DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
On 5/2/2026 2:15:34 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 330 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:61.973km. [Read more]
On 5/2/2026 11:30:49 AM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:246.82km. [Read more]
On 5/2/2026 10:31:40 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Sandwich Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
On 5/2/2026 10:27:07 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:130.863km. [Read more]
On 5/2/2026 9:28:40 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 310 thousand in MMI V. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:59.087km. [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced. [Read more]
An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be. [Read more]
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly. [Read more]
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital. [Read more]
One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye [Read more]
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