DISASTER UPDATES​

Worldwide Incidents

GDACS DisasterAlerts
Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Islamic Republic of Iran 06/12/2025 16:46 UTC, 2.5 million in 100km.

On 12/6/2025 4:46:27 PM, an earthquake occurred in Islamic Republic of Iran potentially affecting 2.5 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in Southern East Pacific Rise 06/12/2025 15:12 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 12/6/2025 3:12:20 PM, an earthquake occurred in Southern East Pacific Rise potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Drake Passage 06/12/2025 13:24 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 12/6/2025 1:24:38 PM, an earthquake occurred in Drake Passage potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:33.939km) in Afghanistan 06/12/2025 13:07 UTC, 4.2 million in 100km.

On 12/6/2025 1:07:37 PM, an earthquake occurred in Afghanistan potentially affecting 4.2 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:33.939km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:51.816km) in Russia 06/12/2025 11:12 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.

On 12/6/2025 11:12:50 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:51.816km. [Read more]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment
Deep-sea mining tests impact over a third of seabed animals - scientists

The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment. [Read more]

Top UK scientist says research visa restrictions endanger economy

Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers. [Read more]

Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's deadly Black Death plague

A volcanic eruption may have set off a chain reaction that led to Europe's deadliest pandemic. [Read more]

Waste from UK's largest opencast mine 'poses significant risk'

There are safety worries as three large spoil tips are set to be left above Merthyr Tydfil. [Read more]

Cats became our companions much later than you think

In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa. [Read more]

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