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October 31, 2019: Magnitude 4.3 earthquake tremor has been felt in Durban today. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 10 km depth with epicenter located 44 km NW of Port Shepstone, South Africa. The earthquake tremor was well felt by the people of Port Shepstone, Margate, Kokstad, Scottsburgh, Umkomaas, Epumalanga, Pietermaritzburg and Durban KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

October 29, 2019: A small earthquake of magnitude 1.3 has been recorded in New York, the United States Geological Survey reported. According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred at 08:09 pm. The epicenter was located at 4 km depth. The earthquake's epicenter was located about 1.5 km E of Mamaroneck, New York, United States . No damage is expected from this earthquake. The New York city area isn't the active seismic area. The largest earthquake was of magnitude 5.0 in this area in 1884. Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 29, 2019

Recent Natural Disasters 2019: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Major Natural Disasters Today Landslide in Uganda -Three children died during a house collapse caused by a landslide in western Uganda. -According to the Uganda Red Cross Society, the landslide occurred in Kilembe valley of Kasese district. Click for detail report on landslide in Uganda Recent Earthquakes Magnitude 3.3 weak earthquake in Southern Alaska (@ 42 km depth) with 43 km NW of Anchorage, United States. 06:03 UTC (local time: 22:03; 2019-10-28 @ epicenter) Magnitude 2.8 weak earthquake in Southern California (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located 11 km NE of Ridgecrest, United States. 01:50 UTC (local time: 18:50; 2019-10-28 @ epicenter) Magnitude 6.6 strong earthquake in Philippines (@ 20 km depth) with epicenter loc

Earthquake damage at Cor Jesu College (Bert Jhonzeen Barimbad Teogangco/Facebook) October 29, 2019: Cor Jesu College building have been fully damaged after two strong earthquakes jolt Davao Region this month .  Today, magnitude .6 strong earthquake rattled Philippines with epicenter located 14 km W of Bual, Soccsksargen, Philippines. Cor Jesu College is a Roman Catholic educational institution located in Digos City, Philippines. OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF COR JESU COLLEGE issued on October 8, 2019 In these difficult times that Cor Jesu College community are facing, we are grateful to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and to the support of many individuals and organizations. To ensure safety of everyone, the city government of Digos, sent a composite team of the BFP, DPWH and CDRRMC to assess and evaluate the buildings of the school. The representatives of the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP) also came to do their assessment. In addition

October 28, 2019: Flooding in northeastern parts of Saudi Arabia has claimed lives of seven people and injured 11 others. Heavy rainfall and storm affected the areas of Harf Al-Batin, Al-Khafaji and Al-Qur’a Al-Alia. According to the Saudi Defence Department, at least 16 people trapped by the floods have been rescued and taken to safe places. Due to severe weather , schools have suspended classes on Monday in Hafer al-Batin. Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 28, 2019

Recent Natural Disasters 2019: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Major Natural Disasters Today Flooding in Saudi Arabia -Flooding in northeastern parts of Saudi Arabia has claimed lives of seven people and injured 11 others. -Heavy rainfall and storm affected the areas of Harf Al-Batin, Al-Khafaji and Al-Qur’a Al-Alia. Click for detail report on Saudi Arabia flood Recent Earthquakes Magnitude 4.1 light earthquake in Nepal with epicenter in Mugu. The epicenter was located north of Rara lake. 13:42 UTC (local time: 19:27; 2019-10-28 @ epicenter) Magnitude 3.0 weak earthquake in Central Italy (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located just 1 km NW of Maltignano, Italy. 07:14 UTC (local time: 08:14; 2019-10-28 @ epicenter) Magnitude 2.0 weak earthquake in Croatia (@ 15 km depth) with epicenter loc

October 27, 2019: Magnitude 3.4 light earthquake has been recorded in South Korea at 03:37 pm today, Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) reported. The earthquake occurred in Changnyeong county in South Gyeongsang Province. The epicenter was located at 10 km depth. The tremor was felt as far as Busan, Ulsan and Daegu. Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 27, 2019

October 27, 2019: Tropical Storm Pablo is expected to pass near or over the eastern islands today, The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Tropical storm Pablo is located about 55 miles south-southwest of Santa Maria Island in the Azores, moving northeast at 25 mph. There are no coastal watches or warnings are in effect for Tropical Storm Pablo. "Pablo poses no threat to the United States or Atlantic Canada, but it will bring some rain and gusty winds to the Azores over the weekend,"  AccuWeather reported. Tropical Storm Olga lost steam in the Gulf of Mexico and has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone early Saturday morning. The hurricane center is no longer monitoring the storm.  Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 27, 2019

