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Earthquake 6.2 Richter in Chile
Environment

Earthquake 6.2 Richter in Chile

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck yesterday on the central coast of Chile, causing panic among locals.

December 16, 2018
Strong earthquakes in Turkey, 78 casualties
Environment

Strong earthquakes in Turkey, 78 casualties

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake rocked western Turkey last night, killing at least three people and injuring 75 others, Turkish national television reported.

December 16, 2018
Chinese earthquake, trembling Lao Cai
Environment

Chinese earthquake, trembling Lao Cai

A strong 4.9 magnitude earthquake in the early morning (May 22) in southern China shocked some areas in the northern mountainous provinces of Vietnam such as Lai Chau an…

December 16, 2018
Central Vietnam can be tsunami over 10m
Environment

Central Vietnam can be tsunami over 10m

'Quang Ngai and Nha Trang are at risk of tsunamis higher than 10 meters if a strong earthquake occurs in magnitude 9.2 in the Manila deep water trench' - Dr. Le Huy Minh…

December 16, 2018
Japan shakes by strong aftershocks
Environment

Japan shakes by strong aftershocks

A 6.1-magnitude aftershock last night rocked the northeastern coast of Japan, which is struggling with the aftermath of the March earthquake and tsunami.

December 16, 2018
4.2 Richter earthquake in Son La
Environment

4.2 Richter earthquake in Son La

On the evening of May 7, the magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred in Song Ma district (Son La), close to the Vietnam-Laos border area.

December 16, 2018
Is the earthquake in Lai Chau worrying?
Environment

Is the earthquake in Lai Chau worrying?

One or two days apart, Lai Chau happened three earthquakes, but scientists said it was only a cyclical earthquake, not worrying.

December 16, 2018
Earthquake in Indonesia
Environment

Earthquake in Indonesia

A strong earthquake shook Indonesia's Sulawesi island early this morning.

December 16, 2018
Lai Chau continuously earthquakes
Environment

Lai Chau continuously earthquakes

April 25-26, Lai Chau province happened two earthquakes, magnitude 3.8 and 3.6 magnitude. Due to the weak intensity, earthquakes do not cause human damage.

December 16, 2018
South Korea fears the same disaster
Environment

South Korea fears the same disaster

South Korea's Chosun Ilbo newspaper on April 10 reported that an earthquake of similar magnitude to the devastating tsunami of Japan in March will push Korea to face a

December 16, 2018