earthquake

At least 7 dead

Northern Afghanistan rocked by 6.3-magnitude earthquake

6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes near Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. USGS warns of possible mass casualties. At least 7 dead and 150 injured.

Strong earthquake hits western Turkey, buildings collapse

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits western Turkey, collapsing damaged buildings in Sindirgi. No deaths reported.

Taliban spokesperson: 622 killed in earthquake

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes eastern Afghanistan, near Pakistan border; Taliban claims 622 dead, over 1,000 injured.

Russia

Largest volcano in northern hemisphere erupts after earthquake

Russia's towering Klyuchevskoy Volcano has erupted following a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked the Kamchatka Peninsula. The volcano spewed lava and ash into the sky, prompting urgent evacuations and flight alerts

8.7 quake off Russia triggers tsunami alerts from Japan to Hawaii

Magnitude-8.7 quake strikes near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami alerts in Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, and the US West Coast.

Quake alarm revamp: Israel acts to prevent false alerts

Following confusion caused by an IDF tunnel blast near Lebanon, Israel upgrades its earthquake alert system to avoid future false alarms.

Earthquake strikes Iran near military base

Earthquake measuring 5.1-magnitude shakes northern Iran, causing tremors felt as far as Tehran and raising concerns due to its proximity to Semnan province military base.

Mediterranean tremors rock Israel again

In second time in just over a week, powerful earthquake originating near Crete is felt across Israel, sending tremors through the region but causing no reported injuries or damage.

Epicenter in Greece

4.6-magnitude earthquake felt across Israel

Residents report earthquake across the country, including in Haifa, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The epicenter of the quake is likely Crete, Greece.

Myanmar earthquake

Girl rescued after 60 hours under the rubble

During the search and rescue operations following the collapse of a hotel due to the earthquake in Myanmar, a girl was found alive after 60 hours beneath the debris.

Watch:

Israeli team works at disaster site in Thailand

IDF and the Israeli Ministry of Defense engineering and civil affairs officers arrived in Bangkok following the powerful earthquake that struck the region.

Bangkok:

'The ground was shaking; hundreds called us'

Chabad emissary in Bangkok, Rabbi Nehemia Wilhelm, spoke to Arutz Sheva about the hundreds of calls they received after the severe earthquake in Thailand: 'We tried to calm everyone down.'

Myanmar Earthquake:

Thai defense minister warns of hundreds of casualties

Hundreds are suspected dead or injured in Southeast Asia as authorities begin to clarify the full extent of the damage from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake felt earlier today.

Watch:

Skycraper collapses in Thailand during massive earthquake

Skyscraper under construction completely collapses during powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 that struck many countries in southeast Asia, the epicenter of which was in Myanmar.

'6000 Buildings in Danger':

Tverya mayor's grim warning in the Knesset

A Knesset committee heard from the Tverya mayor and Israel's Geological Institute today about the growing likelihood of an earthquake and the worrying discrepancies in Israel's preparedness.

Amid earthquakes in Greece:

NSC discusses possibility of Tsunami in Israel

The council estimated that if a large earthquake in Greece set off a tsunami, Israelis would get a two-hour warning, and instructed government ministries to prepare accordingly.

7.0 earthquake of California coast, triggering tsunami warnings

Powerful 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of northern California. Tsunami warnings following quake canceled.

Demolition of Hezbollah tunnel activated earthquake alerts

Hundreds of thousands of residents were awakened in panic by unusual Home Front Command alerts about an earthquake in dozens of communities.

Earthquake in Lebanon – A testament to Divine protection

Is this a Tisha B'Av miracle telling our enemies that on this day on which they hoped to attack us, the G-d of Israel is sending them a warning?

Earthquake felt in northern and central Israel

It is believed that the epicenter is an earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale that occurred in Syria and was felt in other countries in the region.

Magnitude of 3.7

Earthquake felt in the Dead Sea area

Residents report that the earthquake was felt in Dimona, the Dead Sea and Ma'ale Adumim. No injuries or damage reported.

Government approves post-disaster reconstruction plan

According to the Prime Minister's Office, the next earthquake is not a question of if, but when.

When God pulls the plug—like the earthquake that hit New York

How was it, they asked, when the entire town was stricken by fear, closed shop, and conducted no other business even after the earth shook. Opinion.

Earthquake in New York

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook the Greater New York area on Friday afternoon - one of the strongest tremors ever recorded.

'The worst in 25 years'

4 dead, 711 injured, 77 missing in earthquake in Taiwan

7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks the entire island of Taiwan, collapsing buildings and creating a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands.

Earthquake felt in northern, central Israel

Earthquake measuring 3.4 felt near Hadera, no reports of injuries or damage.

Earthquake felt in northern Israel

Earthquake measuring 3.8 shakes northern Israel; no reports of injuries or damage.

Japan orders evacuations following strong earthquake

Japanese PM urges residents of affected areas to evacuate, after series of earthquakes shakes island nation, bringing risk of tsunami.

