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Yemen Online
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yemen Online
Moderate Earthquake Shakes Djibouti , Parts of Yemen
IBB — A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near the town of Arta in Djibouti early Monday morning, sending tremors across the Gulf of Tadjoura and into western Yemen. The quake occurred at 05:30 UTC (08:30 local time) and originated at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). Residents in Djibouti City, Tadjourah, and parts of Sana'a and Al Hudaydah in Yemen reported feeling the tremors, though no casualties or major damage have been confirmed. The quake's epicenter was located approximately 12 kilometers north-northwest of Arta, a region known for its seismic activity due to tectonic movements along the East African Rift. Local authorities in Djibouti and Yemen have urged residents to remain cautious, especially in coastal and mountainous areas prone to landslides. Emergency response teams are monitoring the situation, and seismologists have not ruled out the possibility of aftershocks. This event highlights the vulnerability of the Horn of Africa and southern Arabian Peninsula to seismic disturbances, which can exacerbate existing humanitarian challenges in the region.
Hindustan Times
24-07-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes Sulawesi region of Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes Sulawesi region of Indonesia on Thursday, said European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). According to EMSC, the quake was at a depth of 30 km (19 miles).(Representational/Reuters) According to EMSC, the quake was at a depth of 30 km (19 miles) and happened at around 13:07:02.6 UTC (around 18:37 IST). There have no immediate reports of any casualties or damage caused due to the quake. This comes just a day after an earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck Seram in Indonesia on Wednesday. The earthquake was located at a depth of 15 km, while the epicenter was about 244 kilometers east northeast of Ambon and 155 kilometers from Amahai. There were no immediate reports of any major damage or casualties on Wednesday. Before that, an earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck off the coast of Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands region at a depth of 98 km in July. In May this year, an earthquake of magnitude 4.6 had struck the Northern Sumatra region of Indonesia.
India Today
20-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
5.5-magnitude quake rattles northern Iran amid Israel war
Iranian authorities have confirmed that a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the city of Sorkheh in Semnan Province late Friday evening. The tremor occurred at 9:19 PM local time on June to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake struck at a moderately shallow depth of 35 km beneath the epicentre near quake was felt in several parts of northern Iran, with no confirmed reports of injuries or major The earthquakes come as Iran remains on alert due to its escalating conflict with Israel, following a series of tit-for-tat military strikes and cyber operations. The conflict has also led to the mobilisation of Iranian military units in several regions, including areas near the quake zone.
News18
20-06-2025
- Climate
- News18
5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Parts Of Iran Amid Israel Conflict
Last Updated: Iran Earthquake: Tremors were felt across parts of northern Iran, though no immediate reports of casualties or major damage have been confirmed. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near the city of Sorkheh in Semnan Province at 9:19 PM local time, according to Iranian authorities. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported the quake occurred at a moderately shallow depth of 35 km. Tremors were felt across parts of northern Iran, though no immediate reports of casualties or major damage have been confirmed.
Wales Online
03-06-2025
- General
- Wales Online
14-year-old girl dies and 69 injured as people 'jump from buildings' in Turkey
14-year-old girl dies and 69 injured as people 'jump from buildings' in Turkey Tremors were felt in Greece and Turkey The earthquake happened in the early hours of this morning (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto ) A 14 year old girl tragically lost her life following a massive earthquake that struck Turkey in the early hours of this morning, June 3. The country's disaster control authority reported that the seismic activity, which registered 5.8 on the Richter scale, occurred at 2.17am in the Mediterranean. The tremors were felt in surrounding regions, including the Greek island of Rhodes, where many were awakened abruptly. As per the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), Rhodes also experienced a quake of magnitude 6.2. Holidaymakers took to social media to describe how hotels were "violently swaying and shaking" during the quake. Marmaris governor Idris Akbiyik initially said there were no immediate reports of severe damage but has since confirmed that 69 people sustained injuries after jumping from heights due to panic, and a 14-year-old girl sadly died. In a post shared by Idris Akbiyik, translated into English, he wrote: "During the earthquake in Fethiye, our 14-year-old daughter, Afranur Günlü, was taken to hospital due to a panic attack, but unfortunately lost her life despite all interventions. "In Muğla and its districts, 14 of our 69 citizens who jumped from heights due to panic were treated on site. Article continues below "8 people were treated and discharged on an outpatient basis. The examinations and treatments of 46 of our citizens continue in the emergency room. "I wish God's mercy upon our deceased Afranur child and offer my condolences to his family. I offer my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and our nation from disasters." Turkey, situated on significant fault lines, is no stranger to frequent seismic activity. In 2023, a devastating earthquake registering 7.8 on the Richter scale killed over 53,000 people. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . The catastrophe resulted in hundreds of thousands of buildings being either destroyed or severely damaged. The tremors also reached the northern regions of neighbouring Syria, leading to a further loss of 6,000 lives. In light of this morning's earthquake in Rhodes, travel company TUI has reached out to British holidaymakers currently vacationing on the island. They issued a statement saying: "Dear Guests. We would like to inform you that an earthquake occurred at 02.17am with a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale. "The epicentre was located approximately 18 kilometres from Rhodes, at a depth of 68 kilometres (42 miles). "Local authorities are currently assessing the situation. At this time, there are no reports of significant damage or injuries. "As a precaution, please remain calm and follow any safety instructions provided by your accommodation or local officials. "Should any specific action be required on your part, rest assured that we will contact you directly with further guidance. Your safety and well-being are our top priority." Article continues below The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) offers guidance on travel risks to help British nationals in making informed decisions. As of now, the FCDO has not issued any warnings for Brits planning trips to Rhodes or Turkey.