Update October 27, 2019 at 03:45 am UTC Tropical Storm Olga lost steam in the Gulf of Mexico and has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone early Saturday morning. The hurricane center is no longer monitoring the storm.  Meanwhile far out over the Atlantic Ocean, Tropical Storm Pablo has formed late Friday afternoon. October 26, 2019: Tropical Storm Olga has formed in the Gulf of Mexico bringing floods and flights cancellations. Dozens of flights were canceled or delayed at New Orleans’ main airport.  Several trees have been downed. The fallen tree caused significant damage to Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton’s home, the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reported . According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC), coastal flooding is possible across portions of the northern Gulf coast. A wind advisory remained in force for eastern Mississippi. Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 27, 2019

Recent Natural Disasters 2019: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Major Natural Disasters Today No major natural disaster reported today. Recent Earthquakes Magnitude 5.3 moderate earthquake in China (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located 73 km SW of Linxia, China. 17:5 UTC (local time: 01:56; 2019-10-28 @ epicnter). Magnitude 2.9 weak earthquake in Albania (@ 1 km depth) with epicenter located 14 km SE of Korçë, Albania. 17:39 UTC (local time: 18:39; 2019-10-27 @ epicenter) Magnitude 4.6 moderate earthquake in Puerto Rico region (@ 18 km depth) with epicenter located 71 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico. 13:48 UTC (local time: 09:48; 2019-10-27 @ epicenter) Magnitude 3.2 weak earthquake in Turkey (@ 11 km depth) with epicenter located 22 km S of Silivri, Turkey. 10:18 UTC (local time: 13:1

October 26, 2019: Floods and mudslides caused by heavy rainfall have claimed lives of at least 10 people in Japan. Nine people died in Chiba and one dies in Fukushima. Few weeks earlier, Typhoon Hagbis in Japan left almost 80 dead and caused widespread damage. Typhoon Hagibis is the most devastating typhoon to hit the Kantō region of Japan since Typhoon Ida in 1958.  Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 26, 2019

Recent Natural Disasters 2019: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Major Natural Disasters Today Floods, mudslides in Japan -Floods and mudslides caused by heavy rainfall have claimed lives of at least 10 people in Japan. -Nine people died in Chiba and one died in Fukushima. Click for detail report on Japan flood and mudslides Recent Earthquakes Magnitude 3.6 light earthquake has been recorded in Kyoto, Japan. JMA seismicity 2 has been felt in Kyoto Nakagyo-ku and Kameoka-shi. The tremor was felt in Kyoto, Shiga, Osaka and Hyogo prefecture. Click for detail report on this Kyoto earthquake Magnitude 2.9 weak earthquake in Albania (@ 30 km depth) with epicenter located 2 km NE of Shijak, Albania. 10:46 UTC (local time: 12:46; 2019-10-26 @ epicenter) Magnitude 4.8 moderate earthquake in Colombi

October 26, 2019: Magnitude 3.6 light earthquake has been recorded in Kyoto today, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported. According to the JMA, the earthquake occurred at 09:35 pm JST with epicenter in Kyoto-fu Nambu region. The earthquake occurred at 10 km depth. JMA seismicity 2 has been felt in Kyoto Nakagyo-ku and Kameoka-shi. The tremor was felt in Kyoto, Shiga, Osaka and Hyogo prefecture. Original Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 26, 2019

October 25, 2019: The India meteorological department (IMD) has issued a red alert to Goa following the cyclonic storm Kyarr. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, light to heavy rainfall will occur over coastal districts of Karnataka, Goa and South Konkan during the next 24 hours. Cyclone Kyarr would result into gale winds, reaching the speed to 85 kmph and by Saturday it wouldbecome 110 kmph, the IMD official said. A deep depression in the Arabian Sea intensified into cyclonic storm Kyarr today.  Following the red alert, the Goa University has cancelled all examinations which were scheduled to be held on Friday and Saturday. The disaster management teams have been kept on standby. The cyclonic storm will move towards the coast of Oman. Original Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 25, 2019

