DISASTER UPDATES​

Worldwide Incidents

GDACS DisasterAlerts
Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:35km) in United States 25/04/2026 08:05 UTC, 2 thousand in MMI IV.

On 4/25/2026 8:05:56 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting 2 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:35km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands 25/04/2026 05:18 UTC, Few people affected in MMI>=I.

On 4/25/2026 5:18:45 AM, an earthquake occurred in Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands potentially affecting Few people affected in MMI>=I. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:163.796km) in Argentina 25/04/2026 02:56 UTC, 230 thousand in 100km.

On 4/25/2026 2:56:29 AM, an earthquake occurred in Argentina potentially affecting 230 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:163.796km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:35km) in Mexico 25/04/2026 02:09 UTC, 1.8 million in 100km.

On 4/25/2026 2:09:28 AM, an earthquake occurred in Mexico potentially affecting 1.8 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:35km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:115.312km) in Papua New Guinea 24/04/2026 23:59 UTC, 20 thousand in 100km.

On 4/24/2026 11:59:31 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 20 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:115.312km. [Read more]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment
First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens

Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change [Read more]

Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas

Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence. [Read more]

Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge

School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say. [Read more]

Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing

The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks. [Read more]

Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'

The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity. [Read more]

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