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Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 strikes Pakistan's Faisalabad division
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, in the Faisalabad division, according to the National Centre of Seismology. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 111 kilometers, with its epicenter located at coordinates 31.31 N, Long: 72.52 E, near the Jhang Tehsil in Pakistan's Punjab. (Details awaited. Developing story)
Times of Oman
24-05-2025
- Health
- Times of Oman
Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolts Myanmar
Naypyitaw: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 struck Myanmar on Saturday, as reported by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 00:28 hours at latitude 23.24 N, and longitude 93.92 E. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres. "EQ of M: 4.0, On: 24/05/2025 00:28:58 IST, Lat: 23.24 N, Long: 93.92 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Myanmar." Previously on May 19, an earthquake of magnitude 3.9 on the Richter scale hit Myanmar, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) stated. As per NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 40 km and a latitude of 21.67 N and a longitude of 93.91 E. "EQ of M: 3.9, On: 18/05/2025 23:07:58 IST, Lat: 21.67 N, Long: 93.91 E, Depth: 40 Km, Location: Myanmar," the NCS said in a post on X. Earlier in March, the country was hit with earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 6.4 that had caused widespread damage and the death of more than 3500. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Southeast Asia, the region is expected to face a series of rapidly rising health threats, including tuberculosis (TB), HIV, and vector- and water-borne diseases, for tens of thousands of displaced people in earthquake-affected areas. Operation Brahma has been India's dedicated humanitarian outreach to Myanmar in the wake of the disaster. As part of this initiative, India has also extended aid to the Indian diaspora in the Yangon region. Myanmar is vulnerable to hazards from moderate- and large-magnitude earthquakes, including tsunami hazards along its long coastline. The Sagaing Fault elevates the seismic hazard for Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon, which together represent 46 per cent of the population of Myanmar. Although Yangon is relatively far from the fault trace, it still suffers from significant risk due to its dense population.
Times of Oman
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Times of Oman
Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hits Nepal
Kathmandu: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hit Nepal in the early hours of Friday, as reported by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). The NCS provided the details in a post on X. According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 01:33 hours at a depth of 10 kilometres in Nepal. It took place at latitude 29.36 N and longitude 80.44 E. "EQ of M: 4.3, On: 23/05/2025 01:33:53 IST, Lat: 29.36 N, Long: 80.44 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal." There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Further details are awaited. Shallow earthquakes are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth's surface, causing stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to deeper earthquakes, which lose energy as they travel to the surface. Nepal is highly earthquake-prone due to its location on a convergent boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. This collision generates immense pressure and stress, which is released as earthquakes. Nepal is also situated in a subduction zone where the Indian Plate is sliding beneath the Eurasian Plate, further increasing stress and strain. Nepal lies in the Himalayan region, a zone of intense seismic activity caused by the ongoing collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This collision results in the Indian plate pushing beneath the Eurasian plate in a process called subduction, creating immense pressure and strain on the Earth's crust. The subduction zone further amplifies the stress, making Nepal highly vulnerable to earthquakes. The collision also contributes to the uplift of the Himalayan mountains, adding to the overall seismic activity in the region. Nepal has a long history of earthquakes, including devastating events like the 2015 earthquake. Earlier on April 26, a minute's silence was observed for 8,969 victims who lost their lives on April 25 2015, in the devastating earthquake of 7.8 Richter scale a decade ago. Standing below the replica of Dharahara Tower that fell down during the earthquake a decade ago, killing dozens, Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli remembered those killed in the natural disaster.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolts Afghanistan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hit Afghanistan on Monday (May 19, 2025) morning, said National Centre of Seismology. This is the fourth consecutive earthquake to hit the country in the last four days. Sharing the details in a post on X, NCS said that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 140km at 08:54 hours (Indian Standard Time). 'EQ of M: 4.2, On: 19/05/2025 08:54:18 IST, Lat: 36.41 N, Long: 70.94 E, Depth: 140 Km, Location: Afghanistan,' NCS said. Earlier on Sunday (May 18, 2025), an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 had jolted Afghanistan. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 150km. Previously on May 17, an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck the region. In a post on X, the NCS said, 'EQ of M: 4.2, On: 17/05/2025 16:26:34 IST, Lat: 36.37 N, Long: 69.83 E, Depth: 120 Km, Location: Afghanistan.' On May 16, another earthquake of magnitude 4.0 struck the region.'EQ of M: 4.0, On: 16/05/2025 00:47:40 IST, Lat: 36.56 N, Long: 70.99 E, Depth: 120 Km, Location: Afghanistan.' Afghanistan has a history of powerful earthquakes, and the Hindu Kush Mountain range is a geologically active area where quakes occur every year, according to the Red Cross. Afghanistan sits on numerous fault lines between the Indian and the Eurasian tectonic plates, with a fault line also running directly through Herat. Its location on several active fault lines along the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates makes it a seismically active region. These plates meet and collide, causing frequent seismic activity. As per the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), Afghanistan remains highly vulnerable to natural disasters, including seasonal flooding, landslides and earthquakes. These frequent earthquakes in Afghanistan cause damage to vulnerable communities, which are already grappling with decades of conflict and under-development and have left them with little resilience to cope with multiple simultaneous shocks, UNOCHA noted.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Mild tremors cause panic in Karimnagar district
Mild tremors were felt for a few seconds in parts of the erstwhile Karimnagar and Adilabad districts at around 6.50 p.m. on Monday. Residents in various parts of Karimnagar, Ramadugu, Choppandandi and several other mandals in Karimnagar district reported experiencing light tremors for two seconds with no immediate reports of damage to properties or causalities. Several residents in Vavilalapalli and Bank Colony in the district headquarters town felt vibrations of buildings prompting them to rush out of their houses in panic. A sudden spell of unseasonal rain accompanied by strong winds disrupted power supply in various parts of the town on Monday night. Sources quoting the National Centre of Seismology said an earthquake of 3.8 magnitude on the Richer scale of 10 km depth was recorded in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district at 6.50 p.m. It may be mentioned that an earthquake of 5.9-magnitude was recorded in Mulugu on December 4, 2024.
