Tag: Earthquake
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”
Strong quakes shake Indonesia, Philippines but cause no damage
Officials in both countries said there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, and there was no tsunami threat from either quake
7.3-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia
No significant damage or fatalities were immediately reported, but Indonesian authorities urged caution
Years after tragedy, people in Philippine town rise from rubble with...
"In the midst of these trying times ... the only thing that matters, and the real treasure that we have right now, is our faith"
Despair as families shift through rubble of deadly Pakistan quake
At least 20 people, including six children, were killed in the quake that hit just after 3:00 a.m.
Pope Francis urges solidarity with Haiti after devastating earthquake
The pope prayed for the people of Haiti from the window overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer
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