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The death toll climbed to 48 on Tuesday from a strong earthquake that rocked the Visayas region of the Philippines, state media reported.

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Aftershocks rattle Philippines; quake death toll climbs to 15updated: Mon Feb 06 2012 18:15:00

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Monday off the third-largest island in the Philippines has killed at least 15 people, the government said.

More than 100 injured after earthquake hits coastal Peruupdated: Mon Jan 30 2012 07:55:00

More than 100 people were injured when a strong earthquake shook coastal Peru early Monday, civil defense officials said.

Tokyo sees high quake probability, scientists warnupdated: Fri Jan 27 2012 10:24:00

Tokyo faces the possibility of being hit by a massive earthquake within the next four years, according to Japanese researchers.

Debris threatens coastlinesupdated: Fri Jan 27 2012 10:24:00

Debris from an earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan is making its way across the Pacific Ocean.

Earthquake strikes Chileupdated: Mon Jan 23 2012 13:52:00

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries after a 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile Monday afternoon, authorities there said.

CNNMoney: Is drilling causing Ohio earthquakes?updated: Tue Jan 17 2012 11:13:00

In what may be the nation's next boomtown, the ground is, literally, booming.

Strong earthquake hits off Antarctica's coastupdated: Mon Jan 16 2012 06:05:00

A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Sunday off the coast of Antarctica, prompting a warning that there was a "small possibility" it could trigger a tsunami.

Donating to charity by text message: Lessons from Haiti updated: Thu Jan 12 2012 17:18:00

Two years ago, a major earthquake struck near the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince. Up to 3 million people were killed, injured or displaced. In the wake of this disaster, aid flowed in via many channels -- including, notably, individual donations sent via text message.

Tsunami warning after Sumatra quakeupdated: Wed Jan 11 2012 07:19:00

CNN's Jennifer Delgado details the location of the Sumatra earthquake.

Magnitude 6.8 quake hits Japanupdated: Mon Jan 02 2012 05:39:00

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck off the coast of Japan on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Official: 4 Ohio fluid-injection wells cannot open in wake of quake updated: Sun Jan 01 2012 19:37:00

State leaders have ordered that four fluid-injection wells in eastern Ohio will be "indefinitely" prohibited from opening in the aftermath of heightened seismic activity in the area, an official said.

Eastern Ohio rattled by 4.0-magnitude earthquakeupdated: Sat Dec 31 2011 22:51:00

A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Ohio on Saturday, one week after a similar but smaller tremor rattled the region, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Earthquake rattles eastern Ohioupdated: Sat Dec 31 2011 22:51:00

A 4.0-magnitude earthquake in Ohio raised concerns about possible increased seismic activity due to fracking.

String of quakes rattles New Zealand city of Christchurchupdated: Fri Dec 23 2011 04:25:00

A series of earthquakes struck New Zealand near the city of Christchurch on Friday, causing damage and disruption in an area still recovering from a powerful quake in February.

Quake rattles Papua New Guineaupdated: Wed Dec 14 2011 02:27:00

Some parts of Papua New Guinea were without power Wednesday after a major earthquake rocked the area.

Death toll jumps from Turkey quakeupdated: Sun Nov 13 2011 09:56:00

The death toll from Wednesday's 5.6-magnitude earthquake in eastern Turkey has risen to 40, the government said Sunday.

Two quakes devastate eastern Turkeyupdated: Sun Nov 13 2011 09:56:00

CNN's Ivan Watson reports from a town in eastern Turkey devastated by back-to-back earthquakes.

Turkey earthquake death toll rises; two journalists among those killedupdated: Sat Nov 12 2011 12:06:00

Emergency officials said Saturday that 38 people have died and 26 have been rescued as a result of Wednesday's 5.6 magnitude earthquake in eastern Turkey.

Help for earthquake victims in Turkeyupdated: Thu Nov 10 2011 11:42:00

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake rocked eastern Turkey Wednesday night less than three weeks after a deadly 7.2 quake struck the same area in October.

At least 5 dead in quake in eastern Turkeyupdated: Wed Nov 09 2011 20:58:00

At least five people died and more than 100 others were buried under rubble from a magnitude-5.7 earthquake that struck eastern Turkey Wednesday night, officials said.

