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Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hits Pakistan

There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.

According to NCS, the earthquake hit at a depth of 10 kilometres (NCS)

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Updated on May 05, 2025 04:38 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hits Madhya Pradesh's Alirajpur

Earlier on Sunday, an earthquake of magnitude 3.1 struck Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district, said the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

According to the NCS, the tremor occurred at 5.10 pm at a depth of 10 kilometers in the district.(X/@NCS_Earthquake)

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Published on May 04, 2025 10:22 PM IST

ANI |

Earthquake with magnitude 5.2 rocks Western Texas

Earlier, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre had measured the quake's magnitude at 6.5.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre warned residents that aftershocks may occur in the next hours or days. (Reuters/Representative Image)

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Updated on May 04, 2025 08:05 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 hits Indonesia's Sulawesi region

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

A working seismograph is shown in a display about earthquakes. (Reuters)

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Published on May 03, 2025 06:48 PM IST

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Tsunami warning lowered in Chile, evacuations slow down after major earthquake

Chile's Minister Elizalde said the evacuation alert for the country was being downgraded, but advised people to stay away from the beach and coastal regions.

A major 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck in the Drake Passage, causing a tsunami alert in Chile earlier today.(AFP)

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Published on May 02, 2025 11:52 PM IST

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Tsunami warning after 7.5 earthquake hits far-south Chile; evacuations on

Chile earthquake: Chilean President Gabriel Boric urged the public to evacuate the Magallanes region's coastline.

People evacuate the coastline in Chile, following a tsunami preventive advisory generated by local authorities, after an earthquake sparked a tsunami threat on the Pacific coast, in Punta Arenas, Chile, May 2, 2025. (Reuters)

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Updated on May 02, 2025 10:21 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Earthquake of 4.8 magnitude strikes remote region of Tibet: Report

China’s Earthquake Networks Centre said a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet’s remote Rutog County on Tuesday.

The earthquake struck at 4:17 a.m. (2017 GMT on Monday), according to the report. (Pic used for representation)(Reuters)

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Updated on Apr 29, 2025 04:05 PM IST

Reuters |

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes Ecuador, 20 injured

Earthquake today: The quake struck at a depth of 23 km (14.29 miles), EMSC said, with Ecuadorean authorities ruling out issuing a tsunami warning.

A man walks in front of a damaged wall after the earthquake that struck the city of Esmeraldas, Ecuador on April 25, 2025. (AFP)

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Published on Apr 25, 2025 11:56 PM IST

Reuters |

Twin earthquakes in Myanmar: 3,700 dead, 5100 injured says WHO

The World Health Organisation has appealed for USD 8 million to help prevent disease outbreaks and continue to provide basic care in the region.

A broken Buddha statue is pictured inside a damaged pagoda following one of two strong earthquakes in Myanmar(REUTERS)

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Updated on Apr 25, 2025 09:41 PM IST

ANI |

Astrologer arrested after viral earthquake prediction video sparks panic

A viral video predicting another major earthquake led to the arrest of a Myanmar astrologer for spreading fear among the public.

Astrologer with 300,000 followers predicted an earthquake across Myanmar on April 21.(Reuters)

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Published on Apr 25, 2025 02:20 PM IST

BySimran Singh

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 shakes Istanbul, epicentre in Sea of Marmara

The United States Geological Survey reported the earthquake was of magnitude 6.2 at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.

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Updated on Apr 23, 2025 03:56 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Alaska earthquake: 4.7 magnitude quake rattles Willow, Anchorage and Eagle River

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Willow, Alaska, with tremors felt in Anchorage and Eagle River.

