Indonesia`s capital Jakarta was rocked Tuesday by a strong earthquake which forced some buildings to be evacuated, but there was no immediate tsunami threat or reported injuries, a government agency said.

The United States Geological Survey said the 6.0 magnitude quake struck at a depth of 43 kilometres (27 miles).

That contrasted with an initial report from the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics agency, which said the quake had a 6.4 magnitude at a shallower 10-kilometre depth.

The epicentre was off the coast, about 130 kilometres southwest of the sprawling city.&nbsp;

Indonesia sits on the Pacific &quot;Ring of Fire&quot; where tectonic plates collide, causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity.

At least three people were killed following a 6.5-magnitude earthquake just outside the coastal town of Cipatujah on Java island in mid-December.

The tremor was felt across the densely populated island, causing damage to hundreds of houses and other buildings.

An earthquake struck Indonesia`s western province of Aceh in December 2016, killing more than 100 people, injuring much more and leaving tens of thousands homeless.&nbsp;

Aceh was one of the areas worst hit by the devastating 2004 tsunami triggered by a magnitude 9.3 undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra.

The wall of waves killed 220,000 people in countries around the Indian Ocean, including 168,000 in Indonesia.

The United States Geological Survey said the 6.0 magnitude quake struck at a depth of 43 kilometres (27 miles)

Indonesia`s capital Jakarta was rocked Tuesday by a strong earthquake which forced some buildings to be evacuated, but there was no immediate tsunami threat or reported injuries, a government agency said. The United States Geological Survey said the 6.0 magnitude quake struck at a depth of 43 kilometres (27 miles). That contrasted with an initial report from the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics agency, which said the quake had a 6.4 magnitude at a shallower 10-kilometre depth. The epicentre was off the coast, about 130 kilometres southwest of the sprawling city. Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" where tectonic plates collide, causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity. At least three people were killed following a 6.5-magnitude earthquake just outside the coastal town of Cipatujah on Java island in mid-December. The tremor was felt across the densely populated island, causing damage to hundreds of houses and other buildings. An earthquake struck Indonesia`s western province of Aceh in December 2016, killing more than 100 people, injuring much more and leaving tens of thousands homeless. Aceh was one of the areas worst hit by the devastating 2004 tsunami triggered by a magnitude 9.3 undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra. The wall of waves killed 220,000 people in countries around the Indian Ocean, including 168,000 in Indonesia.

Strong quake rocks Jakarta, 6.0 magnitude

Scores of aftershocks hampered rescue efforts on Thursday as emergency personnel combed through collapsed buildings in search of survivors after a powerful earthquake killed at least 10 people near Taiwan`s tourist city of Hualien.

The coastal city was hit on Tuesday by a magnitude 6.4 quake just before midnight (1600 GMT) that injured 270 people. Four buildings collapsed, officials said, and seven people were still missing.

Rescuers stepped up efforts at one of the worst-hit structures, a 12-storey building that housed apartments and a small hotel, where authorities believe most of those still missing to have been, including several foreigners.

Thick steel girders propped up the heavily leaning structure to keep it from collapsing further, with the lower floors having already caved in.

&quot;Everyone was surprised,&quot; said Huang Chang Po, the 58-year-old owner of a unit in the building, built in 1994.

&quot;We have strong earthquakes all the time in Hualien and it&rsquo;s really bizarre that our building collapsed,&quot; he told Reuters.

Up to 100 soldiers, rescuers, police, aid workers and volunteers scrambled in the cold and rain outside to find survivors, as excavators cleared away debris.

At an emergency meeting on Thursday, other residents and owners raised concerns about possible recent modifications and demanded a structural check by engineers to determine the cause of the collapse.

It was too early to ascertain the cause, however, said Chang Cheng Chen, an engineer from a regional architects&#39;&nbsp;association.

&quot;It requires a thorough technical inspection, which may take two to three months,&quot; he said, adding that factors such as the nature of the soil and how quake waves passed through the building could have played a part.

More than 220 aftershocks followed the main quake, including a 5.7 quake late on Wednesday. A Reuters witness said people rushed out of a residential building and rescue workers looked up from piles of debris after one such quiver.

Authorities &quot;would not give up&quot; on disaster relief efforts, Taiwan&#39;s President Tsai Ing-wen said during her second visit to the quake-hit area on Thursday.&nbsp;

&quot;I didn&#39;t really dare stay at home,&quot; said Hualien resident Yang Yantin. &quot;The area around my house is actually not that bad, the houses are all OK but, because of the aftershocks, I don&#39;t really want to stay there.&quot;&nbsp;

Lin Tzu Wei, an official at the Central Weather Bureau, said continued vigilance of seismic activity was needed.

&quot;We have not seen a sign of a slowdown yet,&quot; he told Reuters by telephone. &quot;We need to continue to monitor the situation for one to two days...this is quite a rare event.&quot;

As many as 150 people were initially feared missing in the rubble.

More than 600 soldiers and 1,300 police spread out to help the rescue effort, along with a team from Japan. The government said three mainland Chinese were among the dead.

Chen Deming, president of China&#39;s Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait, said the mainland was willing to help with relief efforts, such as sending teams to the island. Taiwan authorities declined, however.&nbsp;

More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight, many too scared to stay home as aftershocks fuelled panic.

Hualien, whose rugged Pacific coastline and picturesque Taroko Gorge National Park are a major tourist draw, is home to about 100,000 people. Its streets were buckled by the quake, leaving large cracks in major roads.

&quot;I&#39;ve never experienced an earthquake but I&#39;d heard people say there were often earthquakes here, so at first, I didn`t react,&quot; said tourist Zhang Hongcong.

&quot;But later when all the lights started smashing - the floor was covered in glass - that is when I realised it was serious.&quot;&nbsp;

Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China considers its own, lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes. An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1struck nearby on Sunday.

More than 100 people were killed in a quake in southern Taiwan in 2016, and in 1999, a quake of magnitude 7.6 killed more than 2,000 people.

Up to 100 soldiers, rescuers, police, aid workers and volunteers scrambled in the cold and rain outside to find survivors

Scores of aftershocks hampered rescue efforts on Thursday as emergency personnel combed through collapsed buildings in search of survivors after a powerful earthquake killed at least 10 people near Taiwan`s tourist city of Hualien. The coastal city was hit on Tuesday by a magnitude 6.4 quake just before midnight (1600 GMT) that injured 270 people. Four buildings collapsed, officials said, and seven people were still missing. Rescuers stepped up efforts at one of the worst-hit structures, a 12-storey building that housed apartments and a small hotel, where authorities believe most of those still missing to have been, including several foreigners. Thick steel girders propped up the heavily leaning structure to keep it from collapsing further, with the lower floors having already caved in. "Everyone was surprised," said Huang Chang Po, the 58-year-old owner of a unit in the building, built in 1994. "We have strong earthquakes all the time in Hualien and it’s really bizarre that our building collapsed," he told Reuters. Up to 100 soldiers, rescuers, police, aid workers and volunteers scrambled in the cold and rain outside to find survivors, as excavators cleared away debris. At an emergency meeting on Thursday, other residents and owners raised concerns about possible recent modifications and demanded a structural check by engineers to determine the cause of the collapse. It was too early to ascertain the cause, however, said Chang Cheng Chen, an engineer from a regional architects' association. "It requires a thorough technical inspection, which may take two to three months," he said, adding that factors such as the nature of the soil and how quake waves passed through the building could have played a part. More than 220 aftershocks followed the main quake, including a 5.7 quake late on Wednesday. A Reuters witness said people rushed out of a residential building and rescue workers looked up from piles of debris after one such quiver. Authorities "would not give up" on disaster relief efforts, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said during her second visit to the quake-hit area on Thursday. "I didn't really dare stay at home," said Hualien resident Yang Yantin. "The area around my house is actually not that bad, the houses are all OK but, because of the aftershocks, I don't really want to stay there." Lin Tzu Wei, an official at the Central Weather Bureau, said continued vigilance of seismic activity was needed. "We have not seen a sign of a slowdown yet," he told Reuters by telephone. "We need to continue to monitor the situation for one to two days...this is quite a rare event." As many as 150 people were initially feared missing in the rubble. More than 600 soldiers and 1,300 police spread out to help the rescue effort, along with a team from Japan. The government said three mainland Chinese were among the dead. Chen Deming, president of China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait, said the mainland was willing to help with relief efforts, such as sending teams to the island. Taiwan authorities declined, however. More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight, many too scared to stay home as aftershocks fuelled panic. Hualien, whose rugged Pacific coastline and picturesque Taroko Gorge National Park are a major tourist draw, is home to about 100,000 people. Its streets were buckled by the quake, leaving large cracks in major roads. "I've never experienced an earthquake but I'd heard people say there were often earthquakes here, so at first, I didn`t react," said tourist Zhang Hongcong. "But later when all the lights started smashing - the floor was covered in glass - that is when I realised it was serious." Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China considers its own, lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes. An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1struck nearby on Sunday. More than 100 people were killed in a quake in southern Taiwan in 2016, and in 1999, a quake of magnitude 7.6 killed more than 2,000 people.

