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NDTV
2 hours ago
- Climate
- NDTV
Indian Consulate In San Francisco Is "Monitoring" Tsunami Threat Post 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake
San Francisco: The Consulate General of India in San Francisco on Wednesday said that it was monitoring the potential tsunami threat following the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. The advisory warned Indian nationals in coastal areas to abide by the directions issued during a tsunami threat. In a post on X, the Consulate said, "The Consulate General of India in San Francisco is monitoring the potential tsunami threat following the recent 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Indian nationals in California, other US West Coast states, and Hawaii are advised to take the following steps: Follow Local Alerts: Carefully monitor alerts from US authorities, including local emergency management and the US Tsunami Warning Centers. Move to higher ground if Tsunami Alert is issued. Avoid Coastal Areas. Prepare for Emergency & Keep devices charged. Emergency Helpline number 1-415-483-6629 or reach through email on 🚨🚨🚨 The Consulate General of India in San Francisco is monitoring the potential tsunami threat following the recent 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Indian nationals in California, other US West Coast states, and Hawaii are advised to take the… — India in SF (@CGISFO) July 30, 2025 Meanwhile, an aftershock of the earthquake measuring 6.3 struck the Kuril Islands at a shallow depth of 10km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 6.3, On: 30/07/2025 08:00:37 IST, Lat: 50.64 N, Long: 157.49 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Kuril Islands." EQ of M: 6.3, On: 30/07/2025 08:00:37 IST, Lat: 50.64 N, Long: 157.49 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Kuril Islands. For more information Download the BhooKamp App @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) July 30, 2025 Meanwhile, the Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has said that Pacific coastal areas in the country are expected to experience tsunami waves less than one metre high, Al Jazeera reported. "The first tsunami waves are expected to arrive between 01:20 PM to 02:40 PM" on Wednesday (0620 GMT Thursday to 0740 GMT Thursday). People are advised to stay away from the beach and not go to the coast, in the provinces affected by the advisory," as per Al Jazeera. A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off Russia's far-east coast at 8:25 am local time on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. Several people were injured in Russia's far east during the earthquake, the TASS state news agency reported, as per Al Jazeera. Japan reported that waves as high as 50 cm were recorded at Ishinomaki Port, a major port city in Miyagi Prefecture on the east coast. Elsewhere, the first tsunami waves measured 20 to 40 cm, but Japanese authorities say second and third waves could be larger, as reported by Al Jazeera. Local media warned earlier that tsunami waves are stronger than ordinary waves, and a 50 cm wave can carry a force of up to 200 kg. Tsunami warnings were also issued for Taiwan, the Philippines, Hawaii, Alaska's Aleutian Islands and some parts of Indonesia, with advisories issued for much of the US West Coast, Al Jazeera reported.
India Today
a day ago
- Science
- India Today
Why the 6.7 magnitude earthquake in Andaman and Nicobar did not trigger a tsunami
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Monday night, raising concerns of a large tsunami. However, no such warning was was triggered by intricate and powerful geological processes deep beneath the seafloor. This region is globally recognised for seismic activity because it lies atop a major tectonic boundary, where the Indian Plate is gradually moving northeast and subducting under the Burma (or Sunda) This convergence is neither simple nor direct: the Indian Plate's movement occurs at an angle (called oblique subduction), introducing both compressive and shearing forces along the subduction of M: 6.7, On: 29/07/2025 03:40:32 IST, Lat: 57.90 S, Long: 157.88 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Macquarie Island more information Download the BhooKamp App @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) July 28, 2025WHAT HAPPENED BELOW THE SURFACE?The earthquake's epicenter was relatively shallow, about 10km beneath the Earth's surface. Such shallow quakes, especially in subduction zones like this one, often result in vigorous shaking at the tectonic landscape here is anything but simple; it's a broad zone marked by numerous fault types, including thrust faults where one plate pushes beneath another, and major strike-slip faults where plates slide past each other subduction dominates the area as the Indian Plate becomes squeezed and sheared as it slides both under and past the Burma Plate. This produces immense stress not only at the primary subduction interface but also along sliver faults, large strike-slip systems running parallel to the plate the Andaman-Nicobar region, many sizable earthquakes are directly linked to left-lateral strike-slip movement. When tectonic stress builds up enough to overcome friction along these faults, the rock suddenly shifts, causing an NETWORKS AND RUPTURE DYNAMICSThe Andaman and Nicobar region is crisscrossed by a complex network of faults, including large systems like the Andaman-Nicobar Fault. These accommodate both lateral (sideways) and vertical crustal movements caused by the interplay between the Indian and Burmese this leads to not just single earthquakes but clusters or swarms, as multiple segments rupture or adjust in rapid NO TSUNAMI THIS TIME?Despite its strength, this earthquake didn't generate a significant because the principal movement was horizontal, which displaces less water than vertical contrast, the catastrophic 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake involved much greater vertical movement along a 'megathrust' fault, leading to massive seabed displacement and a devastating lack of major damage can be attributed to the earthquake's remote epicentre, sparse population, primarily horizontal fault movement, and increased regional preparedness and resilient infrastructure since past outcome highlights the importance of both natural factors and human adaptation in reducing earthquake risks in seismically active but isolated regions- Ends
India Today
2 days ago
- Science
- India Today
6.2-magnitude earthquake jolts Andaman and Nicobar Islands: News agency Reuters
A earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands early Tuesday, news agency Reuters reported, citing the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.21 miles), GFZ of M: 6.3, On: 29/07/2025 00:11:50 IST, Lat: 6.82 N, Long: 93.37 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Bay of more information Download the BhooKamp App @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) July 28, 2025advertisementAs of now, there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Andaman Sea and its surrounding islands are located in a highly active seismic zone, making the region prone to frequent earthquakes and potential tsunami the island's quake came nearly two weeks after Delhi-NCR suffered tremors for two consecutive days.- Ends
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Science
- Business Standard
6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Andaman & Nicobar Islands, no deaths reported
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the early hours of Tuesday, according to a report by Reuters, which cited the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The tremor was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometres (approximately 6.2 miles), the GFZ stated. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or property damage. EQ of M: 6.3, On: 29/07/2025 00:11:50 IST, Lat: 6.82 N, Long: 93.37 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Bay of Bengal. For more information Download the BhooKamp App @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) July 28, 2025 Notably, the Andaman Sea and the surrounding islands lie in a highly active seismic zone. This makes the area susceptible to frequent earthquakes and potential tsunami threats.
Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
Alaska hit with 6.2 magnitude earthquake, second major quake in a week
An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hit Alaska Peninsula on Monday, the second major quake to hit the region in a week, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake struck Alaska at a depth of 48 kilometers, making it prone to aftershocks, the NCS said. EQ of M: 6.2, On: 21/07/2025 03:58:02 IST, Lat: 54.99 N, Long: 159.98 W, Depth: 48 Km, Location: Alaska Peninsula. For more information Download the BhooKamp App @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) July 20, 2025 In a post on X, NCS informed 'EQ of M: 6.2, On: 21/07/2025 03:58:02 IST, Lat: 54.99 N, Long: 159.98 W, Depth: 48 Km, Location: Alaska Peninsula.' Earlier on July 17, the Alaska Peninsula was struck by another major earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude on the Richter Scale. The NCS had said that the earthquake had struck at a depth of 36 kilometers and aftershocks were expected to occur. According to the US Tsunami Warning System, a tsunami warning was issued for parts of coastal Alaska after the 7.3 magnitude earthquake. However, the warning was later downgraded by the US weather agency to an advisory.
