Myanmar’s earthquake death toll rises to 2,056, national mourning declared (Lead)
Yangon, March 31 (IANS) The death toll from 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,056, with approximately 3,900 people injured and nearly 270 reported missing, according to the country’s State Administration Council Information Team on Monday. International and domestic rescuers have been racing against time to save more lives in the quake-affected areas, Xinhua […]
7.6-magnitude quake strikes Caribbean, tsunami warnings issued
Washington, Feb 9 (IANS) A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck the Caribbean Sea, triggering tsunami warnings for multiple countries, US monitoring agencies reported. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km (6.21 miles) on Saturday evening (local time), with its epicentre located about 130 miles […]
Mount Qomolangma scenic area closed after 7.1-magnitude quake hits Tibet
Lhasa, Jan 7 (IANS) The Mount Qomolangma scenic area was temporarily closed, and tourists and staff were in safe condition after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Dingri County in the Xizang (Autonomous Region) on Tuesday morning, according to local Chinese authorities. Dingri is home to the base camp of the world’s highest peak. 95 have been […]
