S. Korea protests to Japan about tsunami alerts showing disputed islets
South Korea has protested to Japan over a tsunami advisory that featured a map displaying a group of its islands also claimed by Tokyo.
Tue Jan 02 2024
5.9 magnitude quake hits western Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued
The quake struck the province in the northern tip of Sumatra Island at 9.51 am Jakarta time with the epicenter at 353 km northwest Sabang town and the depth at 10 km under sea bed.
Tue Mar 14 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
7.9-magnitude quake hits PNG, tsunami threat over
But two hours after the quake, the PTWC said the threat had passed, despite some tsunami waves having been observed.
Sat Dec 17 2016
Solomon Islands again struck by strong earthquake
The Pacific is again on high alert for Tsunami waves after another strong earthquake rocked the Solomon Islands on Saturday, China's Xinhua news agency reported.
Sat Dec 10 2016
Huge quake hits Solomon Islands, tsunami alert lifted
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Solomon Islands early on Friday, but there were no immediate reports of casualties and a tsunami warning.
Thu Dec 08 2016
Strong 6.4-magnitude quake hits off Indonesia's Aceh: USGS
A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Aceh province in the north of the Indonesian island of Sumatra early Wednesday but there was no tsunami alert.
Tue Dec 06 2016
7.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
According to MetMalaysia, tremors were felt in Shah Alam, Subang and Klang in Selangor.
Wed Mar 02 2016
Strong 6.8-magnitude quake rocks Chile
A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early on Saturday but there was no tsunami alert and no immediate report of damage or injuries, seismologists said.
Sun Nov 08 2015
Powerful Chile quake sparks tsunami alert and panic
A massive 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck the center of Chile on Wednesday, triggering the evacuation of coastal areas and warnings that tsunami waves could reach as far as Japan.
Thu Sep 17 2015
6.9-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert
The undersea quake, at 48 kilometres deep, struck in the Molucca Sea between Sulawesi and the Maluku chain of islands.
Fri Nov 21 2014
Tsunami alert sparks panic in Indonesia
The undersea quake struck at a depth of 46 kilometres at 10:31am, 154 kilometres northwest of Kota Ternate.
Sat Nov 15 2014
Fresh tremor rattles Papua New Guinea after 7.5 quake
Sunday morning's aftershock, estimated as 6.1-magnitude by the US Geological Survey, occurred 96 kilometres from Panguna at a depth of 18 kilometres.
Sun Apr 20 2014
Magnitude 7.5 quake strikes off Papua New Guinea: USGS
A tsunami alert has been issued after a 7.5 magnitude quake strikes the coast of Papua New Guinea.
Sun Apr 20 2014
5 dead in Solomon Islands quake
A quake-generated wave of just under one metre (three feet) reached parts of the Solomons, and Vanuatu and New Caledonia also reported rising sea levels, before a region-wide tsunami alert was lifted.
Wed Feb 06 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024