Earthquake-hit Taiwan city still on edge as rescuers hunt for survivors

Scores of aftershocks hampered rescue efforts on Thursday as emergency personnel combed through collapsed buildings in search of survivors after a powerful earthquake killed at least 10 people near Taiwan&#39;s popular tourist city of Hualien.

The coastal city of Hualien was hit by a magnitude 6.4 quake just before midnight (1600 GMT) on Tuesday that also injured 265 people. Four buildings collapsed, officials said, and about 58 people were still missing.

Nervous residents endured more than 200 aftershocks, including a 5.7 quake late on Wednesday and smaller tremors early on Thursday. Aftershocks with a magnitude of at least 5.0 could rock the island over the next two weeks, the government said.

&quot;There were constant aftershocks so I didn&#39;t really dare stay at home. The area around my house is actually not that bad, the houses are all OK but, because of the aftershocks, I don&#39;t really want to stay there,&quot; said Hualien resident Yang Yantin.

A&nbsp;witness said people rushed out of a residential building and rescue workers looked up from piles of debris after another strong aftershock rattled the city at around 11 a.m. on Thursday (0300 GMT).

Horns sounded to warn people to leave buildings and chanting from groups of Buddhists could also be heard.

It was initially feared as many as 150 people may have been missing in the rubble. The death toll had been put at seven overnight.

Many of the missing were believed to be trapped in a 12-storey residential building that was tilting at a 45-degree angle. Tenants and their furniture were flung across their apartments in the damaged building.

More than 600 soldiers and 1,300 police have been deployed to help with rescue efforts. The government said three mainland Chinese were among the dead.

Chen Deming, president of China&#39;s Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait, said the mainland was willing to assist with relief efforts, including sending teams to the island.

Rescue workers used ladders and flashlights as they searched for survivors among the rubble on Thursday.

More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight, many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic.

Hualien is home to about 100,000 people. Its streets were buckled by the force of the quake, with large cracks along major roads.

&quot;I&#39;ve never actually experienced an earthquake before but I&#39;d heard people say that there were often earthquakes here, so at first, I didn&#39;t really react, but later when all the lights started smashing - the floor was covered in glass - that is when I realised it was really serious,&quot; said tourist Zhang Hongcong.

Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China considers part of its territory, lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes. An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1struck nearby on Sunday.

More than 100 people were killed in a quake in southern Taiwan in 2016, and some Taiwanese remain scarred by a 7.6 magnitude quake that was felt across the island and killed more than 2,000 people in 1999.

The coastal city of Hualien was hit by a magnitude 6.4 quake just before midnight (1600 GMT) on Tuesday that also injured 265 people.

Scores of aftershocks hampered rescue efforts on Thursday as emergency personnel combed through collapsed buildings in search of survivors after a powerful earthquake killed at least 10 people near Taiwan's popular tourist city of Hualien. The coastal city of Hualien was hit by a magnitude 6.4 quake just before midnight (1600 GMT) on Tuesday that also injured 265 people. Four buildings collapsed, officials said, and about 58 people were still missing. Nervous residents endured more than 200 aftershocks, including a 5.7 quake late on Wednesday and smaller tremors early on Thursday. Aftershocks with a magnitude of at least 5.0 could rock the island over the next two weeks, the government said. "There were constant aftershocks so I didn't really dare stay at home. The area around my house is actually not that bad, the houses are all OK but, because of the aftershocks, I don't really want to stay there," said Hualien resident Yang Yantin. A witness said people rushed out of a residential building and rescue workers looked up from piles of debris after another strong aftershock rattled the city at around 11 a.m. on Thursday (0300 GMT). Horns sounded to warn people to leave buildings and chanting from groups of Buddhists could also be heard. It was initially feared as many as 150 people may have been missing in the rubble. The death toll had been put at seven overnight. Many of the missing were believed to be trapped in a 12-storey residential building that was tilting at a 45-degree angle. Tenants and their furniture were flung across their apartments in the damaged building. More than 600 soldiers and 1,300 police have been deployed to help with rescue efforts. The government said three mainland Chinese were among the dead. Chen Deming, president of China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait, said the mainland was willing to assist with relief efforts, including sending teams to the island. Rescue workers used ladders and flashlights as they searched for survivors among the rubble on Thursday. More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight, many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic. Hualien is home to about 100,000 people. Its streets were buckled by the force of the quake, with large cracks along major roads. "I've never actually experienced an earthquake before but I'd heard people say that there were often earthquakes here, so at first, I didn't really react, but later when all the lights started smashing - the floor was covered in glass - that is when I realised it was really serious," said tourist Zhang Hongcong. Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China considers part of its territory, lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes. An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1struck nearby on Sunday. More than 100 people were killed in a quake in southern Taiwan in 2016, and some Taiwanese remain scarred by a 7.6 magnitude quake that was felt across the island and killed more than 2,000 people in 1999.

Aftershocks rattle Taiwan as quake toll rises to 10, 58 missing

Taiwan was hit by an earthquake of 5.7 magnitude on the eastern coast of the island, the government said late on Wednesday night.

The government said the earthquake took place late on Wednesday near Hualien, the same area as a strong quake on Tuesday and where <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/rescuers-scour-tilting-buildings-after-taiwan-quake-kills-seven-32139" target="_blank">recovery efforts are still ongoing</a>.

The US&nbsp;Geological Survey said the quake was 21 km northeast of the city at a depth of 11 km.

At least seven people were killed and 67 were still missing from the earthquake in the popular tourist city of Hualien as of late Wednesday, the government said in a statement.

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Hualien Wendesday night, the same area as a strong quake on Tuesday

Taiwan was hit by an earthquake of 5.7 magnitude on the eastern coast of the island, the government said late on Wednesday night. The government said the earthquake took place late on Wednesday near Hualien, the same area as a strong quake on Tuesday and where recovery efforts are still ongoing. The US Geological Survey said the quake was 21 km northeast of the city at a depth of 11 km. At least seven people were killed and 67 were still missing from the earthquake in the popular tourist city of Hualien as of late Wednesday, the government said in a statement.

New quake shakes Taiwan's Hualien

Rescue workers pulled survivors and bodies from buildings tilting precariously in the Taiwanese city of Hualien Wednesday after an overnight earthquake killed at least seven people, injured more than 250 and left dozens missing.

Emergency responders were focusing on a 12-storey apartment block and a nearby hotel, both of which were leaning dangerously with their lower floors pancaked after the 6.4-magnitude quake hit the popular tourist city late Tuesday.

The national fire agency said seven people had been killed across the city, and 260 were injured.&nbsp;

Some 67 people remained unaccounted for late Wednesday evening.

There were grave concerns for the badly leaning Yun Tsui residential building, which also housed a restaurant, shops and a hostel.

