Quake toll rises to 64, survivors face rain, landslides
Forecasts of rain and freezing temperatures are adding to the difficulties faced by those impacted by the major earthquake in Japan.
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Quake toll rises to 62, survivors face rain, landslides
Forecasts of rain and freezing temperatures are adding to the difficulties faced by those impacted by the major earthquake in Japan.
Japan quake toll rises to 57, more tremors likely
A series of powerful earthquakes has hit western Japan, leaving at least 57 people dead and damaging thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats
Japan quake toll rises to 55 amid fears many trapped
Japanese authorities have confirmed 55 deaths, all in Ishikawa prefecture, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck.
Japan quake toll nears 50, race to find survivors
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has left at least 48 people dead as well as destroying buildings and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.
At least 30 dead in Japan quake, race to find survivors
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has left at least 30 people dead, reports say, destroying buildings and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.
Massive quake jolts Japan, triggering tsunami warnings
Japan has issued several tsunami alerts after a series of strong earthquakes - including one of magnitude 7.6 - shook western areas.
Race against time as Japan quake damage hinders rescues
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has claimed at least a dozen lives, destroyed buildings and cut power to tens of thousands of homes.
At least six dead after huge earthquake rocks Japan
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has claimed at least six lives, destroyed buildings and cut power to tens of thousands of homes.
At least five dead after strong earthquake rocks Japan
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has claimed at least five lives, destroyed buildings and cut power to tens of thousands of homes.
At least six dead after strong earthquake rocks Japan
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has claimed at least six lives, destroyed buildings and cut power to tens of thousands of homes.
Almost 100,000 ordered to leave area after Japan quake
One person has reportedly died after a building collapsed following an earthquake in Japan, with about 97,000 people urged to leave coastal areas.
Northwest China earthquake death toll increases to 127
At least 127 people have been killed, hundreds more injured and houses and roads seriously damaged by an earthquake in northwest China.
Thousands evacuate amid Philippines quake aftershocks
Another earthquake has struck Mindanao in the Philippines, as thousands of people shelter in evacuation centres amid a series of aftershocks.
Residents returning home after deadly Philippines quake
A tsunami alert has been lifted after a strong earthquake jolted the southern Philippines, killing at least one person.
Philippines lifts tsunami alert after strong quake
A strong earthquake has jolted the southern Philippines, prompting authorities to warn against about possible tsunami waves.
Strong Philippines quake triggers tsunami evacuations
A strong earthquake has jolted the southern Philippines, prompting authorities to warn against about possible tsunami waves.
7.6 quake strikes off Philippines, tsunami waves
A strong earthquake has jolted the southern Philippines, prompting authorities to warn against about possible tsunami waves.
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes off Philippines
A strong earthquake has jolted the southern Philippines, prompting authorities to warn against about possible tsunami waves.
Japan on tsunami alert as 7.6 quake strikes Philippines
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 has struck off the coast of the southern Philippines island of Mindanao.
Rescuers seek Nepal quake survivors, deaths exceed 150
An earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude has struck Nepal, with at least 150 people killed and dozens more injured.
More than 130 dead as magnitude 5.7 quake hits Nepal
An earthquake measuring 5.7 magnitude has struck Nepal, with at least 137 people killed and dozens more injured.
No damage as 5.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Jamaica
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Jamaica, prompting panic in the capital Kingston and other parts of the island.
Magnitude 5.0 quake rattles Victoria, felt in Melbourne
Residents in Melbourne have felt a 5.0-magnitude earthquake that shook the southwestern Victorian coast.
Search for survivors after Afghan quakes kill 2400
A series of earthquakes in north-western Afghanistan has left at least 2400 people dead, authorities say.
Death toll from Afghan earthquakes climbs to 2053
A Taliban government spokesman says the death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan has jumped to more than 2000.
Moroccan quake survivors struggle as response scales up
King Mohammed has made his first televised appearance since a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in Morocco, killing almost 3000 and injuring more than 5000.
Morocco quake survivors struggle in shelters
The death toll from a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains stands at more than 2800, but that figure looks likely to rise.
Morocco quake toll hits 2800, rescuers continue search
The death toll of a massive earthquake that devastated large parts of Morocco has risen to more than 2800.
Race to find survivors as Morocco quake toll nears 2500
The death toll from the deadliest earthquake to hit Morocco in more than 60 years is nearing 2500 as rescuers race to find survivors.
Morocco quake toll nears 2700 as rescuers search
The death toll of a massive earthquake that devastated large parts of Morocco has risen to more than 2600.