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Two naval ships on way to Myanmar, field hospital to be airlifted: MEA

Intensifying its efforts for aiding relief and rescue work in earthquake-hit Myanmar under Operation Brahma', India has dispatched two naval ships to the neighbouring country while a field hospital is slated to be airlifted later on Saturday, the MEA said. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a briefing that two more Indian naval ships would follow under this humanitarian assistance operation. Besides the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) being sent via aircraft, a field hospital with 118 members from Agra is expected to leave later on Saturday, he said. Personnel of the federal disaster contingency force are being deployed under Operation Brahma, with quake rescue equipment such as strong concrete cutters, drill machines, hammers, plasma cutting machines etc to provide succour to the neighbouring country. Commandant PK Tiwary of the 8th NDRF battalion based in Ghaziabad near Delhi is leading the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team. ND

Earthquake of 3.8 magnitude hits Manipur's Noney district, no loss reported

An earthquake of 3.8 magnitude hit Manipur's Noney district on Saturday, officials said. There was no immediate report of any loss of life or damage to property, they said. The earthquake took place at 2.31 pm, and the location was in Noney district of the northeastern state, the National Center for Seismology said. The depth of the quake was 10 km, it said. The northeastern states fall in the high seismic zone, and earthquakes frequently hit the region.

'India stands in solidarity': PM Modi offers help to Myanmar Junta chief

PM Modi expressed deep condolences for the lives lost in Myanmar's devastating earthquake and assured Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing that India stands in solidarity

Myanmar quake kills over 1,000; India, UN rush aid as toll expected to rise

The earthquake in Myanmar has killed over 1,000 people and injured over 2,376, with the toll expected to rise as rescue efforts continue. India and the UN have sent urgent aid to assist

Indian passengers land at Kolkata airport from Bangkok after Thailand quake

Indian tourists, a significant portion of Thailand's visitors, began returning to India as soon as the deadly quake's effects were felt

Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand, over 150 people killed

A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage. At least 10 died in the Thai capital, where a high-rise under construction collapsed. The full extent of death, injury and destruction was not immediately clear particularly in Myanmar, one of the world's poorest countries. It is embroiled in a civil war, and information is tightly controlled. The death toll and injuries are expected to rise, the head of Myanmar's military government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing said as he announced on television that at least 144 people were killed and 730 others were injured in his country. In Thailand, Bangkok city authorities said 10 people were killed, 16 injured and 101 missing from three construction sites, including the high-rise. The 7.7 magnitude quake struck at midday, with an epicentre near Mandalay, Myanma

India dispatches first tranche of humanitarian aid for people of Myanmar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India will continue to monitor the developments and more aid will follow

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Earthquake rocks Thailand, Myanmar; 3 killed in Bangkok building collapse

A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the Thai capital of Bangkok on Friday, causing buildings to sway. The US Geological Survey and Germany's GFZ centre for geosciences said the midday temblor was a shallow 10 kilometres (6.2 miles), with an epicentres in neighbouring Myanmar, according to preliminary reports reports. The greater Bangkok area is home to more than 17 million people, many of whom live in high-rise apartments. Alarms went off in buildings as the earthquake hit around 1:30 pm and startled residents were evacuated down staircases of high-rise condominiums and hotels in densely populated central Bangkok. They remained in the streets, seeking shade from the midday sun in the minutes after the quake. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake was forceful enough to send water sloshing out of pools, some high up in high-rises, as the tremor shook. The epicentre of the earthquake was in central Myanmar, about 50 kilometres (30 miles) east of th

Central Assam hit by 5.0 magnitude earthquake; no casualty reported

An earthquake of 5 magnitude jolted the central part of Assam on Thursday morning, an official bulletin said. There is no immediate report of any injury to anyone or damage to any property, officials said. A National Center for Seismology report said the quake was recorded at 2:25 am in Morigaon district on the southern bank of Brahmaputra, at a depth of 16 km. The exact location of the epicentre of the earthquake is around 52 km east from Guwahati in central Assam. People in the neighbouring Kamrup Metropolitan, Nagaon, East Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong, Hojai, Dima Hasao, Golaghat, Jorhat, Sivasagar, Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi, Dhubri, South Salmara-Mankachar and Goalpara districts also felt the jolt. Darrang, Tamulpur, Sonitpur, Kamrup, Biswanath, Udalguri, Nalbari, Bajali, Barpeta, Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon and Lakhimpur on the northern bank of Brahmaputra too felt the tremor. The earthquake could be felt in some areas of central-western Arunachal Pradesh,

Can Delhi withstand a magnitude 7 earthquake? What needs to be done?

