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Guwahati: Following a 5.8 magnititude earthquake that hit Assam a day ago, aftershocks rocked parts of the northeastern region with five tremors epicentred in Assam recorded since midnight, official sources said. While one aftershock was recorded just before midnight, the other four were on Monday, as per information shared by the National Centre for Seismology. A tremor of 3.1 was recorded at 11.49 pm on Sunday, followed by another of 2.8 magnitude at 1.52 am and a third of 2.4 magnitude at 3.27 am, all with a depth of 5 km and epicentred in Udalguri. Another aftershock of 3.1 magnitude, epicentred at Udalguri at a depth of 10 km, was recorded at 10.19 am. A quake of 2.6 magnitude was also recorded at 1.13 pm on Monday, at a depth of 10 km and with epicenter in Karbi Anglong. There were no reports of loss of life or damage to property in the aftershocks, officials said.
New Delhi, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Strong tremors from an earthquake were felt across Delhi-NCR on Thursday, causing panic among residents in the National Capital, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and other nearby areas. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake was measured to be of 4.4 magnitude on the Richter scale. The epicentre was reported to be in Jhajjar, Haryana. The tremors were felt around 9.04 a.m. and lasted for a minute. The strong tremors sparked panic as people rushed outside their offices and homes. No casualties or damage have been reported so far, but au ...Read More >
Hyderabad, December 4: After an earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hit the Mulugu district of Telangana on Wednesday morning, Dr Prakash Kumar, Director of CSIR-NGRI said that the state capital is generally considered as a stable and low-risk area for seismic activity, making an earthquake of this magnitude rare for the region. The official said that since Hyderabad is not in a major seismic zone, such an event may not pose immediate cause for alarm, but it is still valuable to monitor the scientific background behind it. Earthquake in Telangana: Quake of Magnitude 5.3 on Richter Scale Hits Mulugu, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Light tremors were felt in Delhi and neighbouring areas around 9am on Thursday. An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude on the Richter scale originated at a depth of 10km in Haryana's Jhajjar. No loss of life or property was reported. The tremors, which were felt across the region, prompted people to rush out of buildings. "EQ of M: 4.4, On: Oct 7, 2025, 09:04:50 IST, Lat: 28.63 N, Long: 76.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Jhajjar, Haryana," stated National Centre for Seismology on X.According to National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the tremors were recorded at 9.04am. On Feb 17, similar tremo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - On the morning of July 10, 2025, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck the National Capital Region, sending tremors through Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and nearby parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The quake's epicentre was in Jhajjar, Haryana, about 60 kilometres from central New Delhi. The National Centre for Seismology reported the quake began at 9:04 AM IST at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, which made the shaking feel stronger in affected areas. NDTV reported that People across the city were alarmed, with many leaving tall buildings and offices as the ground moved be ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Residents across Delhi-NCR experienced mild tremors on Friday evening following an earthquake of magnitude 3.7 that struck Haryana's Jhajjar district, just a day after a stronger 4.4 magnitude quake hit the same region. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake occurred at 7:49 pm on Friday at a depth of 10 kilometres, with tremors felt across Delhi and its neighbouring regions. Residents displayed mixed emotions, ranging from worry to calm, in their reactions. Some said, 'We will pray to God to bless us,' while others said, 'I don't f ...Read More >
As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.5, On: 18/10/2025 05:04:04 IST, Lat: 36.64 N, Long: 72.96 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan." Earlier in the day, another earthquake of 3.9 magnitude struck the region at a depth of 10km. In a post on X, NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.9, On: 18/10/2025 03:25:49 IST, Lat: 36.68 N, Long: 72.85 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan." On Friday, an earthquake of magnitude ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed sadness over the loss of lives and damage caused by the earthquake in the Philippines. He stated that India stands in solidarity with the Philippines at this difficult time. In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi stated, "Deeply saddened to learn about the loss of lives and widespread damage caused by the earthquake in the Philippines. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery. India stands in solidarity with the Philippines at this difficult time." ...Read More >
Hailakandi (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): A moderate earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck Hailakandi in Assam on Tuesday at 14:18 IST. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km, with the epicentre located at latitude 24.823 N and longitude 92.634 E. For more information, residents are advised to download the BhooKamp App. Taking it to X, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said, "EQ of M: 4.8, On: 07/04/2026 14:18:31 IST, Lat: 24.823 N, Long: 92.634 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Hailakandi, Assam. For more information Download the BhooKamp App." Earthquakes can occur ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 7 (PTI) Authorities on Saturday barred Eid prayers from taking place at the Eidgah ground and the Jama Masjid in the old city here, while Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed that he was put under house arrest. "Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar deeply regrets to inform that the authorities have once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the Eidgah as well as at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar by closing the gates of the mosque and deploying police personnel outside," the management of the historic mosque said in a statement. ...Read More >
