Earthquakes Strike Ecuador, Colombia, Turkey
8 articles from 5 countries
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake alarms southern Ecuador, while a magnitude 3.5 tremor is felt in Colombia's Santander region. In Turkey, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Gaziantep prompts a critical warning from seismologist Naci Görür. Meanwhile, Iceland raises its volcano alert due to an earthquake swarm, and Japan holds a memorial for victims of an 18-year-old inland earthquake.
Turkish professor warns of complacency over Marmara earthquake magnitude
- A Turkish geomatics engineer warns that explanations about the magnitude of a potential Marmara Sea earthquake are confusing and could lead to complacency. - Prof. Dr. Şenol Hakan Kutoğlu advises preparing for the worst-case scenario of a magnitude 7.5 earthquake, rather than focusing on lower estimates. - He highlights that even
Nearly 5,000 Dead, 50,000 Missing After Venezuela Earthquakes
- The death toll from recent earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to nearly 4,900, with close to 17,000 injured. - Over 17,000 people have lost their homes, and an estimated 50,000 remain missing and pr…
Venezuela earthquake: Number of known dead rises to nearly 5,000 victims
- The death toll from the Venezuela earthquake has climbed to nearly 5,000 victims. - The UN estimates 50,000 people are missing following the disaster. - The international focus is now shifting towar…
Venezuela's Constitutional Bloc demands urgent reforms after earthquake impact
- Venezuela's Constitutional Bloc called for urgent reforms in tax, health, and judicial sectors following recent earthquakes. - The organization cited institutional weaknesses in the state's disaster…
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattles Chiriquí; no damage or injuries reported
- A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook Chiriquí, Panama, on Thursday morning, felt particularly in the border region with Costa Rica. - No injuries or structural damage have been reported by emergency ser…
United States surpasses $386 million in humanitarian aid for earthquake victims
- The United States has provided over $386 million in humanitarian aid to Venezuela following recent earthquakes. - The aid includes food, basic care equipment, and other essential supplies delivered …
Venezuela's interim president inspects earthquake housing repairs amid criticism
- Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodríguez visited Guarenas to oversee housing rehabilitation efforts following recent earthquakes. - The "Plan Venezuela Renace" aims to address damage to homes an…
Access to Waraira Repano National Park restricted due to post-earthquake instability
- Access to Venezuela's Waraira Repano National Park remains restricted due to geological instability following recent earthquakes. - Landslides and soil movement pose a significant risk to visitors, …