https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/earthquake/ Earthquake News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:00:22+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hundreds-killed-in-mexico-city-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hundreds-killed-in-mexico-city-earthquake/ Hundreds of people have been killed following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Mexico. As many as 226 people are currently feared to have died in the incident, which saw damage to more than 100 buildings in the centre of Mexico City. Wed, 20 Sep 2017 06:08:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/earthquake-kills-two-tourists-on-holiday-island-of-kos-greece/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/earthquake-kills-two-tourists-on-holiday-island-of-kos-greece/ Two people have been killed on the holiday island of Kos following a strong earthquake in the Aegean Sea. The 6.7-magnitude quake hit 12 kilometres north-east of Kos, near the Turkish coast, earlier this morning, with a depth of ten kilometres, the US Geological Survey said. Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:15:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/breaking-fatalities-feared-in-italian-hotel-avalanche/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/breaking-fatalities-feared-in-italian-hotel-avalanche/ A number of fatalities are feared at the Rigopiano Hotel in the Abruzzo region of Italy after the property was hit by an avalanche. Rescuers were at the scene overnight as they fought to reach the hotel close to the Gran Sasso Mountain. Thu, 19 Jan 2017 08:37:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-operating-as-normal-throughout-chile-following-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-operating-as-normal-throughout-chile-following-earthquake/ Having witnesses a seismic event measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale on Christmas Day, tourism authorities in Chile have been quick to state tourism in the destination is unaffected. With an epicentre at Quellón, to the south of Chiloé Island, the affected area is more than a thousand kilometres from the nation’s capital of Santiago. Tue, 27 Dec 2016 08:56:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deadly-earthquake-strikes-central-italy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deadly-earthquake-strikes-central-italy/ An earthquake has struck central Italy killing at least 73 people and leaving dozens more trapped under rubble. Damage from the 6.2 quake was centred on the town of Amatrice, while a family of four are also believed to have been killed by collapsing rubble in the nearby town of Accumoli. Wed, 24 Aug 2016 08:04:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-supports-humanitarian-relief-efforts-in-nepal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-supports-humanitarian-relief-efforts-in-nepal/ United Airlines today announced that it will work with its disaster relief partners the American Red Cross, Americares, Airlink and Operation USA to provide aid to those affected by the earthquake in Nepal Wed, 29 Apr 2015 04:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tsunami-strikes-solomon-islands/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tsunami-strikes-solomon-islands/ A tsunami has hit the Solomon Islands after a strong earthquake struck the south Pacific region. Warnings were briefly in place for several Pacific nations following the 8.0 magnitude earthquake. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:57:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-hit-by-6.6-magnitude-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-hit-by-6.6-magnitude-earthquake/ A powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the western coast of Costa Rica, according to reports from the United States Geological Survey. The quake was centred about 38 miles south of Liberia, Costa Rica, at a depth of 11.8 miles. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:58:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/italy-earthquake-kills-four/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/italy-earthquake-kills-four/ Four people have died and dozens injured in a 6.0 magnitude earthquake in Northern Italy which hit at 4am local time, 22 miles north of the city of Bologna. It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck at a relatively shallow depth of 6.3 miles (10km), according to the US Geological Survey. Sun, 20 May 2012 09:39:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aceh-earthquake-triggers-indian-ocean-tsunami-watch-alert/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aceh-earthquake-triggers-indian-ocean-tsunami-watch-alert/ A tsunami watch which was declared earlier today after two earthquakes hit Indonesia’s Aceh province has now been cancelled, according to reports. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:15:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hundreds-dead-following-turkey-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hundreds-dead-following-turkey-earthquake/ As many as 239 people are thought to have perished in an earthquake in the Van region of Turkey. A further 1,300 people are still missing following the 7.2 magnitude quake on Sunday. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:50:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/recovery-effort-continues-following-himalayan-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/recovery-effort-continues-following-himalayan-earthquake/ The recovery effort is underway in the Indian state of Sikkim following a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck on Sunday night killing at least 63 people. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:41:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-states-transport-disrupted-following-east-coast-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-states-transport-disrupted-following-east-coast-earthquake/ A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has rocked the East coast of the United States, with transport connections across the region disrupted. The epicentre of the quake was registered was just a few miles from the two-reactor North Anna nuclear power plant in Mineral, Virginia, 80 miles south-west of Washington. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:03:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkey-earthquake-three-killed-and-80-injured/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkey-earthquake-three-killed-and-80-injured/ At least three people have been killed and 80 injured after an earthquake measuring 5.9 struck north-west Turkey, around 300km west of the capital Ankara. The tremor struck just before midnight local time and centred on the town of Simav, in Kutahya province. Fri, 20 May 2011 19:19:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-tsunami-alert-lifted-after-new-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-tsunami-alert-lifted-after-new-earthquake/ A tsunami alert for the coastal region of north-eastern Japan has been lifted following an earthquake of magnitude of 7.1. Workers at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, devastated in last month’s quake and tsunami, were evacuated. But officials at the plant said there was no detectable effect there or at other nuclear plants in the region. