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Earthquakes

Extreme weather caused $288 billion in disaster losses in 2025: Reinsurer Munich Re

Survivor Helen Simare-mare, 48, stands at an area affected by a deadly flash flood in Batang Toru, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, Indonesia, December 6, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Survivor Helen Simare-mare, 48, stands at an area affected by a deadly flash flood in Batang Toru, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, Indonesia, December 6, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Talaud Islands

‘Racing against time’: Death toll up as search goes on for survivors in Philippine dump site collapse

Workers conducting a rescue operation at the collapsed landfill in Binaliw, Cebu, on Jan 10.
Workers conducting a rescue operation at the collapsed landfill in Binaliw, Cebu, on Jan 10.

Japan stops Chubu Electric’s nuclear review due to flawed seismic data

The watchdog’s move stalls Chubu’s effort to resume two reactors at its Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station.
The watchdog’s move stalls Chubu’s effort to resume two reactors at its Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station.

6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines

The earthquake struck at a depth of 10km on Jan 7.
The earthquake struck at a depth of 10km on Jan 7.

Central Japan nuclear plant operator may have underestimated quake risks

A whistleblower had told Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) that the utility "may have used data that is different from what was presented" to the nuclear watchdog.
A whistleblower had told Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) that the utility "may have used data that is different from what was presented" to the nuclear watchdog.

No major damage reported from strong 6.2-magnitude quake in Japan

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.

5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s Tokara Islands; no tsunami expected

The earthquake hit 20km north-east of the Japanese town of Wadomari at a depth of 10km, according to the US Geological Survey.
The earthquake hit 20km north-east of the Japanese town of Wadomari at a depth of 10km, according to the US Geological Survey.

Mild earthquake hits Malaysia, with tremors felt across Johor and Melaka

The epicentre of the earthquake was located 16km south-west of Segamat, Johor, with a depth of 10km.
The epicentre of the earthquake was located 16km south-west of Segamat, Johor, with a depth of 10km.

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Shattered bottles lining the floors of a supermarket in Taiwan's north-eastern city of Yilan following a 7-magnitude earthquake on Dec 27.
Shattered bottles lining the floors of a supermarket in Taiwan's north-eastern city of Yilan following a 7-magnitude earthquake on Dec 27.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.