Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolts Afghanistan, Pakistan
2 years, 6 months ago

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolts Afghanistan, Pakistan

India Today  

Earthquake tremors were felt in parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan on Wednesday. Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.1 - 44 km SW of Khst, Afghanistan https://t.co/4ORKfdDXIR — USGS Earthquakes June 21, 2022 The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said that the quake was felt by the people in Pakistan and India as well. A mild intensity earthquake struck Islamabad and other parts of the country, reported Pakistani media as tremors were felt in Lahore, Multan, Quetta and several other areas of Pakistan. ALSO READ: Mild earthquake hits Assam, tremors felt in West Bengal, Bihar, entire Northeast

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3.7-magnitude tremor hits Gujarat's Kutch; no casualty
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1 day, 9 hours ago

3.7-magnitude tremor hits Gujarat's Kutch; no casualty

Hindustan Times  

Earthquake Today: A tremor of 3.7 magnitude jolted Gujarat's Kutch district on Monday morning, the Institute of Seismological Research said. Earthquake Today: Last month, Kutch recorded an earthquake of 4 magnitude on November 18. Last month, Kutch recorded an earthquake of 4 magnitude on November 18. A large number of towns and villages in the district had suffered almost complete …

3.7 magnitude tremor hits Kutch in Gujarat; no casualty
1 day, 9 hours ago

3.7 magnitude tremor hits Kutch in Gujarat; no casualty

Deccan Chronicle  

Ahmedabad: A tremor of 3.7 magnitude jolted Gujarat's Kutch district on Monday morning, the Institute of Seismological Research said. Earlier, on November 15, Patan in north Gujarat was jolted by an earthquake of 4.2 magnitude, as per the ISR data. It suffered nine major earthquakes in the past 200 years, according to data of the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority. …

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Telangana; tremors felt in Hyderabad
2 weeks, 6 days ago

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Telangana; tremors felt in Hyderabad

Hindustan Times  

Telangana earthquake today: A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Telangana's Mulugu district on Wednesday morning, with tremors reported in Hyderabad and parts of Andhra Pradesh, the National Center for Seismology said. Earthquake tremors in parts of Maharashtra Tremors were felt in Maharashtra's Nagpur, Gadchiroli and Chandrapur districts after an earthquake struck Mulugu in neighbouring Telangana on Wednesday morning. In Chandrapur, parts of …

5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Telangana, tremors felt in Andhra and Maharashtra
2 weeks, 6 days ago

5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Telangana, tremors felt in Andhra and Maharashtra

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Several parts of Telangana, including Hyderabad and the remote Mulugu district, experienced tremors on Wednesday morning. The NCS tweeted: "Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.3, Occurred on December 4, 2024, 07:27:02 IST, Lat: 18.44 N, Location: Mulugu, Telangana." Then my son came to me and explained that tremors occurred in the area, " a woman in Hyderabad said after the mild …

Gujarat: Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hits Mahesana
1 month, 1 week ago

Gujarat: Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hits Mahesana

Live Mint  

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 hit struck Gujarat on Friday at 10:15 pm. The western state has suffered nine major earthquakes over the past 200 years, including the devastating Kutch earthquake in January 2001. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake was centered around latitude 23.71 N and longitude 72.30 E in the Mahesana region at …

Pakistan earthquake: Powerful tremors of THIS magnitude shake Islamabad, neighbouring Afghanistan
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan earthquake: Powerful tremors of THIS magnitude shake Islamabad, neighbouring Afghanistan

India TV News  

Islamabad: A 5.3-magnitude moderate earthquake on Wednesday jolted parts of Pakistan, including the capital Islamabad, according to the country's meteorological department. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1, while the Pakistan Meteorological Department reported it as having a 5.3 magnitude. “The centre of the earthquake was the Hindukush mountain range in Afghanistan and …

Earthquake Today: 3.6 magnitude jolt hits Karbi Anglong in Assa
1 month, 1 week ago

Earthquake Today: 3.6 magnitude jolt hits Karbi Anglong in Assa

Live Mint  

Earthquake Today: An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 occurred on 12 November 2024 at 12:28 pm in Karbi Anglong, Assam, at a depth of 20 km, with coordinates 26.40°N latitude and 93.03°E longitude, informed National Center for Seismology. Earlier in the day, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 struck Rohtak, Haryana, at 07:50 am, with a depth of 7 km, …

