Taiwan was struck by a strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, the second major tremor in 24 hours. Centered 34 km from Hualien in the east, the quake occurred in a seismically sensitive region prone to frequent earthquakes due to its proximity to tectonic plate boundaries.
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale struck off Japan’s southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory near the southern coast of Kyushu. The 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred at 4:42 pm local time near Miyazaki, Japan, reported by the United States Geological Survey.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Shiretoko, Sakhalin, Russia, on August 10th, 2024, at a depth of 405.6 km. Preliminary data suggests minimal surface impact, with light tremors, felt in the surrounding areas. Seismologists continue to monitor the situation for any significant developments.
The earthquake struck at 7.57 pm, measured at a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in western Kanagawa Prefecture.
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 shook Soreng, Sikkim early today, according to the National Center for Seismology.
According to the National Center for Seismology, the first tremors were felt at around 10:54 am while the second occurred at 11:43 am.
Chile is renowned as one of the most earthquake-prone countries globally, situated on the Pacific Ocean's "Ring of Fire."
The earthquake struck at around 12.30 pm, according to the NCS.
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck southwestern Indonesia, causing significant tremors but no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
Uttarakhand's Chamoli was struck by a minor low magnitude earthquake, the National Center for Seismology informed.
The tremors of the earthquake with its epicentre at the southeastern region of Afghanistan and a depth of 98 kilometres were felt across various regions, including Islamabad, and Rawalpindi.
A powerful earthquake 2500 years ago, with a magnitude between 7 and 8, dramatically altered the Ganga River's course, potentially affecting up to 140 million people, according to a new study in Nature Communications.
Smritivan embodies Kachchh's resilience against adversities- a tale of perseverance, a symbol of rebirth, and a testament to transformation. Envisioned under the leadership of PM Modi, Smritivan spans an area of 470 acres on Bhujio Hill in Bhuj.
Bhuj's Smritivan Earthquake Museum has been placed at the third spot following the A4 Art Museum in China's Chengdu and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Egypt's Giza.
The earthquake, which had an estimated depth of 8 kilometers, was the strongest detected in South Korea this year. South Korea’s weather agency said people would have felt the shaking in the southwestern region of North Jeolla province.
Japan Earthquakes: The moment people in the Ishikawa region felt the tremors, their horrific memories of January 1 earthquake which killed 241 people created panic among them.
Indonesia, a seismically active archipelago of 270 million people, is prone to seismic upheaval because of its location on major geological faults known as the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake shook parts of Pakistan on Thursday, sending panicked residents fleeing from their homes and offices and frightening people. As of now, there have been no reports of casualties.
A cluster of earthquakes struck Taiwan early on Tuesday, the strongest measuring 6.1 magnitude, according to the US Geological Survey. There was no immediate information of any damage or casualties.
The earthquake hit the town of Sulusaray, in Tokat province, on Thursday, damaging some homes. This comes over a year after a devastating earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck Turkey and neighbouring Syria, killing more than 59,000 people.
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