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A collapsed building caused by an earthquake is seen in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan January 2, 2024. (REUTERS)

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes in northern Japan

  • The quake struck 18 kilometers (11 miles) west of the small town of Sarabetsu in Hokkaido at a depth of 81 kilometers (50 miles), according to the USGS
By AP ·
Update Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

By Reuters ·
7.4-magnitude quake damages buildings, kills at least one in Indonesia

7.4-magnitude quake damages buildings, kills at least one in Indonesia

By Agencies ·
Kabul shakes as 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan

Kabul shakes as 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan

By AFP ·
Magnitude 6 quake kills one person, brings down houses in northern Pakistan

Magnitude 6 quake kills one person, brings down houses in northern Pakistan

By Reuters ·
Cracks are seen on the ground in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, following an earthquake. (AP) video

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Japan’s Chugoku region

By Reuters ·
51 hurt in Japan quake as warning persists video

51 hurt in Japan quake as warning persists

By AFP ·
Aftershock rocks Bangladesh as quake death toll rises to 10

Aftershock rocks Bangladesh as quake death toll rises to 10

By AFP ·
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake in central Bangladesh kills at least 6 people

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake in central Bangladesh kills at least 6 people

By AP ·
Update Powerful 6.3 quake kills at least 10 in Afghanistan, scores injured

Powerful 6.3 quake kills at least 10 in Afghanistan, scores injured

By Reuters ·
Afghanistan, Pakistan have been hit by a spate of quakes in recent years video

Afghanistan, Pakistan have been hit by a spate of quakes in recent years

By Reuters ·
Philippines begins clean-up after powerful twin quakes video

Philippines begins clean-up after powerful twin quakes

By AFP ·
Magnitude 7.8 quake strikes off tip of South America

Magnitude 7.8 quake strikes off tip of South America

By Reuters ·

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