Earthquakes today: Two moderate quakes strike Assam's Dhubri, New Zealand's North Island
An earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale struck Dhubri district in the early hours of Thursday, August 14, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.
Another earthquake of magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck New Zealand 's lower North Island Wednesday, with a jolt rated as moderate by the country's geological sciences agency.
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Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
Earthquake tremors felt in Vikarabad district, causing panic
The residents in Vikarabad district experienced a jolt as earthquake tremors were felt in the early hours of Thursday. The earth shook for approximately three seconds in the vicinity of Parigi and was reported in nearby locations including Rangapur, Basipalli, and Nyamatnagar, prompting widespread panic among the local population. The earthquake occurred at 4 am and registered a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter scale, with the epicentre identified as Asifabad. Similar tremors were felt last May across several districts, including Nirmal, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, and Medak. In the aftermath of the quake, strong winds swept through Reemnagar, Jagtial, Siricilla, and Peddapalli districts, further disrupting power supplies. Many individuals took to the streets in fear following the tremors.
Mint
a day ago
- Mint
Earthquakes today: Two moderate quakes strike Assam's Dhubri, New Zealand's North Island
Two earthquakes of moderate intensity struck on the early morning of August 14 – one in Dhubri district in Assam and another in North Island of New Zealand. An earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale struck Dhubri district in the early hours of Thursday, August 14, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. Another earthquake of magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck New Zealand 's lower North Island Wednesday, with a jolt rated as moderate by the country's geological sciences agency. More details being updated
