TSMC evacuates chip factory in Kumamoto prefecture after magnitude 6.8 earthquake
The footage showed a large blast followed by the collapse of sections of the building and thick plumes of smoke rising into the air.
On Tuesday, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan struck Kyushu island, injuring dozens, collapsing buildings, and prompting a since-lifted tsunami warning
Residents say thousands remain trapped by delays, unsafe homes and bureaucracy, with many forced to fund temporary repairs themselves as reconstruction continues at a slow pace
Nearly five years after a devastating earthquake struck Crete, Greece’s Ombudsman is seeking answers from authorities over delays in rebuilding, compensation payments and support measures for affected residents.
Low-magnitude sequence follows stronger seismic activity that affected northern Evia last month
The opposition leader’s plan to return home after devastating earthquakes unraveled midflight
The Hellenic Red Cross is deploying two specialist rescue teams with K9 units and emergency equipment to support search, rescue and humanitarian efforts in earthquake-hit Venezuela.
Rescue teams race against time to find survivors after twin earthquakes devastated Caracas and surrounding areas, leaving thousands injured and tens of thousands missing
The group of Thessaloniki-based emergency responders will join a massive international search-and-rescue effort using drones, thermal imaging and rescue dogs
The country sits at the point where the Caribbean Plate slides up against the South American Plate
The quakes were felt across Gavdos and southern Crete, including the regional units of Chania, Rethymno, and Heraklion, though no damage has been reported so far.
Experts say the 5.3 quake near Methoni is typical for the region; assessments continue Monday to determine if it was the main seismic event
A newly discovered tectonic structure beneath Santorini may have shaped the evolution of the region’s volcanic system for the past 330,000 years.
Inspections in northern Evia following recent earthquakes have identified multiple damaged homes, as authorities assess losses and begin the process of providing financial assistance to affected residents
The strongest of the two tremors, magnitude 5.2, shook north-central Evia, triggering landslides near Mantoudi
New research suggests the Great Pyramid’s design helped it withstand earthquakes for over 4,600 years through remarkable structural stability.
Papadopoulos said he stood by his long-held position that a large earthquake was coming, while declining to specify a timeframe.
Two moderate earthquakes near the Greek island of Skiathos have prompted scientific caution, as experts examine whether the activity is linked to wider regional fault systems, including the North Anatolian fault zone.
Greece’s Geodynamic Institute director warns against speculation over a major earthquake in the Corinth Gulf, stressing that current models cannot reliably predict timing or magnitude despite ongoing seismic activity in the region