Death toll from Afghan earthquake rises to over 1,400 More than 5,000 homes destroyed as survivors trapped Rescue efforts slowed by blocked roads, rough terrain Afghanistan is reeling from a powerful earthquake that has claimed over 1,400 lives, leaving thousands injured and entire communities flattened. According to Eko Hot Blog, Rescue efforts remain in full … Read more
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports, A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Conchagua in El Salvador on Sunday night. The local authorities reported there were no immediate casualties or damage. The tremor, recorded at 9:50 PM (0350 GMT Sunday), had an epicenter located 95 miles (152 kilometers) southeast of San Salvador, along the coastline. READ … Read more
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck off the northern California coast, as reported by the US Geological Survey. Initially, a tsunami warning was issued for both northern California and southern Oregon, affecting roughly 4.7 million people. However, the warning was later lifted. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the earthquake’s epicentre was near Ferndale, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the New York City (NYC) area of New York State and New Jersey, United States of America, has been massively hit with a 4.8 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake, which occurred at 10:45 am (New York Time), shook buildings in The Bronx County despite striking near Lebanon in New Jersey, about … Read more
– Taiwan rocked by 7.2 magnitude earthquake – Strongest tremor in 25 years claims four lives – Devastation in Hualien with collapsed buildings, injuries, and tsunami alert Eko hot blog reports that A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan Quake, marking the most intense tremor to hit the island in over two decades. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan early Wednesday morning, causing widespread panic and triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific region. The United States Geological Survey pinpointed the epicenter approximately 11 miles from Hualien City, Taiwan, unleashing a force that was felt … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 hit has hit northern Japan, public broadcaster NHK says. According to Aljazeera, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning along coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama prefectures on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises – FULL TEXT … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that another earthquake of 6.3 magnitude has once again Afghanistan. Editor’s Pick Afghanistan Earthquake: Death Toll Rises To 2,000, Say Taliban Officials Morocco To Spend $11.7 Billion On Post-Earthquake Reconstruction Plan LASTMA To Impound Unregistered and Unpainted Vehicles The World Health Organisation country office in Afghanistan via its X handle announced … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Taliban officials have reported a devastating death toll of around 2,000 people following a powerful magnitude 6.3 earthquake that struck Afghanistan’s Herat province. This earthquake ranks as one of the deadliest in the country in the past two decades. Suhail Shaheen, the Taliban spokesperson based in Qatar, conveyed the urgent need … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has expressed sadness over the death of over 2,000 people in Morocco. This online media platform gathered that a powerful earthquake shook the North African country last Friday night, sending terrified residents fleeing their homes in fear. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that leaders across the world have extended their condolences to Morocco over the disastrous earthquake of magnitude 6.8 that struck in central Morocco killing about 820 persons, and damaging many historic building in the country. Editor’s Pick AU Now Permanent Member of The G20 Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo Reacts To Akeredolu’s Return … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Marrakech, Morocco, on Friday night, killing more than 800 people. According to Morocco’s state television Al Aoula, which cited the country’s Interior Ministry, the quake has killed at least 820 people and injured at least 672. There are 205 people in critical condition, Al … Read more
They are collecting geological data and carrying out detailed assessments They want to know why so many buildings collapsed during the earthquake Turkey is also carrying out its own extensive investigation into the quake Eko Hot Blog reports that Structural and civil engineers from the UK have travelled to Turkey to help to investigate the … Read more
The death toll in the massive Feb. 6 earthquakes stands at more than 45,000 The tragedy has brought to light decades-old urbanistic mismanagement Ministry of Justice has arrested more than 230 people in connection with the building collapses Eko Hot Blog reports that The government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been accused of contributing … Read more
Tremors of 6.4 and 5.8 magnitude struck in the south-east near the border with Syria The earlier quakes killed 44,000 people in Turkey and Syria Tens of thousands of people have been left homeless Eko Hot Blog reports that Rescuers are once again searching for people trapped under rubble in Turkey after two new earthquakes … Read more
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck southern Turkey, weeks after a deadly quake devastated the region. Eko Hot Blog reports that Turkey’s disaster and emergency agency Afad said the tremor occurred at 20.04 local time (17.04 GMT). The mayor of Hatay, in southern Turkey, has said people are trapped under rubble. A 7.8-magnitude quake struck … Read more
Searches will continue in Kahramanmaras and Hatay More than 44,000 people are confirmed to have lost their lives Hopes of finding anyone else alive in the rubble are fading fast. Eko Hot Blog reports that Turkey has ended rescue efforts in all but two provinces, almost two weeks after a massive earthquake killed tens of … Read more
Christian Atsu has been confirmed dead after being found in Turkey quake rubble. Search and rescue workers found Atsu’s body where he was staying at Ronesans Residence. Midfielder Atsu spent four seasons at Chelsea before a permanent transfer to Newcastle in 2017. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the body of former Ghana international Christian Atsu … Read more
A 10-day old baby boy and his mother were saved from the rubble of their collapsed building in Turkey four days after deadly earthquakes hit the region , rescue workers reported Friday. The woman and her child were saved after spending days trapped in freezing conditions as poor weather and aftershocks hampered crews racing to … Read more
Turkey and Syria were hit by an earthquake on Monday that left more than 3,000 people dead with more said to rise over the coming days. Former Chelsea player, Christian Atsu is believed to be trapped in the Earthquake together with the club’s sporting director, Taner Savut. The Ex-Chelsea winger plays for Hatayspor in Turkey … Read more