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Colombia: M5.8 Earthquake Hits Early Morning Near Santander

A Magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Colombia in the early hours of Wednesday, December 10, at 3:27 a.m. local time. The epicenter was located in the municipality of Piedecuesta, Santander, with a deep focus of 153 kilometers. This deep tremor allowed the shockwave to be felt widely across several regions, including major cities like Bogotá, Medellín, Bucaramanga, and Tunja. Crucially, no damage has been reported so far from the event. The video shows the city of Bogotá with the siren heard in the background.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Officials from the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Cabinet Office hold a press conference at the agency in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Officials from the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Cabinet Office hold a press conference at the agency in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Officials from the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Cabinet Office hold a press conference at the agency in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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RECAP: Over 50 Injured After Strong M7.5 Quake Strikes Northern Japan

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Aomori late Monday, December 8, triggering tsunami warnings across Hokkaido and Tohoku before being lifted early Tuesday. Over 50 injuries and power outages were reported. Authorities warn of a heightened risk of another major quake in the coming week.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Leaves Damage to Ancestral Tablet Hall in Aomori

A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture in northeast Japan around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and prompting immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders. This video shows damage to an ancestral tablet hall at a temple in Mutsu, northern Aomori, the following morning.

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Japan: Water Overflows From Fish Tank During Powerful M7.5 Earthquake

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture, northeast Japan around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 7

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 8

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan the previous night.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan the previous night.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan the previous night.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 6

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 4

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 5

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Dec. 9, 2025, shows a collapsed road in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, following a strong earthquake that struck the region the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Dec. 9, 2025, shows a collapsed road in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, following a strong earthquake that struck the region the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Dec. 9, 2025, shows a collapsed road in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, following a strong earthquake that struck the region the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Office items lie scattered on the floor of Kyodo News' Hakodate bureau in Hakodate, Hokkaido, in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, shortly after a powerful earthquake struck the region.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Office items lie scattered on the floor of Kyodo News' Hakodate bureau in Hakodate, Hokkaido, in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, shortly after a powerful earthquake struck the region.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Dec. 8, 2025, shortly after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Dec. 8, 2025, shortly after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

An official of the Japan Meteorological Agency speaks at a press conference in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

An official of the Japan Meteorological Agency speaks at a press conference in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

An official of the Japan Meteorological Agency speaks at a press conference in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

An official of the Japan Meteorological Agency speaks at a press conference in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 3

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted. This video shows the damage in Hachinohe city, where water pipes burst, possibly due to the earthquake, flooding the area.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 2

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring more than 20 people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful Magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore at 11:15 PM in Japan, leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. Warnings for waves up to 3 meters (10 ft) were issued for the north-eastern coast, specifically the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. Tsunamis between 20 and 50 cm (7-18 inches) high were subsequently observed at several ports in the region. Furthermore, authorities are cautioning the public that "there is a possibility of even more powerful tremors." They also urged attention be paid to the potential for a larger subsequent earthquake.

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A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan - Tokyo

A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan - Tokyo

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the earthquake information displayed on a screen in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 9, 2025. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck northeastern Japan late Monday night, with tsunami waves of 40 centimeters having been recorded in areas along the Pacific coast, the country's weather agency said. The temblor occurred at 11:15 p.m. local time at a depth of 50 km, measuring upper 6 on Japan's seismic scale of 7 in the hardest-hit areas, said the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Photo by Li Ziyue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan - Tokyo

A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan - Tokyo

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the earthquake information displayed on a screen in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 9, 2025. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck northeastern Japan late Monday night, with tsunami waves of 40 centimeters having been recorded in areas along the Pacific coast, the country's weather agency said. The temblor occurred at 11:15 p.m. local time at a depth of 50 km, measuring upper 6 on Japan's seismic scale of 7 in the hardest-hit areas, said the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Photo by Chen Ze'an/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US/Canada: M7.0 Earthquake Strikes Alaska and Canadian Border

A Magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near the Alaska-Yukon border on Saturday afternoon, December 6, in the Kluane National Park area, with a shallow depth of five kilometers. The tremor was felt as a milder Magnitude 5.3 in Whitehorse, 250 kilometers away. The quake occurred around 1:41 p.m. and was followed by aftershocks. Officials reported no immediate damage or injuries, and no tsunami warning was issued.

