An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit Pakistan on Wedenesday, causing mild tremors in Delhi and several regions of North India, according to National Center for Seismology. The quake’s epicenter was located 25 km south-west of Karor, Pakistan, at a depth of 10 km. The tremors were also felt in major Pakistani cities,…
NEW DELHI: A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 struck Jammu and Kashmir‘s Baramulla district early Tuesday morning, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Authorities are monitoring the situation for any further developments.More details awaited Source link
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s far-east region, according to a report by the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was reported in the early hours of Sunday morningThe earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 90 kilometers east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of nearly 50…
The earthquake that hit southern Japan on Thursday was not a big deal for the country despite its magnitude 7.1 strength as the quake caused minimal damage, however, the earthquake was promptly followed by a major warning from Japan’s meteorological agency, stating that there was a heightened risk of a first-ever “mega earthquake”. In response…
Earthquake jolts Japan's Bonin Islands, USGS says Source link
NEW DELHI: A rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake briefly interrupted a meeting of the UN Security Council in New York on Friday.The diplomats were discussing the situation in Gaza when the tremors rattled the chamber. Janti Soeripto, President and Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children US, was highlighting the hardships faced by women and children…
In the wake of Taiwan’s most powerful earthquake in a quarter-century, the towering Taipei 101, once the world’s tallest skyscraper, emerged unscathed, showcasing the pinnacle of modern engineering against natural disasters. The 7.4 magnitude earthquake, which struck Taiwan leaving at least 9 dead and damaging 770 buildings, tested the island’s preparedness and architectural resilience, particularly…
NEW DELHI: A 5.3 magnitude earthquake on Thursday hit the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. Strong tremors were felt across the town and also in Manali, which is over 350 km from the town of Chamba. The quake struck around 9.30 pm as confirmed by the National Center for Seismology.On April 1, smaller intensity earthquakes…
NEW DELHI: In a harrowing sequence of natural disasters, Japan and Taiwan have been hit by powerful earthquakes, leading to widespread concern and prompt action from authorities. Japan has issued an evacuation advisory for coastal areas of Okinawa following a potent earthquake that also affected Taiwan, bringing with it the threat of tsunamis reaching up…
KATHMANDU: An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter scale on Sunday hit Nepal‘s capital city Kathmandu with the epicenter Dhading, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre.The earthquake was recorded at 7:39 am and its tremors were felt in the other districts of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.There was no report of any…
