Page 4 - Earthquakes

Tremor of 3.3 magnitude strikes Gujarat's Kutch; no damage reported

A tremor of 3.3 magnitude hit Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday morning, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said. The tremor was recorded at 9.52 am, with its epicentre located 16 km south-south west of Bela in the district, the Gandhinagar-based ISR said. No casualty or damage to property was reported because of the tremor, a district disaster response official said. Kutch district is located in a "very high risk" seismic zone, and earthquakes of lower intensity occur regularly there. The 2001 earthquake in Kutch was the third largest and second most destructive in India over the last two centuries. A large number of towns and villages in the district suffered almost complete destruction, killing 13,800 persons and leaving 1.67 lakh injured.

6.5 magnitude quake hits Russia's Kuril Islands amid series of aftershocks

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks

Tsunami hits Russia, Japan following massive 8.8 magnitude quake in Pacific

A powerful 8.6 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings in Japan, the US, and Pacific islands

Earthquake of magnitude 6.6 hits South Pacific near Samoa; no damages

A magnitude-6.6 earthquake struck in the South Pacific near the island nation of Samoa on Friday, but caused no apparent damage. The quake occurred 440 kilometers (273 miles) southwest of the capital Apia at a depth of 314 kilometers (195 miles), the U.S. Geological Survey said. Jarrett Malifa, a staff member at the Samoa Observer news website, said no damage or injury has been reported. Malifa said in a email Samoa Meteorological Services had confirmed there was no tsunami threat. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu also assessed there was no tsunami threat. Samoa sits on the Ring of Fire, an arc of seismic faults around the Pacific Ocean where earthquakes and volcanoes are common. In 2009, two large earthquakes struck midway between Samoa and American Samoa, a U.S. territory. The earthquakes generated tsunami waves that killed at least 192 people in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga.

Mild earthquake of 2.9 magnitude recorded in Assam's Nagaon district

Earlier this month, on July 8, a stronger earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck the Karbi Anglong district of Assam

Earthquake of magnitude 7.3 rattles Alaska, tsunami warning issued

As per the NCS, the massive earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 36km, making it susceptible to aftershocks

1,000 quakes jolt Japan's Tokara Islands since June 1, manga sparks panic

The earthquakes have prompted evacuations and fear, as a viral manga predicting a July 5 disaster fuels widespread anxiety

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Myanmar, no casualties reported

As per the NCS, the earthquake happened at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 strikes Afghanistan; third since June 28

According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 15 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 strikes Andaman Sea, third tremor in one day

The seismic activity also occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, similar to the past two quakes in a day

Third earthquake in 24 hours jolts Pakistan, no casualties reported

The earthquake of magnitude 3.8 on the Richter Scale occurred at a shallow depth of 15km, making it susceptible to aftershocks

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 jolts Pakistan, no casualties reported

Pakistan is one of the most seismically active countries in the world, being crossed by several major faults

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 jolts Pak's Peshawar, no casualties reported

Pakistan is prone to seismic activity as it lies on the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates

Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 jolts Afghanistan, no damage reported yet

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

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolts China, no casualties reported so far

According to the NCS, the quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, which makes it more likely to be followed by aftershocks

5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Turkish Mediterranean coast; 7 injured

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Mediterranean coastal town of Marmaris on Tuesday, Turkey's disaster management agency said. At least seven people were injured while trying to escape homes in panic. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency said the earthquake was centred in the Mediterranean Sea and struck at 02:17 am. It was felt in neighbouring regions, including in the Greek island of Rhodes, waking many from their sleep, Turkey's NTV television reported. Marmaris' governor, Idris Akbiyik, told the station that seven people were being treated for injuries after jumping from windows or balconies in panic, but there was no immediate report of any serious damage. Turkey sits on top of major fault lines, and earthquakes are frequent. In 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed more than 53,000 people in Turkey and destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings in 11 southern and southeastern provinces. Another 6,000 people were killed in the northern parts of ..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hits Manipur's Churachandpur district

The tremor was recorded at a depth of 15 kilometres beneath the surface

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolts Greek islands, no injuries reported

An undersea 6.1-magnitude earthquake scale struck off the Greek island of Crete early Thursday and was felt across the Aegean Sea, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. The quake occurred some 55 kilometres north of the island, according to the Geodynamics Institute of Athens at a depth of 37 kilometres beneath the seabed. Regional government official Giorgos Tsapakos told state-run television that there are no reports of injuries or any serious damage following initial assessments of the affected areas. The shock was felt extensively across islands throughout the Aegean Sea. Earthquake and Planning Protection Organisation director Efthymios Lekkas noted that deeper earthquakes typically cause less surface damage. Greece sits on major fault lines and experiences frequent seismic activity.

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 strikes Myanmar, no losses reported so far

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

Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 rocks Tibet, no casualties reported so far

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks