1.   President Kim Dae-jung sent his condolences to Afghanistan on Thursday after a powerful earthquake jolted the northern Afghan territories.

2.   A fairly strong earthquake jolted central Japan on Tuesday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

3.   A fairly strong earthquake jolted islands in southern Japan early Wednesday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

4.   A fairly strong earthquake jolted northeastern Japan early Friday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

5.   A fairly strong earthquake jolted western Japan Wednesday, injuring two people and stopping local train service temporarily.

6.   A major earthquake jolted a remote, mountain region in eastern Iran on Saturday, and an official in the stricken area said casualties were heavy.

7.   A minor earthquake jolted Tehran in November, but caused no casualties or damage.

8.   A moderate earthquake jolted the northern Philippines Wednesday but no serious damage or injuries were expected, officials said.

9.   A moderate earthquake jolted towns in southern Russia on Sunday, but no property damage or injuries were reported.

10.   A mild earthquake jolted a provincial capital in eastern Indonesia Thursday, but there were no reports of damage or casualties.