# Earthquake
Last month
May 2023
# Ring of Fire
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes central Japan
The quake hit the central Ishikawa region at 2.42 pm (05.42 GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
This year
2023
# Earthquake
At least 11 people killed as strong earthquake rattles Afghanistan and Pakistan
The powerful tremors sent many people fleeing their homes and offices in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad.
# 6.5 magnitude
Strong quake causes people to flee their homes in Afghanistan and Pakistan
The region is frequently hit by earthquakes – especially in the Hindu Kush mountain range.
# urgent aid
One month on, survivors of massive quake in Turkey and Syria require shelter and sanitation
The February 6 earthquake and strong aftershocks killed more than 46,000 people in Turkey and about 6,000 in Syria.
# Death Toll
More than 50,000 people killed in Turkey-Syria earthquake, revised toll shows
A total of 5,951 people were killed across Syria, while Turkey recorded 44,374 deaths.
# Earthquake
Residents report houses shaking as small earthquake felt in South Wales
The epicentre of the earthquake was over 200 kilometres from Wexford and 30 kilometres from Wales’ capital Cardiff.
# Erdogan
Turkey says preliminary work has started to build homes in two earthquake-hit towns
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who faces elections in either May or June, has promised to reconstruct homes within the year.
# Tragedy
Death toll from Turkey and Syria earthquake passes 47,000
At least 164,000 buildings have either collapsed or are so damaged that they need to be demolished.
# Tragedy
Turkey winds down earthquake rescue as death-toll remains at 44,000
The number of people being found alive under the rubble has dropped to only a handful in recent days.
Voices
Eyewitness: One man had seen the bodies of his wife, kids and parents brought out of the rubble
There was also a huge shortage of coffins and body bags, writes midwife Aisha Harbalieh from Azaz in northern Syria.
# Earthquake
Five Syrian children and parents die in house fire after surviving last week's earthquake
Elsewhere, Turkish rescuers have pulled a 14-year-old boy and two men nearly 11 days after the huge earthquake.
# Uson
Philippines hit by 6.1 magnitude earthquake
Quakes are frequent in the Philippines, which sits along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
# Earthquake
Key updates: Aid convoy passes into rebel-held Syria opens as quake death toll now above 40,000
Hundreds of thousands of survivors have been left homeless.
# Concern
Former Newcastle midfielder still missing
Christian Atsu’s agent Nana Sechere issued an update on Tuesday.
# Earthquake
Death toll from Turkey-Syria quake rises above 35,000 as Ireland gives extra €8 million in aid
Turkish media have reported a handful of people were still being pulled from the rubble.
# Adiyaman
Four-year-old girl rescued from rubble in eastern Turkey week after devastating earthquake
Footage shows the girl being attached to a stretcher and carried away by rescue workers.
# Rescue Effort
Erdogan admits earthquake rescue effort not as quick as hoped as death toll nears 24,000
Officials and medics said 20,213 people had died in Turkey and 3,553 in Syria.
Chances of finding more survivors have dimmed since the passing of the three-day mark
Experts fear the death toll will continue to rise sharply
Turkish media have reported rescues of young children
# Aleppo
Irish priest in quake-hit Syria describes region as 'the deepest level of hell'
‘If we were in hell before the earthquake, we’re now in the deepest levels of hell’, said Fr Tony O’Riordan.
# Aid
GOAL says 27 of its employees died in earthquake in Turkey and Syria
A number of other staff members are still unaccounted for.
# Death Toll
First UN aid reaches rebel-held areas of Syria as earthquake death toll rises above 21,000
Officials and medics said 17,674 people had died in Turkey and 3,377 in Syria.
Experts fear the number of deaths will continue to rise sharply
Irish humanitarian aid organisations are scaling up their emergency response in Turkey and Syria
The president of Turkey has acknowledged ‘shortcomings’ in his country’s response
# Rescue Effort
Erdogan admits 'shortcomings' as Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 12,000
The World Health Organization has warned that up to 23 million people could be affected by the earthquake.
The World Health Organization has warned that up to 23 million people could be affected by the earthquake
The death toll is expected to continue to rise
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has acknowledged "shortcomings" in his government's response to the earthquake
# Earthquake
Irish aid organisations seek support for emergency earthquake response in Turkey and Syria
The death toll from the quake has above 11,700 this afternoon.
# Worry
Confusion over former Newcastle midfielder Atsu's safety after Turkey earthquake
The coach of Turkish club Hatayspor said on Wednesday the Ghana midfielder is yet to be found.
# Syria
Newborn baby in Syria rescued after mother gives birth while buried in earthquake debris
The girl was found under rubble with her umbilical cord still connected to her mother.
# anne o'rorke
Irish woman in Turkey in race to get supplies to earthquake victims in rebel-held Syrian region
Anne O’Rorke runs a non-profit working with Syrian refugees, and is trying to get medical supplies to Idlib.
# Rescue Effort
Earthquake death toll passes 7,300 as countries pledge support for Turkey and Syria
Rescuers are racing frantically to find more survivors but their efforts are being impeded by low temperatures and some 200 aftershocks.
Rescuers are racing frantically to find more survivors but their efforts are being impeded by low temperatures and some 200 aftershocks
The earthquake struck early yesterday, bringing down thousands of buildings
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a three-month state of emergency in 10 affected provinces
# Earthquake
Rescue efforts continuing in Turkey and Syria following large earthquakes as death toll rises
Ireland, the US, the EU and Russia have all sent condolences and offers of help.
The first quake was centred about 96km from the Syrian border outside the city of Gaziantep.
Ireland, the United States, the European Union and Russia have all sent condolences and offers of help.
The Embassy of Ireland in Turkey has said Irish citizens who are in the affected area and need urgent consular assistance can make contact.
# Relief Efforts
Tánaiste announces €2 million in emergency aid for Turkey and Syria following earthquakes
Countries around the world have rushed to dispatch aid, personnel and equipment to help rescue efforts in the regions.
Last year
2022
# Earthquake
Six-year-old boy rescued from Indonesia earthquake rubble after two days
The strong tremor hit the West Java town of Cianjur on Monday, killing at least 271 people.
# duzce
At least 50 people injured after magnitude-6.1 quake in Turkey
The shallow tremor struck in the early hours about 170 kilometres east of Istanbul.
# Death Toll
Indonesian earthquake death toll rises to 162 as emergency workers treat injured people
The magnitude 5.6 quake was centred in the Cianjur region in West Java province at a depth of 6.2 miles.
# Earthquake
Strong 5.7 earthquake strikes off Italy's Adriatic coast
There have been no reports of injuries so far.
# china earthquake
China earthquake death toll rises to 82
The magnitude 6.6 quake hit on Monday, forcing thousands to be resettled into temporary camps.
# Sichuan
Death toll from 6.8 magnitude earthquake in south-western China rises to 65
At least 16 other people are missing a day after the earthquake struck.
# Disaster
South-west China quake leaves 21 dead and triggers landslides
The quake triggered landslides and shook buildings in the provincial capital of Chengdu.
# Disaster
Powerful earthquake hits northern Philippines
A 25-year-old construction worker died when the three-storey building he was working on collapsed.
# Earthquake
At least five dead and dozens injured after magnitude-6.3 earthquake in Iran
The area has seen several moderate earthquakes in recent weeks.
# Afghanistan
Death toll from Afghanistan’s earthquake rises to 1,150 people
The magnitude six quake has left thousands more without shelter.
# Afghanistan
Rescuers scramble to reach Afghan earthquake survivors as foreign aid arrives
Over 1,000 people were killed and at least 3,000 were wounded.
