of the killer tsunami that caused massive destruction in Tamil Nadu in 2004 was observed across the state with people mourning the dead and fishermen keeping off the seas. The post...

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