Telangana: In a shocking turn of events, residents of Vikarabad were jolted from their sleep not by the ongoing torrential rain, but by the ground trembling beneath them. At approximately 4:35 AM on Thursday, an earthquake struck the region, sending waves of panic through several villages. Also Read: Your Aadhaar is NOT Proof of Indian Citizenship: Supreme Court Reveals the 2 Documents You Actually Need The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) has officially confirmed the event: Tremors, which lasted for several terrifying seconds, were strongly felt in areas including Parigi, Basireddypall ...Read More >
Udalguri (Assam) [India], September 14 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 jolted the Udalguri district in Assam, at 16:41 IST on Sunday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at a depth of 5 km, with its epicentre located at latitude 26.78N and longitude 92.33E, 48 km WNW of Tezpur. In X post, the NCS stated, "EQ of M: 2.7, On: 14/09/2025 18:11:50 IST, Lat: 26.78 N, Long: 92.26 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Udalguri, Assam." Assam CM said that the authorities are monitoring the situation and there has been no loss of life so far. In a post on X, Assam CM ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck in Delhi on Friday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The tremors occurred at a depth of 146km and the epicenter of Afghanistan. Also Read | Delhi Shocker: 18-Year-Old Arrested for Stabbing Man to Death in Shalimar Bagh and Posting Confession on Instagram. In a post on X, the NCS wrote, "EQ of M: 5.9, On: 03/04/2026 21:42:57 IST, Lat: 36.398 N, Long: 70.878 E, Depth: 150 Km, Location: Afghanistan." https://x.com/NCS_Earthquake/status/2040114739062411479 Also Read | Global Food Prices Set to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs said that India has delivered humanitarian assistance to support flood and earthquake-hit Afghanistan. In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India delivered humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) materials included kitchen sets, hygiene kits, plastic sheets, tarpaulins, sleeping bags, and more. Also Read | Afghanistan Floods: Over 31,000 Affected As Flash Floods Kill 77 and Destroy 3,400 Homes in 2025. "India stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and remains committed to extendi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude jolted several parts of north India on Friday night, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The tremors, which lasted a few seconds, were felt in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Haryana. There were no reports of any damage or casualties. The epicentre of the earthquake, which struck at 9.42 pm, was in Afghanistan at a depth of 150 km, the NCS said. Many took to social media to share videos of ceiling fans and lights swaying inside their homes during the earthquake. "I hope nobody is hurt. I saw the fan swaying and turned on ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Dec 4 (VOICE) The earthquake that hit Telangana on Wednesday morning was the second earthquake of over 5 magnitude on the Richter Scale in the region in the last 55 years.According to the National Center for Seismology, an earthquake of 5.3 magnitude was felt at 7.27 a.m. on Wednesday with Medaram in Mulugu district of Telangana as the epicentre. The region experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 on April 13, 1969, with Bhadrachalam as the epicentre. According to scientists, both earthquakes were linked to the Godavari rift valley, which is a fault zone. The tremors on ...Read More >
Faridabad, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) After a 4.4-magnitude earthquake that jolted Haryana's Jhajjar sent strong tremors across Delhi-NCR on Thursday, fear gripped people, who described it as the "longest" quake they have felt in years. The quake, which hit at around 9.04 a.m., was felt across the National Capital Region, including Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Faridabad. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicentre of the quake was Jhajjar, with tremors lasting nearly a minute. Although no casualties or structural damage have been reported so far, the sudden jolt left people ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered condolences after a massive earthquake of magnitude 6.9 hit the Philippines. He underscored that India stands in solidarity with the Philippines and offered prayers to the bereaved families. In a post on X he said, "Deeply saddened to learn about the loss of lives and widespread damage caused by the earthquake in the Philippines. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery. India stands in solidarity with the Philippines at this difficult time." https://x.com ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 10: A 4.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Haryana's Jhajjar district on Thursday morning, with tremors felt across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and nearby regions. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported that the quake struck at 9:04 am at a depth of 10 kilometres, with the epicentre located at latitude 28.63°N and longitude 76.68°E. As soon as the earthquake struck, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) put out an advisory. It asked people not to panic, run outside and take the stairs while doing so. In several areas of Delhi, residents left their homes afte ...Read More >
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday conducted "Exercise Suraksha Chakra" -- a mock drill across Delhi to gauge the Earthquake and Chemical Hazard preparedness of emergency services across the capital. The exercise with a simulated earthquake was conducted at 55 locations, including schools, hospitals, industrial areas, markets, government offices, metro infrastructure, and vulnerable urban settlements. Advertisement According to the official document, the drill focused on validating the Incident Re ...Read More >
