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13 earthquakes rattle Vietnam’s Quang Nam, Kon Tum in under 24 hours

13 earthquakes rattle Vietnam’s Quang Nam, Kon Tum in under 24 hours

Vietnam News 12:28 26/05/2025

A series of 13 earthquakes occurred in Kon Plong District under Kon Tum Province in the Central Highlands region and Nam Tra My District in central Quang Nam Province between Sunday and the morning of Monday, according to the Vietnam Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center.

Magnitude-4.2 earthquake strikes Vietnam’s Kon Tum

Magnitude-4.2 earthquake strikes Vietnam’s Kon Tum

Vietnam News 15:06 25/05/2025

A magnitude-4.2 earthquake hit Kon Plong District in Kon Tum Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands region, at noon on Sunday, according to the Vietnam Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center.

Greek fire brigade on high alert after 6.1 magnitude quake strikes off Crete

Greek fire brigade on high alert after 6.1 magnitude quake strikes off Crete

World 14:25 22/05/2025

ATHENS -- Emergency services were on high alert in Crete on Thursday after a 6.1 magnitude quake hit off the Greek island, causing tremors felt across Turkey and Israel.

 Another earthquake hits Vietnam’s Dien Bien

Another earthquake hits Vietnam’s Dien Bien

Vietnam News 11:03 17/05/2025

Following a magnitude-5.0 earthquake at noon on Friday, Muong Cha District in Dien Bien Province, northern Vietnam was struck by another quake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale in the afternoon, with noticeable tremors but no damage reported, according to the Institute of Earth Sciences.

Magnitude-5 earthquake strikes northern Vietnam

Magnitude-5 earthquake strikes northern Vietnam

Vietnam News 19:14 16/05/2025

A magnitude-5 earthquake occurred in Muong Cha District, Dien Bien Province, northern Vietnam at noon on Friday, the Institute of Earth Sciences reported, warning of a level-two disaster risk for the epicenter area.

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes China's Tibet

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes China's Tibet

World 12:53 12/05/2025

BEIJING - An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck Tibet early on Monday, the China Earthquake Administration (CEA) said.

Chile cancels tsunami alert after quake triggered evacuations in Antarctica and far south

Chile cancels tsunami alert after quake triggered evacuations in Antarctica and far south

World 13:28 03/05/2025

SANTIAGO -- Chilean authorities canceled evacuation orders in the far south and Antarctica after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of southern Chile Friday morning, prompting evacuations in the region due to tsunami threats.

3 minor earthquakes strike Vietnam’s Quang Nam, no damage reported

3 minor earthquakes strike Vietnam’s Quang Nam, no damage reported

Vietnam News 11:11 02/05/2025

Three small earthquakes occurred in Nam Tra My District, Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam on Thursday, with the strongest measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale.

Vietnamese rescuers search Myanmar quake zone as if for their own loved ones: official

Vietnamese rescuers search Myanmar quake zone as if for their own loved ones: official

Vietnam News 16:17 09/04/2025

"We are determined to search for the victims [of the magnitude-7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28] as if they were our own relatives and fellow countrymen," Major General Pham Van Ty, head of the Vietnamese rescue team in Myanmar, said after returning to Vietnam on Tuesday evening.

Rains add to challenge for Myanmar quake relief, toll at 3,471

Rains add to challenge for Myanmar quake relief, toll at 3,471

World 11:26 06/04/2025

Rains fell on parts of earthquake-hit Myanmar over the weekend, which aid agencies said could complicate relief efforts and raise the risk of disease as the United Nations aid chief said more tents were needed to shelter those left homeless.

Myanmar quake death toll passes 3,300: state media

Myanmar quake death toll passes 3,300: state media

World 17:24 05/04/2025

YANGON -- The death toll from a major earthquake in Myanmar has risen above 3,300, state media said Saturday, as the United Nations aid chief made a renewed call for the world to help the disaster-struck nation.

6 small earthquakes hit Vietnam’s Kon Tum in just over an hour

6 small earthquakes hit Vietnam’s Kon Tum in just over an hour

Vietnam News 15:43 05/04/2025

Six small earthquakes struck Kon Plong District in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum between 11:31 am and 12:41 pm on Friday, with magnitudes ranging from 2.6 to 3.4, according to the Vietnam Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center.