DISASTER UPDATES​

Worldwide Incidents

GDACS DisasterAlerts
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:419.708km) in Southeast Of Honshu, Japan 17/10/2025 20:28 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 10/17/2025 8:28:15 PM, an earthquake occurred in Southeast Of Honshu, Japan potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:419.708km. [Read more]

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:75.97km) in United States 17/10/2025 15:48 UTC, 6 thousand in MMI III.

On 10/17/2025 3:48:48 PM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting 6 thousand in MMI III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:75.97km. [Read more]

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Pakistan 17/10/2025 12:15 UTC, 4 thousand in MMI&>=V.

On 10/17/2025 12:15:04 PM, an earthquake occurred in Pakistan potentially affecting 4 thousand in MMI&>=V. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Southeast Of Easter Island 17/10/2025 12:14 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 10/17/2025 12:14:04 PM, an earthquake occurred in Southeast Of Easter Island potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:95.745km) in South Of Fiji Islands 17/10/2025 11:21 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 10/17/2025 11:21:05 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Of Fiji Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:95.745km. [Read more]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment
Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure

President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam". [Read more]

Bears kill seven people in Japan this year as attacks hit record high

Seven people have died since April this year - the highest number since figures started being recorded in 2006, officials say. [Read more]

Australia's rainforests are releasing more carbon than they absorb, warn scientists

Australia's rainforests are the first in the world to make the "concerning" switch, say scientists. [Read more]

Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

South African photographer Wim van den Heever takes the main prize for his shot [Read more]

Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims

The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action. [Read more]

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