Delhi's vulnerability to seismic risks is growing. Experts urge urgent retrofitting and structural audits to safeguard buildings against higher-magnitude earthquakes

Delhi earthquake linked to weak rock layers, not tectonic movement: NCS

An earthquake that shook Delhi early Monday was caused by "normal faulting", a type of ground movement often linked to underground water or past river deposits weakening the rocks, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said in a report. It also said that since 1993, the area within 50 sq km of Monday's epicenter has recorded 446 earthquakes ranging from minor (magnitude 1.1) to moderate (magnitude 4.6). NCS head OP Mishra told PTI that it was not a tectonic earthquake, which refers to an earthquake that occurs when tectonic plates move. "Major faults like the Sohna or Mathura Faults did not trigger this earthquake," he said. He said the shallow depth of the quake (5 km) made the tremors more noticeable and even produced a sound as seismic waves travelled through the air. The earthquake of magnitude 4 hit New Delhi at 5:36 AM. The epicenter was near Jheel Park, Dhaula Kuan, about 10 km southwest of Red Fort, at a shallow depth of 5 km. The tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and

Earthquakes in Delhi: When Qutb Minar lost its crown 200 years ago

Monday's earthquake was a reminder of Delhi's position in the high-risk seismic zone IV, which has even shook historic Qutb Minar, among the strongest structures in Delhi

Why did Delhi's earthquake feel so strong despite a magnitude of just 4?

Residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to strong tremors this morning, on February 17 as an earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale hit the region at 5:36 AM IST. Watch the video to know more.

Why did Delhi's earthquake feel so strong despite a magnitude of just 4?

Delhi earthquake: Videos capturing the tremors quickly surfaced on social media, showing the reaction of residents to the quake. Many Delhi-NCR residents expressed concern over the sudden jolt

PM Modi urges people to stay calm, alert after earthquake jolts Delhi-NCR

Strong tremors were felt in the national capital and adjoining regions as an earthquake of 4.0 magnitude struck the region early on Monday. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people in the region to stay calm and follow safety precautions while keeping alert for possible aftershocks. Modi said in a post on X, "Tremors were felt in Delhi and nearby areas. Urging everyone to stay calm and follow safety precautions, staying alert for possible aftershocks. Authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation." The epicentre of the quake was in the Jheel Park area of Dhaula Kuan and there were some reports of people hearing a loud sound as the ground shook. The National Center for Seismology said the earthquake struck at a focal depth of five kilometres at 5:36 am. Shallow earthquakes, originating five or 10 kilometres below the surface, tend to cause more damage than those originating deep below the surface. The Jheel Park

Strong tremors felt in Delhi-NCR as 4.0 magnitude earthquake strikes

There have been no reports of immediate damage or casualties so far

Nonstop quakes leave a Greek island empty and its residents on edge

Thousands of tremors, sometimes every few minutes, have jolted Santorini, about 150 miles southeast of Athens, and nearby islands since January 25

7.6 magnitude earthquake shakes Caribbean sea southwest of Cayman Islands

A magnitude-7.6 earthquake shook the Caribbean Sea southwest of the Cayman Islands Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey, and some islands and countries urged people near the coastline to move inland in case of a tsunami. The quake struck at 6:23 pm local time in the middle of the sea and had a depth of 10 kilometers, the USGS said. Its epicenter was located 130 miles (209 kilometers) south-southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands. The US National Tsunami Warning Center said there is no tsunami alert for the U.S. mainland but issued a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Hazard Management Cayman Islands urged residents located near the coast to move inland and to higher ground. It said wave heights of 0.3 to 1 meter are expected. Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer Gonzlez Coln said in a statement she is in contact with emergency agencies after the tsunami advisory, but did not recommend anyone leave the coast. The Dominican government also issued a

Surge in earthquake activity prompts emergency on Greek island of Santorini

Greece's government declared a state of emergency on Santorini on Thursday after hundreds of undersea earthquakes shook the resort island for nearly a week. The ministry of civil protection's announcement will provide authorities faster access to state resources. It follows a magnitude 5.2 tremor - the most powerful recorded since activity started on Jan. 31 - that struck late Wednesday. Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis confirmed that multiple emergency services were already mobilized to support the island. Fire departments, police, coast guard, armed forces, and emergency medical services have immediately reinforced Santorini and surrounding islands with additional personnel and specialized equipment, he told reporters. Despite causing minimal damage, the earthquake activity has prompted an exodus of thousands of residents and seasonal workers, mostly evacuating to the Greek mainland by ferry. Experts say the seismic activity is unrelated to volcanic activity in the Aegean S