Earthquake

Himeji Castle, a centuries-old fortress, became Japan’s first World Heritage site in 1993. Photo: Bloomberg
Asia

Japan panel says 'megaquake' probability up to 82%

The Earthquake Research Committee said it has increased its estimate of the probability to between 75 and 82 percent from between 74 and 81 percent previously

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Asia

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits southern Japan, triggers tsunami warnings

A drone view shows makeshift tents for quake-affected residents following the earthquake that struck Tingri county, in Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region, China January 8, 2025. Photo: cnsphoto via REUTERS
China

Focus shifts to Tibet earthquake survivors as search called off

Rescue teams work amidst rubble in the aftermath of an earthquake in a location given as Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video released on January 7, 2025. Photo: Tibet Fire and Rescue/Handout via REUTERS
China

Urgency mounts in search for survivors of Tibet earthquake

Map shows the main 7.1 magnitude earthquake [in orange] and the subsequent aftershocks. Photo: Earthquake Track
China

Earthquake in China's Tibet kills more than 120 with tremors felt in Nepal, India, Bangladesh

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Bangladesh

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake near China-Nepal border jolts Dhaka

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Bangladesh

Quake jolts Sylhet, Dhaka, parts of country

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Bangladesh

Mild earthquake jolts parts of the country at midnight 

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World+Biz

7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Peru, tsunami threat issued: USGS

A recent study showed that a large earthquake could bring the risk of river flooding in Bangladesh. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin
Panorama

An earthquake changed Padma's course 2,500 years ago. Can it happen again?

Bangladesh’s delta region. Photo: Collected from web
Bangladesh

Study reveals ancient quake that redirected Ganga’s course in Bangladesh

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Bangladesh

Earthquake of magnitude 5 jolts Dhaka, some other areas

A view of Dhaka city. File Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Bangladesh

65% Dhaka buildings to collapse if 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurs on Madhupur fault: Rajuk