Nisqually earthquake scars remain 25 years later: leaders urge vigilance and preparedness

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the powerful Nisqually earthquake, a magnitude 6.8 temblor that shook Western Washington and left lasting changes in how the ...

Adventist Health in Reedley moves closer to seismic upgrades ahead of 2030 deadline

Adventist Health Reedley is one step closer to meeting a critical state mandate that could determine whether it remains open ...

25 Years after Nisqually Quake, most old buildings have not been retrofitted

When the Nisqually earthquake hit at 10:54 a.m. on Feb. 28, 2001, the shaking cracked roads and buildings from Olympia to Seattle, sent bricks tumbling in Pioneer Square and left behind a lasting ...

Nisqually earthquake rocked western Washington 25 years ago

On Feb. 28, 2001 at 10:54 a.m., a 6.8 magnitude earthquake rattled western Washington, leaving billions of dollars in damages, several hundred people injured. One person died of a heart attack.
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5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Bangladesh: What Do Tremors Reveal About Regional Seismic Risk?

At 1:52 pm, tremors were felt across Dhaka and several districts of Bangladesh, causing brief panic among residents. According to the Bangladesh ...
New Atlas

Two-story 3D-printed house withstands earthquakes with cave-like design

Described as Japan's first two-story 3D-printed home, the O House is inspired by the geometry of natural caves. Built to meet the country's strict seismic requirements, it combines cutting-edge ...
Opinion

Before the next earthquake hits WA, we need to fix our bricks

An earthquake like the 2001 Nisqually quake will strike again, and it could be more damaging. What is certain is that we can make structures safer.

25 years after Nisqually quake, expert warns 'it will happen again'

A quarter century after the Nisqually earthquake shook the Pacific Northwest, one of the country's leading experts in seismic activity is reiterating a message he's delivered several times: it will ...

Government of India-funded restoration of Nepal's Jestha Varna Mahavihara conferred UNESCO Award of Merit

The restoration and retrofitting of Jestha Varna Mahavihara, Lalitpur, Nepal -- a Government of India-funded project supported through the Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India in ...

Vancouver built up fast — but now its older towers face an earthquake reckoning

Modern engineering practices explicitly design concrete to be more resilient to earthquakes, but older buildings predate such ...
Mid-Day

Kanpur, Prayagraj could face severe damage if earthquake of magnitude 6.5 or higher strikes region: IIT study

A Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) study has warned that parts of Kanpur and Prayagraj could face severe damage ...

The Nisqually earthquake that rattled Washington

On February 28, 2001 a 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook parts of Western Washington for almost a full minute. The quake hit at 10:54 a.m. It caused upwards of $4 billion in damage, and about 400 people ...