Dozens of residents -- and several pets -- were rescued with ropes, ladders and cranes. But fire department staff at the site told AFP at least four bodies had been pulled out of the building in the day.

Of those still missing, the Hualien disaster relief centre said, 39 are residents at the apartment block and 13 are guests at the Beauty Stay Hotel -- which is on the bottom floors of the Yun Tsui building.

One of the people killed at the apartment block was a woman from mainland China, authorities said.

Officials temporarily suspended rescue efforts over fears the building might slip further as engineers raced to push large concrete blocks and steel bars to support the leaning side.&nbsp;

Rescue efforts continued as night fell, with emergency responders wielding crowbars and torches to search the lower floors for survivors.

Continual aftershocks forced rescuers searching the apartment block to run for safety every time they struck. The responders would go back inside when the tremors stopped.

The strongest of them was a shallow 5.7-magnitude quake that was felt as far away as the capital Taipei, around 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Hualien.

One resident who lives nearby told AFP how he watched the tower block partially collapse.

&quot;I saw the first floor sink into the ground. Then it sank and tilted further and the fourth floor became the first floor,&quot; said Lu Chih-son, 35, who saw 20 people rescued from the building.

Chen Chih-wei, 80, said he was sleeping in his apartment on the top floor of the building when the quake struck.

&quot;My bed turned completely vertical. I was sleeping and suddenly I was standing,&quot; he told AFP.&nbsp;

Chen said he managed to crawl to a balcony to wait for rescue, adding that the quake was the strongest he had felt in more than five decades of living in Hualien.

Tourists rescued

At the Marshal Hotel, which was also leaning and badly damaged, at least two people were killed when the lower floors collapsed. But most residents got out and authorities said they believed no more people were trapped inside.&nbsp;

President Tsai Ing-wen visited the apartment block Wednesday morning. &quot;Now is the prime time for our rescue efforts, our first priority is to save people,&quot; she said in a Facebook post.

Hualien is one of Taiwan&#39;s most popular tourist hubs as it lies on the picturesque east coast rail line and near the popular Taroko Gorge.

The government said 17 foreigners sought medical treatment for minor injuries.

Local resident Blue Hsu said some of those carried out of the hotel were foreigners.&nbsp;

&quot;The lower floors sunk into the ground and I saw panicked tourists being rescued from the hotel,&quot; Hsu told AFP.

Some 830 people were in shelters, officials said, while 1,900 houses were without power.

Pope Francis expressed solidarity with the victims and encouraged emergency responders in a statement issued by the Vatican on Wednesday.

&quot;His Holiness willingly invokes upon all the Taiwanese people the divine blessings of strength and peace,&quot; the statement said.

Quake anniversary

The quake hit just before midnight (1550 GMT) around 21 kilometres (13 miles) northeast of Hualien, according to the USGS.

It followed almost 100 smaller tremors to have hit the area in the last three days and comes exactly two years since a quake of the same magnitude struck the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan, killing more than 100 people.

Most of the deaths from the February 2016 earthquake were from the 16-storey Wei-kuan apartment complex, which toppled on its side and buried many residents in the rubble.

The safety of the building was called into question immediately after the disaster when metal cans and foam were found to have been used as fillers in the concrete and residents said there had been cracks in the structure.

Five people were found guilty over the disaster, including the developer and two architects.

Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is regularly hit by earthquakes.

The island&#39;s worst tremor in recent decades was a 7.6-magnitude quake in September 1999 that killed around 2,400 people.

The national fire agency said seven people had been killed across the city, and 260 were injured

Rescue workers pulled survivors and bodies from buildings tilting precariously in the Taiwanese city of Hualien Wednesday after an overnight earthquake killed at least seven people, injured more than 250 and left dozens missing. Emergency responders were focusing on a 12-storey apartment block and a nearby hotel, both of which were leaning dangerously with their lower floors pancaked after the 6.4-magnitude quake hit the popular tourist city late Tuesday. The national fire agency said seven people had been killed across the city, and 260 were injured. Some 67 people remained unaccounted for late Wednesday evening. There were grave concerns for the badly leaning Yun Tsui residential building, which also housed a restaurant, shops and a hostel. Dozens of residents -- and several pets -- were rescued with ropes, ladders and cranes. But fire department staff at the site told AFP at least four bodies had been pulled out of the building in the day. Of those still missing, the Hualien disaster relief centre said, 39 are residents at the apartment block and 13 are guests at the Beauty Stay Hotel -- which is on the bottom floors of the Yun Tsui building. One of the people killed at the apartment block was a woman from mainland China, authorities said. Officials temporarily suspended rescue efforts over fears the building might slip further as engineers raced to push large concrete blocks and steel bars to support the leaning side. Rescue efforts continued as night fell, with emergency responders wielding crowbars and torches to search the lower floors for survivors. Continual aftershocks forced rescuers searching the apartment block to run for safety every time they struck. The responders would go back inside when the tremors stopped. The strongest of them was a shallow 5.7-magnitude quake that was felt as far away as the capital Taipei, around 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Hualien. One resident who lives nearby told AFP how he watched the tower block partially collapse. "I saw the first floor sink into the ground. Then it sank and tilted further and the fourth floor became the first floor," said Lu Chih-son, 35, who saw 20 people rescued from the building. Chen Chih-wei, 80, said he was sleeping in his apartment on the top floor of the building when the quake struck. "My bed turned completely vertical. I was sleeping and suddenly I was standing," he told AFP. Chen said he managed to crawl to a balcony to wait for rescue, adding that the quake was the strongest he had felt in more than five decades of living in Hualien. Tourists rescued At the Marshal Hotel, which was also leaning and badly damaged, at least two people were killed when the lower floors collapsed. But most residents got out and authorities said they believed no more people were trapped inside. President Tsai Ing-wen visited the apartment block Wednesday morning. "Now is the prime time for our rescue efforts, our first priority is to save people," she said in a Facebook post. Hualien is one of Taiwan's most popular tourist hubs as it lies on the picturesque east coast rail line and near the popular Taroko Gorge. The government said 17 foreigners sought medical treatment for minor injuries. Local resident Blue Hsu said some of those carried out of the hotel were foreigners. "The lower floors sunk into the ground and I saw panicked tourists being rescued from the hotel," Hsu told AFP. Some 830 people were in shelters, officials said, while 1,900 houses were without power. Pope Francis expressed solidarity with the victims and encouraged emergency responders in a statement issued by the Vatican on Wednesday. "His Holiness willingly invokes upon all the Taiwanese people the divine blessings of strength and peace," the statement said. Quake anniversary The quake hit just before midnight (1550 GMT) around 21 kilometres (13 miles) northeast of Hualien, according to the USGS. It followed almost 100 smaller tremors to have hit the area in the last three days and comes exactly two years since a quake of the same magnitude struck the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan, killing more than 100 people. Most of the deaths from the February 2016 earthquake were from the 16-storey Wei-kuan apartment complex, which toppled on its side and buried many residents in the rubble. The safety of the building was called into question immediately after the disaster when metal cans and foam were found to have been used as fillers in the concrete and residents said there had been cracks in the structure. Five people were found guilty over the disaster, including the developer and two architects. Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is regularly hit by earthquakes. The island's worst tremor in recent decades was a 7.6-magnitude quake in September 1999 that killed around 2,400 people.

Rescuers scour tilting buildings after Taiwan quake kills seven

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near the coastal city of Hualien in Taiwan late on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, killing at least two people and causing several buildings to collapse.

A hotel and an apartment block were the worst hit by the quake in the port city of Hualien, according to the national fire agency.

Five more buildings including a hospital have also been damaged with roads strewn with rubble, cracks along highways and damaged buildings tilted at angles.

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The worst-hit Marshal Hotel partly crumpled into the ground, leaving it slanting on its side, as rescuers on cranes attempted to free people from its upper floors.