Mild tremor hits Kutch in Gujarat; no casualty
3 months ago

Mild tremor hits Kutch in Gujarat; no casualty

The Hindu  

A tremor of 3.3 magnitude hit Gujarat's Kutch district on Monday morning, the Institute of Seismological Research said. This is the fourth tremor of more than 3 magnitude recorded in the state's Saurashtra-Kutch region so far this month, the ISR data showed. It has suffered nine major earthquakes in the past 200 years, as per information provided by the Gujarat …

Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude strikes Maharashtra's Hingoli
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude strikes Maharashtra's Hingoli

Hindustan Times  

An earthquake of 4.5 magnitude hit Maharashtra's Hingoli on Wednesday morning and its impact was also felt in Nanded, Parbhani, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Washim districts, officials said. An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter Scale struck Maharashtra's Hingoli on Wednesday morning. The earthquake was recorded at 7.14 am with its epicentre at Rameshwar Tanda village in Kalamnuri taluka of …

Earthquake Today: Magnitude 3.5 quake strikes Chamoli in Uttarakhand
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake Today: Magnitude 3.5 quake strikes Chamoli in Uttarakhand

Live Mint  

An earthquake struck the Chamoli region of Uttarakhand on Sunday night with its epicentre near the town of Joshimath. The quake had a magnitude of 3.5 on the Richter scale and came amid heavy rainfall and landslides in the region. The development also comes two days after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Leh town in Ladakh. Meanwhile the State Disaster …

Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude strikes Manipur
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude strikes Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: An earthquake of 4.5 on the Richter magnitude scale was recorded in Manipur on Wednesday evening, according to the National Center for Seismology, ministry of earth sciences, the government of India’s preliminary location report of the earthquake. According to the NCS, the earthquake struck around 7.09pm and was measured at 4.5 on the Richter magnitude scale. The mild earthquake …

Earthquake measuring 4.7 magnitude jolts parts of Pakistan
6 months ago

Earthquake measuring 4.7 magnitude jolts parts of Pakistan

The Hindu  

An earthquake of 4.7 magnitude jolted parts of Pakistan, including the capital Islamabad, on June 19. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the tremors of the earthquake with epicentre at the southeastern region of Afghanistan and a depth of 98 kilometres were felt across various regions, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Swat, Malakand, North Waziristan, Parachinar, Lower Dir, Hangu, Charsadda, …

Pakistan: Earthquake measuring 4.7 magnitude hits multiple cities, epicentre is Afghanistan
6 months ago

Pakistan: Earthquake measuring 4.7 magnitude hits multiple cities, epicentre is Afghanistan

India TV News  

Islamabad: An earthquake of 4.7 magnitude jolted parts of Pakistan, including the capital Islamabad, on Wednesday. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the tremors of the earthquake with epicentre at the southeastern region of Afghanistan and a depth of 98 kilometres were felt across various regions, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Swat, Malakand, North Waziristan, Parachinar, Lower Dir, Hangu, Charsadda, …

Pakistan: Earthquake of 5.4 magnitude strikes Balochistan province, no casualties reported
9 months ago

Pakistan: Earthquake of 5.4 magnitude strikes Balochistan province, no casualties reported

India TV News  

Quetta: A 5.4-magnitude moderate earthquake struck Pakistan's Balochistan province on Tuesday and there were no immediate reports of any causalities, authorities said. However, officials did not report any casualties from any area where the quake jolts were felt but the Balochistan province in the past has been hit by several strong earthquakes resulting in loss of lives, injuries and huge …

More than $400 million needed for western Afghanistan to recover from October earthquake, UN says
10 months ago

More than $400 million needed for western Afghanistan to recover from October earthquake, UN says

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — More than $400 million is needed for western Afghanistan to recover and rebuild after a devastating earthquake last October that killed around 2,000 people, the United Nations said Wednesday. In a new U.N. report, released together with the World Bank, the European Union and the Asian Development Bank, estimated there is “an urgent need for $402.9 million to …

Earthquake today: Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 hits Kargil in Ladakh
10 months ago

