US Geological Survey

Quake hits Tokyo, eastern Japan cities; no tsunami

TOKYO ,Japan (AFP) --An earthquake shook buildings in the Japanese capital Tokyo and other areas on Monday but no damage…

Shaking felt in Taipei as 5.6-magnitude quake hits

TAIPEI , Taiwan (AFP) -- Buildings shook violently in Taiwan's capital Taipei Thursday as a 5.6-magnitude quake hit off the…

Strong quake hits northern Myanmar, shakes neighbouring countries

by Hla-Hla HTAY YANGON. Myanmar (AFP) -- A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Myanmar on Wednesday, causing tremors around the region,…

Powerful quake in western in Indonesia sparks panic

PADANG, Indonesia (AFP) -- A powerful and shallow earthquake struck Wednesday off Indonesia's Sumatra island, sending panicked residents rushing from…

6.2-magnitude quake hits off New Zealand coast: USGS

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of New Zealand Tuesday, but no tsunami warning…

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