Recent Natural Disasters 2019: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Major Natural Disasters Today Cyclonic Storm Kyarr -At 5.30 am today morning, Kyarr was located 380 km SSW of Mumbai and 1,850 km ESE of Salalah (Oman). -According to the Karnataka Disaster Management authorities, Kyarr will be developed into a very severe cyclonic storm during subsequent 12 hours. Click for detail report on Cyclonic Storm Kyarr Recent Earthquakes Magnitude 3.2 weak earthquake in Turkey (@ 12 km depth) with epicenter located 22 km SW of Selimpaşa, Turkey. 12:56 UTC (local time: 15:56; 2019-10-25 @ epicenter) Magnitude 4.5 moderate earthquake in Spain (@ 5 km depth) with epicenter located 17 km SW of El Saucejo, Spain. 09:35 UTC (local time: 11:35; 2019-10-25 @ epicenter) Magnitude 4.6 moderate earthquake in S

Recent Natural Disasters 2019: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Major Natural Disasters Today Flooding in Southern France -Three people have died after flooding in southern France. -Fatalities occurred at Cazouls- d’Hérault, Gard region and Pyrénées-Orientales prefecture. -Flooding also halted trains and caused power outage. Recent Earthquakes Magnitude 5.6 strong earthquake in Indonesia (@ 258 km depth ) with epicenter 74 km W of Tomohon, Indonesia. 13:38 UTC (local time: 21:38; 2019-10-24 @ epicenter) Magnitude 4.5 moderate earthquake in Panama (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter 36 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama. 10:05 UTC (local time: 05:05; 2019-10-24 @ epicenter) Magnitude 4.9 moderate earthquake in New Zealand (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located 83 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand. 08:

Recent Natural Disasters 2019: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Major Natural Disasters Today Flooding in Cairo, Egypt -Flooding in Cairo left at least eight people dead, including four children. -Authorities have closed schools and universities in the greater Cairo area. Recent Earthquakes Magnitude 2.6 weak earthquake in Poland (@ 1 km depth) with epicenter located 1 km W of Paniówki, Poland. 19:30 UTC (local time: 21:30; 2019-10-23 @ epicenter) Magnitude 6.3 strong sea quake in Ascension Island (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter 865 km SW of Greenville, Liberia. 16:08 UTC (local time: 16:08; 2019-10-23 @ epicenter) Magnitude 3.0 weak earthquake in France (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located 2 km NW of Bellegarde-en-Forez, France. 15:12 UTC (local time: 17:12:20.0 2019-10-23 @ epicenter)

October 22, 2019: Flash floods caused by continuous rainfall hit several major roads in Kuala Lumpur affecting roads at Jalan Duta, bringing damages in the area. Flash flood damaged the wall in Kampung Dato Keramat and a tree thrashed a car at Jalan U-Thant. "Three vehicles were caught in the flash flood at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim," Malaysiakini reported quoting Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) Integrated Transport Information System (ITIS). Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department confirmed that there is no victim reported. Yesterday, the Water, Land and Natural Resources Ministry had issued flood warning for the low lying areas. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) weather forecast, there is monsoon transition period until early next month. Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 22, 2019

Recent Natural Disasters 2019: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Major Natural Disasters Today Recent Earthquakes Magnitude 3.9 light earthquake in Greece (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located 7 km E of Kardámaina, Greece. 12:23 UTC (local time: 15:23; 2019-10-22 @ epicenter) Magnitude 5.8 moderate earthquake in Tonga (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located 183 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa. 04:18 UTC ( local time: 18:18; 2019-10-22 @ epicenter) Recent Flash Floods Flash flood in Malaysia -Flash floods caused by continuous rainfall hit several major roads in Kuala Lumpur affecting roads at Jalan Duta, bringing damages in the area. -Flash flood damaged the wall in Kampung Dato Keramat and a tree thrashed a car at Jalan U-Thant. Click for detail report on Jalan Duta flood Recent Volcan

October 21, 2019:  Tremor has been felt in Dubai after magnitude 5.4 earthquake in Southern Iran. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 10km depth. The epicenter was located 218 km N of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tremor was felt by residents in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and also Doha. Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 21, 2019

October 21, 2019: Magnitude 6.4 strong earthquake has been recorded in Vanuatu with epicenter located 58.6 km SSW of Isangel, Tafea, Vanuatu. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at a greater depth of 226 km. The earthquake occurred at 01:52 pm local time Monday afternoon. There is no Tsunami threat from this earthquake. Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 21, 2019

October 20, 2019: Magnitude 4.2 light earthquake has been recorded in Taplejung at 07:24 pm Sunday, Nepal Seismological Center reported. According to the Nepal Seismological Center, the earthquake epicenter was located at Kanchanjunga Conservation Area. The epicenter lies nearby the Nepal Tibet border. Last felt earthquake in Nepal was of magnitude 4.4 in western part with epicenter in Rukum/Baglung border. No preliminary damage or injuries have been reported. Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 20, 2019

