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Hundreds of people have been injured and authorities said the true death, number of injured and damage toll may not be known for some time.
From USA TODAY
The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it s...
From Time
New tremors rattled survivors of Friday’s earthquake, which killed more than 1,600 people, while the government continued its bombing campaign elsewhere in the country.
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Why the Myanmar Earthquake Was So Destructive
Some estimates predict more than 10,000 people died in the quake and that economic losses could exceed the gross domestic product of the already poor country.
Myanmar hit by 7.7 quake. These are the top 10 largest earthquakes in the world
The Valdivian Earthquake, or the Great Chilean Earthquake, is the largest on record. It measured in at a magnitude of 9.5. off the coast of Chile near Valdivia and Puerto Montt area.
Rescue efforts ongoing after quake rocks much of Myanmar
Rescue efforts are underway across Myanmar after a devastating earthquake Friday. Teams and equipment have been flown in from other nations, though the quake damaged airports in Myanmar's major cities.
Myanmar’s Earthquake Death Toll Jumps to More Than 1,600 as Rescue Efforts Continue
It makes movement around the country both difficult and dangerous, complicating relief efforts and raising fears that the death toll could still rise precipitously. Read More: That Rocked Myanmar and Thailand The earthquake struck midday Friday with an epicenter not far from Mandalay,
In Bangkok, a Desperate Search for Survivors Buried Under Rubble
Scores of people are missing in the ruins of a high-rise building that was felled by the quake in Myanmar. Signs of life raised hopes on Saturday, but there was no update on survivors.
Powerful earthquake kills more than 140 in Myanmar, death toll likely to rise
A powerful earthquake killed more than 140 people in Myanmar on Friday, authorities said, toppling buildings and wrecking infrastructure across a wide area, including a skyscraper under construction in neighbouring Thailand.
In Myanmar, Aftershocks and Military Airstrikes Terrorize Residents
New tremors rattled survivors of Friday’s earthquake, which killed more than 1,500 people, while the government continued its bombing campaign elsewhere in the country.
Humanitarian operation in Myanmar hindered by damaged roads and infrastructure, says UN agency
Humanitarian operations in Myanmar have been hindered by damaged roads and infrastructure, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Saturday.
Myanmar Quake Death Toll Climbs as Some Aid Starts to Arrive
Myanmar’s military government said the death toll had reached 1,644, though that number is expected to rise significantly.
Earthquake Rocks Northern California: What To Know
The earthquake struck at 7.46 p.m. PT about three miles northwest of Dublin, California, at a depth of around seven miles, according to the USGS. It was originally measured at a magnitude of 4.2, but was subsequently downgraded.
Victorville Daily Press on MSN12d
Another earthquake rattles Malibu area in Southern California
The largest earthquake recorded in California was the 7.9 magnitude Fort Tejon earthquake in 1857. Another earthquake has rattled an area near the coastal city of Malibu in Southern California. A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was reported at 8:17 p.m. Sunday about 7 miles northwest of Malibu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Dozens missing as massive 7.7 quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand
An earthquake with a 7.7 magnitude has rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Crime and Public Safety
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was reported Sunday night in Los Angeles County, centered around 6 miles northwest of Malibu. It happened at 8:17 p.m., the U.S. Geological Survey reported on its website. No damage was immediately reported. Quakes generally don’t cause damage below 4.0, according to the USGS.
Earthquake felt near San Jose Thursday morning
A preliminary 2.6-magnitude earthquake was felt near San Jose Thursday at 8:38 a.m. The quake’s epicenter was in the foothills, about 10 miles east of San Jose and 6 miles
Magnitude 3.9 quake centered near Malibu rattles west side of Los Angeles
MALIBU, Calif. — A magnitude-3.9 earthquake centered near Malibu struck Sunday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was reported at 8:17 p.m. Sunday, centered 6.2 miles northwest of Malibu, the USGS reported. It was nearly nine miles beneath the surface.
Al Jazeera on MSN1d
What caused the powerful Myanmar and Thailand earthquake?
Myanmar’s location between two tectonic plates – the India and Eurasia plates – places it at particular risk of quakes.
Earthquake hits Los Angeles as experts warn of 'aftershocks' after jarring tremor
The earthquake, measuring 3.93 magnitude, struck near Los Angeles, California, on Sunday night, and was felt in parts of Malibu, Ventura County and the San Fernando Valley
New study finds these California coastal cities face heightened tsunami danger
The risk of flooding from a major tsunami may be greater than many realized along California’s coastline, state officials reported in new study.
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