EARTHQUAKE

The child became the 106th person rescued from collapsed structures since the earthquake hit Turkey and Greece on Friday.

Greece and Turkey are situated in one of the world's most active earthquake zones.

The major quake was followed by at least five aftershocks of 5.0-magnitude or higher.

The US Geological Survey reported that the quake struck with a magnitude of 7.4, at a depth of 23 kilometers.

St John Ambulance and New Zealand Police both said there were no initial reports of injuries or damage, and there was no tsunami warning.

The Solomon Islands Met Service said there was no tsunami threat from the undersea quake.

Its reported epicentre is 45 kilometres east of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, on the southwest Gulf coast.

The system may help save many lives in case of a major earthquake.

An incredible, rare earthquake has struck Wales and southwest England measuring 4.2 on the richter scale.

The earthquake off Alaska is the first major seismic disturbance in the region for almost two years.

The earthquake struck off the coast of Peru at 09:18GMT (04:18 local time) on 14 January.

Ice quakes occur when rapid drops in temperature make water in the ground to freeze, causing the rock or soil to crack.

A strong earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale has rocked Indonesia's main island of Java leaving one person dead and sparking fears of a tsunami.

A new "earthquake-proof" house will be built to fold in half and cost home buyers as little as £19000.

Scientists have recorded the Earth's hum, confirming the vibrational signal, which was first detected in 1998, is indeed real.

Signals of changes in Earth's gravitational field reach seismic monitoring stations minutes earlier and could make a big difference in saving lives.

Next year, scientists have predicted several massive earthquakes, especially in the equatorial region.

Tehran has declared three days of mourning as rescue and relief operations continue amid fears of a further rise in the casualty figures.

At least 61 people have died in Iran after a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Halabja, Iraq, close to the border of Iran.

Scientists have found a way to gather seismic data from existing fibre optic cables which are buried almost everywhere.

The robot's design will enable it to move easily through rubble, confined spaces and rough terrain, sending crucial information and images back to emergency responders.