Tag: Earthquake
Pope Francis prays for Indonesia earthquake victims
An estimated 13,000 people have been displaced by the destruction caused by the temblor as rescue workers continue emergency efforts
Indonesia quake toll jumps to 268, rescuers hunt for survivors
The death toll from an earthquake on Indonesia's main island of Java jumped to 268 on Tuesday
Shallow quake kills 162, injures hundreds on Indonesia’s Java island
Officials said more than 2,000 houses were damaged and said more than 13,000 people were taken to evacuation centers
Churches damaged by quake in northern Philippines; residents afraid to return...
“Our prayers are with the people of the northern Philippines who suffered the brunt of the earthquake,” said Bishop Bagaforo
Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines
Photos of collapsed ceilings in some of the hospital rooms were posted on the local fire service's official Facebook page
China earthquake death toll rises to 82
The death toll from a strong earthquake that struck southwest China rose to 82
Rescuers search for survivors after dozens killed in China quake
At least 66 people were killed, state media reported, with more than 200 still cut off from rescuers in a remote scenic area
Churches among structures damaged by powerful earthquake in northern Philippines
Media reports said the facade of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Conversion of St. Paul, known as the Vigan Cathedral, was damaged
7.1-magnitude earthquake hits northern Philippines
The shallow but powerful quake struck the mountainous and lightly populated province of Abra on the main island of Luzon at 8:43 a.m.
Pope Francis prays for victims of Afghan quake; reports say at...
“I hope that with everyone's help we can alleviate the suffering of the dear people of Afghanistan”
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