earthquake safety
Powerful 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Japan Following Recent Seismic Activity
Dec 12, 2025 11:43 am CST
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan on Friday, prompting temporary tsunami warnings just days after a larger 7.5 tremor injured dozens in the region. Japan's position on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" makes it highly seismically active, experiencing approximately 1,500 earthquakes annually. This recent seismic activity has renewed concerns following the catastrophic 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster that claimed 18,500 lives.
Deadly 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh: 9 Dead and Over 300 Injured Near Dhaka
Nov 22, 2025 02:56 am CST
A powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 300. The tremor damaged 14 buildings and caused a power station fire. Interim leader Muhammad Yunus confirmed the government is implementing emergency measures while the tremors were felt as far as Kolkata, India.
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Kolkata: Residents Report "Intense" 30-Second Tremors From Bangladesh Epicenter
Nov 21, 2025 01:55 pm CST
A powerful 5.7 magnitude earthquake centered in Bangladesh's Narsingdi region caused significant tremors across Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal. Residents described the experience as "intense" with buildings shaking for up to 30 seconds, prompting many to evacuate as a precaution. The tremors were also felt in neighboring states and Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, though no immediate injuries or damage were reported.
Historic Philippines Church Collapses During 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake: Witness Accounts and Safety Warnings
Oct 01, 2025 01:41 am CST
A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck central Philippines on Tuesday, causing the partial collapse of the centuries-old Parish of Saint Peter the Apostle in Bantayan, Cebu. Footage of the heritage church's exterior facade crumbling has gone viral on social media. While no tsunami threat was detected, local authorities advised coastal residents to stay away from beaches. The Philippines, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," regularly experiences seismic activity, though most quakes remain too weak to be felt.