Earthquake today: Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 hits Kargil in Ladakh

Live Mint  

Earthquake today: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 on the Richter scale hit Kargil in Ladakh on Monday, February 19. According to the reports, people in the neighbouring Morigaon, Nagaon and West Karbi Anglong districts of Assam felt tremors as a result of a mild earthquake in central Assam. On Sunday, February 18, an earthquake of magnitude 5.1 rattled Afghanistan, the …

Earthquake today: Quake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Myanmar
10 months, 1 week ago

Earthquake today: Quake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Myanmar

Live Mint  

Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Myanmar on Saturday morning, according to National Centre for Seismology. Strong tremors were felt across Northeast India and surrounding areas today, February 17. The quake that measured 4.4 on the Richter scale made the people residing near the epicentre feel the tremors at 9:25 am. In a social media post on X, NCS stated, “Earthquake …

Earthquake today: 4.3 magnitude quake hits Pakistan
11 months ago

Earthquake today: 4.3 magnitude quake hits Pakistan

Live Mint  

An Earthquake hit Pakistan on Wednesday and tremors were felt across various provinces of the country at around 4:04 PM. The medium-intensity Earthquake was measured as 4.3 magnitude on the Richter Scale and as per the National Center for Seismology, the depth of the Earthquake was 10 kilometers. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} “Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 24-01-2024, 16:16:41 IST, Lat: 36.39 …

Earthquake today: 4.3 magnitude quake hits Pakistan
11 months ago

Earthquake today: 4.3 magnitude quake hits Pakistan

Live Mint  

An Earthquake hit Pakistan on Wednesday and tremors were felt across various provinces of the country at around 4:04 PM. The medium-intensity Earthquake was measured as 4.3 magnitude on the Richter Scale and as per the National Center for Seismology, the depth of the Earthquake was 10 kilometers. “Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 24-01-2024, 16:16:41 IST, Lat: 36.39 & Long: …

Earthquake news: Afghanistan shudders twice within 30 minutes
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake news: Afghanistan shudders twice within 30 minutes

Live Mint  

Afghanistan's Fayzabad experienced seismic activity on January 3, with two earthquakes shaking the region, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. Subsequently, a second earthquake struck at 00:55:55 IST, 100 km east-southeast of Fayzabad, with a magnitude of 4.8 and a recorded depth of 140 km. The NCS shared the details, stating, "Earthquake of Magnitude:4.8, Occurred on 03-01-2024, 00:55:55 …

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 hits Ukhrul in Manipur
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 hits Ukhrul in Manipur

Live Mint  

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 was reported near the Ukhrul town of Manipur on Friday, the National Center for Seismology said. The National Center for Seismology tweeted, "Earthquake of Magnitude:4.6, Occurred on 29-12-2023, 22:01:19 IST, Lat: 25.14 & Long: 96.54, Depth: 120 Km,Location: 208km E of Ukhrul, Manipur, India." On December 26, a low-intensity earthquake of 3.3 magnitude on the …

Pakistan: 4.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Islamabad, Rawalpindi
1 year ago

Pakistan: 4.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Live Mint  

An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude shook Pakistan's Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and surrounding areas in the wee hours on Friday, ARY news reported. However, there have been no reports of casualties or property damage in any part of Islamabad or Rawalpindi thus far, the news report added. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre confirmed tremors in Gilgit and adjoining areas, with no reported …

Four earthquakes hit Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, tremors felt in North India
1 year ago

Four earthquakes hit Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, tremors felt in North India

India TV News  

Earthquake in Kargil: Within minutes, four earthquakes jolts union territories Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday. An earthquake of 5.5 magnitude on the Richter Scale hits Kargil in Laddakh, the National Center for Seismology informed. Third quake An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 on the Richter Scale struck Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir today. Fourth Earthquake Earlier this month, …

Earthquake today: Quakes of 3-3.9 magnitude hits THESE 4 Indian states. Details
1 year ago

Earthquake today: Quakes of 3-3.9 magnitude hits THESE 4 Indian states. Details

Live Mint  

An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 on the Richter Scale hit Karnataka's Vijayapura district on Friday morning, the National Center for Seismology said. In a post on X, the National Center for Seismology said, "Earthquake of Magnitude:3.1, Occurred on 8-12-2023, 06:52:21 IST, Lat: 16.77 and Long: 75.87, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Vijayapura, Karnataka." In a tweet, the NCS wrote, “Earthquake of …