Siliguri: Tremors from a moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.8, which occurred in Assam's Udalguri, were felt across Bengal. From Siliguri, which was less than 500 km away, to Kolkata, which was over 100 km away, the impact was noticeable. Although there were four jolts, only the first two were felt in parts of Bengal bordering Assam and in Kolkata. The first jolt, with a magnitude of 5.8, occurred at 4.41 pm, followed by a second tremor of 3.1 magnitude at 4.58 pm on Sunday.Merina Sharma, who works at a private firm in Siliguri, said that with memories of the 2015 Nepal quake still in their mi ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 31: The government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that five glacial lakes in the Kashmir Himalaya have been identified as highly susceptible to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), based on a recent scientific study conducted by the University of Kashmir. The information was shared in response to a query raised by National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq, who sought details regarding the vulnerability of glacial lakes and the potential risks posed to downstream populations and infrastructure. According to the reply, the study -- published in the Journal of Glaciology a ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India on Friday, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of homes and office buildings. There were, however, no immediate reports of any casualties. The tremors were reported from multiple locations, including Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, as well as parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and adjoining regions. Residents reported feeling sudden jerks while seated, with furniture and hanging objects swaying. Many people said the shaking lasted for a few seconds but ...Read More >
Guwahati: An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Assam on Sunday evening, according to the National Center for Seismology.The earthquake occurred at 4.41pm and the epicentre was in Udalguri district. The depth of the earthquake was 5km, the officials said. Tremors were also felt in other northeastern states and neighbouring Bhutan.Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa said there has been no report of any major damage or loss of life. "We are actively monitoring the situation," he wrote on X. Tremors were felt in Guwahati, where many residents rushed out of their homes in panic. "It felt like it wo ...Read More >
India on Thursday (September 25, 2025) said a fresh humanitarian aid to quake-hit Afghanistan has reached Kabul via the Chabahar port. Afghanistan was struck by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake on August 31, claiming more than 2,000 and displacing 23,000 people. The Ministry of External Affairs, in a post on X, said, "In continuation of India's humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in the wake of recent earthquake, three container loads of supplies of relief material arrived in Kabul via Chabahar and were handed over to Afghan authorities." The consignment contains food items, water purifiers, pr ...Read More >
Delhi Earthquake: Strong tremors from a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan were felt across several parts of North India, including Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, on Friday, triggering panic among residents in several cities who rushed out of their homes and office buildings. The epicentre of the earthquake was near Darawan at 71.01 degrees E longitude and 36.52 degrees N latitude. ALSO READ: US Launches Search Op For Two Pilots After Fighter Jet Shot Down In Iran, Says Report Strong Tremors Felt Across North India Strong tremors, which occurred AT around 9:46 PM, were felt across multipl ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 3, 2019 (Xinhua) A moderate-intensity earthquake of 5.9 magnitude struck the border area between Afghanistan and Tajikistan today (Friday), with tremors being felt in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir state, officials said. According to preliminary data, the earthquake occurred at 16:12:58 UTC, and its epicenter was at the coordinates: 36.52 degrees north latitude and 71.01 degrees east longitude, and at a depth of 175 kilometers. Residents in parts of Kashmir reported that they felt earthquakes, causing panic as people left their homes and offices. Click here to follow our ...Read More >
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], July 8 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale struck Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. The earthquake struck Uttarkashi at 1:07 PM at a depth of 5 km, with the epicentre at a latitude of 31.22 N and a longitude of 78.22 E. Sharing an X post, NCS wrote, 'EQ of M: 3.2, On: 08/07/2025 13:07:05 IST, Lat: 31.22 N, Long: 78.22 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand.' Further details are awaited. Earlier on Tuesday, an earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck K ...Read More >
Jaipur: Tremors were felt Thursday in many areas of the NCR, including Bharatpur and Alwar in Rajasthan, as well as in Jaipur, Dausa, Sikar, and Jhunjhunu. The epicentre of the earthquake was Jhajjar in Haryana, where the intensity of the earthquake was measured at 4.4 on the Richter scale. However, due to the low intensity, no damage was reported from any districts where tremors were felt.According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicentre of the earthquake was located in Jhajjar, Haryana. The quake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale and originated 10 kilometre beneath the Earth's s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck near Jhajjar in Haryana on Friday evening, sending tremors across parts of Delhi-NCR, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The tremors were recorded at 7:49 pm, with the epicentre located 10 km northeast of Jhajjar and around 51 km west of Delhi, it said. People reported feeling the tremors in several districts, including Rohtak, Faridabad, Kurukshetra, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Noida. This was the second earthquake to jolt the region in as many days. On Thursday morning, a stronger earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck nea ...Read More >
Jakarta/Hyderabad, July 14 (Maxim News): A powerful earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands early Monday morning, sparking panic among residents and prompting a swift response from authorities. Shaken by the sudden tremors, residents rushed out of their homes, fearing aftershocks. Local authorities immediately launched relief and response measures in the affected areas. While structural damage has been reported, no casualties have been confirmed so far. Preliminary reports indicate that at least 15 houses and two school buildings were damaged, althou ...Read More >