At least sixteen fatalities have been reported following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the southern region of Ecuador on Saturday. The quake was located near the town of Baláo and had a depth of 65 km (about 41 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey. News of 381 injuries was reported by the General Secretariat of Communication of the Presidency of Ecuador. In the province of El Oro, 11 deaths occurred, and one …
On Monday, a catastrophic earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck southern Turkey, bringing death and destruction to the country and its neighboring Syria. Over 2,200 people have been killed, while many more are believed to be trapped in the rubble. The quake occurred in the early morning hours, shaking buildings throughout the Middle East and even being felt as far away as Israel and Egypt. As reported by the Disaster and Emergency Management …
Early Tuesday morning, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit coastal Northern California, leaving thousands in the dark. Officials warned of further jolts. The earthquake struck at approximately 2:30 a.m. local time near Eureka in Humboldt County. In the aftermath of and during the quake, two people died “as a result of medical emergencies,” according to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. It was reported that 11 people were injured. California’s Office of Emergency Services director Mark Ghilarducci says …