A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, with tremors felt in Bangkok. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Videos circulating on social media show buildings shaking, and an under-construction structure collapsing into dust, sending clouds of debris into the air. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced on Friday that she…
Strong tremors were felt in Myanmar and Thailand after a strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the Thai capital on Friday.According to Germany’s GFZ center for geosciences, the midday temblor was a shallow 10 kilometers, with an epicenter in Myanmar.There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.The greater Bangkok area, home to over 17 million…
Earthquakes are unpredictable natural disasters that can cause serious damage and loss of life. While we cannot stop them, technology has given us tools to help us prepare and respond better. One useful development is the use of earthquake alert systems in smartphones. These alerts can give people a few valuable seconds to get to…
NEW DELHI: An earthquake hit the neighbouring country of Nepal early Friday. According to the National Center for Seismology, it struck at 2.36 am IST with a magnitude of 5.5 on the Richter Scale.No damage has been reported yet. More details awaited. Source link
NEW DELHI: A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal during the early hours of Friday. The seismic activity originated in Sindhupalchowk District, situated in the Central Region of Nepal’s Himalayan territory.According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center’s website, the earthquake’s epicentre was located in Bhairavkunda, Sindhupalchowk district, occurring at 2.51 AM (Local Time).Residents across…
NEW DELHI: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck the Andaman Sea on Thursday morning near Malaysia, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The tremor was recorded at 08:49:45 IST at a depth of 75 km.The quake’s epicentre was located at a latitude of 5.57°N and a longitude of 95.07°E. There were no immediate reports…
NEW DELHI: Tremors of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter Scale hit the Northern part of India early Monday morning. The national capital and its neighbouring areas felt the earthquake at 5.36 am first followed by another of the same magnitude that jolted Bihar at 8.02 am. However, the residents of Delhi-NCR recounted the moment and…
NEW DELHI: After Delhi-NCR, an earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the richter scale hit Bihar’s Siwan at 08:02 am on Monday.The National Center for Seismology said, “EQ of M: 4.0, On: 17/02/2025 08:02:08 IST, Lat: 25.93 N, Long: 84.42 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Siwan, Bihar.” Source link
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to the 4.0 magnitude tremors that jolted the national capital and its neighbouring areas on Monday morning, urging citizens to “stay calm and follow safety precautions.” Taking to X, he wrote, “Tremors were felt in Delhi and nearby areas. Urging everyone to stay calm and follow safety precautions,…
NEW DELHI: New Delhi and several parts of northern India were shaken by strong earthquake tremors early Monday morning. The sudden jolts prompted residents to rush out of their homes in panic.The earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.0 on the Richter Scale, struck at 05:36:55 IST, startling people out of their sleep. The earthquake was…
