Earthquake News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Indian Ocean tsunami alert lifted
A tsunami watch which was declared earlier today after two earthquakes hit Indonesia’s Aceh province has now been cancelled, according to reports.
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.
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.