The ‘megaquake’ warning is the first since the category was introduced in 2022.
Several earthquakes have rocked Afghanistan in recent years, particularly in isolated areas, straining the country's megre resources and emergency rescue services
Authorities are urging residents of coastal areas to evacuate to elevated areas or move further inland as threats of possible tsunami waves following the offshore earthquake.
The quake, with its epicentre in the town of Sındırgı, sent shockwaves felt some 200 kilometres to the north, in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul.
The danger from Wednesday's 8.8 magnitude earthquake appeared to be subsiding in most places, but Chile kept alerts at the highest level for most of its...
The recent earthquake in Russia reopens the memory of some of the most devastating earthquakes mankind has ever experienced.
Two earthquakes struck near Crete and islands across the Aegean sea over the last two weeks. Experts are warning tourists to familiarise themselves with emergency guidance.
The epicentre of the earthquake is located 56 km north northeast of Heraklion
Many popular vacation destinations, like California, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Thailand and the Caribbean are in active quake zones. Here are tips for staying safe.
Recent heavy rainfall has increased the risk of waterborne diseases like cholera spreading, aid groups say.