&quot;It&#39;s the biggest quake I&#39;ve experienced in Hualien in more than 10 years,&quot; resident Blue Hsu told media, who said his home shook violently.

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Describing the scene at the hotel, Hsu said its bottom storeys had been crushed.

&quot;The lower floors sunk into the ground and I saw panicked tourists being rescued from the hotel,&quot; he said.

Hualien is one of Taiwan&#39;s most popular tourist hubs as it lies on the picturesque east coast rail line and is near to popular Taroko Gorge.

Facebook user Sun Chen-Hsiang, who was live streaming the scene at the hotel from a distance, told how the building next to his home had also collapsed.

&quot;All the people watching this live stream, please get yourself to a safe place and don&#39;t stay home,&quot; he said.

Another resident told media how an apartment block near his flat had also partially collapsed.

&quot;I saw the first floor sink into the ground. Then it sunk and tilted further and the fourth floor became the first floor,&quot; said Lu Chih-son, 35, adding he saw 20 people rescued from the building.

&quot;My family were unhurt, but a neighbour was injured in the head and is bleeding. We dare not go back home now. There are many aftershocks and we are worried the house is damaged.&quot;

There had been at least 15 aftershocks following the quake, Taiwan&#39;s weather bureau said. Officials from Hualien fire department said 149 people had been rescued from damaged buildings.

Authorities said some people remained trapped but were unable to give an overall figure.

Rescuers from around the island were preparing to help, Taiwan&#39;s president Tsai Ing-wen said on her Facebook page, promising rapid disaster relief.

The quake hit at 23:50 pm (1550 GMT) around 21 kilometres (13 miles) northeast of Hualien, according to the United States Geological Survey.

It follows almost 100 smaller tremors to have hit the area in the last three days and comes exactly two years since a quake of the same magnitude struck the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan, killing more than 100 people.

Most of the deaths from the February 2016 earthquake were from the 16-storey Wei-Kuan apartment complex, which toppled on its side with many of its residents buried in the rubble. 
It was the only high-rise in Tainan to crumble completely in the quake, which came two days before Lunar New Year when many people would have been visiting relatives for the biggest celebration of the Chinese calendar.

The safety of the building was called into question immediately after the disaster when metal cans and foam were found to have been used as fillers in the concrete and residents said there had been cracks in the structure.

Five people were found guilty and sentenced to five years imprisonment over the disaster, including the developer and two architects, with prosecutors saying they &quot;cut corners&quot; that affected the building&#39;s structural integrity.

Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is regularly hit by earthquakes.

The island&#39;s worst tremor in recent decades was a 7.6 magnitude quake in September 1999 that killed around 2,400 people.

A shallow 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan has struck the eastern city of Hualien, killing at least two people and injuring more than 100

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near the coastal city of Hualien in Taiwan late on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, killing at least two people and causing several buildings to collapse. A hotel and an apartment block were the worst hit by the quake in the port city of Hualien, according to the national fire agency. Five more buildings including a hospital have also been damaged with roads strewn with rubble, cracks along highways and damaged buildings tilted at angles. 震度は修正します。 花蓮地区は7級強震。 ビルは倒壊して情況発生しました。 花蓮地区のみんなが無事を祈ります????#地震 #earthquake pic.twitter.com/pfmY9oubTx — 凱 = ガイ（KAI） (@1974kai) February 6, 2018 × The worst-hit Marshal Hotel partly crumpled into the ground, leaving it slanting on its side, as rescuers on cranes attempted to free people from its upper floors. "It's the biggest quake I've experienced in Hualien in more than 10 years," resident Blue Hsu told media, who said his home shook violently. Rescue personnel search a collapsed building after an earthquake hit Hualien. (Reuters) × Describing the scene at the hotel, Hsu said its bottom storeys had been crushed. "The lower floors sunk into the ground and I saw panicked tourists being rescued from the hotel," he said. Hualien is one of Taiwan's most popular tourist hubs as it lies on the picturesque east coast rail line and is near to popular Taroko Gorge. Facebook user Sun Chen-Hsiang, who was live streaming the scene at the hotel from a distance, told how the building next to his home had also collapsed. "All the people watching this live stream, please get yourself to a safe place and don't stay home," he said. Another resident told media how an apartment block near his flat had also partially collapsed. "I saw the first floor sink into the ground. Then it sunk and tilted further and the fourth floor became the first floor," said Lu Chih-son, 35, adding he saw 20 people rescued from the building. "My family were unhurt, but a neighbour was injured in the head and is bleeding. We dare not go back home now. There are many aftershocks and we are worried the house is damaged." There had been at least 15 aftershocks following the quake, Taiwan's weather bureau said. Officials from Hualien fire department said 149 people had been rescued from damaged buildings. Authorities said some people remained trapped but were unable to give an overall figure. Rescuers from around the island were preparing to help, Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen said on her Facebook page, promising rapid disaster relief. The quake hit at 23:50 pm (1550 GMT) around 21 kilometres (13 miles) northeast of Hualien, according to the United States Geological Survey. It follows almost 100 smaller tremors to have hit the area in the last three days and comes exactly two years since a quake of the same magnitude struck the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan, killing more than 100 people. Most of the deaths from the February 2016 earthquake were from the 16-storey Wei-Kuan apartment complex, which toppled on its side with many of its residents buried in the rubble. It was the only high-rise in Tainan to crumble completely in the quake, which came two days before Lunar New Year when many people would have been visiting relatives for the biggest celebration of the Chinese calendar. The safety of the building was called into question immediately after the disaster when metal cans and foam were found to have been used as fillers in the concrete and residents said there had been cracks in the structure. Five people were found guilty and sentenced to five years imprisonment over the disaster, including the developer and two architects, with prosecutors saying they "cut corners" that affected the building's structural integrity. Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is regularly hit by earthquakes. The island's worst tremor in recent decades was a 7.6 magnitude quake in September 1999 that killed around 2,400 people.

Two killed, over 200 injured in 6.4-magnitude Taiwan earthquake

A hotel on the east coast of Taiwan has collapsed after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake, the national fire agency said, with reports that several other buildings have been toppled with some people trapped.

Images on local television showed the Marshal Hotel in Hualien slanted on its side, partially crumpled into the ground.

Media reports said there were 30 people trapped inside with others crawling to safety.

The fire agency said a second hotel had also been damaged, with televison images showing roads strewn with rubble and cracks in highways.

The quake hit at 23:50 pm (1550 GMT) around 21 kilometres (13 miles) northeast of the port city Hualien, according to the United States Geological Survey.

It follows almost 100 smaller tremors to have hit the area in the last three days.

The quake comes almost exactly two years since a quake of the same magnitude struck the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan, killing more than 100 people.&nbsp;

The quake hit at 23:50 pm around 21 kilometres northeast of the port city of Hualien

A hotel on the east coast of Taiwan has collapsed after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake, the national fire agency said, with reports that several other buildings have been toppled with some people trapped. Images on local television showed the Marshal Hotel in Hualien slanted on its side, partially crumpled into the ground. Media reports said there were 30 people trapped inside with others crawling to safety. The fire agency said a second hotel had also been damaged, with televison images showing roads strewn with rubble and cracks in highways. The quake hit at 23:50 pm (1550 GMT) around 21 kilometres (13 miles) northeast of the port city Hualien, according to the United States Geological Survey. It follows almost 100 smaller tremors to have hit the area in the last three days. The quake comes almost exactly two years since a quake of the same magnitude struck the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan, killing more than 100 people.

Taiwan hotel collapses after 6.4-magnitude earthquake: Government

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolted waters near Hualien County in northeast Taiwan at 21:56 Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

The epicenter was monitored at 24.2 degrees north latitude and 121.72 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 10 km, the center said in a renewed statement. A 5.6-magnitude quake had previously been reported by the center.

A 5.5-magnitude aftershock was reported at 22:13 in the same region, the center said in another statement.

The center earlier said that a 4.7-magnitude earthquake was monitored at 21:12 in the same area.

