Thousands killed as huge earthquake and aftershocks hit Turkey and Syria
Frantic search efforts were still underway in both countries, with an untold number of people still trapped in rubble.
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Frantic search efforts were still underway in both countries, with an untold number of people still trapped in rubble.
Television reporter Yuksel Akalan was reporting on the devastating earthquake when the ground started shaking beneath his feet.
The death toll was rising steadily in both countries. A frantic search for survivors is underway. The U.S. and Ukraine are among the many nations offering assistance.
That was the last text message the Lynn University sophomore would ever send.
The January 12, 2010, earthquake claimed the lives of more than 250,000 Haitians
Following the earthquake, more than 70,000 customers were without power in the surrounding area, according to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.
Temblors are common across the nation on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," but they're rarely felt strongly in the capital city.
Neighbors 4 Neighbors has launched a relief drive for victims of the Haiti earthquake.
More than a week ago, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti, killing more than 2,000 people. It was another devastating disaster to a country already facing another hurdle: the COVID-19 pandemic.
Haiti is still digging out from rubble left from a massive earthquake nearly two weeks ago, and the country is in still dire need of help.
The South Florida community is continuing to step up to help Haiti as efforts on the ground to save lives continue in the country.
"Folks they don't have anywhere to sleep, aid is not getting to them, so the situation is ideally bad," said North Miami Commissioner Alix Desulme.
The U.S. Southern Command, located in Doral, is front and center in the life-saving rescue and recovery operations taking place in Haiti following the devastating and deadly earthquake one week ago.
North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime says devastation will be felt by people who are thousands of miles from the island.
The desperate need for help is escalating in Haiti where a devastating earthquake has left thousands dead and tens of thousands injured.
The Notre Dame d'Haiti Church is gathering what they can to help the country.
"The first thing I thought to my self is what happened to my dad? What happened to my family? What happened to the people of that region?" said North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime.
The death toll from the 7.2 earthquake that rocked Haiti has soared to 1,297.
The organization said 100% of the emergency relief funds collected will go toward providing aid and support.
A least 229 people have died after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti Saturday morning, according to the country's civil protection service.
South Florida politicians are reacting to the devastating news of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake which struck Haiti on Saturday morning.
Neighbors 4 Neighbors is launching a relief drive for victims of the Haiti earthquake.
The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed a magnitude 4.0 earthquake near the Florida/Alabama line on Thursday morning.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred Tuesday afternoon around 2:10 p.m. along a section of the Oriente fault between Cuba and Jamaica.