4.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Alaska.(Representative Image: Unsplash)

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Updated on Apr 23, 2025 06:14 AM IST

ByVaishnavi Vaidyanathan

Myanmar quake: Chinese executive linked to collapsed Bangkok skyscraper arrested

Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong told a news conference that a Thai court had issued arrest warrants for four individuals, including three Thai nationals

Thailand Earthquake: The picture shows the Bangkok skyscraper and its toppling.(HT File)

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Published on Apr 20, 2025 12:59 PM IST

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Earthquake today: Tremors felt in Jammu, Srinagar, Punjab, Pakistan

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, with tremors felt in Jammu, Srinagar, Punjab, Delhi-NCR, and parts of Pakistan.

The earthquake tremors were also felt in Pakistan's Islamabad, Lahore and parts of the country.(Pic for representational purpose only)

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Updated on Apr 19, 2025 01:26 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in J&K, Delhi-NCR

Earthquake today: The quake was at a depth of 130 km. No immediate reports of any damage have emerged.

Earthquake today: A working seismograph is shown in a display about earthquakes. (Reuters)

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Updated on Apr 19, 2025 01:41 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Texas rocked by series of earthquakes, latest 3.3 magnitude near Mentone

Texas experienced a series of small earthquakes, including a 3.3 magnitude quake near Mentone.

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Published on Apr 18, 2025 07:17 PM IST

ByBhavika Rathore

Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 hits northern Chile

The quake was at a depth of 178 km (110.6 miles), GFZ said.

The earthquake hit northern Chile on Thursday, said German Research Center for Geosciences.(Representational Photo)

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Published on Apr 18, 2025 06:43 AM IST

Reuters |

Myanmar hit by earthquake twice in 24 hours: Should tourists be worried?

The earthquake in Myanmar occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. Here's what travellers need to know.

People gathered on the banks of the Irrawaddy River in front of the collapsed Ava Bridge, also known as the Inwa Bridge, in Mandalay after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. (Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 17, 2025 03:54 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Naypyitaw [myanmar]

Elephants form protective ‘circle’ around calves as earthquake hits San Diego

A herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo instinctively formed a protective circle around their calves during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake.

As the ground shook, five adult elephants rushed to surround the herd’s youngest members.(X/@sandiegozoo)

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Published on Apr 16, 2025 10:34 AM IST

BySimran Singh

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said the quake was at a depth of 121 km (75 miles).

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit Afghanistan on Wednesday(Reuters)

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Updated on Apr 16, 2025 09:16 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolts Nepal

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 25km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

Nepal is the 11th most earthquake-prone country in the world.(Representational/Pixabay)

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Published on Apr 15, 2025 09:24 AM IST

ANI |

Watch: Elephants at zoo sense earthquake - What they do next is incredible

A herd of African elephants reacted instinctively to the earthquake at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, forming an "alert circle."

A video of African elephants reacting to the earthquake at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park has gone viral.(Representational Image/ REUTERS)

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Published on Apr 15, 2025 04:17 AM IST

ByVaishnavi Vaidyanathan

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits San Diego, tremors felt in Southern California

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 occurred Monday morning close to San Diego, reported the U.S. Geological Survey.

Southern California was hit Monday morning by a strong earthquake near San Diego(Reuters)

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 11:32 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Richter scale, seismographs: How the magnitude of earthquakes is measured

While the Richter Scale is widely recognized, modern seismologists prefer the moment magnitude scale for accurate measurement of earthquakes.

A Buddhist monk walks past the debris of a damaged pagoda in Mandalay on April 13, 2025, following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar.(AFP)

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Updated on Apr 13, 2025 01:32 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

4 earthquakes jolt India, other Asian countries within an hour

India, Myanmar, and Tajikistan experienced four earthquakes in one hour, prompting residents to flee buildings.

People clear debris of a damaged Buddha statue at Lawkatharaphu pagoda in Inwa on the outskirts of Mandalay on April 12, 2025.(AFP)

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Updated on Apr 13, 2025 12:59 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Central Myanmar rocked by new 5.5 magnitude earthquake

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Myanmar's Meiktila today, adding to anxiety after the devastating 7.7 quake on March 28.

