earthquake

Five dead, 44 injured in strong earthquake in Iran

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Five dead, 44 injured in strong earthquake in Iran

TEHRAN, Iran — A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran on Saturday, killing at least five people and injuring 49, state TV reported, followed by two strong tremors measuring up to 6.3 magnitude. About 24 tremors, two measuring 6.3 and 6.1, followed the 2 a.m. local time tremor that flattened the village of Sayeh Khosh near … Read more

Madeira earthquake: Popular tourist islands rocked by strong tremor panicking locals

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The tremor struck on Wednesday morning

A powerful earthquake has hit the popular tourist island of Madeira, part of Portugal, on Wednesday, with terrified people telling of waking up to find their buildings shaking The tremor struck on Wednesday morning ( Image: Getty Images) A powerful earthquake of 5.1 magnitude earthquake has struck the popular tourist islands of Madeira on Wednesday, … Read more