Oklahoma's largest quake in decades buckles highway; rattles residentsupdated: Mon Nov 07 2011 10:58:00

Central Oklahoma continued to experience dozens of aftershocks Sunday, nearly 24 hours since the state's strongest earthquake since 1952 was felt throughout the region.

Anchor reacts to earthquake on airupdated: Mon Nov 07 2011 10:58:00

Oklahoma continued to experience aftershocks Sunday, nearly 24 hours after the state's strongest earthquake since 1952.

Earthquake rattles northwest Chinaupdated: Mon Oct 31 2011 21:10:00

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake rattled northwestern China on Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Quake victim rescued after 100+ hoursupdated: Fri Oct 28 2011 04:01:00

An 18-year-old quake victim in Turkey is rescued after being trapped for more than 100 hours.

Turkish rescuers pull 2 more from quake rubble updated: Thu Oct 27 2011 04:35:00

Nearly three days after a massive earthquake shook eastern Turkey, rescuers pulled two more survivors from collapsed buildings Wednesday.

Second Turkish quake victim rescuedupdated: Thu Oct 27 2011 04:35:00

Rescuers in Turkey save a second person trapped in rubble after an earthquake.

279 reported dead in Turkey earthquake; 1,300 more hurtupdated: Tue Oct 25 2011 05:36:00

Using shovels, heavy machinery and their bare hands, rescue workers scrambled through piles of rubble to find survivors Monday after a deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of eastern Turkey.

Witness 'thought quake was a bomb'updated: Mon Oct 24 2011 09:58:00

Witnesses to Turkey's most powerful earthquake in more than a decade described the devastation Monday as rescue teams picked through the rubble desperately searching for survivors.

Death toll rising in Turkeyupdated: Mon Oct 24 2011 09:58:00

Rescue workers search through the rubble to find survivors of a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake.

Video rolls as quake hits Baliupdated: Thu Oct 13 2011 08:40:00

YouTube video from inside an apartment in Bali, Indonesia, shows a girl running across a room as an earthquake hits.

Earthquake rattles Indonesia; dozens injuredupdated: Thu Oct 13 2011 08:40:00

An earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Bali early Thursday, rattling buildings and sending dozens to hospitals with minor injuries.

Trial delayed of scientists accused over L'Aquila quakeupdated: Sat Oct 01 2011 11:24:00

The trial for seven people accused of manslaughter in connection to an earthquake that killed more than 300 people in the Italian city of L'Aquila was pushed back Saturday to mid-October.

Deadly quake rocks India, Nepalupdated: Tue Sep 20 2011 09:34:00

A magnitude 6.9 struck the northern Indian state of Sikkim, killing more than 20 people. CNN's Sara Sidner reports.

Earthquakes rattle Guatemala, kill at least 1updated: Mon Sep 19 2011 20:32:00

Four earthquakes struck southern Guatemala within hours of each other on Monday, killing at least one person and rattling residents in the capital city, officials said.

Magnitude-6.9 quake kills 21 in India and Nepalupdated: Mon Sep 19 2011 08:05:00

The death toll from a magnitude 6.9 earthquake -- and its aftershocks -- along the border of India and Nepal climbed to 21 Monday, officials said.

Strong quake strikes near Alaskaupdated: Fri Sep 02 2011 08:56:00

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Friday off the coast of Alaska.

7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes northern Peruupdated: Wed Aug 24 2011 16:53:00

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck northern Peru on Wednesday, authorities said.

East Coast quake rattles millionsupdated: Wed Aug 24 2011 09:25:00

A 5.8-magnitude quake rattled nerves all along the East Coast Tuesday. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

Why quake rang like a bellupdated: Wed Aug 24 2011 09:25:00

Earthquakes of the intensity felt Tuesday along a vast corridor of the East Coast don't come along too often in this region, geophysicist Rowena Lohman says. They are so rare "that it is very difficult for earth scientists to identify specific faults (in the area) that are 'active,' " she says, "where over time we would expect significant earthquakes to occur."

CNNMoney: East Coast quake causes major cell service disruptionsupdated: Tue Aug 23 2011 17:34:00

Cell service along the East Coast was spotty following a Virginia-based earthquake that was felt as far away as New England.