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 jolts Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand
1 year, 1 month ago

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 jolts Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand

Live Mint  

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand on Monday, but there was no damage to life or property, reported PTI. The quake shook Dharchula, Didihat and Bangapani areas of Pithoragarh district at 4.17 p.m., the disaster management office told the news agency. The quake-struck Nepal received India's first consignment of emergency relief materials …

Earthquake today: Strong tremors felt in Delhi as 5.2 magnitude quake hits Nepal
1 year, 1 month ago

Earthquake today: Strong tremors felt in Delhi as 5.2 magnitude quake hits Nepal

Live Mint  

Earthquake today: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Nepal on Monday. The country is grappling with the aftermath of a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the region on Friday. “Earthquake of Magnitude:5.6, Occurred on 06-11-2023, 16:16:40 IST, Lat: 28.89 & Long: 82.36, Depth: 10 Km, Region,” posted National Centre for Seismology on X, formerly Twitter, on …

Once Again, Delhi-NCR Shakes as Quake Hits Pakistan: Why Capital Frequently Experiences Tremors
1 year, 1 month ago

Once Again, Delhi-NCR Shakes as Quake Hits Pakistan: Why Capital Frequently Experiences Tremors

News 18  

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake in Pakistan with its epicentre in the Hindu Kush region of neighbouring Afghanistan shook Delhi-NCR on Thursday. Strong tremors were felt in Delhi after four earthquakes hit Nepal within an hour on October 3, 2023 and, then again, on October 16, when a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal’s Sudurpaschim province. Here is how India’s total landmass …

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Nepal, second tremor in less than 24 hours
1 year, 2 months ago

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Nepal, second tremor in less than 24 hours

India TV News  

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter Scale, occurred in Nepal on Sunday, the second tremor to strike the nation in less than 24 hours, according to the National Center for Seismology. "Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 22-10-2023, 17:18:57 IST, Lat: 28.03 & Long: 84.74, Depth: 5 Km,Location: Nepal," it said on social media platform X. Earlier today, a …

Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan? | Explained
1 year, 2 months ago

Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck Western Afghanistan on October 15, barely a few days after multiple earthquakes of similar strength killed at least a thousand people in the Herat province. Afghanistan is located over multiple fault lines in the region where the Indian and the Eurasian tectonic plates meet. In southern Afghanistan, the Arabian and …

Magnitude 6.3 quake kills one, wounds dozens in Afghanistan
1 year, 2 months ago

Magnitude 6.3 quake kills one, wounds dozens in Afghanistan

Firstpost  

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook western Afghanistan on Sunday, killing one and injuring dozens more in the same region where more than 1,000 people died in tremors last week A magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook western Afghanistan on Sunday, killing one and injuring dozens more in the same region where more than 1,000 people died in tremors last week. Residents in …

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes west Afghanistan a week after devastating quakes hit same region
1 year, 2 months ago

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes west Afghanistan a week after devastating quakes hit same region

The Hindu  

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on October 15, just over a week after strong quakes and aftershocks killed thousands of people and flattened entire villages in the same region. The U.S. Geological Survey said the latest quake's epicentre was about 34 kilometres outside Herat, the provincial capital, and eight kilometers below the surface. The earthquakes on October …

Powerful earthquake shakes west Afghanistan a week after devastating quakes hit same region
1 year, 2 months ago

Powerful earthquake shakes west Afghanistan a week after devastating quakes hit same region

LA Times  

An Afghan woman with her children walk amid debris after a powerful earthquake in Herat province, western of Afghanistan, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. A powerful magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Sunday, just over a week after strong quakes and aftershocks killed thousands of people and flattened entire villages in the same province. The U.S. Geological Survey said the …

How a 6.3 magnitude quake caused another of same intensity
1 year, 2 months ago

How a 6.3 magnitude quake caused another of same intensity

The Hindu  

In what can be termed as unusual, a shallow focus earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck about 40 kms northwest of Herat in Afghanistan at around 11:00 am local time on October 7. Just 30 minutes after the first quake, Herat was struck by another shallow earthquake of the same intensity — 6.3 magnitude. Four days later, on October 11, Herat …