A man on motorcycle rides past a damaged building in Mandalay on April 13, 2025, following the devastating March 28 earthquake. Thousands marked the start of Myanmar's water festival on April 13 in the ruins of last month's earthquake, with the country's most raucous holiday muted by the tragedy of the tremor. (AFP)

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Updated on Apr 13, 2025 11:40 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 jolts Himachal Pradesh's Mandi

The depth of the earthquake was 5 km, according to the National Center for Seismology.

Tremors were felt in Mandi and neighbouring areas in Himachal Pradesh. (Representational Photo)

india news

Updated on Apr 13, 2025 11:23 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Tajikistan

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Tajikistan at a depth of 16 km (10 miles) on Sunday

Ane earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Tajikistan at a depth of 16 km (10 miles) on Sunday(Reuters)

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Updated on Apr 13, 2025 11:07 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Tremors jolt Srinagar as 5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan

Pakistan earthquake: People in Srinagar, Jammu and several other parts of Kashmir region felt the tremors.

People in Srinagar, Jammu and several other parts of Kashmir region felt tremors.(Representational/Reuters)

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Updated on Apr 12, 2025 02:31 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude strikes off Papua New Guinea coast

Earthquake struck at a depth of 72 kilometres (44 miles) about 115 kilometres southeast of the town of Kokopo.

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Saturday off the coast of Papua New Guinea's New Island region. (Pic used for representation)(Reuters)

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Updated on Apr 12, 2025 10:28 AM IST

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Latest from earthquake

There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.

Earlier on Sunday, an earthquake of magnitude 3.1 struck Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district, said the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

Earlier, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre had measured the quake's magnitude at 6.5.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Chile's Minister Elizalde said the evacuation alert for the country was being downgraded, but advised people to stay away from the beach and coastal regions.

Chile earthquake: Chilean President Gabriel Boric urged the public to evacuate the Magallanes region's coastline.

China’s Earthquake Networks Centre said a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet’s remote Rutog County on Tuesday.

Earthquake today: The quake struck at a depth of 23 km (14.29 miles), EMSC said, with Ecuadorean authorities ruling out issuing a tsunami warning.

The World Health Organisation has appealed for USD 8 million to help prevent disease outbreaks and continue to provide basic care in the region.

A viral video predicting another major earthquake led to the arrest of a Myanmar astrologer for spreading fear among the public.

The United States Geological Survey reported the earthquake was of magnitude 6.2 at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Willow, Alaska, with tremors felt in Anchorage and Eagle River.

Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong told a news conference that a Thai court had issued arrest warrants for four individuals, including three Thai nationals

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, with tremors felt in Jammu, Srinagar, Punjab, Delhi-NCR, and parts of Pakistan.

Earthquake today: The quake was at a depth of 130 km. No immediate reports of any damage have emerged.

Texas experienced a series of small earthquakes, including a 3.3 magnitude quake near Mentone.

The quake was at a depth of 178 km (110.6 miles), GFZ said.

The earthquake in Myanmar occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. Here's what travellers need to know.

A herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo instinctively formed a protective circle around their calves during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said the quake was at a depth of 121 km (75 miles).

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 25km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

A herd of African elephants reacted instinctively to the earthquake at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, forming an "alert circle."

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 occurred Monday morning close to San Diego, reported the U.S. Geological Survey.

While the Richter Scale is widely recognized, modern seismologists prefer the moment magnitude scale for accurate measurement of earthquakes.

India, Myanmar, and Tajikistan experienced four earthquakes in one hour, prompting residents to flee buildings.

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Myanmar's Meiktila today, adding to anxiety after the devastating 7.7 quake on March 28.

The depth of the earthquake was 5 km, according to the National Center for Seismology.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Tajikistan at a depth of 16 km (10 miles) on Sunday

Pakistan earthquake: People in Srinagar, Jammu and several other parts of Kashmir region felt the tremors.

Earthquake struck at a depth of 72 kilometres (44 miles) about 115 kilometres southeast of the town of Kokopo.

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