On February 27, 2010, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Chile, killing at least 300 and triggering tsunamis as well as communications and power breakup in the region. >>>

Chinese rescue team ready for Japan quake relief

A Chinese NGO rescue team said they are calling together professional volunteer members and and ready for quake relief work in Japan.>>>

S Korea ready to send rescue to quake-hit Japan

South Korea is willing to send off a group of emergency rescue workers to northeastern Japan.>>>