DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
On 10/16/2025 7:26:48 AM, an earthquake occurred in Kuril Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
On 10/16/2025 6:57:54 AM, an earthquake occurred in Myanmar potentially affecting 1 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:185.93km. [Read more]
On 10/16/2025 5:48:55 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting Few people affected (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 6.5M, Depth:35km. [Read more]
On 10/16/2025 4:56:13 AM, an earthquake occurred in West Chile Rise potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
On 10/16/2025 4:49:55 AM, an earthquake occurred in Drake Passage potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
South African photographer Wim van den Heever takes the main prize for his shot [Read more]
The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action. [Read more]
India’s sunshine hours have fallen over the past 30 years due to clouds, aerosols and local weather. [Read more]
Psychologists subjected a BBC reporter to a carefully designed thermal camera stress test. [Read more]
The highest red alert is declared in one coastal province, as residents are urged to stay indoors. [Read more]
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