A powerful earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, toppling buildings, igniting fires and leaving dozens feared trapped in a shopping mall, with at least one person reported dead and more than 100 injured. Emergency crews raced to rescue survivors as aftershocks rattled the region.


Japan Earthquake: Epicenter recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers near Uki & Uto 

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island on July 16, 2026, with the epicenter located approximately 40 km north of Te Anau in the Fiordland region. The tremor initially triggered a coastal tsunami warning that was later downgraded to an advisory.


BREAKING: Massive earthquake jolts tourist hotspot in New Zealand, tsunami warning issued

A powerful earthquake struck the Philippines, leaving widespread destruction in General Santos City as buildings collapsed into rubble and panic spread across affected areas. Rescue teams and emergency services rushed to the scene as authorities assessed the scale of damage and searched for survivors trapped under debris.

Videos and images from the city showed shattered structures, damaged roads, and terrified residents fleeing to safety moments after the quake struck. Officials have warned of possible aftershocks as relief and rescue operations continue. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Philippines earthquake and its aftermath.

Philippines Earthquake: Race To Find Survivor Continues | More Than 32,000 Dispaced 

Powerful high waves have battered New Zealand’s South Coast, triggering widespread panic and forcing mass evacuations in vulnerable coastal areas. Authorities have issued urgent warnings as rough seas and strong winds continue to lash the region, damaging property and disrupting daily life. Emergency services are on high alert, assisting residents in moving to safer locations.


High Waves Batter New Zealand South Coast, Trigger Mass Evacuations

Japan Is on High Alert After a Powerful 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake. While Tsunami Warnings Have Now Been Lifted, Authorities Say Risk of a Much Bigger Quake—‘megaquake’—is Now Unusually High Over the Next Few Days. Wion’s Kanishka Sarkar Speaks to Benoit Hardy-Chartrand, Researcher, Temple University Japan, to Understand What This Means for People on the Ground and How Prepared Is Japan Today After the 2011 Disaster


Japan Earthquake: High Alert for 'Megaquake', Tsunami Warning Lifted

Japan issued a special advisory warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country's north and prompted a tsunami warning.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said in a statement that "the likelihood of a new, huge earthquake occurring is relatively higher than during normal times". The warning for the northern region came a few hours after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the area, shaking large buildings in the capital Tokyo, hundreds of kilometres from the epicentre.

Japan Earthquake: Mega-Quake Risk Escalates After Powerful Japan Tremor

Japanese authorities are warning that a second tsunami may be on the way after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the country's north-east coast. An initial 70cm  wave was recorded at the Miyako port in Iwate prefecture, with waves as tall as 3m (10 feet) forecast by the apan's Meteorological Agency (JMA). The JMA warns, "Evacuate immediately from coastal regions and riverside areas to a safer place such as high ground or an evacuation building," it said, warning that damage due to tsunami waves was expected. "Tsunami waves are expected to hit repeatedly. Do not leave safe ground until the warning is lifted," it said.


Japan Earthquake: Japan On High Alert For Mega-Quake, Over 170,000 Residents Ordered To Evacuate

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Japan Earthquake: Japan on Edge, Fears of Second Tsunami After 7.5 Magnitude Triggers 70 Cm Tsunami

A 7.6-magnitude quake struck near Tonga, about 150 km from Neiafu, at a depth of 237 km. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center ruled out a tsunami. No damage reported, but residents were advised to move to higher ground.

7.6-magnitude earthquake rocks Neiafu in Tonga: Is there a tsunami warning?

Argentina tsunami: A meteotsunami shocked beachgoers in Argentina on Monday when freak waves as high as 30 feet slammed onto the shores. The incident killed one person, while another had a heart attack. What is a meteotsunami?

VIDEO: 30 foot meteotsunami slams into Argentina as beachgoers flee in panic: 'Like a wall'

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck 84 km ENE of Misawa, Japan, triggering strong tremors across the region. Authorities are assessing damage as emergency services remain on high alert.


Japan Tsunami Alert: Japan Earthquake Damages Road and Buildings, Injures 30 

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck 84 km ENE of Misawa, Japan, triggering strong tremors across the region. Authorities are assessing damage as emergency services remain on high alert.

Japan Tsunami: Massive 7.6-Magnitude Quake Slams Japan, At Least 23 Injured

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake has struck off Japan’s northern coast, prompting an urgent tsunami warning. Authorities say waves up to three meters could hit parts of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. Residents along the coastline are being urged to move to higher ground immediately. Here’s the latest on the quake, the tsunami threat, and safety measures now underway.

Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After Massive 7.6 Earthquake Hits Northern Coast 

Earthquake of 7.6 magnitude hits Japan, tsunami warning issued

Every year, at least two tsunamis inundate the inland near their source. Tsunamis that propagate to distant shores and cause damage on average occur twice in a decade. According to the Global Historical Tsunami Database, the top 10 deadliest Tsunamis in the world are as follows.

World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025: Top 10 worst tsunamis in History

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage near South America early Friday, triggering a tsunami precaution alert for the Chilean Antarctic territory. The quake, initially recorded as magnitude 8.0, was later downgraded by the USGS. The epicenter was located over 700 km southeast of Argentina's Ushuaia, at a shallow depth of 11 km.

 Strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits drake passage in South-America 

Since ancient times, several animals have been witnessed acting strangely just before disasters like tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. Let's find out the top five animals that sense the disaster before it arrives.

THESE animals can detect natural disasters before they strike | IN PICS

The world woke up to chaos on Wednesday (July 30) after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. This was the strongest earthquake in the region since 1952.

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After a severe earthquake in Russia on Wednesday (July 30) triggered tsunami warnings across the coastal regions of the US and Japan, you might be wondering about the world's deadliest tsunamis. Let's have a look at the top 10 deadliest tsunamis in the last 500 years.

'Waves of Destruction': Top 10 deadliest tsunamis that shook the Earth in last 500 years

What is a tsunami? Here's all you need to know about just how unpredictable and deadly these ocean monsters can be. Here's what you should know.

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Chile has lifted evacuation orders following a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake but continues to keep coastal regions on tsunami alert as a precaution. Authorities urge residents to stay informed and cautious.

Chile eases evacuation after 7.8 earthquake, tsunami alert remains for coast

Ryo Tatsuki’s 1999 manga, The Future That I Saw, has become a source of fascination after its predictions of major disasters, including a tsunami set to strike Japan in 2025. This latest forecast has sparked a surge of online discussions, with some likening her to the renowned mystic Baba Vanga.


Doomsday warning? 'Japanese Baba Yanga' predicts massive tsunami to hit in 2025

World News | Understand the tsunami threat to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, with potential sea level changes and strong ocean currents posing hazards to coastal regions.

Tsunami advisory issued after magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Caribbean

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