Disaster Updates

DISASTER UPDATES

Worldwide Incidents

GDACS DisasterAlerts

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 14/06/2025 06:43 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 6/14/2025 6:43:33 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Dominican Republic 14/06/2025 06:27 UTC, 900 thousand in 100km.

On 6/14/2025 6:27:37 AM, an earthquake occurred in Dominican Republic potentially affecting 900 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Orange alert for tropical cyclone WUTIP-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.968 million .

From 10/06/2025 to 14/06/2025, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 120 km/h) WUTIP-25 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: China, Viet Nam (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.968 million . [Read more]

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 14/06/2025 04:51 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 6/14/2025 4:51:06 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 14/06/2025 04:21 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 6/14/2025 4:21:50 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment

'Glimmer of hope' for marine life at UN Ocean conference

Environmental groups have praised government's progress made on marine protection at the UN meeting [Read more]

New species of dinosaur discovered that 'rewrites' T.rex family tree

The dinosaur skeletons, found hidden in a museum collection in Mongolia, is an ancestor of the mighty tyrannosaurs. [Read more]

First view of the Sun's south pole filmed by spacecraft

Never before seen pictures will help scientists learn how the Sun's activity changes from stormy to quiet periods [Read more]

What are small nuclear reactors and why does the UK want to build them?

The government is betting on a new generation of 'mini' nuclear power stations. [Read more]

Warning over 'dirty secret' of toxic chemicals on farmers' fields

Campaigners say that farmers' fields are being contaminated by chemicals and microplastics in sewage sludge. [Read more]

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