Published On 3 Sep 20253 Sep 2025 Hope is fading of finding survivors in the rubble of homes devastated by a powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan over the weekend that killed more than 1,400 people, as emergency services struggle to reach remote villages. In Kunar’s Nurgal district, victims remained trapped under destroyed structures and were…
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan just before midnight local time on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. Several aftershocks followed. At least 800 people were killed and 2,500 were injured. The epicentre of the earthquake was at a depth of about 8km (5 miles), which seismologists…
A magnitude 6 earthquake has hit Afghanistan near its border with Pakistan. The death toll from Sunday night’s disaster has risen to more than 800 people, according to the government. Flooding and debris have hampered rescue efforts. Here is more about what happened and why Afghanistan is vulnerable to earthquakes: What happened? At 11:47pm (19:47…
The country is prone to earthquakes due to its location near the meeting point between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Published On 1 Sep 20251 Sep 2025 More than 800 people have been killed and over 2,500 wounded after a powerful earthquake hit the eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan. Due to its mountainous surroundings,…
After a massive 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Pacific coast, tsunami alerts have been issued in the US. The warning affects areas like Hawaii, California and Alaska. Several celebrity homes in high-risk coastal zones are now under threat. Oprah Winfrey’s 1,000-acre estate in Maui was mentioned in advisories. Leonardo DiCaprio’s Malibu house is also at risk….
Governor Josh Green warns residents not to ‘put yourself in harm’s way’ and readies for possible rescue operations. Tsunami waves have reached California and Hawaii in the United States following a huge earthquake off Russia’s far east coast. Tsunami waves breached the US mainland west coast at California’s San Francisco at 1:12am (08:12 GMT) Wednesday,…
Earthquakes have haunted humanity for millennia – their sudden violence leaving civilisations scrambling for early warning. Even today, when a Japanese manga implausibly predicted “The Big One” hitting the country on July 5, it sparked widespread panic. Scientists today rely on satellites, supercomputers and artificial intelligence to monitor seismic activity. But nearly 2,000 years ago,…
Google’s earthquake alert system shows two notifications to Android users. (Credit: Google Crisis Response) Potentially Life-Saving Alerts Now Reach 2.5 Billion People In 98 Countries Through Their Google-Based Phones In a Nutshell Over 11,000 earthquakes were detected by Android phones from 2021 to 2024, with 85% matching traditional seismic catalogs. The system now delivers early…
The plot of a Japanese manga has played a big role in fuelling online rumours about a “megaquake” striking Japan on Saturday, triggering fear among some Hongkongers and a decline in interest in trips to the country, a hugely popular destination for residents. But are the claims made by the comic book artist, based on…
The Hong Kong government will offer incentives to attract more issuers and investors to participate in catastrophe bonds in the city to help address growing climate risks. “Hong Kong is the best investment hub for catastrophe bonds because we have capital, financial infrastructure and all the professionals and brokers needed to support the issuance of…