However, the last "Big One", as a major tremor hitting California has been dubbed, occurred in 1906, when a 7.9-magnitude quake killed 3,000 people and levelled 80% of San Francisco's buildings.

Tremors were also felt as far as Turkey ... reaching a magnitude of 7.2 - one of the strongest in the country's history. As many as 800 people are estimated to have been killed, and the quake ...

People in neighbouring districts like Tanahu, Parvat and Baglung also felt tremors. The earthquake with its epicentre at Sinuwa area in Kaski district, about 250 kilometres from Kathmandu, was ...

SWAT (Dunya News) – Earthquake tremors were felt in Swat city and surrounding areas on Sunday, triggering fear and panic among residents. According to the Seismological Center, the earthquake measured ...