earthquake

Colombia

Israeli aid delegation has rescued 17 people after earthquake

Following the Colombian government’s declaration, operations are transitioning to the recovery phase.

Mission enters third day:

Israeli teams search collapsed building after Colombia earthquake

Israeli rescuers are working alongside Colombian teams at a six-story building collapse site in Cali, while engineers assess wider structural damage following a powerful earthquake.

Israelis don't give up:

Time is running out for survivors in Colombia earthquake

Col. Yossi Pinto, head of Israeli delegation to Colombia, describes the search for missing people one week after the earthquake, 'We have yet to find any survivors, but Israelis don't give up.'

The race against time in Colombia

'Alliance of Brothers' delegation arrives in Colombia, begins working to locate and rescue people trapped under rubble after the recent earthquake.

After devastating earthquake

Israeli rescue mission lands in Colombia

Israeli rescue delegation lands in Cali, Colombia, following deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake to provide critical search, rescue, and humanitarian aid.

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IDF embarks on humanitarian operation in Colombia

Home Front Command delegation departs for Colombia following logistical preparations.

After erthquake

Israeli aid delegation departs for Colombia

The joint humanitarian delegation of the IDF, the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “Alliance of Brothers", will depart tonight for Columbia following the earthquake.

Colombia earthquake: Jewish community hit

Homes belonging to Jewish families collapsed and a synagogue was damaged.

Colombia earthquake

224 dead, more than 2,700 missing

The death toll from the earthquake has risen to 224, while more than 2,700 people remain missing. Thousands of homes have been damaged or destroyed.

At least 111 dead in powerful Colombia earthquake

Colombian authorities report that at least 111 people have been killed in the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the country.

Epicenter in Egypt

Earthquake felt across central and southern Israel

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes Egypt, with residents in central and southern Israel reporting that they felt the tremors.

Mall, bridge collapse

Dead and trapped after powerful earthquake in Japan

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the southwest of Japan led to the collapse of a floor at a local shopping mall. A large number of deaths and trapped people were reported

Week three in Venezuela:

The Home Front Command's longest humanitarian mission

The IDF says its experts are helping Venezuelan authorities transition from emergency response to long-term rehabilitation after widespread devastation.

Earthquake Crisis: 85 Families Left Homeless

Homes are gone, families are displaced, and Hatzalah Venezuela is delivering emergency aid where it's needed most.

Netanyahu:

Israel is restoring ruins and ties in Venezuela

Netanyahu praised Israel's aid delegation after it helped draft Venezuela's national reconstruction plan following the devastating earthquake.

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IDF teams operate in Venezuela

Home Front Command expert teams that arrived in the country as part of the Israeli Aid Delegation conducted structural assessments of buildings in cooperation with local authorities.

After devastating earthquake

ZAKA responders launch lifesaving mission in Venezuela

Israel's ZAKA Search & Rescue team deploys to Venezuela, working with local authorities to find earthquake survivors and assess structural damage.

Israeli delegation rebuilds Venezuela

Instead of focusing on rescue operations, the Israeli team was asked to prepare a national plan for demolishing dangerous structures, clearing debris, and rehabilitating earthquake-hit areas in Venezuela.

After earthquakes:

Interim Venezuelan President praises Israeli relief team

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez publicly praises visiting Israeli disaster relief team, signaling a major policy shift from the previous Maduro era.

Earthquake response:

Israeli aid delegation arrives in Venezuela

A preliminary team from the Israeli humanitarian assistance delegation landed in Venezuela, where they began coordinating with local authorities in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes.

Israel to send aid and disaster response delegation to Venezuela

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Sa’ar order departure of Foreign Ministry and the Home Front Command delegation as death toll of quakes surpasses 1,700.

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Man rescued after 5 days under rubble following earthquake

Aaron Levi Cantillo Vargas, 21, was pulled alive from the rubble after surviving for five days following the powerful earthquake that struck El Salvador over the weekend.

Watch: Israeli rescue delegation arrives in Venezuela

Five days after strong quakes shake Venezuela, Israeli mission aids local emergency forces, offers humanitarian aid to those affected.

State Comptroller warns: Israel not prepared for earthquake

State Comptroller responds to Venezuela double earthquake, warning Israel has not yet taken sufficient steps to prepare for a disaster of its own.

Severe casualties feared

Double earthquake strikes Venezuelan coast

Two successive earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 strike Venezuela, causing multiple buildings to collapse in Caracas.

Significant earthquake strikes northern California

Thousands lose power after earthquake strikes the Redwood Valley area.

Earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Japan

Japanese authorities issue urgent tsunami warning after 7.4-magnitude quake strikes offshore.

Earthquake in Mediterranean felt in northern Israel

Residents of northern Israel report feeling earthquake, EMSC says magnitude 4.5.

Israel ramps up disaster preparations in schools

The IDF Home Front Command and local emergency teams staged disaster simulations in schools, testing rescue responses, student evacuations, and multi-agency coordination to ensure readiness for worst-case scenarios.

3.7 magnitude earthquake felt in Sea of Gailiee area

An earthquake measuring 3.7 struck this afternoon in the Tiberias area and was also felt in the Hula Valley.

Earthquake shakes Dead Sea area, Jordan Valley

Home Front Command activates earthquake alerts for Dead Sea region and Jordan Valley. Israeli, US reports differ on epicenter and magnitude.

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Earthquake interrupts Mexican President Sheinbaum’s briefing

6.5 quake hits southern Mexico, interrupting President Sheinbaum’s press conference and sending millions fleeing. No damage reported in Mexico City.

6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Anchorage, Alaska

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck the city of Anchorage, Alaska on Thanksgiving.

Serious deficiencies in preparedness for a possible earthquake

A discussion held in the Interior Committee headed by MK Yitzhak Kreuzer revealed serious gaps in Israel's preparedness for earthquakes. Kreuzer warned, 'If there is no one in charge, it is impossible to manage an event of this scale.'

Twice in one day

Residents of northern Israel report earthquakes

Two earthquakes measuring 5.2 and 5.3 hit Cyprus, are felt in northern Israel.

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.

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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.

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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.