8.8 earthquake off Russia prompts tsunami warnings for parts of Pacific

A tsunami advisory was also issued for parts of Alaska and the entire West Coast after a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

• Jul 30

Hawaii governor updates on tsunami warning

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and other officials provided an update and took questions as the state faced a tsunami warning after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia Tuesday night.

• Jul 30
• 17:47

Honolulu officials give tsunami warning update

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast Tuesday night has triggered a tsunami warning for Hawaii. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and other officials provided an update and took questions in the midst of the warning.

• Jul 29
• 10:24

Magnitude updated to 8.7 for quake off Russia

A magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the Russian coast Tuesday night has triggered tsunami watches in Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. Meteorologist Paul Heggen has more.

• Jul 29
• 04:03

Natural disasters have caused $131 billion in losses so far in 2025

The Los Angeles wildfires and severe spring thunderstorms are some of the natural disasters that have contributed to global losses for the first half of 2025.

• Jul 29

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits southern Alaska

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Alaska on Wednesday evening triggered tsunami warnings that have since been canceled. The quake could be felt throughout the southern part of the state.

• Jul 16
• 00:24

Top headlines for January 25, 2020

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News with Major Garrett."

• Jan 25, 2020
• 01:06

Trump signs Puerto Rico disaster declaration

President Trump officially signed a declaration of disaster for Puerto Rico earthquake damage nine days after Governor Vazquez submitted her request. It also comes one day after the Trump administration released $8.2 billion in heavily restricted aid to the island. Filmmaker and writer Andrew Padilla joined CBSN to discuss the impact and how to responsibly help the island.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 06:51

Puerto Ricans hoping Trump sends aid

Millions of Puerto Ricans are waiting to see if President Trump will sign a major disaster declaration to authorize much needed aid. Four thousand people are still in shelters and many other are sleeping outside after yet another powerful earthquake on Saturday. David Begnaud reports from one of the hardest hit areas.

• Jan 13, 2020
• 04:53

Haiti's recovery 10 years after deadly earthquake

On January 12, 2010, a massive, magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, one of the deadliest natural disasters in the history of the Western hemisphere. The quake killed an estimated 250,000 and the island is still recovering. Jeff Glor reports.

• Jan 12, 2020
• 03:07

Where lawmakers stand amid Iran conflict

The House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution Thursday in an attempt to limit decisions President Trump can make without Congressional approval. John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the resolution and reaction to the killing of Iranian General Qassem Solemani.

• Jan 10, 2020
• 04:20

All that matters in 90 seconds

A look back at what we've been covering on "CBS This Morning."

• Jan 10, 2020
• 01:30

An obstacle to restoring power on Puerto Rico

Only on “CBS This Morning,” David Begnaud was allowed inside a crucial power plant in Puerto Rico that was severely damaged by this week's earthquakes. The power situation on the island is critical following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. About 600,000 customers have power at the moment, but around 900,000 people, about a third of the population, are still in the dark.

• Jan 9, 2020
• 04:07

Puerto Rico residents on edge after quake

A day after Puerto Rico’s most powerful earthquake in more than a century, scientists warn it’s impossible to predict when the tremors will stop. The 6.4 magnitude quake leveled buildings and killed at least one man in the southern part of the island Tuesday, leaving more than 300 homeless. “CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports from Ponce, Puerto Rico.

• Jan 8, 2020
• 03:12

Puerto Rico blacked out by strong earthquake

A strong earthquake struck Puerto Rico Monday night, causing a blackout across the U.S. territory. The magnitude 6.4 quake hit just south of the island. It comes just a day after another 5.8 magnitude quake damaged homes and caused landslides. David Begnaud reports.

• Jan 7, 2020
• 02:34

Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes central Colombia

The shallow quake struck at 8:08 a.m. at a depth of 6.2 miles about 10.5 miles from Paratebueno, a city about 116 miles southeast of Bogota.

• Jun 8

Fukushima: Three years later

Bob Simon reports on the aftermath of the disaster in Fukushima, Japan, where the triple tragedy of an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident turned the area into a toxic ghost town frozen in time.

• Apr 6, 2014
• 14:27

Earthquake Alley

Bill Whitaker reports on the high incidence of earthquakes in Oklahoma, where oil and gas production is injecting vast amounts of wastewater into the earth.

• May 8, 2016
• 13:37

Robots working at Fukushima’s power plant

Seven years after a powerful earthquake and tsunami caused a massive nuclear meltdown in the Daiichi Power Plant, Lesley Stahl reports on the unprecedented cleanup effort. Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT on CBS

• Nov 20, 2018
• 00:27

Robots to the rescue after nuclear disaster

Seven years after a powerful earthquake and tsunami caused a massive nuclear meltdown in the Daiichi Power Plant, Lesley Stahl reports on the unprecedented cleanup effort.

• Nov 25, 2018
• 13:39

Robots to the rescue after nuclear disaster

Eight years after a powerful earthquake and tsunami caused a massive nuclear meltdown in the Daiichi Power Plant, Lesley Stahl reports on the unprecedented cleanup effort.

• Jul 28, 2019
• 13:56

Over 200 Pakistani inmates escape from prison

More than 200 inmates escaped from a prison and at least one was killed in a shootout in Karachi, Pakistan, after they were temporarily moved out of their cells due to earthquake tremors, officials said Tuesday. The provincial law minister told reporters the inmates were allowed into a courtyard and there was "panic" because of the tremors. A group suddenly attacked guards, seized their weapons, opened fire and fled. A senior police official said 216 inmates fled the prison, and 78 had been recaptured. None of those who escaped were convicted or facing trial as militants.

• Jun 3
• 00:32

4.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Tennessee, parts of Georgia and Carolinas

The quake hit around 9 a.m. local time, about 13 miles from Greenback, Tennessee, which is about 30 miles south of Knoxville, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

• May 10

5.4-magnitude earthquake rattles rural southeastern New Mexico, West Texas

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the earthquake's epicenter was about 35 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico.

• May 3

7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Chile and Argentina

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning, but no damage was reported.

• May 2

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