Central Asia earthquake

Kazakhstan’s Government Under Fire for Sloppy Earthquake Response

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Kazakhstan’s Government Under Fire for Sloppy Earthquake Response

The Minister for Emergency Situations in Kazakhstan faces a possible layoff after the departments under his ministry performed poorly in response to an earthquake that rattled the population in the south of the country. On January 25, during a meeting on seismic safety in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reprimanded Minister Syrym Sharipkhanov, who was … Read more

‘Very Strong’ 7.1 Magnitude Quake in Western China Kills 3

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‘Very Strong’ 7.1 Magnitude Quake in Western China Kills 3

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in a remote part of China’s western Xinjiang region killed at least three people and caused extensive damage in freezing weather, officials said Tuesday while suggesting that the area’s sparse population contributed to the “very strong” quake’s low death toll.  The quake rocked Uchturpan county in Aksu prefecture shortly after 2 … Read more