DISASTER UPDATES​

Worldwide Incidents

GDACS DisasterAlerts
Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km) in Kermadec Islands Region 29/07/2026 22:42 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 7/29/2026 10:42:25 PM, an earthquake occurred in Kermadec Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:10km) in Kermadec Islands Region 29/07/2026 22:27 UTC, [unknown].

On 7/29/2026 10:27:57 PM, an earthquake occurred in Kermadec Islands Region potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in Pacific-Antarctic Ridge 29/07/2026 22:08 UTC, [unknown].

On 7/29/2026 10:08:07 PM, an earthquake occurred in Pacific-Antarctic Ridge potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green notification for tropical cyclone GENEVIEVE-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0  (0 in Tropical Storm).

From 24/07/2026 to 29/07/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 259 km/h) GENEVIEVE-26 was active in EastPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm). [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in South Of Tonga Islands 29/07/2026 20:52 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 7/29/2026 8:52:10 PM, an earthquake occurred in South Of Tonga Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment
Can a heatwave cause trees to fall?

Don't sit under a tree during a heatwave - here's why. [Read more]

More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares

The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature. [Read more]

Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?

More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed. [Read more]

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled

Spain and France have so far borne the burnt of this summer's wildfires, caused by a succession of heatwaves and prolonged dry spells. [Read more]

How to see July's Buck Moon light up the night sky

July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky on Wednesday. [Read more]

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