A powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude struck the central Philippines late Tuesday night, leaving at least 26 people dead and 147 others injured according to the national disaster agency. The quake occurred on September 30 at 9:50 pm local time, with its epicenter located off the northern coast of Cebu. The tremor was initially measured at magnitude 7.0 but was later revised to 6.9. Despite being slightly lower than first reported, the shallow quake unleashed widespread destruction acr

India’s only active volcano, Barren Island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, erupted once again this month, sending molten lava streams and thick smoke into the sky. The eruption, captured by an Indian Navy warship, showed glowing lava flows cascading down its slopes while plumes of smoke billowed from the summit. Though the eruption created spectacular visuals, scientists emphasize it is a reminder of the powerful geological forces at work beneath

Residents of the Bay Area experienced a jolt early Monday morning when a 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Berkeley, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake hit at 2:56 a.m. and was centered about two miles from Berkeley, occurring along the well-known Hayward fault line that runs through the East Bay. While the earthquake was strong enough to be felt by people across several nearby cities, there were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage, offering reli

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Friday, shaking buildings and sending residents rushing outdoors in panic. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the quake, which was centered 127 kilometers east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city located along the Pacific coastline. The tremors hit at 6:58 a.m. local time with a depth of 19.5 kilometers, making it a shallow but strong quake capable of producing significant ground shaking

Crews in New Jersey are working to contain a wildfire in Passaic County that has already scorched more than 90 acres of land. The blaze, which began near Clinton Road in West Milford, was reported earlier this week and quickly drew the attention of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Officials confirmed that the fire is currently about 20 percent contained, with progress being made despite challenging conditions. Fortunately, no nearby structures are believed to be under threat at this time.

Delhi is facing some of its worst flooding in recent memory as the water level of the Yamuna river surged to 207.41 metres, the third-highest level ever recorded. The flooding has impacted large parts of the riverbank, including residential and commercial areas, with authorities now working to manage the growing crisis. As of 9 PM today, the rising water has inundated several key areas, including Yamuna Bazar, Geeta

Punjab is grappling with its worst floods since 1988, with the devastating effects of swollen rivers causing massive destruction across the state. As of today, 37 lives have been lost, and all 23 districts of Punjab have been affected by the floodwaters, which have been exacerbated by heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. The floods have