1 week ago ‘Shaking was so strong’: 3 killed as major quake strikes Philippines

A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least three people and triggering regional tsunami warnings that were later lifted. The quake hit about 20km (12 miles) off Manay town in the Mindanao region at 9.43am, according to the United States Geological Survey. One person was killed when a wall collapsed in Mati City, the largest population hub near the quake’s epicentre, while a local man suffered a fatal heart attack, local officials...

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1 week ago Philippines and Japan signal defence pact’s depth via aid to quake

The Philippines and Japan have activated their new defence pact through a joint mission focused on delivering humanitarian aid following the deadly earthquake in Cebu, in a move that analysts say can lay the groundwork for deeper security cooperation in the region. The deployment marks the start of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), a landmark deal that allows troops from both countries to conduct joint exercises on each other’s territory. Signed in July 2024 and in force since September 11,...

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3 w. ago China’s Gansu province hit by 5.6 magnitude earthquake, injuring at least 7

At least seven people have been injured and more than 110 dwellings damaged after a 5.6 magnitude earthquake rattled the northwestern Chinese province of Gansu on Saturday morning. No fatalities have been identified in the first round of inspection by local rescue teams, who said eight houses had collapsed, according to the state broadcaster CCTV, adding that all of those injured had been hospitalised. Chinese central authorities activated the level-four national earthquake contingency response...

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3 w. ago China’s Gansu province hit by 5.6 magnitude earthquake, injuring at least 7 people

China’s Gansu province hit by 5.6 magnitude earthquake, injuring at least 7 people  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago China’s Gansu province hit by 5.6 magnitude earthquake, injuring at least 11

At least eleven people have been injured and 7,812 people were urgently evacuated after a 5.6 magnitude earthquake rattled the northwestern Chinese province of Gansu on Saturday morning. No fatalities have been identified since the initial inspection was carried out by local rescue teams, who said 17 houses had collapsed and 3,488 dwellings had been damaged, according to the state broadcaster CCTV. Chinese central authorities activated the level-four national earthquake contingency response –...

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3 w. ago At least 11 injured as 5.6 magnitude quake hits China’s Gansu province

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck China’s northwestern Gansu province on Saturday morning, injuring at least 11 people and prompting the urgent evacuation of nearly 8,000 residents as emergency crews responded to the disaster. Rescue teams said 17 houses had collapsed and close to 4,000 others had been damaged, according to state broadcaster CCTV. There are no reports of any fatalities. According to China’s Ministry of Emergency Management, central authorities have activated a level-four...

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