DISASTER UPDATES​

Worldwide Incidents

GDACS DisasterAlerts
Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Philippines 09/03/2026 10:52 UTC, 2 million in 100km.

On 3/9/2026 10:52:40 AM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 2 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Mid-Indian Ridge 09/03/2026 10:41 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 3/9/2026 10:41:27 AM, an earthquake occurred in Mid-Indian Ridge potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Southeast Of Honshu, Japan 09/03/2026 07:38 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 3/9/2026 7:38:59 AM, an earthquake occurred in Southeast Of Honshu, Japan potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in Türkiye 09/03/2026 06:21 UTC, 2.8 million in 100km.

On 3/9/2026 6:21:05 AM, an earthquake occurred in Türkiye potentially affecting 2.8 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:111.791km) in Argentina 09/03/2026 06:10 UTC, 580 thousand in 100km.

On 3/9/2026 6:10:17 AM, an earthquake occurred in Argentina potentially affecting 580 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:111.791km. [Read more]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment
Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands

Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures. [Read more]

Sheep are disappearing from our hills - and our dinner plates

Have we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK? [Read more]

Wildlife trust's centenary 'free weekend in nature'

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust is opening its sites for free as part of its 100th birthday celebrations. [Read more]

Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans

It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon. [Read more]

Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns

The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April. [Read more]

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