Taiwan&#39;s meteorological authority confirmed that a series of earthquakes hit Hualien, with the strongest measured at 5.8.

The first quake took place at 21:12 and was followed by at least six aftershocks.

Local residents in Hualien said they had clearly felt the quakes at home, while local media sources reported that the quakes affected four trains.

No casualties have been reported.

The tremors were also felt in parts of east China&#39;s Fujian Province.

The tremors were also felt in parts of east China's Fujian Province.

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolted waters near Hualien County in northeast Taiwan at 21:56 Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 24.2 degrees north latitude and 121.72 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 10 km, the center said in a renewed statement. A 5.6-magnitude quake had previously been reported by the center. A 5.5-magnitude aftershock was reported at 22:13 in the same region, the center said in another statement. The center earlier said that a 4.7-magnitude earthquake was monitored at 21:12 in the same area. Taiwan's meteorological authority confirmed that a series of earthquakes hit Hualien, with the strongest measured at 5.8. The first quake took place at 21:12 and was followed by at least six aftershocks. Local residents in Hualien said they had clearly felt the quakes at home, while local media sources reported that the quakes affected four trains. No casualties have been reported. The tremors were also felt in parts of east China's Fujian Province.

6.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, no casualties

A powerful<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/earthquake-jolts-delhi-tremors-felt-across-north-india-31299"> 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit northern</a> Afghanistan today.

No casualties were immediately reported in &nbsp;Afghanistan. The epicentre was near Afghanistan&#39;s Jarm which had witnessed a devastating earthquake in 2015.

Reports said the quake was felt as far as Pakistan where one girl was killed in Balochistan province and at least 15 injured.

Tremors were reported in Islamabad, Quetta, Karachi, Lahore including in parts of northern India.

Mild tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR including the Kashmir Valley, reports said.

The quake hit northeast Kabul in the Hindu Kush mountains, at a deep 180 km, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.

Pakistan authorities have dispatched teams to Balochistan and Khyber&nbsp;Pakhtunkhwa province to assess the&nbsp;damage.

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Reports said the quake was felt as far as Pakistan where one girl was killed in Balochistan province and at least 15 injured.

A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit northern Afghanistan today. No casualties were immediately reported in Afghanistan. The epicentre was near Afghanistan's Jarm which had witnessed a devastating earthquake in 2015. Reports said the quake was felt as far as Pakistan where one girl was killed in Balochistan province and at least 15 injured. Tremors were reported in Islamabad, Quetta, Karachi, Lahore including in parts of northern India. Mild tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR including the Kashmir Valley, reports said. The quake hit northeast Kabul in the Hindu Kush mountains, at a deep 180 km, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. Pakistan authorities have dispatched teams to Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to assess the damage. The quake hit northeast Kabul in the Hindu Kush mountains, at a deep 180 km, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. (WION Web Team) ×

Earthquake hits Afghanistan, 1 killed in Pakistan

A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush mountain range region in Afghanistan on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, with tremors felt as far away as Islamabad and New Delhi.

The quake hit at 0707 GMT (1237 IST) near Jarm, in Afghanistan&#39;s northern border with Tajikistan at a depth of 191 kilometres, the USGS said.

The quake was felt in the Delhi-NCR region as well as the Kashmir valley. Some people took to Twitter to report that tremors were felt in Islamabad too.

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Others said they felt the tremors in Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar also.

Panic-stricken people rushed out of their homes and work places after the earthquake in Srinagar. The electricity supply was briefly stopped as a precautionary measure.

For many people in Kashmir, the tremors recalled the nightmare of the October 2005 earthquake that flattened wide parts of Jammu and Kashmir on either side of the Line of Control.

Officials said there were no immediate reports of loss to life or property. Metro trains were halted briefly in Delhi but services were not disrupted, said a DMRC official.

An earthquake jolted Delhi on Wednesday afternoon.

A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush mountain range region in Afghanistan on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, with tremors felt as far away as Islamabad and New Delhi. The quake hit at 0707 GMT (1237 IST) near Jarm, in Afghanistan's northern border with Tajikistan at a depth of 191 kilometres, the USGS said. The quake was felt in the Delhi-NCR region as well as the Kashmir valley. Some people took to Twitter to report that tremors were felt in Islamabad too. Felt earthquake in Chandigarh. It was a strong one. — Ketan Verma (@Eligible_Guy) January 31, 2018 × Massive shocks of #Earthquake in #Lahore were felt at 12:09 today and continued to shake my whole building for at least 30 seconds. @Xadeejournalist — Muhammad Akram (@GeoPakistan) January 31, 2018 × Earthquake jolted Peshawar & parts of country, Kabul ..May Allah have mercy upon us. Stay safe.. #earthquake — Shakeel Akhunzada (@ShakelAkhunzada) January 31, 2018 × Others said they felt the tremors in Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar also. Panic-stricken people rushed out of their homes and work places after the earthquake in Srinagar. The electricity supply was briefly stopped as a precautionary measure. For many people in Kashmir, the tremors recalled the nightmare of the October 2005 earthquake that flattened wide parts of Jammu and Kashmir on either side of the Line of Control. Officials said there were no immediate reports of loss to life or property. Metro trains were halted briefly in Delhi but services were not disrupted, said a DMRC official.

6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in north India

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India&#39;s annual economic growth in the fiscal year that ended in March 2017 was unchanged at 7.1 percent, a government statement said on Wednesday.

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A powerful<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/earthquake-jolts-delhi-tremors-felt-across-north-india-31299">&nbsp;6.1 magnitude earthquake hit northern</a>&nbsp;Afghanistan today. No casualties were immediately reported in &nbsp;Afghanistan. The epicentre was near Afghanistan&#39;s Jarm which had witnessed a devastating earthquake in 2015.

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WION Evening News brief, January 31, 2018

A moderate quake, measuring 4.8 on the Richter Scale, was recorded off the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday night, the IMD reported.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the quake occurred at 9:18 pm at a depth of 10km.

No damage or casualty has been reported so far.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the quake occurred at 9:18 pm at a depth of 10km.

A moderate quake, measuring 4.8 on the Richter Scale, was recorded off the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday night, the IMD reported. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the quake occurred at 9:18 pm at a depth of 10km. No damage or casualty has been reported so far.

Earthquake of 4.8 magnitude hits Andaman Islands

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on Richter scale struck Afghanistan&#39;s Hindu Kush at 1:49 pm today.

News agency ANI quoting United States Geological Survey (USGS) sources said the quake hit Afghanistan&#39;s Hindu Kush at 1:49 pm today.

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There is no update on damage caused by the quake at the time of filing the story.&nbsp;

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News agency ANI quoting United States Geological Survey (USGS) sources said the quake hit Afghanistan's Hindu Kush at 1:49 pm today.

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on Richter scale struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush at 1:49 pm today. News agency ANI quoting United States Geological Survey (USGS) sources said the quake hit Afghanistan's Hindu Kush at 1:49 pm today. Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 on Richter scale hit Afghanistan's Hindu Kush at 1:49 pm today (Source USGS) — ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2018 × There is no update on damage caused by the quake at the time of filing the story. More details awaited

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush

A massive earthquake of 6.0 magnitude hit the central town of Phyu Friday morning,&nbsp;the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

As per reports, MP Thet Sein was quoted saying that the earthquake was &quot;quite strong&quot; and &quot;repeated three times.&quot;

&quot;The earthquake was quite strong and it repeated three times but I haven&rsquo;t heard anything about damage or casualties yet,&quot; Thet Sein said.

No casualties or damages have been reported immediately. The USGC said that &ldquo;there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage&rdquo;.&nbsp;

The shallow quake struck at a depth of 10 km (six miles) some 40 km (24 miles) west of the town of Phyu and 176 km (110 miles) northwest of Yangon.

Reports stated that the quake could be felt in parts of Yangon, Taungoo, Phyu, Pyi and Nay Pyi Taw cities.

