earthquake

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.

Dozens Dead in Philippine Earthquake, No Israelis Missing

Dozens of people are dead and more are missing in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked the Philippines Monday morning.

8 Dead, 2 Rescue Workers Saved in Turkey Quake

Eight are dead, while two rescue workers were saved from the rubble following two earthquakes that struck Wednesday in eastern Turkey.

At Least 7 Dead as 5.7 Quake Rocks Eastern Turkey

Earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale hits eastern Turkey, causing several buildings to collapse.

5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Eastern Turkey

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake rocked eastern Turkey early Wednesday, shaking up a region already devastated by a temblor less than a month ago.

Turkey Earthquake Death Toll Nears 600, Recovery Begins

Turkey has ended efforts to rescue victims of last week's 7.2-magnitude earthquake and has begun to focus efforts on helping the homeless.

Miracles in Turkey's Disaster Zone

The temperature in eastern Turkey is falling. Search and rescue is becoming recovery, but there have been miracles in the earthquake zone.

Earthquake Strikes Japan's Fukushima Prefecture

A moderate earthquake has struck northeastern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, home to the Dai-ichi nuclear complex damaged in a March tsunami.

Israel Sending PreFab Homes After Turkey Earthquake

Israel has sent military planes carrying mobile homes to earthquake-stricken eastern Turkey.

Israel to Aid Turkey After Quake

Despite the deep freeze in relations between Jerusalem and Anarka, the IDF will be flying equipment to Turkey to aid in rescue operations.

Expert Warns: Israel Unprepared for a Major Earthquake

Dr. Ephraim Laor: Israel is unprepared to deal with a major earthquake. We have the budget to prepare, but nothing is being done.

Video: Death Estimate in Turkey Quake Reaches 1,000

Search for survivors continues in Van province.

Turkey: We Don’t Want Aid from Anyone

Ankara rejects offers of assistance from dozens of countries, including Israel, after earthquake.

Bielsky Warns: Israel Not Ready for Quake

Israel must work on earthquake preparedness, says MK Bielsky. MKs discuss threat to Haifa.

Israel Offers Turkey ‘Any Help, Anywhere, Any Time’

President Shimon Peres tells Turkey that Israel will give whatever help necessary after earthquake.

Second Temblor Strikes Eastern Turkey; No Israelis Missing

The Israeli Consulate in Turkey says no Israelis are missing in the aftermath of earthquakes that struck Turkey.

Video: Hundreds Killed in Powerful Earthquake in Turkey

Hundreds of people were killed in a powerful earthquake that struck eastern Turkey Sunday morning. Video shows panic in the streets.

Earthquake Cracks the Washington Monument

The 5.9 earthquake in Washington Tuesday caused cracks in the Washington Monument and false rumors of the ‘Leaning Monument of Washington.”

Pentagon Evacuated During 5.8 Quake

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 struck near Washington, D.C., prompting an evacuation of the Pentagon.

Rare Quake Rocks Israel’s Coast

A rare earthquake struck Israel’s central coast Sunday, and tremors were felt as far south as Gaza. No one was injured.

Report: Israeli Who Died in New Zealand Quake was Mossad Spy

New Zealand media claims an Israeli who died in February's earthquake in Christchurch was Mossad spy.

Japan Rattled by 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake

Northeast Japan was rattled early Thursday by a 6.7-magnitude earthquake.

Earthquake Report Designed to Scare; Is It Working?

Comptroller’s earthquake report expects a 7.5 quake to kill 16,000, leave 377,000 homeless. Cab. minister: Can’t prepare for worst-case scenario.

Magnitude 6.8 Quake in Burma Kills 75+, Injures 90+

Over 75 killed and 90 injured in magnitude 6.8 Burma quake; more than 130 buildings collapse.

Scientists Build Tool to Spot Ancient Earthquakes

Scientists at Tel Aviv University have created a new tool to help understand the patterns of ancient earthquakes.