Recent Natural Disasters 2019: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Major Natural Disasters Today No major natural disaster recorded today. Recent Earthquakes Magnitude 5.4 moderate earthquake in Indonesia (@ 33 km depth) with epicenter located 158 km S of Padang, Indonesia. 23:49 UTC (local time: 06:49:10.8 2019-10-22 @ epicenter) Magnitude 3.7 light earthquake in Northern Algeria (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located 9 km S of Seddouk, Algeria. 16:47 UTC (local time: 17:47:00.0 2019-10-21 @ epicenter) Magnitude 5.4 moderate earthquake in Southern Iran (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located 218 km N of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tremor was felt by residents in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and also Doha. Click for the detail report on this earthquake 10:58 UTC (local time: 14:28; 2019-10-21 @ epic

October 18, 2019: With the help of MyShake app , all Californians will be able to receive warnings before the major earthquakes. Ground motion sensors from across the state will be used to detect earthquakes and the notifications will be sent out to give Californians a second to tens of seconds earlier to take precautions. The MyShake app is now available for download to iOS and Android devices which allows earthquake warning messages to reach Californians statewide. Earthquake early warning works because communications networks can receive and send messages faster than seismic waves travel. Earthquake early warning system can warn of quakes as much as a few minutes before they strike. Countries with such systems include Mexico, Japan, and the United States, where the most advanced system is California's state-run ShakeAlert . Great ShakeOut 2019 The annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill took place on Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m. across the United States. The

October 19, 2019: At least 15 people have died and 13 others have been missing after a dam collapse at a gold mine in Siberia. The dam, on the Seiba river in the region of Krasnoyarsk, burst after heavy rain on Saturday. Emergency workers have been searching for the missing people. According to the BBC, "People are being evacuated from a nearby village of Kuragino because of the raised water levels from the Seiba River and local flooding." Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 19, 2019

Recent Natural Disasters 2019: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Major Natural Disasters Today Tropical storm Nestor in Florida -Tropical Storm Nestor spawned tornadoes in Seminole and Hillsborough county damaging more than 50 houses. -Nestor moved inland over the Florida Panhandle from the Gulf of Mexico, late on Friday Recent Earthquakes Magnitude 3.1 light earthquake in Albania (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located 15 km NW of Vevčani, North Macedonia. 21:15 UTC ( local time: 23:15; 2019-10-20 @ epicenter) Magnitude 2.6 weak earthquake in Greater Los Angeles Area, California (@ 22 km depth) with epicenter located 1 km S of Compton, United States. 09:16 UTC (local time: 02:16; 2019-10-20 @ epicenter) Magnitude 5.2 earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter locate

Recent Natural Disasters 2019: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Major Natural Disasters Today Dam collapse in Russia -At least 15 people have died and 13 others have been missing after a dam collapse at a gold mine in Siberia. -The dam, on the Seiba river in the region of Krasnoyarsk, burst due to the heavy rainfall. Click for detail report on Russia dam collapse Recent Earthquakes Magnitude 4.7 moderate earthquake in Indonesia (@ 54 km depth) with epicenter located 75 km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia. 21:51 UTC (local time: 06:51; 2019-10-20 @ epicenter) Magnitude 5.7 strong earthquake in South of Fiji Island (@ 40 km depth) with epicenter located 1031 km E of Port-Vila, Vanuatu. 20:32 UTC (local time: 07:32; 2019-10-20 @ epicenter) Magnitude 4.2 light earthquake in Panama (@ 12 km depth) with

October 17, 2019: A one percent flood Cess on goods and services has been imposed in Kerala to raise the fund required for re-construction of State after the devastating flood occurred in the State during August 2018. The Kerala flood Cess rules 2019 has been implemented from 01st August 2019 for a period of two years i.e till July 2021. The flood Cess will be used for funding the post-flood rebuilding projects. The state intends to raise about ₹600 crore from the Cess.  According to the Goods and Services Tax Department of Kerala, no separate registration required for the payment of Kerala Flood Cess. GSTIN will be treated as Registration Number for Kerala Flood Cess. The tax payer has to login the official website “www.keralataxes.gov.in” to generate user ID and password.  In July-August 2018, severe floods affected the south Indian state Kerala claiming lives of 483 people and left around 140 people missing. All 14 districts of the state were placed on red aler