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Taiwan: Power Outage Hits Songshan Airport and Zhongshan District

On Monday, December 1, sudden power outages struck Songshan Airport and parts of Zhongshan District in Taipei. At the airport, the international terminal lost power at 1:36 PM, but backup generators kept check-in and customs operations running. Some escalators and VIP lounge lighting were briefly affected. Taipower confirmed a disconnected feeder line caused the outage, which was fully restored by 2:48 PM. No flights were disrupted. In Zhongshan District, residents experienced both power and internet outages, affecting 4,698 users. Social media users shared reactions highlighting the sudden disruption and inconvenience.

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Rescuers search for victims after floods and landslides hit North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on November 29, 2025. A total of 303 people died and 279 remain missing after flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Indonesia's Sumatra region, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Saturday. Photo by Gatha Ginting/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Rescuers cross a river to transfer a victim's body during a search operation after floods and landslides hit Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia, on November 29, 2025. A total of 303 people died and 279 remain missing after flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Indonesia's Sumatra region, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Saturday. Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Officers load relief supplies onto an aircraft for distribution among disaster-affected communities following floods and landslides in Bener Meriah Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia, on November 29, 2025. A total of 303 people died and 279 remain missing after flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Indonesia's Sumatra region, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Saturday. Photo by BNPB/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Villagers and rescuers search for victims after floods and landslides hit Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia, on November 29, 2025. A total of 303 people died and 279 remain missing after flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Indonesia's Sumatra region, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Saturday. Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Rescuers transfer a body pack of victims after floods and landslides in Agam regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia, November 28, 2025. The number of fatalities from floods and landslides that struck Indonesia's Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 164, with 79 people still missing and 12 others injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Friday. Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Rescuers transfer a body pack of victims after floods and landslides in Agam regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia, November 28, 2025. The number of fatalities from floods and landslides that struck Indonesia's Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 164, with 79 people still missing and 12 others injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Friday. Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Rescuers work near the damaged area after floods and landslides in Agam regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia, November 28, 2025. The number of fatalities from floods and landslides that struck Indonesia's Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 164, with 79 people still missing and 12 others injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Friday. Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Photo provided by Indonesia's National Search And Rescue Agency (Basarnas) shows rescue team transferring a body pack of a victim after floods and landslides in Padang Pariaman regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia, November 28, 2025. The number of fatalities from floods and landslides that struck Indonesia's Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 164, with 79 people still missing and 12 others injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Friday. Photo by Basarnas/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Rescuers work to clean mud after floods and landslides in North Tapanuli regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, November 28, 2025. The number of fatalities from floods and landslides that struck Indonesia's Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 164, with 79 people still missing and 12 others injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Friday. Photo by Gatha Ginting/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Rescue team and villagers work together to clean mud after floods and landslides in North Tapanuli regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, November 28, 2025. The number of fatalities from floods and landslides that struck Indonesia's Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 164, with 79 people still missing and 12 others injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Friday. Photo by Gatha Ginting/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

A woman cries at the disaster site in North Tapanuli regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, November 28, 2025. The number of fatalities from floods and landslides that struck Indonesia's Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 164, with 79 people still missing and 12 others injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Friday. Photo by Gatha Ginting/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Rescue team works to clean mud after floods and landslides in North Tapanuli regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, November 28, 2025. The number of fatalities from floods and landslides that struck Indonesia's Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 164, with 79 people still missing and 12 others injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Friday. Photo by Gatha Ginting/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Deadly Floods and Landslides in North and West Sumatra - Indonesia

Rescue team works to clean mud after floods and landslides in North Tapanuli regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, November 28, 2025. The number of fatalities from floods and landslides that struck Indonesia's Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 164, with 79 people still missing and 12 others injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Friday. Photo by Gatha Ginting/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 61 People Killed in Indonesia Floods

At Least 61 People Killed in Indonesia Floods

Rescuers clean the mud after heavy rain and landslides in North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Nov. 27, 2025. Sri Wahyuni Pancasilawati, head of emergency handling, equipment and logistics at the Provincial Disaster Management Agency of North Sumatra, told Xinhua by phone on Thursday that 29 people have been killed after flash floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and cities across Indonesia's North Sumatra province. Photo by Gatha Ginting/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 61 People Killed in Indonesia Floods

At Least 61 People Killed in Indonesia Floods

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 27, 2025 shows a flood-hit residential area after heavy rains in Aceh province, Indonesia. Nine people were killed as floods and landslides struck multiple regencies and towns in Aceh province, at the northern tip of Indonesia's Sumatra Island, local officials said on Thursday. Photo by Yulham/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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