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Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on Thursday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 630 km (391.46 miles), GFZ said.

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One miner dead after tremor in Poland, one still missing

One miner died and one was still trapped underground after a pit in southern Poland was struck by an earth tremor, mine owner PGG said on Thursday evening.

One miner dead after tremor in Poland, one still missing
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes near Peru coast, GFZ says

An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck near the coast of Peru on Friday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, adding that the quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles).

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Missing Polish coal miner found alive more than two days after an earthquake

Officials say that a miner who was missing after an earthquake shook Poland's Rydultowy coal mine has been found alive more than two days after the accident that killed one of his colleagues and injured 17 others

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Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Chile’s north, no immediate damage

A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the mining-intensive Antofagasta region of Chile on Thursday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The U.S.

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Powerful 7.4-magnitude quake strikes north Chile near Argentine border. No reports of major damage

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has hit northern Chile near its border with Argentina

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China lithium rebounds on Chile earthquake, but demand concerns persist

China's lithium prices rebounded on Friday after a powerful earthquake hit Chile's major lithium producing region, although growing demand concerns weighed on the metal used in

China lithium rebounds on Chile earthquake, but demand concerns persist
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Magnitude 5.7 quake hits Panama-Costa Rica border, no deaths reported

An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck the Panama-Costa Rica border region on Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

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4.9-magnitude earthquake in West Texas felt all the way in Dallas-Fort Worth

4.9-magnitude earthquake in West Texas felt all the way in Dallas-Fort Worth

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Japan nuclear watchdog panel decides against restarting Tsuruga reactor

A panel of Japan's nuclear watchdog decided on Friday against restarting a reactor at the Tsuruga nuclear power plant citing seismic risks, paving the way for the regulator to keep

Japan nuclear watchdog panel decides against restarting Tsuruga reactor
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Earthquake shakes Los Angeles, with epicenter near Barstow

Earthquake shakes Los Angeles, with epicenter near Barstow

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Earthquake alarm goes off by accident in Mexico City

An earthquake alarm that went off on Friday in Mexico's capital was produced by an error, the country's Seismic Instrumentation and Recording Center said in a statement.

Earthquake alarm goes off by accident in Mexico City
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A powerful quake hits off Japan's coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns

A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s southern coast and injured nine people, but most of the injuries are minor and there have been no reports of serious damage

A powerful quake hits off Japan's coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns
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Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday cancelled plans to visit Central Asia and Mongolia this weekend, following an unprecedented advisory that the risk

Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning
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What is Japan's Nankai Trough megaquake advisory?

Japan issued its first-ever advisory on higher-than-usual risks of a megaquake, after a strong magnitude 7.1 quake occurred on Thursday at the edge of a tremulous

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Japan's Kishida cancels Asia trip after scientists urge preparations for a possible 'megaquake'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has canceled a planned trip to Central Asia to lead the government’s response after scientists urged people to prepare for a possible “megaquake” off the country’s southern coast

Japan's Kishida cancels Asia trip after scientists urge preparations for a possible 'megaquake'
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Quake felt from LA to San Diego, swaying buildings and knocking items off shelves but no big damage

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake has struck the Los Angeles area

Quake felt from LA to San Diego, swaying buildings and knocking items off shelves but no big damage
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Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East and scientists warn of a stronger one

One of Russia’s most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing plumes of ash 3 miles into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly triggering a “code red” warning for aircraft

Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East and scientists warn of a stronger one
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits off of El Salvador

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck off the coast of El Salvador on Wednesday, the U.S.

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Magnitude 6.5 quake strikes off British Columbia, Canada, USGS says

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck off the coastal city of Port McNeill, in British Columbia, Canada, on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey said.

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Romania quake catches Moldovan president in TV studio

Moldovan President Maia Sandu took matters in stride on Monday when an earthquake in neighbouring Romania jolted the television studio where she was being interviewed.

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Rescue workers search for at least 6 people missing after heavy rain pounds Japan’s Noto region

Rescue workers are searching for at least six people missing after heavy rain pounded Japan’s northcentral region of Noto, triggering landslides and floods and leaving one person dead in a region still recovering from a deadly Jan. 1 earthquake

Rescue workers search for at least 6 people missing after heavy rain pounds Japan’s Noto region
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Taiwan rattled by 5.3 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's sparsely populated east coast county of Hualien on Saturday, the island's weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage

Economy|World

Turkey to spend less on earthquake relief and rebuilding next year, vice president says

Turkey will need a smaller budget next year to meet the cost of damage from the 2023 earthquake and the needs of affected people as the majority of planned funds have already been

Turkey to spend less on earthquake relief and rebuilding next year, vice president says
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EU offers Morocco €200 million in quake reconstruction aid

The European Union plans to offer Morocco 200 million euros ($210 million) to help with post-earthquake reconstruction, EU commissioner for neighbourhood and

EU offers Morocco €200 million in quake reconstruction aid

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