earthquake

Another quake of magnitude 5.4 jolts eastern Turkey

Tuesday saw a second earthquake in eastern Turkey, this one measuring magnitude 5.4, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). According to USGS, the fifth earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.8 km near 38.116°N 38.669°E around 12:41 pm (local time). A massive magnitude 7.8 earthquake that shook the...

Australia, NZ announces USD 11 million in aid for Turkey and Syria

The announcement of USD 11 million in relief for earthquake-stricken Turkey and Syria was made on Monday by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, according to CNN. A total of USD 11.5 million was pledged by both leaders as relief for those affected by...

76 dead as powerful quake of 7.8 magnitude hits Turkey

According to the US Geological Survey, a huge earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck Turkey on Monday, 26 kilometres east of Nurdagi (USGS). More than 140 buildings collapsed injuring over 500 people and killing more than 50, officials said on Monday. "At least 76 people killed, 440 injured...

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Iran-Turkey Border; 7 Killed, 440 Injured

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck in the City of Khoy in Northwest Iran, on Saturday. The earthquake near the Iran-Turkey border has claimed 7 lives and left 440 injured so far.  https://youtu.be/61E4-RHbOxY The Turkey-Iran border has undergone massive property destructions due to the natural disaster.  "There are...

Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 felt across Delhi-NCR

Strong earthquake tremors of magnitude 5.8 were felt across Delhi-NCR and Uttarakhand on Tuesday afternoon at 2:28 PM. However, no damage has been reported so far. The epicenter was reportedly in Nepal and the tremors lasted for about 30 seconds. An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 on the richter scale hit...