3 d. ago Myanmar earthquake: death toll rises to more than 1,000 as search for survivors continues

True scale of disaster yet to emerge and toll expected to rise significantly, with city of Mandalay believed to be especially hard hitThe death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar has reached more than 1,000, as rescuers dig through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors.The shallow 7.7-magnitude quake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar in the early afternoon, followed minutes later by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Myanmar earthquake: death toll rises to almost 700 as search for survivors continues

At least 694 people killed but true scale of disaster yet to emerge and toll expected to rise significantly The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar has reached almost 700, as rescuers dig through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors.The shallow 7.7-magnitude quake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar in the early afternoon, followed minutes later by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Brit tourists' earthquake terror: Holidaymakers describe 'screaming and panic' after being caught up in 'warzone' disaster in Thailand

It comes as thousands are feared dead with a state of emergency declared after the huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Thailand and Myanmar this morning.

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4 d. ago What are the biggest earthquakes in history as huge 7.7 magnitude hits Myanmar?

Massive Myanmar earthquake causes widespread destruction, with hundreds feared dead

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4 d. ago THOUSANDS are feared dead after huge earthquake hits Thailand and Myanmar, destroying buildings and sparking fears major DAMS could collapse and lead to catastrophic flooding

The USGS forecast likely losses of between 10,000 and 100,000 just after the quake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar's second largest city.

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4 d. ago Huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Bangkok, DESTROYING apartment block and forcing tourists to flee hotels as 'mass casualty' warning is declared

The US Geological Survey and Germany 's GFZ centre for geosciences said the incident was at a shallow 6.2 miles, with an epicentre in Myanmar.

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4 d. ago At least 20 dead and dozens missing as huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand

Parts of Bangkok were evacuated as the earthquake hit

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4 d. ago Huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Bangkok, DESTROYING apartment block and forcing tourists to flee hotels as high

The US Geological Survey and Germany 's GFZ centre for geosciences said the incident was at a shallow 6.2 miles, with an epicentre in Myanmar.

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4 d. ago Huge earthquake hits major cities as buildings collapse and evacuations ordered

The 7.4 magnitude eartquake is thought to have originated in Myanmar, however Thailand is where the damage has been caused with buildings seen collapsing as locals fled

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1 week ago Homes evacuated after overnight building collapse in Notting Hill

Homes evacuated after overnight building collapse in Notting Hill  BBC.com

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1 week ago Notting Hill families evacuated as roof collapse sends debris onto street

Eleven people rescued from flats in Notting Hill after section of roof dramatically collapsed early on Wednesday

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1 week ago Families evacuated after homes ‘collapse’ in middle of the night in Notting Hill

Eleven people rescued from flats in Notting Hill after section of roof dramatically collapsed early on Wednesday

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1 week ago Notting Hill house collapse horror as 11 people flee crumbling buildings in middle of night

Emergency services were scrambled in the early hours of Wednesday morning after three roofs collapsed in Notting Hill, west London leading to the evacuation of 11 people

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2 w. ago Huge earthquake hits popular city with aftershocks to come as locals beg 'we've had enough'

The quake was recorded at 8:17 pm PDT (3:17am GMT) approximately 6.2 miles northwest of Malibu, and registered as a 3.9 magnitude tremor across the wider Los Angeles region. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

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2 w. ago Residents hear 'huge roar' as European city popular with tourists hit by ‘biggest earthquake in 40 years’

The 4.4 magnitude tremor hit the Italian city and surrounding regions during the early hours of Thursday morning leaving locals running into the streets in panic

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2 w. ago Earthquake hits Naples: 'Whole city is awoken by huge roar' as it is rocked by strongest quake in 40 years, sending people rushing into the streets

Naples has been rocked by a 4.4-magnitude earthquake, the strongest to hit the city in 40 years.

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