'The earthquake was quite strong and it repeated three times but I haven’t heard anything about damage or casualties yet,' Thet Sein

A massive earthquake of 6.0 magnitude hit the central town of Phyu Friday morning, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. As per reports, MP Thet Sein was quoted saying that the earthquake was "quite strong" and "repeated three times." "The earthquake was quite strong and it repeated three times but I haven’t heard anything about damage or casualties yet," Thet Sein said. No casualties or damages have been reported immediately. The USGC said that “there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage”. The shallow quake struck at a depth of 10 km (six miles) some 40 km (24 miles) west of the town of Phyu and 176 km (110 miles) northwest of Yangon. Reports stated that the quake could be felt in parts of Yangon, Taungoo, Phyu, Pyi and Nay Pyi Taw cities.

Strong 6.0 quake hits central Myanmar, no damage reported

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Iran&rsquo;s western province of Kermanshah on Thursday.&nbsp;

It has been reported that the earthquake was measured at 5.6 on the Richter scale.

News reports say that the temblor rocked the village of Hojedk, located about 700 kilometres, or 400 miles, south of Tehran early on Thursday and the quake&#39;s depth was 10 kilometres.

&quot;The quake jolted the city of Sumar that is located between Ilam and Kermanshah provinces. So far, no fatalities or injuries have been reported,&quot; a local official told TV.

There was no immediate report on damages or casualties.&nbsp;

Media reports informed that&nbsp;residents rushed out to the streets after the quake.

Last year, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit villages and towns in Kermanshah province, killing 620 people and injuring thousands of others.

News reports say that the temblor rocked the village of Hojedk, located about 700 kilometers, or 400 miles, south of Tehran early on Thursday

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Iran’s western province of Kermanshah on Thursday. It has been reported that the earthquake was measured at 5.6 on the Richter scale. News reports say that the temblor rocked the village of Hojedk, located about 700 kilometres, or 400 miles, south of Tehran early on Thursday and the quake's depth was 10 kilometres. "The quake jolted the city of Sumar that is located between Ilam and Kermanshah provinces. So far, no fatalities or injuries have been reported," a local official told TV. There was no immediate report on damages or casualties. Media reports informed that residents rushed out to the streets after the quake. Last year, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit villages and towns in Kermanshah province, killing 620 people and injuring thousands of others.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hits western Iran

An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck near remote Caribbean Islands belonging to Honduras on Tuesday, sparking a tsunami warning for the US&nbsp;Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

The quake rattled windows in the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa roughly 323 miles (519 km) to the east, but no damage was immediately reported.

The US&nbsp;Geological Survey said the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 7.8, was centered 125 miles (202 km)northeast of Barra Patuca in Honduras and 191 miles (307 km)southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami advisory was in effect for Puerto Rico and the US&nbsp;Virgin Islands after the earthquake and warned of possible waves up to 1 meter (3 feet) above tide level.

The quake was very shallow, at only 6.2 miles (10 km), which would have amplified its effect.

It was also lightly felt in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo north of Honduras, according to Mexico&#39;s civil protection director.

The earthquake has sparked a tsunami warning for the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck near remote Caribbean Islands belonging to Honduras on Tuesday, sparking a tsunami warning for the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The quake rattled windows in the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa roughly 323 miles (519 km) to the east, but no damage was immediately reported. The US Geological Survey said the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 7.8, was centered 125 miles (202 km)northeast of Barra Patuca in Honduras and 191 miles (307 km)southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami advisory was in effect for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands after the earthquake and warned of possible waves up to 1 meter (3 feet) above tide level. The quake was very shallow, at only 6.2 miles (10 km), which would have amplified its effect. It was also lightly felt in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo north of Honduras, according to Mexico's civil protection director.

7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off  Honduras, tsunami warning issued

An earthquake measuring 5.5 of magnitude struck Imphal, capital of Manipur, on Sunday.

The tremors were felt in afternoon around 12 PM.

There were no reports of any casualties or damages to properties.&nbsp;

In January 2016, 6.7 magnitudes of the earthquake hit Manipur leaving 200 people injured and at least 11 people dead.

The tremors of that earthquake were felt even in Bangladesh, making it one of the damaging earthquake of Manipur.

That tremors were felt in afternoon around 12 PM

An earthquake measuring 5.5 of magnitude struck Imphal, capital of Manipur, on Sunday. The tremors were felt in afternoon around 12 PM. There were no reports of any casualties or damages to properties. In January 2016, 6.7 magnitudes of the earthquake hit Manipur leaving 200 people injured and at least 11 people dead. The tremors of that earthquake were felt even in Bangladesh, making it one of the damaging earthquake of Manipur.

Earthquake of 5.5 magnitude hits Manipur, no casualties reported

An earthquake measuring 4.5 on Richter&nbsp;scale had hit Bay Area in California in the United States.&nbsp;

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The earthquake struck at 2:39 am.&nbsp;

It shook San Francisco Bay Area residents out of their slumber.

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake&#39;s epicenter was 2 miles away from Berkeley, California.

There were no reports of any casualty.&nbsp;

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An earthquake measuring 4.5 on Richter scale had hit Bay Area in California in the United States. An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Bay Area in California, US: USGS — ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2018 × The earthquake struck at 2:39 am. It shook San Francisco Bay Area residents out of their slumber. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was 2 miles away from Berkeley, California. There were no reports of any casualty.

4.5 magnitude earthquake hits California

&nbsp;A day after an earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale hit Uttarakhand, another earthquake jolted the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.

The earthquake measured 5.2 on the Richter and occurred around 5 pm today.

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According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the depth of the epicentre was estimated to be around 10 km.

Tremors were felt across the region.&nbsp;

No reports of loss of life or property have been recorded so far.&nbsp;

More details are awaited.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the depth of the epicentre was estimated to be around 10 km

A day after an earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale hit Uttarakhand, another earthquake jolted the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. The earthquake measured 5.2 on the Richter and occurred around 5 pm today. Earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale hits Andaman & Nicobar — ANI (@ANI) December 29, 2017 × According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the depth of the epicentre was estimated to be around 10 km. Tremors were felt across the region. No reports of loss of life or property have been recorded so far. More details are awaited.

Earthquake hits Andaman and Nicobar, tremors felt all across

Earthquake tremors were in felt in Uttarakhand&#39;s Rudraprayag earlier today.

The earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter scale with an epicentre in Chamoli, the second largest district in Uttarakhand.&nbsp;

According to the MeT office Director, Vikram Singh,&nbsp;the earthquake had a depth of 33 km which eliminates any possibility of damage to life and property.

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Tremors were felt for around 12 seconds in various parts of the state along with Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale had hit Uttarakhand earlier this month with an epicentre in Rudraprayag.

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The earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter scale

Earthquake tremors were in felt in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag earlier today. The earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter scale with an epicentre in Chamoli, the second largest district in Uttarakhand. According to the MeT office Director, Vikram Singh, the earthquake had a depth of 33 km which eliminates any possibility of damage to life and property. Earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag area; Epicentre of the earthquake was in Chamoli — ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2017 × Tremors were felt for around 12 seconds in various parts of the state along with Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale had hit Uttarakhand earlier this month with an epicentre in Rudraprayag. (With inputs from agencies)

Earthquake jolts Uttarakhand, tremors felt in Rudraprayag

A couple of mild earthquakes struck San Jose on Tuesday evening.

The quake occurred at 10:32 pm and earlier in the same day 3.1 magnitude quake in the Richter Scale struck at 7:19 pm.

There are no reports of any injuries or damage so far.

The area has been witnessing a lot of jolts due to Calaveras fault in the east of San Jose. Experts expressed concern&nbsp;over the fault while warning of larger quakes.

According to US Geological Survey magnitude of 7.4 has been estimated in Hayward fault, branch of Calaveras fault in the upcoming years.

As the Hayward faults run through large population areas it is considered to be the world&#39;s most dangerous in the country.

