Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Nikolski, Alaska, USGS says

The quake was at a depth of 83 km. (51.57 miles), the USGS said.

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Seismic waves are seen on a screen during a demonstration of an earthquake early warning system which triggers sirens if a nationwide network of 120 seismic monitoring stations detects a strong earthquake, at the Geological Survey of Israel in Jerusalem.
Lava streams down from Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatoa) volcano during an eruption as seen from Rakata island in South Lampung on July 19, 2018.

Mount Anak Krakatau eruption grounds over 200 flights at Jakarta airport

Ash was identified as high as 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) on the Java side of the volcano and a plume of up to 50,000 feet (15,000 meters) on the Sumatra side.

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IDF soldiers conduct operations in Colombia following the August 2026 earthquake, August 24, 2026.

IDF helps Colombians find sufficiently safe homes, delegation deputy head tells 'Post' - exclusive

IDF officials told the Post that the disaster management and evaluation systems are designed to intake, track, and analyze damaged structures, especially in Cali, where most IDF efforts have focused.

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Israel and Colombia flags at the peaceful protest of the members of the active reserve of the military and police forces against the government of Gustavo Petro, October 2023.

Israel, Colombia announce mutual visa exemption as nations continue to rebuild diplomatic ties

With the election of the new right-wing president of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia and Israel have restored ties that had been severed for two years under the previous administration.

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Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced

Top lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said the latest official tally showed 16,740 people injured and 17,854 left without housing after the June 24 quakes, which struck within seconds of eachother.

JULY 7, 2026ByREUTERS
Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes, in La Guaira, Venezuela, July 5, 2026.

IDF maps, marks 1,300 Venezuelan buildings for demolition post-earthquake

Led by IDF Brig. Gen. Elad Edri, the Israeli delegation has been providing engineering experts to assess the vulnerability of damaged buildings that are still standing.

JULY 6, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
IDF's Home Front Command mission in Venezuela.

WATCH: Israel's rescue delegation returns home after week of intense aid operations in Venezuela

Since arriving, the delegation has worked alongside local forces on the ground to locate and rescue survivors and provide humanitarian aid where possible.

JULY 6, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Israel's rescue delegation deplayed to Venezuela to aid in the aftermath of twin earthquakes set to return to Israel, July 6, 2026.

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to over 3,000 as nation marks its 215th independence day

Earlier in the day, Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez defended the government's actions following the quakes amid growing frustration over what many have called a delayed and inadequate response.

JULY 6, 2026ByREUTERS
A man sits near a destroyed building in Macuto, Vargas state, Venezuela, on July 5, 2026.

Death toll of Venezuelan earthquakes surpasses three thousand amid criticism of slow state aid

The total number of injured stood at 16,470 while the number of homeless has risen to 17,345.

JULY 5, 2026ByREUTERS
Rescuers search for victims at a collapsed building as one raises a Venezuelan flag following a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Venezuela and other regions in the Caribbean, on June 28, 2026 in Caraballeda, La Guaira, Venezuela.

Israeli drones aid Mexican rescue teams in Venezuela earthquake aftermath - exclusive

Xtend was approached by the government of Venezuela to help rescuers find victims. Its platforms have already helped save the life of one man trapped under the rubble for over 72 hours.

JULY 3, 2026ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Xtend's Honey Badger unmanned aerial system

Israeli aid delegations continue rescue operations in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

“We go to every site where information is received about people who were inside buildings that collapsed,” said Eran Magen, head of the rescue delegation.

JULY 2, 2026BySHIR PERETS
Israeli volunteers help with rescue efforts in Venezuela following the recent twin earthquakes in the country.

Afghanistan gets hit by a third earthquake in days as the Hindu Kush shakes again

According to the USGS, the quake occurred at a depth of 216.7 km (134.65 miles).

JULY 2, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Afghan residents clear rubble from their home at the site of a Pakistani airstrike in Barolo village in the Marawara district of Afghanistan's Kunar province on June 29, 2026.

'We go down with the ship': Meet the homeless youth running Venezuela's earthquake shelters

Their task is the management of a shelter for victims of the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes. The dozen or so staff have designed a digital system to register residents, most of whom have suffered loss.

JULY 2, 2026ByREUTERS
his photograph shows shadows of volunteers rescuers appearing during an operation by US rescuers to find survivors in Catia la Mar in La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 30, 2026.

Silence in the rubble: Inside the desperate race for Venezuela earthquake survivors

"In the end, we believe the days have already passed and that what we will find now is death," said Major Jorge Montanero, leader of the EQ11 team from Guayaquil, located on Ecuador's Pacific coast.

JULY 2, 2026ByREUTERS
People look at burned-down buildings after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Venezuela and other regions in the Caribbean on June 30, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela.