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Bnei Menashe community suffers damage in India quake

An earthquake in northeastern India caused 'extensive damage' to Ten Lost Tribes community in Manipur.

Strong Earthquake in Chile Triggers Tsunami Warning

Earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale strikes the center of Chile. No injuries reported but wide tsunami alert issued.

Earthquake Hits Israel, No Injuries, Damage Reported

A 4.3-magnitude earthquake occurred early Thursday in Israel. No injuries or damage were reported.

5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Felt Throughout Israel

Flights at Ben Gurion Airport briefly halted, as tremors felt from Eilat in the south all the way to Nahariya and Acco in the north.

New Technology Could Predict Earthquakes

Remote sensing laboratory at the Ariel University working on techniques that could forecast earthquakes.

Earthquake Hits Iranian Nuclear Plant

Magnitude-4.4 quake hits Bushehr nuclear plant, which is currently Iran's only operational plant.

Israeli Clowns Work to Ease Trauma in Nepal

A group of medical clowns from the Israeli Dream Doctors team entertain children, scarred by Nepal earthquake, in IDF field hospital.

Nepal: Death Toll Nears 1,500 in Major Earthquake

Country's worst earthquake in 80 years leaves tens of thousands homeless; deaths also reported in India and Tibet.

Watch: CCTV Shows The Moment Powerful Earthquake Struck in Chile

Officer workers scatter as 8.2-magnitude quake strikes; at least six killed.

Watch: Earthquake Rocks Los Angeles on Live TV

4.4-magnitude earthquake causes no injuries, but 'felt like a bomb,' according to bystanders.

Home Front Command: 1600 Schools at Risk from Earthquakes

Home Front Command states Monday that over 1600 Israeli schools, millions of citizens would be in immediate danger from another earthquake.

Earthquake Shakes Northern Israel

Earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale shakes Cyprus; quake felt as far east as the Haifa area.

Hamas: Israel Engineering an Earthquake Attack on Al-Aqsa

Hamas Min. of Religious Affairs warns Israel is trying to collapse Al-Aqsa Mosque with 'artificial earthquake' to build 3rd Temple.

Iran: Earthquake Kills Seven, 60 km from Nuclear Plant

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake took place on the Gulf coast near Iran's sole nuclear power plant at Bushehr.

1500 Schools High Earthquake Danger, 2 Evacuated

1500 schools around the country found to be in high earthquake danger, while 2 in Tzfat (Safed) to be evacuated and rebuilt.

Tsunami Hits Japan After 7.1 Earthquake

A tsunami hit Japan after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake was felt in the country. No damage or injury reported.

Yet Another Earthquake - This Time in Eilat

Israel's unusual period of seismic activity continues. Unlike previous tremors, latest earthquake felt in southern Israel.

Minister: '7,000 Could be Killed in a Major Earthquake'

Home Front Minister says 200,000 could require assistance in a disaster, warns not enough incentives exist to strengthen buildings.

Expert: Quakes not a 'Promo' for Large One

Dr. Efraim Laor, who was in charge of earthquake preparedness, says danger of major quake is unchanged.

Second Earthquake of the Day Felt in Northern Israel

Tremors measuring 2.2 on the Richter Scale are felt in the area of Tiberias making it six quakes in five days.

Galilee: Fifth Quake in a Week

Earthquake measuring 3.3 on Richter scale was centered in the Sea of Galilee.

Expert Warns: Major Earthquake Could Hit Israel Anytime

According to Dr. Avi Shapiro, chairman of a government panel on earthquakes, a major earthquake in Israel is just a matter of time.

Officials Hold Assessment in Wake of Earthquakes

The Home Front Defense Ministry held an assessment after several earthquakes were felt around the Galilee region.

Concerns as Israel Hit by Two Earthquakes in One Day

Israel experienced not one, but two earthquakes on Sunday, raising fears that a significant geological event is in the offing.

Earthquake Felt in Tverya Region

A 3.6-magnitude quake felt in northern Israel - the second in less than two days.

Minor Earthquake Felt Near Kinneret

An earthquake was felt in northern Israel Thursday night with its epicenter in the Kinneret. No injuries or damage were reported.

More Than 140 Confirmed Dead in Philippines Earthquake

Death toll continues to rise as residents left to pick up the pieces.

Philippines Earthquake Kills at Least 32

7.2 magnitude quake strikes at popular tourist resort island, destroying buildings and triggering landslides

Earthquake Felt in Israel

Quake measuring 6.4 on Richter scale was centered near Crete, in the Mediterranean.

Pakistan Earthquake: Death Toll Passes 200

At least 200 people are reported to have died so far after quake hits impoverished Balochistan province.

