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.
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.
4.2-magnitude quake strikes 100km from Almaty
The shocks were 15km deep. They were registered at 12:23 p.m. Astana time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3.8-magnitude quake hit 111km from Almaty
3.8-magnitude earthquake hit the border of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
4.4-magnitude quake hit 321km from Almaty
A 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit south Kyrgyzstan on November 30.
3.0-magnitude earthquake shook Almaty
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake in Kyrgyzstan was felt by Almaty residents.
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.
4.4-magnitude earthquake hit 363km from Almaty
4.4-magnitude earthquake hit Kyrgyzstan at 09:28 p.m. (Astana time) on November 19.
4.9-magnitude earthquake hit Zhambyl oblast
The epicenter of the quake was 15km from Taraz and 12km from Mikhailovka village.
Strong quake strikes off Guatemala: USGS
A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala on Sunday, just days after a tremor in the same area left 42 people dead.
Guatemala quake kills 48, leaves 23 missing
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked southwestern Guatemala on Wednesday, killing 48 people and injuring another 150 while more were missing as homes crumbled.
Western Canada rattled by 6.3 magnitude quake
6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of western Canada, several hours after a powerful temblor nearby sparked a tsunami warning and sent Hawaiians scrambling.