DISASTER UPDATES​

Worldwide Incidents

GDACS DisasterAlerts
Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:35km) in Indonesia 03/04/2026 00:32 UTC, 3 thousand in 100km.

On 4/3/2026 12:32:57 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 3 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:35km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:35km) in Indonesia 03/04/2026 00:22 UTC, 3 thousand in MMI IV.

On 4/3/2026 12:22:20 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 3 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:35km. [Read more]

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

From 01/04/2026 to 03/04/2026, a Severe Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 169 km/h) INDUSA-26 was active in SWIndian. 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 5.4M, Depth:278.376km) in Vanuatu 02/04/2026 23:22 UTC, 5 thousand in MMI III.

On 4/2/2026 11:22:14 PM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting 5 thousand in MMI III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:278.376km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:35km) in Indonesia 02/04/2026 21:52 UTC, 3 thousand in 100km.

On 4/2/2026 9:52:02 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 3 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:35km. [Read more]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment
Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?

What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon? [Read more]

High above Earth, Artemis II crew prepare to thrust on to the Moon

After a spectacular launch the astronauts are preparing for a high-stakes engine burn out of Earth's orbit. [Read more]

Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit. [Read more]

'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico

Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security. [Read more]

England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weather

Water companies said the country was also seeing the effect of greater infrastructure investment. [Read more]

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