Tag: Earthquake

The pope spoke as rescue efforts continued over the weekend with rescuers pulling more than a dozen survivors out of the rubble on Saturday

A series of large earthquakes in parts of Turkey and Syria Feb. 6 have created massive destruction and killed thousands of people

The Philippine contingent will join other aid agencies worldwide that are sending aid after a series of massive earthquakes

The image of Our Lady was unharmed in the quake that brought down Annunciation Cathedral in the city of Alexandretta

The pope entrusted “those who died to the loving mercy of the Almighty” and sent his “heartfelt condolences to those who mourn their loss”

The confirmed death toll across the two countries has soared above 4,300 after a swarm of strong tremors near the Turkey-Syria border

"Only minor damage was reported as of reporting time, the majority were residential houses," said the OCD spokesperson

The epicenter of the quake was 427 kilometers south of the Indonesian island of Ambon at a depth of 95 kilometers

The prelate also prayed that the faithful may “not lose trust in Him who cares for the most vulnerable"

An estimated 13,000 people have been displaced by the destruction caused by the temblor as rescue workers continue emergency efforts