Earthquake

6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Papua New Guinea Coast

12 Apr 2025

A strong earthquake with 6.2 magnitude on the Richter scale hit off Papua New Guinea's New Ireland province on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The quake had a depth of 72 kilometres (44 miles) and was approximately 115 kilometres southeast of Kokopo, a seaside town in the...

Papua New Guinea Shaken By Powerful 6.9 Earthquake: Tsunami Alert Issued

05 Apr 2025

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake rattled the shores of Papua New Guinea’s New Britain Island early Saturday morning, prompting a tsunami warning that was later lifted. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers and was recorded at 6:04 am local...

How Safe Are High-Rises In Earthquakes?: What Bangkok’s Collapse Exposed | TDG Explainer

02 Apr 2025

The recent collapse of a 30-story skyscraper in Bangkok following a powerful earthquake has raised serious concerns about the safety of high-rise structures in earthquake-prone regions. As authorities investigate the disaster, experts weigh in on how secure tall buildings really are during seismic events. Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse Triggers Fear On...

Myanmar Earthquake: Chinese Men Caught Stealing Documents from Bangkok Building Collapse Site

31 Mar 2025

While officials investigate the collapse of a high-rise building in Bangkok after last week's earthquake in Myanmar, four Chinese nationals are being held in custody for attempting to steal confidential documents from the site of the disaster. The Nation reported that the men were arrested breaking into the closed-off area...

Myanmar Earthquake: Over 1,600 Dead, International Aid Mobilized

30 Mar 2025

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, killing at least 1,644 people and leaving over 3,400 injured. The tremor, one of the strongest to hit the country in a century, caused widespread destruction, with 139 people still missing. The military-led government released the figures, while officials and residents described...

Why Is Myanmar Prone To Earthquakes? How The Sagaing Fault Shapes Its Seismic Future | TDG Explainer

30 Mar 2025

Myanmar experienced two consecutive earthquakes on Friday, with magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.4, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was in central Myanmar, about 50 kilometers east of Monywa. The disaster left over 1,000 dead and thousands injured, causing massive destruction. Myanmar's High Seismic Risk Myanmar...

What Triggers Earthquakes? A Look at Their Origin, Epicenter, and Impact | TDG Explainer

29 Mar 2025

People are sleeping at night or relaxing with their family and suddenly their world change with a sudden shake of the earth. It is a havoc situation which can not be avoided. Earthquake is disastrous phenomena which can not be fully understood even today despite we are fully equipped with...

7.7-Magnitude Myanmar Earthquake: 144 Dead, 732 Injured, UN allocates M

7.7-Magnitude Myanmar Earthquake: 144 Dead, 732 Injured, UN allocates $5M

29 Mar 2025

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, resulting in at least 144 deaths and injuring over 732 people. The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue. The quake's epicenter was near Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city, and was followed by a strong 6.4-magnitude aftershock...

Myanmar Earthquake: 144 Killed, 732 Injured, 9 Killed As Junta Seeks Global Aid

28 Mar 2025

A strong 7.7-magnitude quake hit Myanmar's central region, killing at least 144 and injuring 732, the nation's military ruler, Min Aung Hlaing, said. The leader of the junta threatened that the number of dead would likely increase and called for a rare international aid plea, urging "any country, any organization"...

Earthquake Shakes Myanmar, Historic Ava Bridge Collapses | WATCH

28 Mar 2025

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Mandalay, Myanmar, on Friday, causing shocks as far as Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Thailand. The earthquake resulted in extensive damage, with footage spreading of ruined structures in the two countries. A particularly jarring clip showed the destruction of the ancient Ava Bridge, a key monument...

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