DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
On 8/9/2026 1:09:19 AM, an earthquake occurred in Fiji potentially affecting 5 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:589.12km. [Read more]
From 04/08/2026 to 09/08/2026, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 74 km/h) KUJIRA-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Philippines (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0.874 million in tropical storm). [Read more]
From 27/07/2026 to 09/08/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 269 km/h) DOLPHIN-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Marshall Islands, Japan, China (vulnerability High). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 6.427 million . [Read more]
On 8/8/2026 11:12:22 PM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 40 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:9.688km. [Read more]
On 8/8/2026 10:09:05 PM, an earthquake occurred in Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
A rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales. [Read more]
The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate. [Read more]
The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island. [Read more]
More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall. [Read more]
Put 12 August in the diary for some of the best astronomical events of the year. [Read more]
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