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(LIVE VIDEO) Massive 8.9 Earthquake Strikes Japan: Oregon Coast Tsunami Watch Upgraded to Tsunami Warning

Experts say it is one of the most grand quakes in modern history; the worst Japan has ever seen, it is rated the 5th worst since 1900.

(JAPAN / HAWAII / WEST COAST) - Japan has reeled under a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake. 13-18 foot tsunamis washed ashore; Hawaii and Oregon gave Tsunami Warnings which means an event is expected.

Mexicali/San Luis Rio Colorado News: The Border Recovers from a Big Blow

Prone to earth movements, the Mexicali area straddles the San Andres, Imperial, Cerro Prieto, Laguna Salada and other faults.

(LAS CRUCES, N.M.) - More than two weeks after a 7.2 earthquake struck the Baja California/Sonora border region, residents are still assessing damages, making repairs and dealing with thousands of aftershocks.

In Mexicali, tens of thousands of students were expected to begin returning to classes on April 19.

7.8 Magnitude Quake Strikes Indonesia

Five strong aftershocks were reported, measuring 5.2

(SUMATRA, Indonesia) - Sparking fears of another tsunami similar to 2006, the U.S. Geological Survey says a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck . Maggie Rodriguez reports.

The U.S. Geologic Survey says a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.

Baja California Rocked by 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake

Dozens of aftershocks were also reported.

(MEXICALI) - A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Baja California, Mexico Sunday near the city of Mexicali. At least one person died.

The earthquake struck at 10:40 p.m. GMT at a depth of 20.1 miles (32.3 kilometers) and 16 miles (26 kilometers) south southwest of Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California Norte, Mexico.

Local Citizens Aid Haitan Recovery Without Leaving Salem

CrisisCamp Volunteers Transform Disaster Relief.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Injured Haitians frantically sent calls for help – many from within the rubble– via cell phones texts hoping someone would respond.

Ban to Visit Haiti on Sunday To View Post-Quake Relief Efforts

An estimated 500,000 children under five years of age and approximately 200,000 pregnant women or those with infants had been affected by the earthquake, according to UNICEF.

(PORT-AU-PRINCE) - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will make a one-day visit to Haiti on Sunday, his second to the Caribbean country since the 12 January earthquake, his spokesperson announced today.

Nature Looms in Haiti

We are doing this for the hundreds of smiling faces that will greet us on the other side, the warm embraces and the laughter of so many children that truly just need a little extra help and the reminder that they are not alone.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The need has become ever more present to help, and continue to help. The Haitian community needs our commitment; they are facing the monumental task of rebuilding yet again.

UN Monitors Developments in Aftermath of Massive Earthquake in Chile

The death toll is 214 and rising.

(SANTIAGO, Chile) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said he is keeping a close eye on the situation in the Pacific Ocean after a huge earthquake rocked Chile this morning, threatening to send tsunamis crashing through the region.

Chilean Earthquake Update

President-elect Pinera faces a huge task putting Chile back together after the quake.

(PATAGONIA, Argentina) - A powerful earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale has struck the central Chilean coastal city of Concepcion at 3:34 a.m. local time.

Tsunami Warnings Issued After 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile

A tsunami warning has been issued for Chile, Peru and Ecuador.

(CONCEPCION, Chile) - The U.S. Geologic Survey reports that an earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter Scale struck Chile Saturday at 3:34 a.m. local time.

The epicenter of this massive quake is in the offshore Maule region of Chile, approximately 60 miles north/northwest of Chillan, Chile.