Magnitude 7.5 quake strikes off Japan’s northern coast, injuring at least 23 people; triggers 2-foot tsunami

TOKYO — A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan late Monday evening, injuring at least 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities, officials said. Authorities warned of the possibility of aftershocks and an increased risk of a strong earthquake. The Japanese government is still assessing damage from the tsunami and the late-evening … Read more

Big earthquake on Hayward Fault could cause damage similar to 1989 Loma Prieta quake, experts warn

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Thursday’s 3.1-magnitude earthquake was the latest of five notable aftershocks to hit Berkeley since a 4.3-magnitude quake struck the university city on Sept. 22. A day later, the Bay Area remembers the deadly Loma Prieta earthquake, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake on the St. Andrews Fault, which rocked the Bay Area on October … Read more

Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire

BANCOC (AP) – The National Unity Government in Myanmar announced on Saturday by the National Unity Government in Myanmar, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling army. The death of the country from the disaster increased to 1644. This number was a sharp rise compared to 1002, which was announced just hours ago, highlighting … Read more