Earthquake

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World
Caribbean coast
Venezuela's Strongest Earthquake Since 1900 Brings Down Buildings Near Caracas
Twin shallow earthquakes off Venezuela's central coast killed at least 32 people and injured more than 700, collapsing homes in Caracas and prompting a nationwide state of emergency just months after the United States captured the country's president.
By Marie-Anne Kayser25 June 2026
Tech & Science
Japan
Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake off Sanriku Triggers Tsunami Warnings
On 20 April 2026, a major earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan. Authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas of Iwate, Aomori and Hokkaido as tsunami waves of up to 3 metres were expected.
By Tom Reuter20 April 2026
Tech & Science
Indonesia
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Damages 450+ Structures in North Maluku
On 2 April 2026, a Mw 7.3-7.4 earthquake struck the Molucca Sea between North Sulawesi and North Maluku Provinces. One person was killed, four injured, and over 450 structures were damaged or destroyed; 1,378 aftershocks followed.
By Tom Reuter2 April 2026