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23Oct 2026

Tibet Earthquake: Deaths and Widespread Destruction

TIBET EARTHQUAKE CAUSES DEATHS AND WIDESPREAD DESTRUCTION WHY IN NEWS ? A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, Tibet, killing 16 people and injuring more than 54, according to the provided report. The disaster caused building collapses, rockfalls and communication disruptions, prompting large-scale rescue operations amid forecasts of further snowfall. EARTHQUAKE IMPACT …

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16Aug 2025

Strong Earthquake Shakes Tonga Islands Region

Strong Earthquake Jolts Tonga Islands Region, No Tsunami Why in the News? A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Tonga Islands region at a shallow depth of 10 km. The quake’s epicenter was located at 18.40°S latitude and 172.39°W longitude. No tsunami warning has been issued, minimizing immediate large-scale risks. Key Highlights of the Event: Earthquake …

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04Aug 2025

Earthquake & Volcano Eruption Shake Russia

Strong Earthquake and Volcano Eruption Hit Russia Why in the News ? A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kuril Islands, prompting tsunami warnings in the Kamchatka Peninsula. The tremor follows a major 8.8-magnitude quake and the first eruption in 600 years of the Krasheninnikov Volcano, highlighting rising tectonic activity. These events have implications for the NeVA …

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31Jul 2025

Powerful Kamchatka Earthquake Hits Ring of Fire

Powerful Kamchatka Earthquake and Ring of Fire Why in the News? A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, one of the strongest in recent history. Located on the Ring of Fire, also known as the Circum-Pacific Belt, this seismic belt accounts for 80% of Earth’s largest earthquakes, triggering tsunamis and widespread geological activity. …

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21Jul 2025

Quakes Shake Russia’s Kamchatka Region

Powerful Earthquakes Hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula Why in the News? A series of five strong earthquakes struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, with the largest measuring 7.4 magnitude. Though initially prompting a tsunami warning, authorities later confirmed no tsunami threat, easing concerns for the coastal region. Details of the Earthquake Series: Five powerful earthquakes struck offshore near …

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