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A magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck near Granada in southern Spain, lightly injuring three people and damaging several buildings. The shallow tremor prompted residents to rush into the streets as aftershocks were expected, and closures were reported for museums, offices, and sports facilities.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Flores, Indonesia, killing dozens and displacing about 5,000 as health facilities collapsed and relief efforts were hampered by damaged roads, ongoing aftershocks, and dwindling medical supplies; with only one doctor at Dampek Health Centre, aid distribution is severely strained and survivors fear worsening conditions.
A magnitude-7.7 offshore earthquake near Flores, Indonesia, triggered a tsunami warning and prompted residents to move to higher ground; early reports noted some damage but casualty numbers were not yet released, with aftershocks following the quake as officials monitor coastal gauges, while Australia said there is no tsunami threat to its mainland.
A magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, killing hundreds, injuring about 2,595 and leaving thousands officially missing (civilian databases suggest up to ~4,000). The disaster prompted three days of national mourning, a state of emergency, and a race to rescue survivors as aftershocks continue and hospitals strain; international aid from the United States, European Union, Mexico and El Salvador is arriving to assist.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 224 people and injuring hundreds as rescuers race to reach those trapped in Pereira, Cali, Manizales and other affected towns; more than 70 aftershocks have followed, with the epicenter in Chocó and widespread damage, power and water outages. Rescue operations continue, including a baby rescued from rubble and a woman pulled from a Cali building; a jail fire in Buenaventura added fatalities. The government announced relief measures, while the US dispatched a Disaster Assistance Response Team and Mexico offered aid; international support and EU satellite assistance are aiding the response.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings across Cali, Pereira, Quibdó and Manizales, with aftershocks, emergency declarations, ongoing rescues, and international aid pouring in.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Colombia, with its epicenter in Chocó, causing widespread damage in Cali and Pereira and killing at least 80 people per CNN tally; aftershocks are likely as emergency services mobilize, hospitals report collapses, airports suspend flights, and a national disaster is declared while Bogotá and the military coordinate rescues and international aid begins to arrive.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, with the epicentre near San José del Palmar, causing widespread damage from Cali to Manizales and Pereira; at least 26 people were killed and many more injured as buildings collapsed and roads were blocked, airports were shut, and rescue teams search rubble while authorities coordinate a broader emergency response amid aftershocks.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 20 people (18 in Pereira and 2 in Manizales) and damaging multiple buildings in Cali, with six airports closed as aftershocks followed; authorities launched rescue efforts after the epicenter near San Jose del Palmar in Chocó.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, with its epicenter near San José del Palmar in Chocó (depth 107 km) per USGS, triggering evacuations in Bogotá and other cities as tremors were felt nationwide; Quibdó reported injuries and severe building damage, Bogotá experienced alarms and street evacuations while officials said there were no major injuries or structural damage, and authorities warned aftershocks could follow as the situation develops.
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, killing 34 and seriously injuring six, cutting power to about 40,000 homes, halting rail service, and triggering tsunami warnings; roughly half of the deaths were linked to a Nippon Paper Industries mill collapse and a possible gas explosion at an Aeon store, with authorities urging vigilance for further aftershocks amid heat and water shortages complicating relief.
A powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto in Japan’s Kyushu region, triggering more than 100 aftershocks and leaving at least 13 people dead. Rescuers are digging through rubble at sites including a paper factory and the Aeon Mall in Kashima, where an explosion occurred; authorities warn of further strong quakes for days as thousands seek shelter, heat complicates cleanup, and power outages persist. The quake measured magnitude 7.1 by the JMA (USGS places it at 6.8) with a shallow 10 km epicenter about 20 km south of Kumamoto city; more than 4,600 personnel are involved in rescue, and aid such as air conditioning units is being distributed to the worst-hit areas.
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Kyushu, causing widespread destruction, killing at least 13 people and injuring many, with fires and a mall explosion reported at Aeon Mall. Power cuts affected thousands, roads were damaged, and rescue crews searched for survivors as officials warned of strong aftershocks for days. About 260,000 people were told to evacuate to shelters, and more than 36,000 homes were without power amid extreme heat.
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto in southern Japan, triggering a blast at a shopping mall that left several people feared dead and dozens injured or missing, as power outages, transport disruptions and structural damage prompted mass evacuations and warnings of further aftershocks.
In Koch Arena, JHX Hoops (Kansas alumni) edged the AfterShocks 64-59 on a dramatic Elam Ending, but celebration gave way to chaos as Marcus Keene shoved Wichita State native Jacob Hanna three times, injuring a media staffer and triggering a postgame brawl that drew police and left fans involved; nine players were ejected earlier in a second-quarter melee, and Wichita State Police will investigate. JHX Hoops advance to Lexington for the alumni bracket final, while the AfterShocks’ title defense appears in jeopardy.