Earthquake in Pakistan Kills 45, Creates New Island

A powerful earthquake in Pakistan has killed dozens of people and created a small new island.

Minor Earthquake Felt in Jerusalem Area

According the Israel Geophysical Institute, the quake measured 3.5 on the Richter scale. There were no reports of injury or damage

Officials: Iran's Bushehr Plant Damaged in Recent Earthquakes

Countries monitoring Iran's nuclear program say the country's nuclear reactor in Bushehr was damaged by recent earthquakes.

Second Earthquake Rocks Iran

A powerful quake hits Iran; hundreds feared dead. Communications shut down.

US 'Ready to Help Iranian People' In Quake's Aftermath

The United States says it is "ready to help the Iranian people" in aftermath of a 6.3-magnitude earthquake.

Iran Quake Kills 37, Bushehr Plant Reportedly Unscathed

Iran steps up relief efforts for survivors of a powerful earthquake that killed 37 people and damaged dozens of villages.

Dozens Killed in Iran Quake near Nuclear Plant

Earthquake near Iran’s nuclear power plant at Bushehr, dozens killed and 800 injured.

Taiwan Quake Sends Schoolchildren Running

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake in central Taiwan sent school children running for cover Wednesday as buildings swayed across the island.

700 Homes Destroyed in China Earthquake

At least 700 families lost their homes in an earthquake that rocked Yunnan province in southwest China.

Japan Shuts Down All Nuclear Reactors A Second Time

Japan is shutting down its nuclear reactors for the second year in a row for reasons connected to “safety standards.”

New Technology Brings Earthquake Sensors to Jerusalem Schools

The Jerusalem municipality is installing the country's most advanced network of sensors to warn of potential earthquakes.

7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Alaskan Coast, Triggers Tsunami

A major 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, triggering a potentially destructive local tsunami.

Earthquake in Myanmar 1 Week Before Obama Visit

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck northern Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, on Sunday a week before US Pres. Barack Obama is due to visit.

No Israelis Among Dead in Guatemala Earthquake

At least 48 people are dead, more than a hundred others are missing, and even more wounded in a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Guatemala.

Tsunami Warning Follows 7.7 Quake in W. Canada

A tsunami warning was issued to southern Alaska following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that shook western Canada Saturday night.

Earthquake Doomsday Scenario: Hospitals Collapse, 4,000 Hurt

Massive Home Front earthquake drill continues with scenario in which hospitals collapse in Eilat, Afula and Haifa.

National Defense Drill to Focus on Earthquakes

The "Turning Point 6" nationwide drill, which begins on Sunday, will focus this year on earthquakes and earthquake preparedness.

81 Dead in Twin China Quakes

A series of earthquakes over the weekend has left at least 81 dead and hundreds of injured in southwestern China.

Iran Quake Death Toll Rising

Dozens more people died since twin earthquakes struck the towns of Ahar, Haris and Varzaqan in Iran's East Azerbaijan province Saturday.

Massive Iranian Earthquake Far from Nuke Sites

More than 250 people have been killed in two powerful earthquakes in northwestern Iran, far from underground nuclear sites.

Dozens Dead in Major Iran Quakes

Nearly 200 people were killed and at least 600 injured in two major earthquakes that hit Iran on Saturday.

Greek Earthquake Sends Shivers throughout Israel

An earthquake on the Greek island of Rhodes sent unusually wide tremblors in Israel from the north to Be’er Sheva in the Negev.

New Home Front Campaign Focuses on Earthquakes

Home Front Command launches new campaign aimed at informing Israelis about earthquake preparedness.

3 Dead After 5.9-Magnitude Quake Hits Northern Italy

At least 3 are dead after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck northern Italy early Sunday morning. It is not yet clear how many are injured.

5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Israel

5.3 earthquake felt in areas from northern Israel to central Israel. No injuries. Epicenter believed to be in Cyprus.

Huge Aftershocks Trigger Second Tsunami Alert in Indonesia

Three strong aftershocks have triggered a second tsunami warning for Indonesia after a massive earthquake struck the area.

6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Mexico City, No Damage

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico in the southwestern state of Guerrero, where a more powerful temblor struck last month.

Mexico Miracle Quake – No Fatalities

A 7.4 magnitude quake that damaged nearly a thousand homes has had no reported deaths - breaking a trend in which thousands die in tremors.

Obama's Daughter Safe in Mexico City Earthquake

US Pres. Barack Obama's daughter was in Oaxaca near the epicenter of an earthquake that struck Mexico Tuesday. Miraculously, she's safe.

Mild Tremors Felt in Israel's North

A 3.1 earthquake with its epicenter east of the Sea of Galilee was recorded. No damage has been reported.