Twin earthquakes in Venezuela (7.2 & 7.5 magnitude) killed 6,125, with 17,000-29,500 unaccounted for. 200 buildings collapsed, mostly in La Guaira, with 16,200 structures deemed unsafe. Cleanup efforts continue, aided by new rental law for displaced victims.
Venezuela's June twin earthquakes killed 6,125 people and injured nearly 61,000, officials say; Acting President Delcy Rodriguez defended the government's response amid criticism over delayed aid.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake killed 38, with recovery hampered by extreme heat up to 40C, water shortages affecting over 46,000 households, and criticism of shelter conditions; a mall explosion killed two employees.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi visits earthquake-hit Kumamoto prefecture, where recovery is hindered by extreme heat, water shortages, and lack of air-conditioned shelters, nearly a week after a 7.1 magnitude quake killed 38 people.
Death toll from June twin quakes in Venezuela reaches 6,125, per National Assembly chief Jorge Rodríguez. Lawmakers pass housing bill to aid displaced victims, while 1,400 remain missing and 24,000 live in shelters.
Venezuela’s confirmed earthquake death toll increased to 6,125, announced by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez; 61,000 received hospital treatment after June 24 quakes that devastated La Guaira and Caracas.
Kumamoto, Japan, faces severe challenges post-magnitude 7.1 earthquake, including intense heat, water shortages, and debris. The death toll reached 38, with one heat-related death. Temporary housing construction began, but many remain in crowded shelters. A company is under scrutiny after two employees died returning to a collapsed mall.
Two Habita store workers died in a Japan mall explosion after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake. They were asked by a boss to re-enter Aeon Mall in Kumamoto to secure cash, a decision the company has since apologized for as "inappropriate."
Executives from Habita, which operates a variety store in the Aeon shopping centre, apologized to the family of 22-year-old Kurumi Otake, who died after re-entering the Kashima building following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck 38 km north of Suez, Egypt, early Monday. Egypt's National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics reported no casualties or property damage. The Egyptian Red Crescent activated emergency plans, urging residents to avoid damaged buildings.
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck off Egypt early Monday at a shallow depth of 10 km. The Egyptian Red Crescent activated emergency plans in affected governorates but reported no casualties or property damage so far. Residents are advised to avoid damaged buildings and follow official updates.
A woman in her seventies died of heatstroke in her car in Kumamoto, Japan, raising the earthquake's death toll to 36. Officials are now distributing leaflets urging evacuees in cars to stay cool and hydrated to prevent further heat-related deaths.
An elderly woman died of heat stroke in her car after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, as authorities warn of increasing heat-related risks for thousands of evacuees amid sweltering temperatures and ongoing challenges like water and fuel shortages.
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake hit the Campi Flegrei area near Naples, Italy, injuring at least 26 people, prompting 300 evacuations in Pozzuoli, and causing power outages and minor building damage. The tremor, the strongest in 40 years, raised fears of increased volcanic activity.
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake hit Italy's Campi Flegrei volcanic region near Naples, injuring at least 26 people, damaging dozens of buildings, and causing evacuations. It was the strongest recorded quake in the area since instrumental monitoring began, with officials warning of continued seismic activity.
Kumamoto prefectural government ended rescue operations at an Aeon shopping centre where seven workers died in an explosion following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The quake killed 36 people, injured 11, and left 69,400 households without water, with over 9,000 evacuated.
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake, the strongest in 40 years, struck near Naples, Italy, injuring at least 26, causing power outages, transport disruption, and building damage. Around 300 people were evacuated from Pozzuoli amid ongoing seismic activity and warnings of further collapses.
A Russian company operating in Venezuela delivered humanitarian aid, including basic necessities and temporary accommodation equipment, to La Guaira state, severely affected by a June 24 earthquake. This follows a previous shipment from the Russian Emergencies Ministry.
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kyushu island has killed 34 people, with one more death under investigation. Search operations continue for missing persons, while thousands remain without water and power amidst soaring temperatures, raising health concerns.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan results in no reported South Korean casualties; Seoul's government and consulate in Fukuoka monitor the situation, with President Lee Jae Myung offering condolences and solidarity.
Rescue efforts in Japan's Kyushu region continue after a magnitude-7.1 earthquake, with over 100 aftershocks, at least 23 deaths, and concerns over trapped survivors amid heatwave conditions.
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A 6.8 magnitude earthquake in southern Japan kills at least 13, injures hundreds, and disrupts power and water for tens of thousands, with rescue efforts underway amidst warnings of further quakes.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island, collapsing part of an Aeon Mall and leaving people missing or injured. Tsunami advisories were lifted within two hours as authorities assessed damage and suspended transport services.
