The last major Cascadia quake, in 1700, caused a six-foot sea level jump and triggered a tsunami that reached Japan

Santorini’s hoteliers expect a tourism rebound by June but remain concerned about managing cruise ship arrivals without the island's cable car system.

Following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul, Turkey, Greek professor of seismology Kostas Papazachos expressed heightened concerns that a more powerful quake could be forthcoming in the region. Speaking to public broadcaster ERTNews, the professor of seismology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki emphasized that “earthquakes in the range of 7.0 to 7.4 magnitude have […]

Residents of Istanbul spent the night outdoors, fearing a stronger quake after the 6.2-magnitude tremor – More than 120 aftershocks recorded.

A reported total of 151 people were injured in the aftermath of the tremors, primarily due to jumping from heights in a panic.

Top Greek seismologist Efthymios Lekkas weighed in on the strong 6.2 quake that shook Istanbul on Wednesday in an interview with public broadcaster ERT, stressing it was still premature to determine whether the earthquake was the main seismic event or a precursor to a larger one. Lekkas said it was unclear if a fault would […]

A series of earthquakes, including a powerful 6.2-magnitude tremor, struck Istanbul on Wednesday, prompting residents to flee buildings as tremors were felt across Turkey’s largest city

The tremor was recorded at 11.32 (09.32 GMT) and pinpointed 11 kilometers south, southwest of the Arkesini settlement on the Cyclades island

A recent flurry of minor earthquakes across the western part of the Attica basin in Greece has raised some concern about whether they might be a precursor to larger earthquakes. Professor Lekkas, however, put these concerns to rest in an interview on public broadcaster ERT. Speaking to ERT, Professor Efthymios Lekkas, the head of Greece’s […]

As the military government grapples with the disaster, humanitarian organizations are urging for unrestricted access to provide lifesaving relief to those in desperate need.

Thailand continues its own desperate search for 76 missing people buried under the rubble of an under-construction skyscraper in Bangkok

Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert, warning that hazardous waves could impact coastal areas within a 300-kilometer radius of the epicenter.

The United Nations has warned of a critical shortage of medical supplies, severely hampering relief efforts.

Aid is starting to arrive after the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake which struck central Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread devastation and claiming over 1,000 lives.

There are fears that the death toll of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar earlier on Friday could reach thousands. There are chaotic scenes, as the Red Cross reports building collapses and damage to public infrastructure. The United Nations has also cited initial reports of significant destruction. The ruling military junta has yet to […]

Myanmar has not yet released a statement on the damage. The situation is under development.

A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Santorini on Thursday night, shortly after a 4.4-magnitude tremor was recorded northwest of Anafi, according to seismologists. The earthquake was strong and marked the first significant tremor since the recent wave of seismic activity that led to widespread concern and evacuations on Santorini. The previous swarm of […]

At 5:47 a.m., a 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck the sea area between Amorgos and Santorini.

Two earthquakes struck off the coast of Crete on Friday, March 14, 2025. The first tremor was recorded at 5:40 pm (local time), registering 4.8 on the Richter scale in magnitude. Its epicenter was located approximately 70 kilometers south-southwest of Chrysi in the Lasithi region, with a focal depth of 24.7 kilometers. The second quake […]