From past some time the area is seeing a lot of jolts due to Calaveras fault in the east of San Jose

A couple of mild earthquakes struck San Jose on Tuesday evening. The quake occurred at 10:32 pm and earlier in the same day 3.1 magnitude quake in the Richter Scale struck at 7:19 pm. There are no reports of any injuries or damage so far. The area has been witnessing a lot of jolts due to Calaveras fault in the east of San Jose. Experts expressed concern over the fault while warning of larger quakes. According to US Geological Survey magnitude of 7.4 has been estimated in Hayward fault, branch of Calaveras fault in the upcoming years. As the Hayward faults run through large population areas it is considered to be the world's most dangerous in the country.

Twin earthquake strikes San Jose

At least three people have been killed following a strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia&#39;s main island of Java, an official said Saturday.&nbsp;The quake struck at a depth of 91 kilometers (56 miles) just outside the coastal town of Cipatujah on Java island late Friday, the US Geological Survey said.

The tremor was felt across the island including in the capital Jakarta, some 300 kilometers (190 miles) from the epicentre.&nbsp;A 62-year-old man in Ciamis and an 80-year-old woman in Pekalongan city were killed when the buildings they were in collapsed, national disaster mitigation agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said, while a 34-year-old woman from the city of Yogyakarta died when she fell while running out of her house.&nbsp;

&quot;Several hospitals in several areas have also been damaged and patients had to be evacuated&quot;, Nugroho said.&nbsp;A hospital in Banyumas suffered damage to ceilings, cracked walls and leaks to oxygen pipelines, forcing around 70 patients to be moved to temporary shelters.

At least nine hundred houses were also damaged in addition to schools and government offices across West Java and Central Java provinces, the national disaster mitigation agency said.&nbsp;

Jakarta resident Web Warouw, 50, was on the 18th floor of a building in the capital when the quake struck just before midnight local time (1700 GMT).&nbsp;&quot;Suddenly, we felt dizzy... We then realised it was a quake and immediately ran downstairs&quot;, Warouw told AFP.&nbsp;

Aid is being distributed and temporary tents have been set up for those who have lost their homes.&nbsp;The agency was still evaluating the impact of the disaster and urged people to be cautious and stay alert.

Indonesia experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity due to its position on the Pacific &quot;Ring of Fire&quot;, where tectonic plates collide.&nbsp;Some 170,000 lives were lost when a 9.1-magnitude quake and tsunami struck Aceh province in December 2004, which also hit coastal areas as far away as Somalia.&nbsp;An earthquake struck Aceh again in December 2016, killing more than 100 people, injuring many others and leaving tens of thousands homeless.

At least nine hundred houses were damaged in addition to schools and government offices across West Java and Central Java provinces

At least three people have been killed following a strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia's main island of Java, an official said Saturday. The quake struck at a depth of 91 kilometers (56 miles) just outside the coastal town of Cipatujah on Java island late Friday, the US Geological Survey said. The tremor was felt across the island including in the capital Jakarta, some 300 kilometers (190 miles) from the epicentre. A 62-year-old man in Ciamis and an 80-year-old woman in Pekalongan city were killed when the buildings they were in collapsed, national disaster mitigation agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said, while a 34-year-old woman from the city of Yogyakarta died when she fell while running out of her house. "Several hospitals in several areas have also been damaged and patients had to be evacuated", Nugroho said. A hospital in Banyumas suffered damage to ceilings, cracked walls and leaks to oxygen pipelines, forcing around 70 patients to be moved to temporary shelters. At least nine hundred houses were also damaged in addition to schools and government offices across West Java and Central Java provinces, the national disaster mitigation agency said. Jakarta resident Web Warouw, 50, was on the 18th floor of a building in the capital when the quake struck just before midnight local time (1700 GMT). "Suddenly, we felt dizzy... We then realised it was a quake and immediately ran downstairs", Warouw told AFP. Aid is being distributed and temporary tents have been set up for those who have lost their homes. The agency was still evaluating the impact of the disaster and urged people to be cautious and stay alert. Indonesia experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity due to its position on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", where tectonic plates collide. Some 170,000 lives were lost when a 9.1-magnitude quake and tsunami struck Aceh province in December 2004, which also hit coastal areas as far away as Somalia. An earthquake struck Aceh again in December 2016, killing more than 100 people, injuring many others and leaving tens of thousands homeless.

Toll rises to three dead after Indonesia quake

A powerful magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the island of Java in Indonesia just before midnight on Friday, with authorities reporting two deaths and damage to scores of buildings.

The US&nbsp;Geological Survey said the epicentre of the quake was located at a depth of 92 km (57 miles), about 52 km southwest of Tasikmalaya.&nbsp;

Indonesia&#39;s national disaster management agency said the quake activated early tsunami warning systems in the south of Java, prompting evacuations in some coastal areas, but no tsunami was detected.

Tremors were felt in central and west Java and a series of aftershocks stoked panic.&nbsp;

Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, a spokesman for the disaster agency, said in a statement on Saturday two people had been killed, seven injured and more than 100 buildings damaged, including a hospital in Central Java.

About 70 patients had to be helped to safety from the Banyumas Hospital and were given shelter in tents, he said.

He posted on his Twitter page photos of people scouring collapsed buildings.&nbsp;

The quake swayed buildings for several seconds in the capital Jakarta.

Indonesia&#39;s meteorology and geophysics agency said a magnitude 5.7 quake early on Saturday also struck south of West Java. It said the quake did not have tsunami potential.

Java, Indonesia&rsquo;s most densely populated island, is home to more than half of its 250 million people.

There was no immediate indication of a tsunami, but authorities said they had issued a warning following the tremor

A powerful magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the island of Java in Indonesia just before midnight on Friday, with authorities reporting two deaths and damage to scores of buildings. The US Geological Survey said the epicentre of the quake was located at a depth of 92 km (57 miles), about 52 km southwest of Tasikmalaya. Indonesia's national disaster management agency said the quake activated early tsunami warning systems in the south of Java, prompting evacuations in some coastal areas, but no tsunami was detected. Tremors were felt in central and west Java and a series of aftershocks stoked panic. Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, a spokesman for the disaster agency, said in a statement on Saturday two people had been killed, seven injured and more than 100 buildings damaged, including a hospital in Central Java. About 70 patients had to be helped to safety from the Banyumas Hospital and were given shelter in tents, he said. He posted on his Twitter page photos of people scouring collapsed buildings. The quake swayed buildings for several seconds in the capital Jakarta. Indonesia's meteorology and geophysics agency said a magnitude 5.7 quake early on Saturday also struck south of West Java. It said the quake did not have tsunami potential. Java, Indonesia’s most densely populated island, is home to more than half of its 250 million people.

6.5 magnitude quake strikes Indonesia's Java island

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 hit Kerman province in southeast Iran on Tuesday, state media reported, giving no initial details of possible casualties.

The quake struck near the town of Hojdak, according to state TV. The US geological survey recorded its magnitude as 6.1 and said it struck at a depth of 57 km (35 miles).

Another quake, which Iranian state media reported at 6.0 and the USGS reported at 5.4, hit western Iran on Monday, in the same region where a magnitude 7.3 earthquake killed at least 530 people last month.

There have been no reports of deaths or injuries from Monday&#39;s quake.

President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted his government&#39;s efforts in bringing aid and temporary housing to the victims of last month&#39;s quake.

Hardline rivals say the government&#39;s response was not quick enough or adequate.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 hit Kerman province in southeast Iran on Tuesday, state media reported, giving no initial details of possible casualties. The quake struck near the town of Hojdak, according to state TV. The US geological survey recorded its magnitude as 6.1 and said it struck at a depth of 57 km (35 miles). Another quake, which Iranian state media reported at 6.0 and the USGS reported at 5.4, hit western Iran on Monday, in the same region where a magnitude 7.3 earthquake killed at least 530 people last month. There have been no reports of deaths or injuries from Monday's quake. President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted his government's efforts in bringing aid and temporary housing to the victims of last month's quake. Hardline rivals say the government's response was not quick enough or adequate.

