56 h. ago UK hit by earthquake as 'sudden' tremor recorded off the coast of Wales

The British Geological Survey has confirmed that a 0.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the north west coast of Wales at 7.55am on Sunday, November 2.

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57 h. ago Earthquake hits off Welsh coast as sudden tremor is recorded

An earthquake at a depth of 17km has been recorded

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57 h. ago Earthquake hits off North Wales coast as sudden tremor recorded

An earthquake at a depth of 17km has been recorded off the UK coast

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1 week ago Typhoon Kalmaegi: death toll rises to 52 as widespread flooding hits central Philippines

Six people were killed in a separate incident when a Philippine air force helicopter crashed in the southern province of Agusan del SurTyphoon Kalmaegi has left at least 52 people dead with 13 others missing in the central Philippines, mostly in widespread flooding that trapped people on their roofs and swept away scores of cars in a hard-hit province still recovering from a deadly earthquake, officials said on Wednesday.Six people were killed in a separate incident when a Philippine air force helicopter crashed in the southern province of Agusan del Sur on Tuesday while en route to help provide humanitarian help to provinces battered by Kalmaegi, the military said without providing other details, including what could have caused the crash. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Typhoon Kalmaegi: death toll rises to 66 as widespread flooding hits central Philippines

Among the 66 fatalities were six military personnel whose helicopter crashed on the island of Mindanao during a humanitarian missionTyphoon Kalmaegi has left at least 66 people dead with 26 others missing in the central Philippines, many in widespread flooding that trapped people on their roofs and swept away scores of cars in a hard-hit province still recovering from a deadly earthquake, officials said.Among the dead were six people who were killed in a separate incident when a Philippine air force helicopter crashed in the southern province of Agusan del Sur on Tuesday while en route to help provide humanitarian help to provinces battered by Kalmaegi, the military said without providing other details, including what could have caused the crash. Continue reading...

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1 week ago RNLI issues warning after swimmer spotted 'struggling' off Welsh coast

Swimmers have been advised to take safety precautions before taking part in cold water swimming

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1 week ago At least 20 killed and scores injured after powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan

Earthquake damages iconic Blue Mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif city

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1 week ago At least 15 killed and scores injured after powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan

Earthquake damages iconic Blue Mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif city

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2 w. ago Moment 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Turkey: CCTV shows buildings shaking as residents rush for cover

Shaking started at 10:48pm (1948 GMT), and was 5.99 kilometres deep, followed by several aftershocks. So far there's no immediate reports of deaths, but the rumble has left 22 people injured.

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3 w. ago UK hit by 10 earthquakes in 10 hours as biggest of year cause houses to 'sway'

A dramatic series of 10 earthquakes struck across 10 hours, with the biggest of the year so far striking as locals told of their houses 'swaying' and large rumbling sounds

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