October 18, 2019: Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 is likely to form in the Gulf of Mexico late Thursday or early Friday bringing heavy rainfall and coastal flooding, the National Hurricane Center said. Tropical Cyclone 16 is currently over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. However, the tropical storm watches and warnings have been issued for parts of the Gulf Coast, The Weather Channel reported. A tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of the northern Gulf Coast from the Mississippi/Alabama border to the Ochlockonee River, Florida, and from Grand Isle, Louisiana, to the mouth of the Pearl River. Similarly, a tropical storm watch is in effect for east of the Ochlockonee River to Yankeetown, Florida. If tropical cyclone 16 becomes a tropical/subtropical storm, it would be called Nestor. Key Messages for Tropical Cyclone 16 1. There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge inundation of up to 5 feet above ground level beginning Friday along the Florida Gulf

Recent Natural Disasters 2019: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Major Natural Disasters Today Tropical Cyclone 16 -Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 is likely to form in the Gulf of Mexico late Thursday or early Friday bringing heavy rainfall and coastal flooding, the National Hurricane Center said. -Tropical Cyclone 16 is currently over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. However, the tropical storm watches and warnings have been issued for parts of the Gulf Coast. Click for detail report on tropical cyclone 16 Recent Earthquakes Magnitude 5.0 moderate earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines (@ 20 km depth) with epicenter located 10 km SW of Dolo. 22:52 UTC (local time: 06:52; 2019-10-19 @ epicenter) Magnitude 4.4 light earthquake in Indonesia (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located 8 km NE of Ambon.

October 16, 2019: An orange alert for drought has been issued in the east China's Jiangxi Province as a response to decreasing precipitation. According to the Xinhua , the average precipitation in the province stood at 96 mm from late July to early October, about 70% less than the average in the previous years. In Shanxi province, the Ministries of finance and emergency management has allocated an emergency funding of about 10.2 million U.S. dollars for drought relief. Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 17, 2019

October 17, 2019: At least 10 people have been died due to recent flooding in Nigeria caused by the persistent rainfall. According to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency in Nigeria's central region, the deaths have been recorded over the past two months in Nigeria. Three days ago, an 11 years old boy died after being swept away in the flood water in the Alimosho area of Lagos .  The recent disaster has destroyed around 2700 houses and affected a total of 21.223 people in 20 local government areas, Xinhua reported. Main Post: Recent Natural disasters List October 17, 2019

Recent Natural Disasters 2019: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Major Natural Disasters Today Flooding in central Nigeria -At least 10 people have been died due to recent flooding in Nigeria caused by the persistent rainfall. -According to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency in Nigeria's central region, the deaths have been recorded over the past two months in Nigeria. Click for detail report on Nigeria flood Recent Earthquakes Magnitude 3.7 light earthquake in Central California (@ 11 km depth) with epicenter located 27 km SE of Hollister, United States. 14:54 UTC (local time: 07:54; 2019-10-17 @ epicenter) Magnitude 4.6 moderate earthquake in Chile (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located 98 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile. 13:44 UTC (local time: 10:44; 2019-10-17 @ epicenter) Magni

Earthquake damages building of Cor Jesu College in Digos City (Sam Joel Nang/@inquirerdotnet) October 16, 2019: One people died and dozens have been injured after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake rattled Philippines Wednesday night. According to the ABS-CBN television network, a girl was hit by collapsed wall in a house and died in Datu Paglas town in Maguindanao province. The epicenter was located 23 kilometers southwest of Makilala town in North Cotabato. More than 20 people were injured in Magsaysay town in Davao del Sur province of Philippines. Local officials have called off classes in  the cities of Davao, Cotabato and Cotabato province to allow engineers to check the integrity of building structures,  Inquirer reported. "All classes in public and private schools in Davao City from kindergarten to post-graduate studies are hereby suspended tomorrow, Thursday,” Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte said in a statement. A fire broke out in a shopping mall in

October 17, 2019: The annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill will take place Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m. across the United States . The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region III office has urged the people to participate and learn the simple but critical safety steps to preparing for and staying safe during an earthquake. The Great ShakeOut is the largest earthquake drill worldwide and people need to practice Drop, Cover, and Hold  to survive and recover quickly from the next big earthquake , FEMA mentioned in its news release . During the self-led drill, participants practice how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” For most people, in most situations, the recommended earthquake safety action is to: DROP where you are, onto your hands and knees; COVER your head and neck with one arm and hand, as you crawl for shelter under a nearby table or desk; HOLD ON to your shelter with one hand until shaking stops (remain on your knees and covering your head and neck with