DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
![Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in South Of Africa 14/04/2026 10:13 UTC, [unknown].](https://www.gdacs.org/contentdata/resources/imgtemp/gdacs/eq/eq1699896_1.png)
On 4/14/2026 10:13:16 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Of Africa potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

From 09/04/2026 to 14/04/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 287 km/h) SINLAKU-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Northern Mariana Islands (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 52601 . [Read more]
![Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:219.991km) in Mariana Islands 14/04/2026 03:04 UTC, [unknown].](https://www.gdacs.org/contentdata/resources/imgtemp/gdacs/eq/eq1699841_1.png)
On 4/14/2026 3:04:21 AM, an earthquake occurred in Mariana Islands potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:219.991km. [Read more]

On 4/14/2026 2:51:48 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:63.67km. [Read more]

On 4/14/2026 1:29:12 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting 2 thousand in MMI VI. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.68M, Depth:5km. [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment

BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made. [Read more]

The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government. [Read more]

The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families. [Read more]

The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing. [Read more]

The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive. [Read more]
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