DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
On 8/5/2026 10:06:09 AM, an earthquake occurred in India potentially affecting 250 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
On 8/5/2026 9:17:07 AM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 300 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:35km. [Read more]
Volcano Fuego is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Green. [Read more]
![Green earthquake (Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:226.084km) in South Of Kermadec Islands 05/08/2026 07:43 UTC, [unknown].](https://www.gdacs.org/contentdata/resources/imgtemp/gdacs/eq/eq1723118_1.png)
On 8/5/2026 7:43:27 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Of Kermadec Islands potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:226.084km. [Read more]
On 8/5/2026 6:44:24 AM, an earthquake occurred in Auckland Islands, N.Z. Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:21.906km. [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions. [Read more]
A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful. [Read more]
The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely in the West Country. [Read more]
Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident. [Read more]
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output. [Read more]
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