In graphics | The science of earthquakes, explained
1 year, 2 months ago

In graphics | The science of earthquakes, explained

Firstpost  

In the last six days, Afghanistan has witnessed two frighteningly strong earthquakes – each measuring 6.3 on the Richter Scale, causing the death of over 1,000 people and injuring countless others. We break it down for you “We are so scared that we haven’t gone inside for days now.” In Afghanistan, two massive earthquakes have rattled people and left them …

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits western Afghanistan, no immediate reports of casualties
1 year, 2 months ago

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits western Afghanistan, no immediate reports of casualties

Firstpost  

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Wednesday, hitting an area where more than 2,000 people were killed after a series of similar tremors on the weekend A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Wednesday, hitting an area where more than 2,000 people were killed after a series of similar tremors on the weekend. “We can’t give exact …

Earthquake in Afghanistan: Magnitude 6.3 strikes northwestern Afghanistan
1 year, 2 months ago

Earthquake in Afghanistan: Magnitude 6.3 strikes northwestern Afghanistan

The Hindu  

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck northwestern Afghanistan on October 11, the German Research Center for Geosciences said, claiming at least one life and causing panic among residents already traumatised by a series of tremors that killed around 2,000 people at the weekend. Wednesday’s quake has injured at least 80 people and a landslide has blocked the main Herat-Torghondi highway, …

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes Afghanistan days after powerful tremors killed thousands
1 year, 2 months ago

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes Afghanistan days after powerful tremors killed thousands

India TV News  

Afghanistan was hit by another powerful earthquake on Wednesday, compounding the nation's woes just days after a devastating tremor claimed the lives of thousands. Afghanistan faced a devastating earthquake on Saturday, with the death toll reported to be at least 2,000, according to a statement by a Taliban government spokesperson. The earthquake was followed by a series of powerful aftershocks, …

Taliban Officials Visit Villages Struck By Earthquake That Killed At Least 2,000 People
1 year, 2 months ago

Taliban Officials Visit Villages Struck By Earthquake That Killed At Least 2,000 People

Huff Post  

Afghan men search for victims after an earthquake in Zenda Jan district in Herat province, of western Afghanistan, on Oct. 8, 2023. Powerful earthquakes killed at least 2,000 people in western Afghanistan, a Taliban government spokesman said Sunday. AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi ISLAMABAD — A senior Taliban delegation was visiting western Afghanistan’s Herat province on Monday in the aftermath of the …

Death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan rises to 2,000
1 year, 2 months ago

Death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan rises to 2,000

The Hindu  

Death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan rises to 2,000, says Taliban spokesman. A powerful magnitude-6.3 earthquake followed by strong aftershocks killed dozens of people in western Afghanistan on Saturday, the country's national disaster authority said. “Partners and local authorities anticipate the number of casualties to increase as search and rescue efforts continue amid reports that some people …

Powerful earthquakes kill 2,053 people in Afghanistan. Here is what to know
1 year, 2 months ago

Powerful earthquakes kill 2,053 people in Afghanistan. Here is what to know

Al Jazeera  

Authorities say 9,240 people are injured and 1,320 houses damaged or destroyed. A magnitude 6.3 earthquake followed by three strong aftershocks hit western Afghanistan on Saturday. The main earthquake hit about 40km northwest of Herat, capital of Herat province, the United States Geological Survey said. Janan Sayeeq, spokesman for the Ministry of Disasters, said 2,053 people were killed, 9,240 injured, …

Powerful earthquake kills more than 100 people in western Afghanistan
1 year, 2 months ago

Powerful earthquake kills more than 100 people in western Afghanistan

Al Jazeera  

The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue after the magnitude 6.3 earthquake. A powerful earthquake followed by strong aftershocks has killed more than 100 people in western Afghanistan, local officials said, as the United Nations warned that the death toll could rise as search and rescue efforts continue. The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 40km …

Powerful Earthquake And Aftershocks Kill Thousands And Injure Many More In Western Afghanistan
1 year, 2 months ago

