Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii, lava confined to crater
The lava flows are currently confined to the surrounding crater floor, the US Geological Survey said.
Thu Jun 08 2023
6.3-magnitude quake hits Izu Islands, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 jolted Izu Islands, Japan, at 04:49:52 GMT on Monday, the US Geological Survey said.
Mon Jan 16 2023
6.2-magnitude earthquake felt in Bali
The quake hit around 300 kilometres east of Bali at a depth of around 72 kilometres just off the island of Sumbawa at 6.30am, the US Geological Survey said.
Fri Dec 30 2016
6.0-magnitude undersea quake hits eastern Indonesia
The undersea quake hit about 190 kilometres (120 miles) northeast of Maumere, a holiday destination in Flores, at 09:13 am (0113 GMT), at a depth of 522 kilometres, said the US Geological Survey.
Mon Dec 05 2016
5.4-magnitude quake hits Taiwan
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan early Friday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no reports of damage or casualties.
Fri Nov 25 2016
5.6 quake shakes Japan, no tsunami risk
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook northeast Japan early Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, two days after a powerful tremor triggered a tsunami near the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Thu Nov 24 2016
Magnitude-6.5 quake hits S. Philippines
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries following the quake, which according to the US Geological Survey has a magnitude of 6.5.
Sat Sep 24 2016
5.4-magnitude quake hits southern S. Korea: USGS
A powerful 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit the southern region of South Korea Monday evening, the US Geological Survey (USGS).
Mon Sep 12 2016
7.4-magnitude quake shakes southern Atlantic Ocean: USGS
A 7.4-magnitude quake shook the southern Atlantic Ocean early Friday, the US Geological Survey said.
Fri Aug 19 2016
Powerful 7.8 earthquake rocks Ecuador
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook Ecuador Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, as a tsumani warning was also issued for local coasts.
Sun Apr 17 2016
Strong 6.7 magnitude quake hits off Japan's Hokkaido; no tsunami
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 struck off the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said.
Thu Jan 14 2016
Strong 6.8 quake hits near India-Myanmar border: USGS
A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck northeast India near the country's borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh early Monday, the US Geological Survey said.
Mon Jan 04 2016
6.1-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia: USGS
The undersea quake was recorded at a depth of 67 kilometers (42 miles) near Indonesia's Babar islands, according to the US Geological Survey.
Sat Nov 21 2015
6.1 magnitude earthquake in China's Xinjiang: USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck China's far western region of Xinjiang on Friday, the US Geological Survey said.
Fri Jul 03 2015
6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Solomon Islands: USGS
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the Solomon Islands in the Pacific on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued.
Thu May 21 2015
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024