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Italy

Earthquake hits Sicily after Mount Etna eruption

The 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck shortly after 3 am.

USA

Southern Alaska jolted by magnitude 7.0 earthquake

The 7.0 magnitude quake struck about 13 km north of Anchorage, a city of 300,000 residents.

World News

More quakes on Greek island

Greek authorities declare a state of emergency on the island of Zakynthos as two more earthquakes strike within seven minutes

Greece

Powerful quake permanently moves Greek Island by 3 centimetres

The Greek island of Zakynthos has shifted at least 3 c.m. southwest after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the island on Friday.

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Greece

Big earthquake near Greece felt as far away as Italy and Libya

Greece appears to have escaped relatively unscathed after a powerful earthquake struck in the early hours of Friday.

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Aid slowly delivered to Indonesia quake and tsumani victims, some forage for food

Aid is slowly making its way into areas of Indonesia devastated by the earthquake and tsunami that struck a central island on Friday.

World

Indonesia "chaos" without enough water, food or fuel during quake recovery

Indonesia is limping towards recovery after a major earthquake and tsunami hit the island of Sulawesi, but progress is slow. The official death toll has just risen to one thousand two hundred and thirty four and there are reports of looting and growing chaos in major cities.

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Indonesia quake and tsunami survivors hopeful aid will arrive soon

Tens of thousands were left homeless as Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get help to quake-stricken Sulawesi island

Indonesia

Air traffic controller hero dies after helping flights during quake

The 21-year-old, Anthonius Gunawan Agung, waited until an airplane was airborne before leaving the crumbling tower.

World

Indonesia devastated again

Over 800 people are dead and many injured after another Indonesian earthquake. Mass graves have been dug in the worst-hit city of Palu, where the town was also struck by a tsunami. Rescue efforts are still underway and authorities have called for more heavy machinery and volunteers.

Indonesia

Indonesia Disaster: at least 400 dead

More than 400 people are confirmed dead after an earthquake and tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.

Indonesia

Indonesia death toll soars above 800, disaster agency confirms

At least 832 people have died after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami rocked the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, authorities have confirmed.

Indonesia

Indonesia earthquake tsunami: hundreds killed

At least 384 people have died after an earthquake hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday. The 7.5-magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami destroying thousands of homes.

Indonesia

Watch: Tsunami thrashes Palu in Indonesia

Footage has emerged of a devastating tsunami which swept the city of Palu in Indonesia while hundreds were attending a beach festival.

Mexico

Watch: A year after the Mexico quake, families still living in tents

One year on from after an earthquake struck Mexico City, families are still waiting to return to their home.

Japan

Dozens missing after strong quake hits northern Japan

The death toll of seven from the 6.7-magnitude, pre-dawn quake was likely to rise as rescuers searched houses buried by landslides.

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Here is our round-up of key stories from around Europe so far today.

Iran

Strong earthquake hits northwest Iran

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near the Iranian city of Kermanshah, killing two and wounding 241, the Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday.

Venezuela

Venezuelans poke fun at country's 'bad luck' through earthquake memes

As a 7.3-magnitude rattled their country on Tuesday, Venezuelans poke fun at their 'bad luck' with memes.

Venezuela

Earthquake rocks Venezuela

Officials say there were no immediate reports of injuries but people ran into the streets in panic. But the quake’s depth - 123 km below the surface- appears to have mitigated much damage