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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 multiple cities of North India, including Noida, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Poonch, Srinagar, and Udhampur. Residents in a high-rise building said the shaking lasted for a few seconds.
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 >
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 >
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, ep ...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 >
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 >
India on Sunday (April 5, 2026) said it dispatched a fresh consignment of relief materials to Afghanistan to support those affected by the recent floods and an earthquake. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is committed to extending humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people in this challenging time. Afghan mother seeks justice after Pakistani bombing kills hundreds "At this time of hardship being faced by Afghan people due to recent floods and earthquake, India delivers HADR [Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief] materials, including kitchen sets, hy ...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 >
India on Sunday (April 5, 2026) said it dispatched a fresh consignment of relief materials to Afghanistan to support those affected by the recent floods and an earthquake. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is committed to extending humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people in this challenging time. Afghan mother seeks justice after Pakistani bombing kills hundreds "At this time of hardship being faced by Afghan people due to recent floods and earthquake, Indi ...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 >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...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 >
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 >
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 >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck India's northeastern Assam state on Sunday, sending tremors throughout the region, officials said. There were no immediate reports of any damage. The quake had a depth of 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) and its epicenter was in the town of Udalguri, according to India's National Center for Seismology. Terrified residents rushed outside their homes in Guwahati, the state's capital. Northern India is highly seismic. It lies on a major geological fault line where the Indian tectonic plate pushes up into the Eurasian plate, forming the Himalayas. The ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Residents across Delhi-NCR and parts of north India reported mild tremors on Friday night as they noticed swaying ceiling fans and lights after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, prompting many to share their reactions online. According to official details, the earthquake occurred at around 9.42 pm, with its epicentre in Afghanistan at a depth of 150 km. Tremors were felt in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and nearby regions. While no damage or casualties have been reported, several residents said they briefly noticed ceiling fans and lights swaying inside ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Strong earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India on Friday night after a 5.9-magnitude quake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. The sudden jolts, recorded at around 9:50 pm, triggered panic among residents, many of whom rushed out of their homes and office buildings. Tremors were reported from multiple cities, including Noida, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Dehradun, and several parts of Jammu and Kashmir such as Srinagar, Poonch, and Udhampur. The quake occurred at a depth of 150 km, which made its impact strong enough to be felt across a wi ...Read More >
Port Blair: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 hit the Andaman Sea on Monday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 10.09 am at a depth of 10 kilometres. In a social media post on X, the NCS wrote, "EQ of M: 4.7, On: 30/06/2025 10:09:03 IST, Lat: 9.43 N, Long: 94.17 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Andaman Sea." Further details awaited. Earlier on June 25, an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the Andaman Sea, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). As per the NCS, the quake occurred at 01.43 am at ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India on Friday night, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of homes and office buildings. There were, however, no immediate reports of any casualties. According to the information shared by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, the earthquake measured 5.9 on the Richter scale and struck at 9:42:57 pm IST, with its epicentre in Afghanistan at a depth of 150 km. The tremors were reported from multiple locations, including Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, as wel ...Read More >
Koraput: A moderate earthquake measuring 4.4 magnitude struck the Koraput district late Saturday night, triggering panic in several towns and villages, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, officials said Sunday. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 11:31 pm IST April 4. The epicentre was located near Koraput at a shallow depth of about 5 km, intensifying its impact despite the moderate magnitude. Tremors were widely felt across the district, including in Sunabeda, Semiliguda, Pottangi, Nandapur, Damanjodi, Lamtaput, Jeypore and Baipar ...Read More >
PORT BLAIR: The Andaman Sea was jolted by a third earthquake on Monday. The earthquake of magnitude 4.7 struck the region at around 12.06 pm today, as per the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The seismic activity also occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, similar to the past two quakes in a day. In a social media post on X, the NCS wrote, "EQ of M: 4.7, On: 30/06/2025 12:06:25 IST, Lat: 9.60 N, Long: 93.79 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Andaman Sea." The Andaman Sea experienced a second earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter Scale today, with the tremors occurring at 11.22 am, just an hou ...Read More >