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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region - USGS

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region - USGS

The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the tsunami threat from the earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region has now passed.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Hawaii volcano alert level lowered to watch - USGS

Hawaii volcano alert level lowered to watch - USGS

Under a watch alert level, an eruption is underway but poses limited hazards.
Mon Dec 12 2022
FACTBOX - Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupts

FACTBOX - Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupts

Hawaii officials say the eruption does not pose any threat to property though unpleasant volcanic gases and fine ash may drift downslope.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupts for first time in nearly 40 years

Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupts for first time in nearly 40 years

Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, began erupting for the first time, ending its longest quiet period in recorded history.
Tue Nov 29 2022
At least 20 killed in earthquake in southern Pakistan

At least 20 killed in earthquake in southern Pakistan

More than 100 mud houses collapsed and a large number were damaged, including government buildings.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Tornado lashes southeast Australia, leaving hundreds without power

Tornado lashes southeast Australia, leaving hundreds without power

The tornado upended power lines and blew part of an iron roof into electricity wires, triggering an automatic power outage for 164 homes.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting in 'full swing' - USGS

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting in 'full swing' - USGS

What was once a cooling lava lake is now a new fissure eruption, USGS Volcanoes said.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Strong quake hits Greece's biggest island of Crete, one person killed

Strong quake hits Greece's biggest island of Crete, one person killed

The quake sent people out of their homes and public buildings and caused considerable damage with strong aftershocks.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Explainer: Why does Haiti have earthquakes?

Explainer: Why does Haiti have earthquakes?

Here's a look at why the Caribbean country is affected by earthquakes.
Tue Aug 17 2021
6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS

6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS

The undersea tremor struck at a depth of more than 600 kilometres about 220 kilometres south of Katabu on the island of Sulawesi.
Fri Aug 21 2020
7.3-magnitude quake hits 119 km N of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea - USGS

7.3-magnitude quake hits 119 km N of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea - USGS

The epicentre, with a depth of 85 km, was initially determined to be at 7.8 degrees south latitude and 147.7 degrees east longitude.
Fri Jul 17 2020
Magnitude 8.2 quake off Alaska prompts tsunami warning

Magnitude 8.2 quake off Alaska prompts tsunami warning

A magnitude 8.2 earthquake hit the Gulf of Alaska in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting authorities to warn people in the area to move away from the coast in case it causes a tsunami.
Tue Jan 23 2018
Earthquake hits Iraq near border with Iran, several killed in both countries

Earthquake hits Iraq near border with Iran, several killed in both countries

The quake measured a magnitude of 7.3, while an Iraqi meteorology official put its magnitude at 6.5 with the epicenter in Penjwin in Sulaimaniyah province in the Kurdistan region.
Mon Nov 13 2017
Magnitude 6.4 quake strikes off Pacific island of Tonga

Magnitude 6.4 quake strikes off Pacific island of Tonga

The quake struck 206km east northeast of the Tonga capital and was a shallow 14km deep.
Wed Oct 18 2017
Magnitude 6.3 quake hits northern Chile: USGS

Magnitude 6.3 quake hits northern Chile: USGS

The quake was recorded 73km (45 miles) east of Arica at a depth of 82km.
Tue Oct 10 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024