New Delhi | Strong tremors, lasting for several seconds, shook most of north India on Tuesday evening, creating panic among the people. According to the US Geological Services, the 6.5 magnitude quake had an epicentre 40 km south by south east of Afghanistan’s Jurm. It occurred at a depth of nearly 190 km. India’s National Centre […]
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Strong tremors felt in Delhi-NCR after 5.8-magnitude quake hits Nepal
New Delhi | Strong tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR and some parts of northern India after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Tuesday. In a tweet, the National Center for Seismology said: “Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.8, Occurred on 24-01-2023, 14:28:31 IST, Lat: 29.41 & Long: 81.68, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Nepal.” There were no further […]
Another temblor felt in Delhi-NCR
New Delhi | Tremors of an earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale that hit Nepal on Saturday evening were felt in Delhi-NCR as well. “Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 occurred on November 12 at 7.57 p.m. Depth: 10 km, location: Nepal,” the National Centre for Seismology tweeted. There were no immediate reports on any damage […]
Under-19 Cricket World Cup: Earthquake felt during Zimbabwe-Ireland match, video goes viral
During Under-19 Cricket World Cup match between Zimbabwe and Ireland, mild tremors were felt. The match was being played on Saturday at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago’s Port of Spain, when the earthquake struck. At this time, Zimbabwe were batting against Ireland. When the tremors were felt, the match was in its first […]
20 dead, over 300 injured in powerful earthquake in Pakistan’s Balochistan
New Delhi | At least 20 people were killed and over 300 others injured after an earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale jolted Pakistan’s Balochistan on Thursday morning, according to provincial authorities. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre of Pakistan, the 5.9-magnitude quake struck at 3.01 a.m. with focal depth of 15 km and […]
4.1 earthquake jolts Gujarat’s Kutch
Gandhinagar | A 4.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Gujarat’s Kutch district on Saturday, said the Institute of Seismology Research (ISR), Gandhinagar. There were no reports of any casualty or damage to property, it said. The tremor was recorded at 12.08 p.m., with its epicentre located 23 km East Southeast (ESE) of Dholavira, the world heritage site in […]
Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi, epicentre Jhajjar
New Delhi | Light tremors of an earthquake were felt in Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) late on Monday evening. Tremors of the earthquake of 3.7 magnitude on the Richter scale were felt at 10.36 p.m. The National Centre for Seismology said in a tweet that an earthquake of magnitude 3.7 hit […]
4.2 magnitude quake shakes Kutch, no damage reported
Gandhinagar | An earthquake, of 4.2 magnitude, was recorded in Gujarat’s Kutch on Friday afternoon, officials said. According to the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR), the quake, which occurred at 3.45 p.m., had its epicentre near Bandhal, 11 km north by northwest of Bhachau, and its depth was 26.7 km. Tremors were felt in cities like […]
Massive quake rocks Japan, tsunami warning issued
Tokyo | An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale struck north-eastern Japan on Saturday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for Miyagi prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of up to a 1-metre high tsunami in Miyagi and the first tsunami wave has already swept ashore in the city of Ishinomaki, dpa news agency […]
Quake shakes Assam, no damage reported
Guwahati | A moderate earthquake, measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale, was recorded Assam’s Sonitpur district on Wednesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. According to the Disaster Management officials in Guwahati, no report of loss of life or damage to property has been received yet. According to the NCS data, the tremor occurred at […]