earthquake

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Govan acknowledged that below-grade costs were quite large because they went toward 56 seismic base isolators, which can move 5 feet in any direction in the event of an earthquake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

In April 2021, the Bushehr region was shaken by a magnitude 5.8 earthquake, but Iran's authorities said there was no damage to the facility.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

It was the strongest earthquake to strike Myanmar in more than a century and the second deadliest in its modern history.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

The state government, led by Maduro allies, blames a pipeline damaged in an earthquake last month but locals insist the water supply has been unreliable for far longer, as a result of years of underinvestment.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Some were also confused by a glitch in the earthquake early warning system.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland