DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
On 1/27/2026 4:29:23 AM, an earthquake occurred in East Of Kuril Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
On 1/27/2026 2:47:30 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 30 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:34.218km. [Read more]
On 1/27/2026 2:12:51 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting 30 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:309.511km. [Read more]
On 1/27/2026 1:31:45 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Sandwich Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:111.93km. [Read more]
On 1/27/2026 1:20:43 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 10.9 million in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:127km. [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
For the first time, the new wind farms will be connected to more than one country through undersea cables. [Read more]
A BBC investigation uncovers how criminals are operating huge illegal rubbish tips across the country. [Read more]
A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest known cave painting, researchers say. [Read more]
The degradation of ecosystems around the world threatens UK food security, a long-awaited report says. [Read more]
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills. [Read more]
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