4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Addis Ababa
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake shook areas near Addis Ababa on Sunday morning, with light tremors reported across the capital and neighbouring Amhara region.
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US scientists warn of mega tsunami set for Pacific Coast within the next 50 years
Scientists warn that a mega tsunami, triggered by the Cascadia Subduction Zone, could devastate the US Pacific Coast within the next 50 years, threatening millions of lives and critical infrastructure.
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Earthquake rattles California as 4.3 magnitude quake hits San Bernardino County
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck San Bernardino County on Thursday morning, adding to a week of natural disruptions across California.
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Tsunami warning issued for California after powerful quake in Russia’s far east
A tsunami warning has been issued for California following a powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East, prompting beach closures and safety advisories.
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Midrand and Ekurhuleni rocked by 3.0 magnitude tremor
A tremor was felt in Midrand and Ekurhuleni on Tuesday evening, with emergency services on alert as authorities investigate the cause and impact.
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Myanmar-Thailand earthquake death toll eclipses 1,000: Here’s the latest
A massive earthquake near Myanmar has killed over 1,000 people, injured thousands more, and caused building collapses across Myanmar and Thailand.
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Cape Town shaken by 5.3 magnitude earthquake: Here’s what we know
The quake’s magnitude of 5.3 places it in the moderate category, meaning it could potentially cause minor damage to buildings, particularly in vulnerable areas, and may be widely felt in surrounding regions.
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Randfontein rattled by 3.1 magnitude tremor: Here’s everything we know
The seismic event occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres and was felt as very weak shaking in surrounding areas.
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Watch: Turkey 6.0-magnitude earthquake caught on camera
Footage has surfaced capturing the impact of a 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey’s Malatya province.
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3.0 magnitude tremor rattles Doornkop: Here are the latest updates
A 3.0 magnitude tremor was felt near Doornkop, Gauteng, on Tuesday evening. Here’s everything we know about the seismic event.
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Watch: 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Lima, Peru, caught on CCTV [video]
A CCTV camera stationed above a busy highway in Lima, Peru, caught the moment the city was rattled by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake.
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3.2 magnitude earthquake rattles Johannesburg on Tuesday, 6 February 2024
Recorded at a shallow depth of 5km, the earthquake, though light, was widely felt in Johannesburg.
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Caught on camera: Aftermath of Colombia 5.6 magnitude earthquake [video]
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 5.6 rattled Colombia, with its epicenter near Cartago.
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Possible 3.0 magnitude earthquake rattles Johannesburg on Wednesday, 4 October 2023
The seismic activity was felt in several nearby towns and cities, including Soweto, Roodepoort, and Randfontein.
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Morocco’s earthquake wasn’t unexpected – building codes must plan for them
Seismic activity and its phenomena, like earthquakes, are not unusual in Morocco.
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Johannesburg rocked by earthquake on Wednesday, 30 August 2023: Here’s everything we know
On Wednesday, 30 August 2023, several areas in Johannesburg were reportedly jolted by an earth tremor that occurred just after 20:00.
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Travis Scott ‘Utopia’ concert reportedly caused an earthquake in Rome
Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’ concert at the historic Circus Maximus was so electrifying, reports claim it caused a minor earthquake in Rome .
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Johannesburg rocked by tremor on Saturday, 22 July 2023: Here’s everything we know
A tremor rocked parts of Johannesburg at approximately 19:00 on Saturday, 22 July 2023. Here’s everything we know.
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Reports of another Johannesburg earthquake surface: Here are the latest updates
Reports have emerged of another earthquake that possibly rocked Johannesburg on Thursday, 29 June 2023. Here are the latest updates.
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Parts of Gauteng rocked by 5.0 magnitude earthquake
Parts of Gauteng were rocked by a 5.0 magnitude earthquake on Sunday, 11 June 2023. Here’s everything we know.
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Mzansi trolls Joburgers over mild tremor
Joburgers swore the end was near when the mild tremor that felt on Friday morning.
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Third Cape Town earthquake shakes the city in two months
This morning’s earthquake was nothing to worry about, experts say.