Latest Mexico quake spreads alarm, some rescue efforts suspended
The United States Geological Survey said the new quake was relatively shallow with an epicenter near Juchitan.
Sun Sep 24 2017
Magnitude 6.2 quake hits Philippine island of Luzon, jolts buildings
There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries in the quake, which the United States Geological Survey earlier measured at 6.6.
Fri Aug 11 2017
Powerful quake strikes off Papua New Guinea, initial tsunami alert wound back
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured the quake, some 47 (29 miles) west of Arawa on the north coast of Bougainville island, and the depth was put at 154 km (96 miles).
Sun Jan 22 2017
6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu: USGS
The quake struck at a depth of 164 kilometres (102 miles), 76 kilometres northwest of the town of Isangel on Tanna island, USGS said.
Wed Jul 20 2016
7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific nation of Vanuatu early Friday, the United States Geological Survey said.
Thu Apr 28 2016
5.6 quake hits Philippines
A 5.6 quake rattled the southern Philippines early Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, a little over a day after another quake in the same region injured 10.
Sun Jun 02 2013
Strong 6.1 earthquake strikes off Japan coast
The quake hit at 2:48 pm (0548 GMT) in the Pacific some 50 kilometres (31 miles) from Namie town near the tsunami-ravaged Fukushima Daiichi plant, the United States Geological Survey said.
Sat May 18 2013
6.1 earthquake hits off Japan's coast: USGS
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the south coast of Japan's main Honshu island on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued.
Sun Apr 21 2013
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024