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Tonga earthquake LIVE: 7.1 magnitude quake sparks tsunami fears after Myanmar disaster

Tonga was rocked by an earthquake that could cause hazardous waves on its coastline...

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 1,644 as rescuers search for survivors

The death toll from a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to 1,644, the ruling junta said Saturday, with 3,408 people injured. At least 139 people are still missing. The quake also hit neighbouring Thailand. Caroline Baum tells us more...

Myanmar earthquake death toll exceeds 1,600, aftershocks feared in region

— Myanmar’s junta chief visits quake-hit Mandalay after seeking global aid as tremors collapse buildings and spark fires NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar’s military rulers let in hundreds of foreign rescue personnel on Saturday after an earthquake killed more than 1,600 people, the deadliest natural disaster to hit the impoverished...

Myanmar earthquake LIVE: Bangkok skyscraper collapses after 8.2 magnitude quake

2 weeks ago22:43 Alycia McNamara RECAP: Latest news the Myanmar earthquake Thank you for following our coverage, we have now paused our reporting on this live blog. For latest information and updates, visit Express.co.uk 2 weeks ago22:38 Alycia McNamara Fears over politicisation of aid Amnesty International's deputy director for East and Southeast Asia and the

Cuba hit by earthquake; GFZ measures magnitude at 6.6

An earthquake in the Cuba region on Sunday has risen to a magnitude of 6.6, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said...

What to do in an earthquake in Italy

Though the majority cause little or no damage, earthquakes are a common occurrence in Italy. Here's how to prepare and what to know about staying safe...

Turkey-Syria earthquake: footballer Priscilla Okyere gives eyewitness account

Ghana midfielder Priscilla Okyere is terrified of going to sleep, afraid that another earthquake might happen when she is in bed. The 27-year-old plays for Hatayspor in southern Turkey, and is a survivor of the devastating quake that struck there on Monday...

What would happen if a magnitude 7.8 earthquake were to hit the Bay Area?

While such large earthquakes are rare, residents should always be prepared for "the big one...

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