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Earthquake strikes Vanuatu islands, magnitude 7 recorded

March 30, 2026 admin

Map showing the location of the earthquake. Photo: earthquake.usgs.gov A magnitude ‌7 earthquake struck ⁠the Vanuatu Islands on ‌Monday (March 30, 2026), the ‌German ‌Research ⁠Centre ⁠for Geosciences (GFZ) said. Also Read | Explained | How are earthquakes measured? The U.S. Tsunami Warning ‌Center said there was no ‌tsunami threat from the ⁠earthquake. The quake…

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How To Remain Safe During And After Earthquake

February 17, 2025 admin

New Delhi: Residents of Delhi-NCR felt a strong earthquake this morning. According to the National Center for Seismology, a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the national capital around 5:36 am. In a post on X, the Delhi Police said, “We hope you all are safe, Delhi!” It also urged citizens to call on the emergency 112 helpline…

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Delhi Residents On Strong Earthquake Tremors

February 17, 2025 admin

New Delhi: An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the richter scale hit Delhi-NCR this morning with many residents rushing out of their houses. According to National Centre for Seismology, tremors were felt across north India, with Delhi as the epicentre. The depth of the quake was just 5 km. So far there are no reports of…

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4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Delhi, Strong Tremors Felt Across North India

February 17, 2025 admin

New Delhi: Strong tremors were felt in Delhi and its adjoining areas at 5:36 am today after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the national capital. The National Centre for Seismology, the nodal agency of the Government of India for monitoring earthquake activity in the country, said in an update that tremors were felt across north India,…

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Popular Greek Island Santorini About To Erupt After Series Of Earthquakes? Here’s The Truth

February 1, 2025 admin

Greece’s famed tourist island hotspot, Santorini, has witnessed a sudden increase in seismic activity, prompting the authorities to call for an urgent meeting. As per the Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry, monitoring sensors had picked up “mild seismic-volcanic activity” in Santorini’s caldera, leading to speculation and concerns, especially given the island’s tourism-driven economy and…

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Earthquake Of Magnitude 4.8 Hits Myanmar

January 23, 2025 admin

Naypyidaw: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 on the Richter Scale jolted Myanmar in the early hours of Friday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. According to NCS, the magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred at 12:53 am (IST) at a depth of 106 kilometres. It was recorded at Latitude 24.68 N and Longitude 94.87 E. …

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27 Injured, Ceilings Caved In As Earthquake Of Magnitude 6 Hits Taiwan

January 21, 2025 admin

Taipei, Taiwan: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, injuring 27 people and causing ceilings of homes to cave in according to local authorities. An AFP journalist in the capital Taipei felt tremors for nearly a minute as the shallow quake struck shortly after midnight. The epicenter was recorded 12…

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Does Viral Video Shows Aftermath Of Tibet Quake In Nepal? A Fact Check

January 9, 2025 admin

What’s the claim? Following a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Tibet near the Nepal border on January 7, 2025, a video has gone viral on social media showing a road with large cracks running through it. Several users claimed the video depicts destruction caused by the recent earthquake in Nepal’s Lobuche. One such post…

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Earthquake Of Magnitude 7.1 Hits Tibet, Tremors Felt In Parts Of India

January 7, 2025 admin

New Delhi: An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Tibet near the Nepalese border today, the tremors of which were felt in several parts of India, including Bihar, Assam and West Bengal.Â Nepal is nestled in a geologically active region, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide, forming the Himalayas and making earthquakes a frequent…

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Vanuatu Hit By 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake, Days After Massive Tremor Killed 12

December 22, 2024 admin

Sydney, Australia: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake rattled buildings on Vanuatu’s main island early Sunday but did not appear to have caused major damage, just days after a massive, deadly quake on the Pacific archipelago. The nation’s most populous island, Efate, is still reeling from the 7.3-magnitude quake on Tuesday, which killed 12 people as it…

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