Earthquakes
There will be news: the day after the earthquakes in Venezuela, the forest fire in Ezkabarte and the exit operation begins
In two words, a summary of what will be news of the Present today.
This is what La Guaira looks like after the 7.2 and 7.5 degree earthquakes
The tragedy is reflected in collapsed buildings, damaged infrastructure and thousands of victims. The emergency teams continue to work in the most affected areas, measuring damage and rescuing victims.
The earthquakes in Venezuela are two earthquakes in less than a minute
These strong tremors have affected some 280 buildings, especially in the state of La Guaira, which has been the most affected region, as well as major damage to areas of Caraballeda and the Gran Playa. After the violent earthquakes, there have been 30 replicas, particularly those that have hit the states of La Guaira, Caracas and Yaracuy.
Mikel Moreno, Basque resident in Caracas: "We have seen many fallen buildings, bridges and trees"
Mikel was in La Guaira at the start of the earthquake and Agustín in Caracas. Mikel has decided to return home to the capital, but in an hour it has taken him five hours to complete his journey. He will not forget what he has seen.
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At least one Basque woman is among those killed in the earthquake in Venezuela
The family has confirmed to EITB that a woman of Basque origin is among the fatalities of the two 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that have struck Venezuela.
"When the day begins here, we will see terrible things in Venezuela."
The Basque based in Venezuela, Agustín Otxotorena, has offered an interview at the Egun On, on the occasion of the earthquakes that have taken place in the area.
Two earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 have shaken Venezuela and demolished houses in Caracas
Venezuelan authorities have declared a state of emergency following two powerful earthquakes in the northwest of the country; while the government has not yet provided an official balance of casualties, US President Donald Trump has said that earthquakes have left "many dead."
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake kills at least 14 people in the Philip
Authorities continue to monitor several coastal areas as search and damage assessment continue.
There have been seismic movements in Andalusia since the storm
A 6.2 degree earthquake has shaken Japan
A 6.5-degree earthquake has shaken central Mexico
The earthquake has had its epicenter on the coast of the southern state of Guerrero, in the Pacific Ocean, but the shock has been detected in several cities in the country, including the capital of Mexico. No material or personal damage has yet been reported.
Experts have several hypotheses about the origin of the earthquake in Álava
The first hypothesis is that if the earthquake has occurred near the surface, it is due to the collapse of a large cavity, which is a karstic area with numerous caverns. The second hypothesis is that if the earthquake's hypocenter is at a depth of five kilometers, the movement of the earth could have been caused by the movement of the large salt bag in the subsoil of Álava.
Japan raises tsunami alert and warns of another possible earthquake
Japan has deactivated the tsunami alert the day after the 7.5 degree earthquake that struck the north of the country on Monday, but the authorities have activated a special alert at the risk of an unusual earthquake in the coming days.
That's how security cameras recorded the earthquake in Álava
The moment of last night's earthquake has been recorded by security cameras on the Alavese roads. Although the earthquake has been brief, you can see the vibration in some of them.
A 7.6 degree earthquake has hit northern Japan and a tsunami alert has been issued
Authorities have evacuated more than 23,000 people due to the risk of waves of up to three metres. Tohoku Electric Power, operator of two nuclear power plants in the earthquake area, is assessing the situation in the factories.
Miguel Ángel Montes, mayor of Iruña de Oca: "There has been no personal or material damage, everything is under control."
After midnight, an earthquake of magnitude 4, with a Iruña Okan epicentro, has shaken Álava. According to the mayor himself, Miguel Ángel Montes, there has been no damage in the town. In addition, the mayor has conveyed his tranquillity pending the reports and conclusions of the experts of the Basque Government and the Provincial Council of Álava.
Miguel Ángel Montes, mayor of Iruña de Oca: "There has been no personal or material damage, everything is under control."
After midnight, an earthquake of magnitude 4, with a Iruña Okan epicentro, has shaken Álava. According to the mayor himself, Miguel Ángel Montes, there has been no damage in the town. In addition, the mayor has conveyed his tranquillity pending the reports and conclusions of the experts of the Basque Government and the Provincial Council of Álava.
Antonio Aretxabala: "This is the biggest earthquake in the history of the Basque Country"
In an interview on Radio Euskadi, geologist and scientific publicizer Antonio Aretxabaleta has stated that the seismic movement has been the largest in the history of the Basque Country. Moreover, the earthquake has revealed the existence of a previously unknown fault in Álava.
A 4-degree earthquake has shaken Álava without causing damage or injury
The earthquake, which took place at 00:10 hours and had its epicenter in Iruña de Oca, woke thousands of people this morning in Álava and did not cause damage and no replicas are expected, according to SOS Deiak.