Rescuers in Taiwan are working to reach more than 600 stranded people, a day after the island experienced its worst earthquake in 25 years. One survivor has recounted how tremors unleashed rockslides “like bullets” around the coal mine he was working at. The 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near the eastern county of Hualien, killing nine...
Rescue efforts are taking place in Taiwan after a powerful earthquake struck off its east coast on Wednesday, killing at least four people. The 7.4 magnitude quake caused multiple buildings to collapse in Hualien, the city closest to the epicentre. The strongest tremor to hit the island in 25 years was also felt as far...
A 7,6 magnitude earthquake in Japan has caused homes to collapse, ripped up roads and triggered tsunami warnings for coastal areas on Monday. Government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi warned residents to prepare for further quakes. Tens of thousands of people living close to the Sea of Japan have been told to head for higher ground. Dozens...
The death toll from the earthquake in Morocco has now risen to almost 2,500 as rescuers continue to dig for survivors with their bare hands. Alex Cadier reports that the nearest city to the epicenter is Marrakesh. Local aid efforts are underway while they wait for international help to reach the worst-hit areas. The post...
RABAT, Sept. 9 — The death toll from a strong earthquake that struck Morocco Friday night has risen to 820, said the country’s Interior Ministry on Saturday. The earthquake has also injured at least 672, according to the latest update from the ministry. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco Friday at 11:11 p.m. local time (2211...
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 9 — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was saddened by the loss of life in the earthquake in Morocco, said his spokesperson on Saturday. “The secretary-general expresses his solidarity with the government and people of Morocco in these difficult times. He addresses his most sincere condolences to the families of the victims and...