US helicopter missing after earthquake in Nepal A fresh 7.3-magnitude earthquake has hit Nepal and northern India, killing at least 41 people and injuring hundreds in the region, while a US military helicopter assisting relief efforts has been declared missing. News • 13 May 15
US helicopter missing after earthquake in Nepal A fresh 7.3-magnitude earthquake has hit Nepal and northern India, killing at least 41 people and injuring hundreds in the region, while a US military helicopter assisting relief efforts has been declared missing. News • 13 May 15
Survivors pulled out from rubble in Nepal Four survivors have been pulled alive from the rubble in Nepal seven days after a deadly earthquake. News • 03 May 15
Survivors pulled out from rubble in Nepal Four survivors have been pulled alive from the rubble in Nepal seven days after a deadly earthquake. News • 03 May 15
UN: Relief materials held up at Nepal airport Some relief material for survivors of Nepal's devastating earthquake is being held up at the country's only international airport because of customs bottlenecks, the United Nations has said. News • 02 May 15
UN: Relief materials held up at Nepal airport Some relief material for survivors of Nepal's devastating earthquake is being held up at the country's only international airport because of customs bottlenecks, the United Nations has said. News • 02 May 15
7.1 magnitude earthquake off Papua New Guinea An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 has struck off Papua New Guinea, 128km south-south-west of Rabaul, at a depth of 61km, the United States Geological Survey reported. News • 01 May 15
7.1 magnitude earthquake off Papua New Guinea An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 has struck off Papua New Guinea, 128km south-south-west of Rabaul, at a depth of 61km, the United States Geological Survey reported. News • 01 May 15
1,000 Europeans missing, 12 dead after Nepal quake Up to 1,000 people from the European Union are missing in Nepal and 12 are confirmed dead, nearly a week after a devastating earthquake. News • 01 May 15
1,000 Europeans missing, 12 dead after Nepal quake Up to 1,000 people from the European Union are missing in Nepal and 12 are confirmed dead, nearly a week after a devastating earthquake. News • 01 May 15
Two people rescued five days after Nepal quake Rescue workers pulled out a second survivor from the rubble of a collapsed building in Nepal’s capital, five days after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake. News • 30 Apr 15
Two people rescued five days after Nepal quake Rescue workers pulled out a second survivor from the rubble of a collapsed building in Nepal’s capital, five days after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake. News • 30 Apr 15
Four Irish people still unaccounted for in Nepal The Irish ambassador to India and Nepal has said that authorities have been able to account for all but four of the 150 Irish people who were believed to be in Nepal at the time of the earthquake. News • 29 Apr 15
Four Irish people still unaccounted for in Nepal The Irish ambassador to India and Nepal has said that authorities have been able to account for all but four of the 150 Irish people who were believed to be in Nepal at the time of the earthquake. News • 29 Apr 15
Nepali PM says quake death toll may reach 10,000 People stranded in remote villages and towns across Nepal were still waiting for aid and relief to arrive today, four days after a devastating earthquake. News • 28 Apr 15
Nepali PM says quake death toll may reach 10,000 People stranded in remote villages and towns across Nepal were still waiting for aid and relief to arrive today, four days after a devastating earthquake. News • 28 Apr 15
Progress made on earthquake early warning systems Nepal's record of earthquakes dates to at least the 13th Century, with significant quakes striking every 75 years or so. News • 27 Apr 15
Progress made on earthquake early warning systems Nepal's record of earthquakes dates to at least the 13th Century, with significant quakes striking every 75 years or so. News • 27 Apr 15
UN says eight million affected by Nepal earthquake Up to eight million people have had their lives disrupted after a deadly earthquake shook Nepal, the United Nations said tonight. News • 27 Apr 15
UN says eight million affected by Nepal earthquake Up to eight million people have had their lives disrupted after a deadly earthquake shook Nepal, the United Nations said tonight. News • 27 Apr 15
Earthquake strikes off El Salvador An earthquake has struck off the coast of El Salvador and Nicaragua overnight and was felt across Central America, killing at least one person but there were no immediate reports of major damage. News • 14 Oct 14
Earthquake strikes off El Salvador An earthquake has struck off the coast of El Salvador and Nicaragua overnight and was felt across Central America, killing at least one person but there were no immediate reports of major damage. News • 14 Oct 14
34 miners trapped after Bosnia earthquake Thirty-four Bosnian coal miners are trapped half a kilometre underground after an earthquake triggered a rock burst, leaving rescue teams struggling to clear debris to reach them. News • 05 Sep 14
