earthquake

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Alaska Peninsula in the southwestern part of the state on Tuesday night triggered tsunami warnings that were later canceled.The quake occurred at occurred around 10:13 p.m. around 75 miles south of the community of Chignik, according to the National Tsunami Warning Center. It had a depth…

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula. (Representational)Washington, United States: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula, triggering a tsunami warning for areas within 200 miles (300 kilometers) of the epicenter.The shallow quake hit at 0612 GMT Wednesday about 500 miles southwest of Anchorage, and around 60 miles south-southeast of the remote settlement…

The 7.5-magnitude quake, centered in the state of Oaxaca, caused buildings to sway in Mexico City, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage.Right NowAt least one person in Mexico was killed in the earthquake, but so far there have been few reports of injury or serious damage.ImageA family gathers outside of their home…

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the southern coastline of Mexico on Tuesday, prompting a forecast of possible tsunami waves.

Quake strikes in south of country but is felt more than 400 miles away in Mexico City People stand on the street in Mexico City after the earthquake. Photograph: Andres Stapff/Reuters A 7.5-magnitude earthquake has rattled large swaths of southern and central Mexico, according to the country’s national seismological service. The quake struck the southern…