6 Israelis Still 'Unaccounted For' - FM Says 'Not Yet Missing'

Six Israelis are still unaccounted for in the aftermath of an 8.9-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan on March 11.

New Zealand Thanks Israel for Earthquake Aid

New Zealand has thanked Israel for its aid in the wake of a crippling earthquake in Christchurch. Three Israelis are dead, three are still missing.

Policeman Rescues Torahs from Quake-Hit Synagogue

A New Zealand policeman forbade a Chabad rabbi from rescuing an earthquake-destroyed synagogue’s Torah scrolls - and instead, did it himself.

New Zealand: Searchers Find Bodies of Missing Israelis

Two Israelis were confirmed dead in the New Zealand earthquake, bringing the total Israeli death toll to three. Three missing.

More Israelis Feared Dead in New Zealand Earthquake

At least four Israelis may be dead or trapped alive in rubble from the New Zealand earthquake disaster, government officials said.

Israelis are Warned to Prepare for Earthquake

With no major earthquake since 1927, gov't has begun campaign for preparedness. Films of bookshelves crashing down atop baby cribs are part of it.

Southern Iran Struck by 5.4-Magnitude Earthquake, 16 Injured

At least 16 people were hurt in an earthquake that struck southern Iran Wednesday in a region that is home to a uranium ore purification facility.

Earthquake in the North, None Hurt

A 3.6 earthquake shakes northern Israel, causing damage but no injuries.

Danger: Third Quake in Six Weeks in Nuclear Iran

A third earthquake in six weeks hits Iran, killing at least three people. Experts have warned of dire consequences of quakes in nuclear Iran.

Earthquakes Injure Hundreds in Iran; Nuclear Sites Not Damaged

Two powerful earthquakes hit Iran and more are feared. At least one person was killed and hundreds wounded. Nuclear sites were not damaged.

Light Quake Hits Northern Israel

No damage was reported in a light earthquake felt in northern Israel - the second in ten days.

Israel Unprepared for Earthquakes at Home

Israel is woefully unprepared for a natural disaster at home, such as a major earthquake, says retired State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss.

Foreign Ministry: No Israelis Listed Among Dead in Chile Quake

No Israelis are listed among the victims of an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit central Chile on Saturday. At least 20 Israelis are in the area.

Builders Scare Knesset: 'Tens of Thousands Could Die in Quake'

A joint Knesset committee session hears of dangers of an upcoming earthquake in Israel and ways to deal with them.

All Israelis Accounted for in Haiti

The last Israeli believed missing has been accounted for in Haiti: Abie Nathan’s daughter has finally been able to reach her family.

One Israeli Still Missing in Haiti Earthquake

Seven of the eight Israelis first reported missing in Haiti have been located following Tuesday’s mammoth earthquake. Israel sends field hospital.

Three Israelis Believed Missing In Haiti Earthquake

Three Israelis are feared missing in the worst earthquake to hit Haiti in more than 200 years. Israeli rescuers are on the way.

Israeli Team Heads for Quake-Struck Haiti; Fate of Jews Unknown

A delegation has left for Haiti to assess the aid needed by the island nation struck Tuesday by the worst earthquake in 200 years.

Int'l Experts Ponder How to Protect Israel's Heritage Sites

A group of international experts is pondering how to protect Israel's heritage sites from being destroyed by vandals and natural disasters.

Israel-Jordan Joint Earthquake Drill Held Despite Friction

A joint Israel-Jordan earthquake drill was held Monday despite continued friction over Arab riots on the Temple Mount and the status of Jerusalem.

Successful Test of Cage to Protect Kids in Earthquake

The city of Jerusalem successfully tested an earthquake cage aimed at protecting schoolchildren. Test involved blowing up a school.

Israel Makes Waves by Simulating an Earthquake

Israeli scientists will simulate an earthquake in the Negev to fine-tune its earthquake advanced warning equipment.