Earthquake strikes off Mexican coastupdated: Tue Jul 26 2011 15:00:00

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 struck Tuesday in the Gulf of California, off the coast of the Baja California Peninsula in northwestern Mexico, officials said.

Strong earthquake strikes off Chilean coastupdated: Fri Jul 15 2011 21:05:00

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck offshore some 58 miles south-southwest of Valparaiso, Chile, on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Major earthquake strikes off the northern coast of Japanupdated: Sun Jul 10 2011 03:55:00

A major earthquake struck off Japan's northeastern coast Sunday, prompting tsunami advisories that were later canceled, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.

Earthquake rocks parts of Alaskaupdated: Fri Jun 24 2011 05:41:00

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake rocks the Pacific Ocean south of Alaska.

Earthquakes rock Christchurch, New Zealandupdated: Tue Jun 14 2011 02:04:00

A pair of earthquakes with magnitudes of at least 5.0 struck within 90 minutes of each other near Christchurch, New Zealand, on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, reviving vivid memories of a deadly quake that killed more than 180 people in February.

Aftershocks rattle New Zealand nervesupdated: Tue Jun 14 2011 02:04:00

A series of quakes near Canterbury, New Zealand, leave people shaken and scared. TVNZ's Tom McRae reports.

Dual quakes rock Christchurch, New Zealandupdated: Mon Jun 13 2011 01:39:00

A pair of earthquakes struck within 90 minutes of each other near Christchurch, New Zealand, on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, reviving vivid memories of a deadly quake that killed more than 180 people in February.

Quake moved Japan coast 8 feet, shifted Earth's axisupdated: Wed Apr 20 2011 10:16:00

The powerful earthquake that unleashed a devastating tsunami Friday appears to have moved the main island of Japan by 8 feet (2.4 meters) and shifted the Earth on its axis.

Survivor describes quake, roof collapseupdated: Wed Apr 20 2011 10:16:00

iReporter Aaron Lace describes seeing a roof collapse in Tokyo, Japan, as an 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck.

Stress levels rise in rattled Japanupdated: Wed Apr 13 2011 11:29:00

The words "Ganbaro Nippon" -- "Be strong, Japan" -- shine down on the nation's capital nightly from the soaring steel of the landmark Tokyo Tower.

Strong aftershock rocks Japanupdated: Mon Apr 11 2011 23:01:00

Another quake hits near the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan.

Japan marks 1 month since deadly quake, tsunamiupdated: Mon Apr 11 2011 12:40:00

With the ringing of bells and bowing of heads Monday afternoon, Japan marked the passage of a month since the deadliest earthquake and tsunami in its modern history.

Japan: One month since quakeupdated: Mon Apr 11 2011 12:40:00

Somber ceremonies mark one month since earthquake and tsunami killed as many as 25,000 people.

Japan launches new search for quake victimsupdated: Sun Apr 10 2011 12:47:00

About 22,000 Japanese troops launched an extensive search for victims of last month's earthquake and tsunami along the country's northeastern coast Sunday as the death toll from the nearly month-old disasters passed the 13,000 mark.

Witness: Aftershocks are 'gut-wrenching'updated: Sun Apr 10 2011 12:47:00

CNN talks to a man who was awakened by the latest 7.4-magnitude earthquake to strike Japan.

Thousands await electricity after major aftershock in Japanupdated: Sat Apr 09 2011 09:37:00

The return of electricity spread slowly Saturday across northern Japan, where hundreds were injured and tens of thousands remained without power after one of the strongest aftershocks following last month's devastating earthquake struck the region.

Fresh Japanese quake rattles nervesupdated: Sat Apr 09 2011 09:37:00

CNN's Paula Hancocks explains even for a country used to aftershocks, the latest 7.4 quake did rattle nerves in Japan.

Japan's biggest quake since March 11updated: Fri Apr 08 2011 00:44:00

Video from Japanese broadcaster NHK shows the moment the biggest quake since March 11 struck Japan. (No Audio)

Earthquake hits Myanmar near China and Thailand bordersupdated: Thu Mar 24 2011 22:47:00

A powerful earthquake hit Myanmar Thursday near its borders with China, Thailand and Laos, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Strong quake strikes Myanmarupdated: Thu Mar 24 2011 22:47:00

The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 struck Myanmar.