Magnitude 6.2 quake hits Kerman province in southeast Iran: State media

Jammu -Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic today as Jammu and Kashmir received its first snowfall of the season.

Pir Panjal range witnessed heavy snowfall with the Mughal road closed for traffic. People in the state had to light fire to keep themselves warm.

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Doda received fresh snowfall today with Kharapathar in Shimla shrouded in snow.

Solang valley in Manali was also covered under heavy snow on Tuesday morning.

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As forecast earlier showers lashed Delhi on Monday evening clearing the weather which has been hit due to pollution.

Pir Panjal range witnessed heavy snowfall with the Mughal road closed for traffic

Jammu -Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic today as Jammu and Kashmir received its first snowfall of the season. Pir Panjal range witnessed heavy snowfall with the Mughal road closed for traffic. People in the state had to light fire to keep themselves warm. Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar receives season's first snowfall pic.twitter.com/VGq0se3moc — ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2017 × Doda received fresh snowfall today with Kharapathar in Shimla shrouded in snow. Solang valley in Manali was also covered under heavy snow on Tuesday morning. Himachal Pradesh: Snowfall continues in Lahul-Spiti district's Keylong. pic.twitter.com/4yx2wmwbjV — ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2017 × As forecast earlier showers lashed Delhi on Monday evening clearing the weather which has been hit due to pollution.

Watch: Heavy snowfall in J&K, Jammu-Srinagar national highway closed

A medium intensity earthquake&nbsp;had hit the North-eastern state Meghalaya today morning.

The Earthquake struck the state at around 8 am and was measured 4.7 on Richter Scale.&nbsp;

The epicentre&nbsp;of the quake was at a depth of 60 km in remote East Garo Hills district.&nbsp;

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A similar&nbsp;medium intensity earthquake had struck Jammu and Kashmir today morning.&nbsp;

The earthquake measured 4.5 on the Richter scale.

The&nbsp;National Seismology Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the earthquake occurred at 4:28 am(local time)&nbsp; and was at a depth of 33 km.

There was no report of a casualty from any of the earthquakes.&nbsp;

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A similar?medium intensity earthquake had struck Jammu and Kashmir today morning

A medium intensity earthquake had hit the North-eastern state Meghalaya today morning. The Earthquake struck the state at around 8 am and was measured 4.7 on Richter Scale. The epicentre of the quake was at a depth of 60 km in remote East Garo Hills district. Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 occurred in Meghalaya at around 8 am. (Source: EMSC) — ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2017 × A similar medium intensity earthquake had struck Jammu and Kashmir today morning. The earthquake measured 4.5 on the Richter scale. The National Seismology Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the earthquake occurred at 4:28 am(local time) and was at a depth of 33 km. There was no report of a casualty from any of the earthquakes.

Meghalaya experiences 4.7 magnitude earthquake, no casualties

Jammu and Kashmir <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-heavy-snowfall-in-himachal-pradeshs-kinnaur-district-24636">received fresh snowfall today</a> in the Pir Panjal range as a result Mughal road remained closed.

Meanwhile, weather forecasters <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/oxygen-chamber-in-gurgaon-a-respite-from-pollution-25018">have said Delhi is expected to witness </a>rainy days this week. The rains could come as a welcome relief for Delhiites reeling under heavy pollution.

The rains are expected to continue until December 14 in Delhi-NCR, skymetweather said.

The weather forecaster has also said western disturbance is seen over north Pakistan and adjoining J&amp;K with chances of induced cyclonic circulation over Rajasthan.

Skymetweather said scattered light to moderate rains could occur over Rajasthan, gangetic west Bengal, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Manipur

There could also be isolated light rains over north Gujarat and Kerala. 
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There could also be isolated light rains over north Gujarat and Kerala.

Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall today in the Pir Panjal range as a result Mughal road remained closed. Meanwhile, weather forecasters have said Delhi is expected to witness rainy days this week. The rains could come as a welcome relief for Delhiites reeling under heavy pollution. The rains are expected to continue until December 14 in Delhi-NCR, skymetweather said. The weather forecaster has also said western disturbance is seen over north Pakistan and adjoining J&K with chances of induced cyclonic circulation over Rajasthan. Skymetweather said scattered light to moderate rains could occur over Rajasthan, gangetic west Bengal, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Manipur There could also be isolated light rains over north Gujarat and Kerala.

Watch: Heavy snowfall in J&K; rains expected in Delhi-NCR

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Israeli&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/pope-renews-call-for-wisdom-and-prudence-over-jerusalem-26389">PM Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit&nbsp;</a>to France said that &#39;&#39;Jerusalem is the capital of Israel&#39;&#39; and it has been the &quot;capital for 3,000 years&quot;.

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One terrorist was gunned down and another captured after an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in J&amp;K&#39;s Baramulla district. The encounter took place in Baramulla&#39;s&nbsp;Bomai area. Reports said firing had stopped and search operation was underway.

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A medium intensity earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir early today, the IMD said. According to the National Seismology Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the earthquake occurred at 4:28 am(local time) at a depth of 33 km.

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The man accused of molesting an actress on a Delhi-Mumbai flight has been arrested by police in Mumbai. The actress had on Sunday alleged that she had been molested by a middle-aged man sitting behind her on the flight.&nbsp;

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A medium intensity earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir early today, the IMD said.

According to the National Seismology Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the earthquake occurred at 4:28 am(local time) at a depth of 33 km.

There were no immediate reports of loss of life or property.

There were no immediate reports of loss of life or property

A medium intensity earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir early today, the IMD said. According to the National Seismology Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the earthquake occurred at 4:28 am(local time) at a depth of 33 km. There were no immediate reports of loss of life or property.

4.5-magnitude earthquake hits J&K, no casualties

An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 hit 111-kilometre northeast of Thang in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

Some tremors were also felt in the Kashmir valley.&nbsp;

The epicentre of the quake was at the India-China border in Ladakh.&nbsp;

&quot;The earthquake of 5.4 magnitudes on the Richter Scale was recorded at 4:59 am today. The epicentre of the earthquake was at a depth of 35 km near the Jammu and Kashmir-Xingjian border in the state&#39;s Ladakh region,&quot; a meteorological (MeT) department official said.

There was no immediate report of any injury or destruction in parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

A Strong earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale was also felt in Delhi NCR on Wednesday evening.&nbsp;

There was no immediate report of any injury or destruction in parts of Jammu and Kashmir

An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 hit 111-kilometre northeast of Thang in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Some tremors were also felt in the Kashmir valley. The epicentre of the quake was at the India-China border in Ladakh. "The earthquake of 5.4 magnitudes on the Richter Scale was recorded at 4:59 am today. The epicentre of the earthquake was at a depth of 35 km near the Jammu and Kashmir-Xingjian border in the state's Ladakh region," a meteorological (MeT) department official said. There was no immediate report of any injury or destruction in parts of Jammu and Kashmir. A Strong earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale was also felt in Delhi NCR on Wednesday evening.

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits J&K's Ladakh

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi, NCR on Wednesday evening.

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The Indian Metrological Department said an earthquake measuring&nbsp;5.5 on the Richter scale had&nbsp;hit Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand.

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Several people in Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh were evacuated after earthquake tremors were felt in the region.

There were no immediate report of any casualties.

Earthquake in Delhi NCR occurred on Wednesday

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi, NCR on Wednesday evening. #FLASH: Strong earthquake tremors felt in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/6VEVzxYYfc — ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2017 × The Indian Metrological Department said an earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale had hit Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand. People evacuated their buildings after earthquake tremors: Visuals from #Dehradun #Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/Mago15Io6W — ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2017 × Several people in Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh were evacuated after earthquake tremors were felt in the region. There were no immediate report of any casualties.

5.5-magnitude earthquake hits Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand

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