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According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), an earthquake of upto 5.9 magnitude hit the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region and the Hindu Kush area on Friday. The quake occurred at a significant depth, with estimates ranging up to around 177 km, which often allows seismic waves to travel farther distances, which explains why tremors were felt across northern India. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Residents in Delhi-NCR and nearby regions reported fee ...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 th ...Read More >
New Delhi: Earthquake tremors were felt in several parts of north India on Friday night, including Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Haryana, officials said. The tremors, which lasted a few seconds, occurred around 9:45 pm. An official in J-K said the quake was of 5.9 magnitude. The epicentre of the quake was Afghanistan at a Latitude of 36.398 degrees North and a Longitude of 70.878 degrees East, the official said. The depth of the quake was 150 km, he added. "I felt a strong jolt which la ...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 in ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 3 : A moderate-intensity earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region on Friday, with tremors felt across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. According to initial data, the quake occurred at 16:12:58 UTC, with its epicentre located at coordinates 36.52°N latitude and 71.01°E longitude, at a depth of 175 kilometres. Residents in parts of Kashmir reported feeling tremors, triggering panic as people rushed out of their homes and offices ...Read More >
New Delhi: A powerful 7.4-magnitude offshore earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Thursday, leaving at least one person dead and damaging several buildings in North Sulawesi province, officials said. While local disaster mitigation agencies and Indonesia's Search and Rescue Agency are yet to release official assessments, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake's epicentre was located at 1.20 degrees north latitude and 126.35 degrees east longitude, and the tremor hit at a shall ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Five lakes in the Kashmir Valley have high susceptibility to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), posing a threat to 2,704 buildings, 15 major bridges, road stretches, and a hydropower plant in their immediate downstream areas, a study by the University of Kashmir has found.Citing the study, CM Omar Abdullah, who also holds the disaster management and relief portfolio, told the J&K Assembly Tuesday that there is a need for continuous monitoring of these high-susceptibility lakes throu ...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 populatio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Pakistan in the early hours of Tuesday, marking the fifth seismic event reported in the country in less than a month, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). According to details shared by the NCS on X, the earthquake occurred at 1:21 am IST. The tremor was recorded at a latitude of 25.48 degrees North and a longitude of 66.69 degrees East, with its epicentre located in Pakistan. Also Read | Did Paris Sc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Pakistan in the early hours of Tuesday, marking the fifth seismic event reported in the country in less than a month, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). According to details shared by the NCS on X, the earthquake occurred at 1:21 am IST. The tremor was recorded at a latitude of 25.48 degrees North and a longitude of 66.69 degrees East, with its epicentre located in Pakistan. "EQ of M: 4.8, On: 16/12 ...Read More >
New Delhi: A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Banda Sea on Tuesday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at a depth of 148 kilometers, with the epicenter located at 6.73°S latitude and 130.01°E longitude. The Banda Sea is situated in a seismically, active region, prone to earthquakes due to the complex convergence of the Australian and Sunda plates. This has led to the formation of several minor plates and microplates, making the area highly susceptible t ...Read More >
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], October 22 (ANI): Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday hailed the positive conversation held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the occasion of Diwali and underscored that the call signified warmth of ties between the two leaders. Speaking to ANI, the Former Foreign Secretary said about the telephonic conversation between PM Modi and President Trump a 'good sign'. Also Read | Earthquake In Tibet: Quake o ...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 magnitud ...Read More >
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], October 16 (ANI): Myanmar was struck by second earthquake on Thursday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.The earthquake took place at a depth of 150km.In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.7, On: 16/10/2025 12:27:53 IST, Lat: 24.88 N, Long: 95.40 E, Depth: 150 Km, Location: Myanmar."https://x.com/NCS_Earthquake/status/1978832195033661912Earlier in the day, an earthquake measuring magnitude 3.7 struck Myanmar. The tremor occurred at a shallow de ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan on Friday evening, marking the fourth quake to hit the country in less than a month and the second quake to hit the country in less than 12 hours. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred 47 km north-northwest of Khandud at 12:15 UTC (5:45 pm IST) at a depth of 43 km. No immediate damage or casualties were reported from Afghanistan. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi Meets Egyptian FM ...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 i ...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 spee ...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 an ...Read More >
Barren Island (Google Trends): India's Barren Island volcano erupted on September 20, following a magnitude 4.2 earthquake. Triggered by seismic activity disturbing the magma chamber, this minor eruption, the fourth since 1991, poses no immediate threat. Experts are closely monitoring the volcano due to its location on a fault line that shifted during the 2004 tsunami. India's only active volcano, located on Barren Island in the Andaman Sea, erupted on September 20, following a magnitude 4.2 ea ...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. ...Read More >
Guwahati: An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude jolted Assam, parts of the northeast, West Bengal and neighbouring countries on Sunday afternoon at 4:41 pm, IMD officials said.Even though there was no immediate report of any major damage, including building collapse or loss of life, three aftershocks were felt following the first tremor, which the IMD said was of magnitude 5.8 on the Richter scale, with the epicentre at Udalguri in Assam. The depth of the earthquake was 5 km.According to a preliminary ...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 ...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 wo ...Read More >
Guwahati/Kolkata/Imphal/Itanagar, Sep 14 (PTI) An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude struck parts of the Northeast and adjoining West Bengal on Sunday evening, followed by three aftershocks within one-and-a-half hours, leaving at least two people injured and damaging scores of houses in Assam. The first jolt of 5.8 magnitude was recorded at 4.41 pm, the second tremor of 3.1 magnitude was felt at 4.58 pm, followed by another tremor of 2.9 magnitude at 5.21 pm. The fourth jolt was of 2.7 magnitude and r ...Read More >
Guwahati: Tremors were felt in Guwahati and surrounding areas, where many residents rushed out of their homes in panic on a rainy Sunday evening. An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Assam epicenter in Odalguri district on Sunday evening, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. The earthquake took place 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 neigh ...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 ...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 ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 14 (PTI) An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude struck parts of the north-east region of the country on Sunday, officials said. There was no immediate report of any loss of life or damage to property, they said. The epicentre of the earthquake that took place at 4.41 pm on Sunday, was in Udalguri district, the officials said. The depth of the quake was 5 km. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a post on X, said, "The epicentre (of the earthquake) was near Udalguri. So far, the ...Read More >
Maharajganj (UP) | She tried to escape the burning Kathmandu hotel by lowering herself from the fourth floor with the help of a curtain -- and her husband's helping hands. But it was never to be. Rajesh Devi Gola slipped and fell to her death, the long planned pilgrimage to Pashupatinath temple in the Nepal capital gone horribly wrong for the couple from Ghaziabad. The 55-year-old is the only Indian among the 51 killed in the violent Gen Z protests that raged across Nepal this week. Two days a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Following a series of earthquakes that struck eastern Afghanistan, killing over 800 people and injuring over 2800, India has extended urgent humanitarian assistance to support relief efforts in the region. In a post on X on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs stated, India extends humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in the wake of the earthquake. India extends humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in the wake of earthquake. The aid, highlighted i ...Read More >
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