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Taiwan’s Strongest Earthquake in 25 Years Injures Hundreds
The magnitude-7.4 quake was followed by over 100 aftershocks. Dozens of people were trapped. Two buildings in the city of…
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What We Know About the Earthquake in Taiwan
The quake set off aftershocks and damaged dozens of buildings, killing nine people and leaving many injured or trapped.
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Powerful Earthquake Hits Japan, and Officials Warn of Aftershocks
There were reports of collapsed buildings and people being trapped underneath them. The quake disrupted electricity and phone service, and…
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Powerful Quake Shakes Southern Philippines, Killing at Least 7
The 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck near General Santos City, where hundreds were injured, and schools and shopping malls were closed.
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Another Deadly Quake Rocks an Already Ravaged Area of Turkey
Just two weeks after the deadliest earthquake in the country’s modern history, a powerful shock hit southern Turkey, where many…
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Another Earthquake Strikes Southwest Turkey, Stirring Panic
The 6.3-magnitude quake struck near a town in hard-hit Hatay Province, one of the areas most devastated by the Feb.…
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Rebuilding Quake-Stricken Cities in Turkey and Syria May Take Decade
With thousands of buildings having been turned to rubble or half-structures across dozens of cities in Turkey and Syria by…
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How Earthquakes Test Our Souls and Our Governments
In every life there are a few indelible dates: the birth of a child, the death of a parent, a…
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Monday’s quake is one of the deadliest this century. The toll is expected to rise.
The death toll in Turkey and Syria after Monday’s earthquake rose quickly to about 4,500 and is expected to increase…
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How strong is a magnitude-7.8 quake?
A quake that struck a densely-populated part of southeastern Turkey and that was felt as far away as Israel and…
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