Why can't we predict the next big quake?updated: Mon Mar 21 2011 14:35:00

Why can't seismologists predict earthquakes? It's a question and a frustration that understandably springs to mind in the aftermath of a tragedy like the one that continues to unfold in Japan.

Lab records underwater sounds of Japanese earthquakeupdated: Fri Mar 18 2011 06:33:00

The Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics, a unit of Spain's Polytechnic University of Catalonia, recorded the sound of the earthquake that hit Japan last week, as it sounded under water.

Earthquake 'prophet of doom'updated: Tue Mar 15 2011 19:03:00

An Oregon state official warns residents of the dangers of living on a major fault line. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports.

'Prophet of doom' calls for better U.S. quake preparationupdated: Tue Mar 15 2011 19:03:00

Earthquake scientist James Roddey is known up and down the Oregon coast as the "prophet of doom" -- a nickname that seems even more ominous after the disaster in Japan. As an earth science officer for the state, Roddey educates communities on how to prepare and survive the earthquake and tsunami that he predicts is virtually inevitable.

Media: World must learn lessons from Japan disasterupdated: Mon Mar 14 2011 10:14:00

Newspapers across the world have been reacting to the latest developments in Japan after that country's devastating earthquake and tsunami. Here are a selection from Monday's editions:

Concern about food, fuel in wake of Japan disastersupdated: Sat Mar 12 2011 22:32:00

Long lines at grocery stores and gas stations along with continued aftershocks and power outages greeted many in Japan on Sunday morning, nearly two days after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that left hundreds dead and missing.

Residents watched as water rushed inupdated: Sat Mar 12 2011 22:32:00

Residents of Kamaishi, Japan, watched from high ground as the tsunami swept through their city. NHK reports

Quakes not increasing, but human risk isupdated: Sat Mar 12 2011 16:09:00

The 21st century is still young, and it has already suffered a spate of catastrophic earthquakes across the world -- from Haiti to Chile and New Zealand. The misery continued Friday with an earthquake off Japan so big its seismic waves made the cliffs along the Hudson River wobble by almost an inch.

Japan wakes up to devastationupdated: Sat Mar 12 2011 16:09:00

As morning comes the devastation from Friday's earthquake and tsunami becomes more and more clear in Japan.

How a tsunami can strike within minutesupdated: Fri Mar 11 2011 15:39:00

The world is much better prepared today for dealing with the far-away effects of a tsunami, but the severe underwater earthquake Friday would have given residents of nearby northeastern Japan only minutes to respond to a destructive wave of water, according to civil engineering expert Philip Liu.

World's biggest earthquakes since 1900updated: Fri Mar 11 2011 09:13:00

The earthquake that struck Japan on Friday, March 11, is not only the most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in at least 100 years, but also one of the most powerful earthquakes recorded worldwide since 1900.

U.S., Canada threatened by tsunamiupdated: Fri Mar 11 2011 05:53:00

A tsunami warning has been issued for the western coastal areas of the United States and Canada after a massive earthquake struck off the coast of Japan.

China quake kills at least 25updated: Thu Mar 10 2011 23:09:00

The death toll from Thursday's earthquake in southwest China is at least 25, with more than 250 injured, according to the ministry of civil affairs.

7.2 earthquake hits off coast of Japanupdated: Wed Mar 09 2011 06:16:00

A tsunami advisory was cancelled in Japan Wednesday, hours after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the main island of Honshu, the country's meteorological agency said.

Strong earthquake hits Japanupdated: Wed Mar 09 2011 06:16:00

A tsunami alert is issued in Japan following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

Earthquake hits central Arkansasupdated: Mon Feb 28 2011 17:21:00

Central Arkansas experienced a 4.7 magnitude earthquake.

Death toll from New Zealand quake climbs to 147updated: Sun Feb 27 2011 03:34:00

The death toll from the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that demolished parts of Christchurch, New Zealand, last week has climbed to 147, authorities said Sunday.

'Mixed emotions' being amid quake debrisupdated: Wed Feb 23 2011 13:31:00

Christchurch quake witness Cameron Betts tells CNN he hasn't returned to his apartment in the center of town.

New Zealand city in ruins after quake kills at least 75updated: Wed Feb 23 2011 03:46:00

Rescue teams in New Zealand continued to search for survivors Wednesday after a powerful earthquake rocked downtown Christchurch, killing scores of people, toppling buildings and leaving others trapped beneath piles of concrete.

