News about earthquake
8.0 quake strikes Solomons, sparks Pacific tsunami
A major 8.0 magnitude earthquake was feared to have flattened villages in the Solomon Islands Wednesday, and triggered a tsunami with destructive potential for Pacific nations' coasts.
06 February 2013 10:31
Almaty earthquake boosts demand for apartments in Astana
The repeating shocks in Almaty have boosted demand for real estate in Kazakhstan's capital Astana: expert.
05 February 2013 20:07
Emergency Situations Minister learned about Almaty quake from Vice-PM
The system works in such a way that the information gets to the minister later than it gets on Twitter: Bakytzhan Sagintayev.
04 February 2013 12:29
5.3-magnitude earthquake hits east Kazakhstan
The shocks were registered at 12:36 p.m. Astana time on February 1.
01 February 2013 18:41
Recent quake in Almaty oblast damaged over 200 buildings in China
The 6.6-magnitude earthquake that hit Kazakhstan on January 28 caused damage to over 200 buildings in the near-border region of China.
01 February 2013 11:04
6.7 magnitude quake hits northern Chile: USGS
A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted northern Chile on Wednesday, killing a woman, knocking out electricity and phone services, and sending panicked residents running into the streets.
31 January 2013 18:57
Spurred by Japan, California mulls quake alert system
California has long been braced for the Big One, but now a proposed new early warning system seeks to give the US state's residents vital extra seconds before a major earthquake hits.
31 January 2013 14:19
4.2-magnitude quake strikes 100km from Almaty
The shocks were 15km deep. They were registered at 12:23 p.m. Astana time.
30 January 2013 18:36
4-magnitude quake hit 28km from Almaty
The shocks were registered at 04:03 p.m. Astana time. The epicenter was at the depth of 2km.
29 January 2013 18:36
No casualties or destruction after quake in Almaty oblast: officials
No casualties or destruction have been reported in Almaty and Almaty oblast after the recent earthquake.
29 January 2013 13:45
6.3 magnitude earthquake stroke 230 km from Almaty; many of Almaty residents fearful
The earthquake was clearly felt in Almaty city as an unusually long series of very tangible horizontal swings that lasted for 3 or 4 minutes.
29 January 2013 01:38
World's biggest nuke plant may shut: Japan report
The largest nuclear power plant in the world may be forced to shut down under tightened rules proposed by Japan's new nuclear watchdog aimed at safeguarding against earthquakes.
27 January 2013 15:15
Almaty oblash shaken by 3 to 4-magnitude quake
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit 331km east of Almaty.
15 January 2013 13:43
3.6-magnitude earthquake hit 90km from Almaty
The shocks were registered at 10:00 a.m. (Astana time) on January 3 at the territory of Enbekshikazakh region.
03 January 2013 13:55
Christmas misery in Haiti camp, three years after quake
While people around the world celebrate the arrival of Christmas, residents of a refugee camp in Haiti say hunger and want will mark the holiday, like every other day of the year.
24 December 2012 13:01
3.8-magnitude quake hit 111km from Almaty
3.8-magnitude earthquake hit the border of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
17 December 2012 14:26
4.4-magnitude quake hit 321km from Almaty
A 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit south Kyrgyzstan on November 30.
30 November 2012 15:50
3.0-magnitude earthquake shook Almaty
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake in Kyrgyzstan was felt by Almaty residents.
28 November 2012 14:05
Taraz hit by 3.7-magnitude quake
The epicenter was registered 19km north of Taraz.
22 November 2012 18:59
3.8-magnitude quake hit 100km from Almaty
The epicenter was registered at the depth of 1km, 100km west of Almaty and 97km east of Bishkek.
21 November 2012 13:21