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Time of India
2 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Tibet
Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Tibet (ANI) TIBET: An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter Scale struck Tibet on Saturday, the National Center for Seismology said (NCS). As per the NCS, the earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.5, On: 31/05/2025 03:11:19 IST, Lat: 29.03 N, Long: 87.06 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet." Earlier on May 27, an earthquake of magnitude 3.6 struck the region at a depth of 10km, the NCS said. In a post on X, it said, "EQ of M: 3.6, On: 27/05/2025 22:16:07 IST, Lat: 34.74 N, Long: 80.58 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet." Shallow earthquakes like these are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth's surface. This causes stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to deeper earthquakes, which lose energy as they travel to the surface. The Tibetan Plateau is known for its seismic activity due to tectonic plate collisions. Tibet and Nepal lie on a major geological fault line where the Indian tectonic plate pushes up into the Eurasian plate, and earthquakes are a regular occurrence as a result. The region is seismically active, causing tectonic uplifts that can grow strong enough to change the heights of the Himalayas' peaks, Al Jazeera reported. "Education about earthquakes and earthquake-resilient buildings combined with funding for retrofits and resilient structures can help protect people and buildings when strong earthquakes occur," Marianne Karplus, a seismologist and geophysicist, told Al Jazeera. "The earth system is very complex, and we cannot predict earthquakes. However, we can conduct scientific studies to better understand what causes earthquakes in Tibet and to better understand the shaking and impacts resulting from earthquakes," Karplus, who is a professor of Geological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso, told Al Jazeera.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Earthquake of 3.5 magnitude strikes Tibet
An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter Scale struck Tibet on Saturday, the National Center for Seismology said (NCS). As per the NCS, the earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10km. In a post on X, the NCS said, 'EQ of M: 3.5, On: 31/05/2025 03:11:19 IST, Lat: 29.03 N, Long: 87.06 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet.' Earlier on May 27, an earthquake of magnitude 3.6 struck the region at a depth of 10km, the NCS said. In a post on X, it said, 'EQ of M: 3.6, On: 27/05/2025 22:16:07 IST, Lat: 34.74 N, Long: 80.58 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet.' Shallow earthquakes like these are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth's surface. This causes stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to deeper earthquakes, which lose energy as they travel to the surface. The Tibetan Plateau is known for its seismic activity due to tectonic plate collisions. Tibet and Nepal lie on a major geological fault line where the Indian tectonic plate pushes up into the Eurasian plate, and earthquakes are a regular occurrence as a result. The region is seismically active, causing tectonic uplifts that can grow strong enough to change the heights of the Himalayas' peaks, Al Jazeera reported. "Education about earthquakes and earthquake-resilient buildings combined with funding for retrofits and resilient structures can help protect people and buildings when strong earthquakes occur," Marianne Karplus, a seismologist and geophysicist, told Al Jazeera. "The earth system is very complex, and we cannot predict earthquakes. However, we can conduct scientific studies to better understand what causes earthquakes in Tibet and to better understand the shaking and impacts resulting from earthquakes," Karplus, who is a professor of Geological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso, told Al Jazeera. (ANI)
News18
4 days ago
- Climate
- News18
Earthquake Of Magnitude 4.4 Jolts Pakistan, No Injuries Reported
Agency: Last Updated: The earthquake occurred at 7:20 pm (IST) at latitude 31.31 N, and longitude 72.52 E. The depth of the quake was 111 kilometers. An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on Richter scale struck Pakistan on Thursday, as per National Center of Seismology (NCS). As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 16:06 hours IST (Indian Standard Time). "EQ of M: 4.4, On: 29/05/2025 16:06:56 IST, Lat: 30.14 N, Long: 70.36 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan." Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter Scale jolted Pakistan on Tuesday, the NCS said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 7:20 pm (IST) at latitude 31.31 N, and longitude 72.52 E. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 111 kilometers. In a statement shared on X, the NCS stated, "EQ of M: 4.2, On: 27/05/2025 19:20:39 IST, Lat: 31.31 N, Long: 72.52 E, Depth: 111 Km, Location: Pakistan." Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
4.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Pakistan on Thursday
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on Richter scale struck Pakistan on Thursday, as per National Center of Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 16:06 hours IST (Indian Standard Time) at a depth of 10 kilometers. "EQ of M: 4.4, On: 29/05/2025 16:06:56 IST, Lat: 30.14 N, Long: 70.36 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan," the NCS shared on X. Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter Scale jolted Pakistan on Tuesday, the NCS said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 7:20 pm (IST) at latitude 31.31 N, and longitude 72.52 E. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 111 kilometers. In a statement shared on X, the NCS stated, "EQ of M: 4.2, On: 27/05/2025 19:20:39 IST, Lat: 31.31 N, Long: 72.52 E, Depth: 111 Km, Location: Pakistan." Tremors in southern Iran Earlier on Thursday, a 5.7-magnitude earthquake was recorded in southern Iran by the National Seismic Network stations of the National Centre of Meteorology. The earthquake was recorded at 1:30am UAE local time on May 29. The centre confirmed that the earthquake was not felt in the UAE and had no impact on the country.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Pakistan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on Richter scale struck Pakistan on Thursday, as per National Center of Seismology (NCS). As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 16:06 hours IST (Indian Standard Time). 'EQ of M: 4.4, On: 29/05/2025 16:06:56 IST, Lat: 30.14 N, Long: 70.36 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan.' Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter Scale jolted Pakistan on Tuesday, the NCS said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 7:20 pm (IST) at latitude 31.31 N, and longitude 72.52 E. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 111 kilometers. In a statement shared on X, the NCS stated, 'EQ of M: 4.2, On: 27/05/2025 19:20:39 IST, Lat: 31.31 N, Long: 72.52 E, Depth: 111 Km, Location: Pakistan.'