At least 111 dead in earthquake in northwestern China

Authorities say the earthquake's magnitude was 6.2. The quake hit the province of Gansu but was also felt in neighboring Qinghai.

Morocco earthquake:

Israeli volunteers open medical clinics in remote villages

United Hatzalah opens medical clinics in Atlas Mountains to aid victims of Morocco earthquake.

Earthquake preparedness exercise in northern Israel

The IDF and Israel Dog Unit held a joint exercise today to improve response capabilities in case of an earthquake in Israel.

Moroccan Interior Min.:

Friday earthquake left 2,500 dead, 2,476 injured

Concerns arise that number of dead may surpass Moroccan authorities' current estimates.

Following earthquake:

Minister of Health offers to send aid to Morocco

Health Minister Moshe Arbel writes to Moroccan counterpart, offers medical personnel and equipment to area struck by earthquake.

After earthquake:

PassportCard deploys plane to bring Israelis back from Morocco

Israeli insurance company acts to bring back policyholders after over 2,000 people killed in devastating earthquake in Morocco.

All Israelis accounted for after deadly Morocco earthquake

Director of the Department for Israelis Abroad at the Foreign Ministry calls on Israelis traveling for High Holidays to obey local law.

Israeli visiting Morocco:

'It felt like a terror attack, everything began to move'

Adam Or, an Israeli who was in Morocco when the earthquake struck Friday night, recounts the moments of panic.

MDA sends rescue teams to Morocco after earthquake kills 2,000

1 team to operate field hospital, another to perform search and rescue operations

Morocco:

More than 2,000 dead in catastrophic earthquake

Earthquake measuring 6.8 damaged nearly every home near epicenter, report says.

Israeli rescue forces ordered to Morocco earthquake zone

Israel's most senior officials have declared that Israel will aid in the rescue efforts after a deadly earthquake in Morocco.

Moments of panic: Morocco earthquake captured on camera

Security cameras capture the moments when deadly earthquake shakes Morocco, as civilians run for their lives.

IsraAID launches emergency response to Morocco earthquake

Israeli NGO deploying to worst-affected areas after magnitude 6.9 quake hits near Marrakech.

In some areas of Beit Shemesh, air raid sirens aren't audible

Home Front Command promises to place new siren loudspeakers in distant neighborhoods - within the next year.

7.0 earthquake rocks Indonesia’s main island

No injuries or deaths reported after serious earthquake causes buildings to violently shake.

Report:

Iran exploits earthquake in Turkey to fly weapons to Syria

Iran used earthquake relief flights to bring weapons and military equipment to Syria.

State comptroller warns:

Disaster in Turkey must shake the government in Jerusalem

According to a report by the state comptroller, 93% of structures that are in need of immediate fortification have yet to be reinforced.

Earthquake on Syria-Turkey border felt throughout Israel

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria weeks after devastating quakes kill over 46,000 people.

Jewish earthquake survivors rescued, flown to Istanbul

Surviving members of Jewish community in southern Turkey devastated by earthquake rescued in special operation.

Earthquake in Turkey also felt in Israel

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits central Turkey and also felt in Syria, Lebanon and Israel.

Assad hates Israel more than he loves his people

Not even a devastating earthquake was enough for Bashar Assad to accept help from Israel.

Ministerial Committee on Civilian Emergency Preparedness formed

Cabinet approves PM Netanyahu's request to form committee on home front preparedness for disasters, including earthquakes.

UN official: Death toll from Turkey earthquake could top 50,000

UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths warns death toll from earthquakes in Turkey and Syria could double from current 28,000.

Turkey earthquake:

IDF mapping unit helps pinpoint search and rescue operations

Intelligence Corps' Unit 9900 uses satellite imagery to find destroyed buildings to send IDF forces to. Death toll nears 20,000.

3rd earthquake in Israel in under 24 hours

Magnitude 3.9 quake in north follows 2 similar earthquakes southeast of city of Ariel.

Watch: IDF forces rescue baby from rubble in Turkey

2-year-old in good condition after being pulled from rubble by Israeli soldiers assisting in Turkey following devastating earthquakes.

‘We are trying to get to those who are still alive’

United Hatzalah Emergency Rescue Mission in Turkey continues to assist in the rescue operation of earthquake victims.

Another earthquake felt in Israel

Magnitude 3.4 earthquake's epicenter is close to epicenter of 3.5 magnitude quake on Tuesday night.

Earthquake in Turkey:

'Time is critical to save lives because of extreme cold'

Israeli team rescues 2, including 12-year-old boy, in Kahramanmaraş. Another team attempting to rescue man in Marash.

Watch: Baby born 'under' the rubble of Syrian earthquake rescued

Baby with its ambilocal cord still attached is rescued from the pile that used to be her family home as parents, 4 siblings pronounced dead.

Is Iran smuggling weapons to Syria alongside earthquake aid?

Iran has been known to smuggle agents and weapons under the guise of Red Crescent operations. Is it up to its old tricks?

Watch:

IDF forces fight the clock to save trapped earthquake victims

Videos show IDF search and rescue teams saving civilians trapped under rubble in southern Turkey following devastating earthquake.