DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
On 5/31/2026 12:37:12 PM, an earthquake occurred in Bolivia potentially affecting 80 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:226.05km. [Read more]
From 27/05/2026 to 31/05/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 139 km/h) JANGMI-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Japan (vulnerability Low). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 2.491 million . [Read more]
On 5/31/2026 10:51:46 AM, an earthquake occurred in Nicaragua potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
On 5/31/2026 5:50:06 AM, an earthquake occurred in Argentina potentially affecting 150 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:181.915km. [Read more]
On 5/31/2026 3:57:05 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Of Fiji Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:486.212km. [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored. [Read more]
Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans. [Read more]
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night. [Read more]
National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure. [Read more]
The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe. [Read more]
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