Powerful Earthquake And Aftershocks Kill Thousands And Injure Many More In Western Afghanistan

Huff Post  

People gather on the streets in Herat on October 7, 2023. A magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit western Afghanistan October 7 morning, the United States Geological Survey said, followed by four large aftershocks with epicentres close to the region's largest city. A powerful magnitude-6.3 earthquake followed by strong aftershocks killed dozens of people in western Afghanistan on Saturday, the country’s national …

Two 6.3-magnitude earthquakes kill dozens and injure many more in western Afghanistan
1 year, 2 months ago

Two 6.3-magnitude earthquakes kill dozens and injure many more in western Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes killed dozens of people in western Afghanistan on Saturday, the country’s national disaster authority said. Mohammad Abdullah Jan said four villages in the Zenda Jan district in Herat province bore the brunt of the quakes and aftershocks. At least five powerful earthquakes struck the city around noon, Herat city resident Abdul Shakor Samadi said. “As deaths …

120 dead, over 1,000 injured as 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan
1 year, 2 months ago

120 dead, over 1,000 injured as 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan

India Today  

The death toll from a magnitude 6.3 earthquake in western Afghanistan on Saturday has risen to "about 120", disaster relief authorities said, with more than 1,000 others being treated for injuries. "So far, more than 1,000 injured women, children, and old citizens have been included in our records, and about 120 people have lost their lives," Herat province disaster management …

3 powerful earthquakes hit Afghanistan in 30 minutes
1 year, 2 months ago

3 powerful earthquakes hit Afghanistan in 30 minutes

India Today  

Three powerful earthquakes struck the western part of Afghanistan within half an hour on Saturday, the National Centre for Seismology said. The latest earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.2, was reported at 12:42 pm, following earlier quakes of 5.6 at 12:19 pm and 6.1 at 12:11 pm. The epicentre of the strongest quake was located in Dipayal district in west …

Strong earthquake jolts Delhi NCR, memes follow. See posts
1 year, 2 months ago

Strong earthquake jolts Delhi NCR, memes follow. See posts

India Today  

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted several regions in northern India, including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Haryana. Social media, particularly X, was abuzz with posts as people took to the platform to share their experiences, concerns, and humorous takes on the situation. Many users posted memes and commented on the frequency of earthquake tremours …

Nepal rocked by three back-to-back earthquakes and aftershocks, 10 injured
1 year, 2 months ago

Nepal rocked by three back-to-back earthquakes and aftershocks, 10 injured

India TV News  

As India was hit with a powerful earthquake, neighbouring nation, Nepal was rocked by three successive earthquakes of varying magnitudes on Tuesday. The third earthquake of magnitude 4.1 on the Richter Scale was felt at 3:45 pm with the epicentre in Bajhang district, according to Nepal's National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. Image Source : INDIA TVDamaged houses in Nepal …

4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tajikistan
1 year, 4 months ago

4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tajikistan

Hindustan Times  

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck the Tajikistan on Wednesday according to National Centre for Seismology. The depth of earthquake was registered at 95 km, as per NCS. The earthquake occurred at 2:56 am, at the latitude of 37.72 and longitude of 72.12 The depth of earthquake was registered at 95 km, as per NCS. “Earthquake of Magnitude: 4.2, Occurred …

5.4 magnitude earthquake hits Meghalaya, tremors felt in parts of northeast
1 year, 4 months ago

5.4 magnitude earthquake hits Meghalaya, tremors felt in parts of northeast

India TV News  

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit Meghalaya and the northern region of Bangladesh on Monday evening, officials said. The earthquake took place at 8.19 pm, and the location was 49 km south-east of Cherrapunjee in Meghalaya, the National Center for Seismology said. "The epicentre was in Bangladesh, close to Dawki area of West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya," said an official …

Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude strikes southern Turkey, 23 people injured
1 year, 4 months ago

Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude strikes southern Turkey, 23 people injured

India TV News  

Turkey earthquake: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck southern Turkey on Thursday, resulting in structural damage to buildings and injuring 23 people, Turkish officials said. 23 people injured Turkey's Health Minister, Fahrettin Koca, in a social media post, said that the injuries suffered by 23 people in Malatya and Adiyaman were a result of falls and people throwing themselves off …

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