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 06:38:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-launches-japan-earthquake-appeal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-launches-japan-earthquake-appeal/ The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is launching an appeal through the PATA Foundation to raise funds for disaster relief in Japan, following the devastation there. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:47:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-advises-briton-to-leave-japan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-advises-briton-to-leave-japan/ The British government is chartering planes to fly Britons who want to leave Tokyo back to the UK. The FCO has advised its nationals in Tokyo and in north eastern Japan to consider leaving due to radiation fears after explosions at a nuclear power station in Fukushima Daiichi. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:35:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japanese-ambassadors-statement-on-the-tohoku-pacific-ocean-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japanese-ambassadors-statement-on-the-tohoku-pacific-ocean-earthquake/ The Japanese Ambassador to the UK has made a statement regarding the earthquake. Read details here. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:03:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fidel-castro-issues-statement-about-japanese-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fidel-castro-issues-statement-about-japanese-earthquake/ Cuba’s Fidel Castro has issued a statement about the Japanese earthquake. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:12:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-new-zealand-cuts-services-after-christchurch-and-japan-earthquakes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-new-zealand-cuts-services-after-christchurch-and-japan-earthquakes/ Air New Zealand says it may cut some domestic and international routes in a bid to stem expected losses from the earthquakes in Christchurch and Japan. The flag carrier warned investors that the two natural disasters would wipe out its profits for the second half of the year, sending its shares 10 percent lower. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:06:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-offers-free-flights-for-tsunami-relief-workers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-offers-free-flights-for-tsunami-relief-workers/ Japan Airlines is offering to fly rescue workers free of charge to help relief efforts following Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. The move came as a third explosion occurred at the Fukushima nuclear plant about 250km north-east of Tokyo on Tuesday, which caused radiation levels to rise in the surrounding area. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:01:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-zealand-hit-by-earthquake-aftershock/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-zealand-hit-by-earthquake-aftershock/ New Zealand has been hit by a powerful aftershock, more than six weeks after a serious tremor rocked the city. Measuring 5.0 on the Richter Scale, the earthquake struck at 11:30 local time causing extensive damage but no casualties. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:38:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/haiti-recovers-from-quake-with-luxury-development/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/haiti-recovers-from-quake-with-luxury-development/ The ongoing process of recovery on the Caribbean island of Haiti has been given a boost following the unveiling of plans for a new hotel. Sponsored by Argentine entrepreneur Rolando Gonzalez-Bunster, the project was praised by former US president Bill Clinton who said a hotel network was “crucial” to the rebuilding process. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:01:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/christchurch-hit-by-strong-earthquake-aftershocks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/christchurch-hit-by-strong-earthquake-aftershocks/ The city of Christchurch, New Zealand, has been hit by a further set of powerful aftershocks following a 7.1 earthquake at the weekend that caused widespread damage. More than a dozen tremours struck overnight – two measuring a magnitude of 5.4 – which further weakened buildings damaged by Saturday’s earthquake. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:04:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-zealand-tourism-open-for-business-after-massive-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-zealand-tourism-open-for-business-after-massive-earthquake/ Tourism New Zealand has stressed that the country remains “open for business” despite a massive earthquake that struck the city Christchurch over the weekend. The 7.1 earthquake caused the ground to shift by up to 11 feet, and was larger than the one that killed 200,000 people in Haiti earlier this year. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:53:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/earthquake-hits-oaxaca-in-mexico/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/earthquake-hits-oaxaca-in-mexico/ A strong earthquake – measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale - hit the Mexican state of Oaxaca at 02:22 this morning according to the United States Geological Survey. A further quake was also recorded on the San Andreas Fault in California, while the island of Fiji was also hit. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:27:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indonesia-quake-toll-jumps-to-17/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indonesia-quake-toll-jumps-to-17/ Jakarta - The death toll from last week’s powerful earthquakes that struck Indonesia’s easternmost province of Papua has risen to 17, the National Disaster Management Agency said Monday. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:21:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travellers-warned-against-samoa-trips/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travellers-warned-against-samoa-trips/ The U.K.‘s Foreign Office (FCO) is advising against all but essential travel to Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga, a day after a series of earthquakes and a tsunami flattened villages, and swept people and cars out to sea. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:34:36 +0000