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Iran hit by 7.5-magnitude earthquake

16 April 2013, 21:30 PM

Middle East | A 7.5-magnitude earthquake has hit southeastern Iran, the country's Seismological Centre reports on its website. Read more

Strong quake rattles Vanuatu

28 February 2013, 15:20 PM

Asia-Pacific | A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake rattled the South Pacific island of Vanuatu, the US Geological Survey said, but it was not thought to have caused any damage or sparked a tsunami warning.
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Timeline: Biggest quakes around the world

Timeline: Biggest quakes around the world

06 February 2013, 17:12 PM

Australia | The 8.0-magnitude quake that struck off the Solomon Islands, while massive, was far less powerful than other "superquakes" to have struck around the world in recent decades. Read more

One-metre tsunami hits Japan after quake

One-metre tsunami hits Japan after quake

07 December 2012, 20:20 PM

Asia-Pacific | A one-metre-high tsunami has hit Japan's northeast coast, the country's meteorological agency says. Read more

Strong quake hits off Indonesia

28 November 2012, 20:43 PM

Asia-Pacific | A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia on Wednesday but no tsunami alert was issued, the meteorology agency said. Read more

Minor quake hits Victoria

Minor quake hits Victoria

20 July 2012, 19:31 PM

Australia | A 4.5 magnitude earth quake has been recorded in Victoria's Gippsland south of Moe. Read more

Quake strikes off New Zealand

Quake strikes off New Zealand

03 July 2012, 20:58 PM

Australia | A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has struck off the west coast of New Zealand's North Island, the US Geological Survey says.
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Earthquake hits Melbourne

Earthquake hits Melbourne

19 June 2012, 21:17 PM

Australia | An earthquake has rolled through Melbourne, hitting around 8.55pm, and was felt from the eastern fringes through to the west. Read more

Tsunami alert system still flawed: expert

Tsunami alert system still flawed: expert

12 April 2012, 17:33 PM

Australia | It will be years before tsunami warnings can be accurate enough to avoid unnecessary evacuations, an earthquake expert says. Read more

DFAT on alert to help Aussies after quake

11 April 2012, 21:23 PM

Australia | The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is on alert to help Australians in potentially tsunami-affected countries across the Indian Ocean region. Read more

Tsunami risk seems low: seismologist

11 April 2012, 21:13 PM

Asia-Pacific | The risk of a tsunami being generated by the giant earthquake off Sumatra on Wednesday is low, an expert with the British Geological Survey (BGS) said. Read more

8.9-magnitude quake hits off Indonesia

8.9-magnitude quake hits off Indonesia

11 April 2012, 18:56 PM

Asia-Pacific | An 8.9-magnitude earthquake has struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra, and an Indian Ocean-wide tsunami warning has been issued.
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Strong quake jolts Philippines

23 December 2011, 20:22 PM

Asia-Pacific | A 5.4 magnitude earthquake rattled the Philippines, slightly shaking buildings in the capital Manila, but there were no immediate reports of damage, according to the government. Read more

Factbox: Christchurch quakes

Factbox: Christchurch quakes

23 December 2011, 15:21 PM

Asia-Pacific | Christchurch was repeatedly hit by earthquakes and aftershocks in the past year. Read more

Strong quake strikes PNG

Strong quake strikes PNG

14 December 2011, 19:40 PM

Asia-Pacific | A violent 7.1-magnitude earthquake has struck Papua New Guinea, shaking buildings and swaying powerlines, but no immediate tsunami warning has been issued.
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Looting in Turkey after devastating quake

Looting in Turkey after devastating quake

27 October 2011, 6:50 AM

Europe | Desperate survivors of Turkey's devastating earthquake have looted truckloads of aid supplies, as leaders acknowledged failures in the relief effort.
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