4.3 quake shakes tiny, tremor-plagued Arkansas townupdated: Fri Feb 18 2011 20:52:00

When Mark Barrett moved to Guy, Arkansas, he had no idea the tiny town of less than 300 people was nearly as rocking as the Southern California community he'd left behind.

Series of small quakes rattle Arkansasupdated: Fri Feb 18 2011 20:52:00

Almost two dozen small earthquakes struck central Arkansas leaving residents frazzled. KLRT reports.

USGS: Fourth quake in 24 hours shakes Chilean coastupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 02:00:00

A fourth earthquake in 24 hours rattled coastal Chile early Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

USGS: Quakes shake Chilean coastupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 00:04:00

A fourth earthquake in 24 hours rattled coastal Chile early Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off coast of Chileupdated: Sat Feb 12 2011 11:13:00

There have been no reports of major damage or injuries in the wake of a magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Chile, according to the country's leader.

Homes damaged after Pakistan earthquakeupdated: Wed Jan 19 2011 08:29:00

Some 200 houses were damaged in a southwestern province of Pakistan after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 struck Wednesday, officials said.

Pakistan rocked by earthquakeupdated: Wed Jan 19 2011 08:29:00

The U.S. Geological Survey says a 7.4 magnitude earthquake was centered 34 miles west of Dalbandin, Pakistan.

Quake rocks remote area in Pakistanupdated: Tue Jan 18 2011 18:22:00

A powerful earthquake strikes a remote area of southwestern Pakistan. CNN's Reza Sayah reports.

Major earthquake strikes southwestern Pakistanupdated: Tue Jan 18 2011 18:22:00

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 struck Wednesday morning in a remote area of southwestern Pakistan, but initial reports revealed no major damage.

One year later: Haiti in your wordsupdated: Fri Jan 14 2011 15:20:00

Chaos and hope were the most popular words people used to describe the scene in Haiti now and right after the quake.

A year after quake, is Haiti better?updated: Fri Jan 14 2011 15:20:00

Daphney Paul hasn't seen her mother in more than 20 years. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she grew up in New York and now lives in Wilson, North Carolina. All that time, her mom remained in Haiti.

Moderate earthquake rattles southern Iran, few injuriesupdated: Wed Jan 05 2011 05:32:00

A moderate earthquake shook southern Iran Wednesday morning, injuring at least 16 people and causing damage in a number of villages, state media reported.

Witness describes Chile earthquakeupdated: Sun Jan 02 2011 19:24:00

Patrick D'appollonio of Vilcun, Chile, describes what he experienced about 60 kilometers from the quake's epicenter.

Strong earthquake strikes central Chileupdated: Sun Jan 02 2011 19:24:00

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the central coastal area of Chile on Sunday, some 70 kilometers (45 miles) northwest of Temuco, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injury.

Rare earthquake rocks Indianaupdated: Thu Dec 30 2010 16:57:00

A rare 3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes in North Central Indiana. WRTV has the pictures.

Looking back at Haiti quakeupdated: Mon Dec 27 2010 09:39:00

As 2010 draws to a close, we take a look at back at the devastating earthquake that rocked parts of Haiti.

Aftershocks still rattle New Zealand 3 months after 7.0 quakeupdated: Sun Dec 26 2010 08:02:00

A series of aftershocks hit near Christchurch, New Zealand, on Sunday morning, leaving cracks in buildings and sending stocked items falling off shelves in stores and malls.

In southeastern Iran, rescuers search for quake victimsupdated: Tue Dec 21 2010 10:23:00

Rescuers in Iran worked furiously Tuesday to free people trapped under rubble, a day after a powerful earthquake rippled through a rural stretch of villages in the country's southeastern region, Iranian media reported.

Moderate earthquake strikes region destroyed by 2004 tsunamiupdated: Sun Dec 19 2010 15:34:00

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook parts of Indonesia Sunday morning, including areas decimated by an earthquake and tsunami in 2004.

Earthquake 'swarm' rattles Arkansas town and its residentsupdated: Tue Dec 14 2010 12:53:00

The Arkansas Geological Survey is trying to unravel a mystery: What is causing earthquakes in the town of Guy, Arkansas?

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