34 miners trapped after Bosnia earthquake Thirty-four Bosnian coal miners are trapped half a kilometre underground after an earthquake triggered a rock burst, leaving rescue teams struggling to clear debris to reach them. News • 05 Sep 14
Earthquake strikes southern Greece A 5.7 magnitude earthquake has hit southern Greece, but there has been no reports of any injuries. News • 29 Aug 14
Earthquake strikes southern Greece A 5.7 magnitude earthquake has hit southern Greece, but there has been no reports of any injuries. News • 29 Aug 14
Clear-up under way after California quake The strongest earthquake to hit northern California in a quarter of a century has caused widespread damage and injured at least 100 people. News • 25 Aug 14
Clear-up under way after California quake The strongest earthquake to hit northern California in a quarter of a century has caused widespread damage and injured at least 100 people. News • 25 Aug 14
Earthquake hits northern California A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted northern California early this morning, knocking out power and causing some damage to roads in Napa and Sonoma counties. News • 24 Aug 14
Earthquake hits northern California A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted northern California early this morning, knocking out power and causing some damage to roads in Napa and Sonoma counties. News • 24 Aug 14
Ecuador quake triggers deadly landslides A shallow 5.1-magnitude earthquake has stuck the Ecuadoran capital Quito, triggering landslides and killing at least two people. News • 13 Aug 14
Ecuador quake triggers deadly landslides A shallow 5.1-magnitude earthquake has stuck the Ecuadoran capital Quito, triggering landslides and killing at least two people. News • 13 Aug 14
Rescue efforts under way after China quake Rescue efforts are under way in China after an earthquake which left at least 381 people dead. News • 05 Aug 14
Rescue efforts under way after China quake Rescue efforts are under way in China after an earthquake which left at least 381 people dead. News • 05 Aug 14
367 killed as earthquake hits China A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck southwestern China killing at least 367 people, injuring 1,881 and leaving more than 180 missing. News • 05 Aug 14
367 killed as earthquake hits China A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck southwestern China killing at least 367 people, injuring 1,881 and leaving more than 180 missing. News • 05 Aug 14
7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Papua New Guinea A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake has struck off Papua New Guinea according to the US Geological Survey. News • 19 Apr 14
7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Papua New Guinea A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake has struck off Papua New Guinea according to the US Geological Survey. News • 19 Apr 14
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits off Solomon Islands A major earthquake of magnitude 7.5 has struck off the coast of the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean. News • 13 Apr 14
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits off Solomon Islands A major earthquake of magnitude 7.5 has struck off the coast of the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean. News • 13 Apr 14
Chile hit by powerful earthquake aftershock A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Chile late last night but there were no reports of damage and a tsunami alert was called off. News • 03 Apr 14
Chile hit by powerful earthquake aftershock A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Chile late last night but there were no reports of damage and a tsunami alert was called off. News • 03 Apr 14
8.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Chilean coast Thousands of people evacuated from Chile's low-lying coastal areas have returned home after authorities called off a tsunami alarm as damage from a massive overnight earthquake seemed mostly limited. News • 02 Apr 14
8.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Chilean coast Thousands of people evacuated from Chile's low-lying coastal areas have returned home after authorities called off a tsunami alarm as damage from a massive overnight earthquake seemed mostly limited. News • 02 Apr 14
Earthquake felt in Los Angeles area A shallow 5.1-magnitude earthquake has hit the Los Angeles area of California, the US Geological Survey said. News • 29 Mar 14
Earthquake felt in Los Angeles area A shallow 5.1-magnitude earthquake has hit the Los Angeles area of California, the US Geological Survey said. News • 29 Mar 14
Los Angeles hit by 4.4 magnitude earthquake The city of Los Angeles was hit by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake this morning, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. News • 17 Mar 14
Los Angeles hit by 4.4 magnitude earthquake The city of Los Angeles was hit by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake this morning, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. News • 17 Mar 14
6.3 magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has hit central New Zealand, including the capital Wellington, causing mostly superficial damage. News • 20 Jan 14
6.3 magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has hit central New Zealand, including the capital Wellington, causing mostly superficial damage. News • 20 Jan 14