earthquake

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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

His uncle said Shrestha had been saving up to rebuild his parents' home after it had been damaged in an earthquake in 2015 that killed hundreds.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"We did not anticipate that this video record would provide such a rich variety of detailed observations. Such kinematic data is critical for advancing our understanding of earthquake source physics," says Kearse.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

After the 6.7 Northridge earthquake in 1994, seismic retrofitting became a rule for many buildings, not an option.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

He flinches, tries to hide the pocket-sized earthquake that shakes down his spine.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam