Earthquake

Israeli aid delegations continue rescue operations in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

“We go to every site where information is received about people who were inside buildings that collapsed,” said Eran Magen, head of the rescue delegation.

Israeli volunteers help with rescue efforts in Venezuela following the recent twin earthquakes in the country.
Afghan residents clear rubble from their home at the site of a Pakistani airstrike in Barolo village in the Marawara district of Afghanistan's Kunar province on June 29, 2026.

Afghanistan gets hit by a third earthquake in days as the Hindu Kush shakes again

his photograph shows shadows of volunteers rescuers appearing during an operation by US rescuers to find survivors in Catia la Mar in La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 30, 2026.

'We go down with the ship': Meet the homeless youth running Venezuela's earthquake shelters

People look at burned-down buildings after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Venezuela and other regions in the Caribbean on June 30, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela.

Silence in the rubble: Inside the desperate race for Venezuela earthquake survivors


Scientists plan to predict earthquakes, volcanic eruptions by tracking goats from space

In experiments conducted in Sicily on the slopes of Mount Etna, sensors showed that goats became nervous before an eruption.

 In experiments conducted in Sicily on the slopes of Mount Etna, sensors showed that goats became nervous before an eruption.

Explosion of Lebanese weapons depot activates earthquake alerts in northern Israel

"There is no indication of a security incident," the IDF said.

 "Red Alert" earthquake warnings that activated across Israel, October 26, 2024.

Iranian earthquake sparks debate over potential nuclear testing - report

An earthquake felt throughout Iran on Saturday evening led to speculation about the country's use of nuclear weapons on social media.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei views the Iran nuclear achievements, in Tehran, Iran June 11, 2023.

Urban renewal: Potential for 16,000 new apartments in this city

The Central District Committee will discuss replacing TAMA 38 in Rishon LeZion, allowing for 16,000 new apartments citywide. The plan includes earthquake reinforcements and gradual urban renewal.

 Illustration: Construction in Rishon LeZion

Magnitude 6.5 quake strikes off British Columbia, Canada, USGS says

No damage was reported from the quake, and none was expected to follow it in its aftermath.

 Aerial panoramic landscape view of a beautiful rocky shore on Pacific Coast. Taken in Saxe Point Park, Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. (illustrative)

Is disaster imminent? ‘Doomsday fish’ found off California coast bringing fears of bad tidings

The fish is thought to appear before a giant natural disaster.

 Oarfish discovered off Californian coast.

Mystic rabbi predicted earthquakes in Lebanon as a result of 'disturbing Israel'

Rabbi Ben Artzi, known for his prophetic messages, addressed the various threats to Israel, emphasizing that any nation planning to disturb Israel will be struck in unforeseen ways.

 Smoke rises above the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border following attacks from Lebanon, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in northern Israel June 18, 2024.

Regional quake: 5.2M earthquake hits northern, central Israel and surrounding countries

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the Jordan-Syria region on Tuesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

 Seismic waves are seen on a screen during a demonstration of an earthquake early warning system which triggers sirens if a nationwide network of 120 seismic monitoring stations detects a strong earthquake, at the Geological Survey of Israel in Jerusalem.

Taiwan rattled by 6.1 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage

Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes.

 A building, which, according to the Hualien government, is unoccupied after it was previously damaged in an earlier quake on April 3, is seen following a series of earthquakes, in Hualien, Taiwan April 23, 2024 in this still image obtained from social media video.

Nine dead in Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years, 50 missing

Taiwan's fire department said on Wednesday that a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit the island's east coast. According to reports, nine people died, more than 800 were injured, and over 50 are missing.

 Firefighters work at the site where a building collapsed following the earthquake, in Hualien, Taiwan, on April 3, 2024