A massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Tibet near the Nepal border this morning, resulting in the death of 126 people and severe damages to buildings in the region. The tremors were felt in several parts of India, including Bihar, Delhi-NCR, Assam, and West Bengal. The National Center for Seismology has reported several subsequent earthquakes in the same location, with the strongest measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale. The high-altitude area of Dingri County on Mount Everest has faced building collapses amidst freezing temperatures.
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 magnitude hit Nepal and western China on Tuesday morning, resulting in the deaths of at least 53 people and injuries of 62 others. The epicenter of the quake was located in a remote region in Tibet, where the India and Eurasia plates meet. The area is known to be prone to earthquakes and has experienced at least 10 quakes of magnitude 6 or higher in the past century. The shockwaves from the earthquake were felt in parts of northern India and Nepal's capital, Kathmandu. The USGS stated that the quake occurred due to normal faulting at shallow depth, with a focal mechanism solution indicating rupture on a north-south striking fault.
A strong earthquake measuring at 7.3 magnitude struck off the coast of Vanuatu, causing widespread damage and at least 14 deaths. Hundreds more have been injured and the search for survivors continues as aftershocks rock the region. A building housing multiple diplomatic missions, including those of the United States and Great Britain, was significantly damaged in the quake. The US Embassy reported that all staff were safe, but the building will remain closed until further notice.
Dozens of Vanuatu workers who were working in New Zealand are now stranded in Fiji, unable to return home due to the closure of the country's airport. Local authorities have stated that the airport may not reopen until Saturday, leaving the workers stuck in limbo. One worker, Danson Kirk, recounts the fear and uncertainty he felt when he was unable to reach his wife, who was at a wharf preparing to come home, after the 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit the country.
A deadly 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the small Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in the capital city Port Vila. The disaster claimed at least 14 lives and left 200 injured, as buildings including foreign embassies were flattened. The US and French embassies closed temporarily, while President Michael Thompson reported seeing bodies in the streets and a landslide covering a bus. The disaster is expected to have a major impact on the country's population of 320,000 people.
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday morning, causing panic and fear amongst residents. The tremors were felt in an area of 225 km around the epicentre, with districts along the Godavari River experiencing higher intensity. While there were no reports of loss of life or property, people in areas like Hyderabad and Vijayawada felt the tremors and recorded footage of household items shaking. The National Centre for Seismology reported Mulugu in Telangana as the epicentre, and scientists at CSIR-NGRI are monitoring the situation.
On Wednesday morning, Telangana experienced its second earthquake of over 5 magnitude in the last 55 years. The National Center for Seismology reported a 5.3 magnitude earthquake with Medaram as the epicentre. Scientists suggest that both earthquakes are linked to the Godavari rift valley and the region may experience aftershocks in the coming hours. However, with Telangana falling under low-intensity seismic zone, there is no need for panic.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 hit Mulugu, Telangana, causing panic among the residents. No immediate casualties or major damage were reported. OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research organization, announced Pragya Misra as their first employee in India, highlighting the growing presence of the country in the field of AI.
Parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were hit by an earthquake of 5.3 magnitude on the Richter Scale, with the epicenter located in Mulugu, Telangana. The tremors were felt in an area of 225 km around the epicenter, with high intensity in districts along the Godavari River. CCTV footage of household items shaking and falling due to the tremors spread on social media, causing panic among residents. There were no reports of any loss of life or property, but people took precautionary measures and ran out of their homes. The earthquake was also felt in neighboring districts and cities like Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 struck Mulugu in Telangana, causing tremors to be felt in several districts of Maharashtra, including Nagpur, Gadchiroli, and Chandrapur. The National Center for Seismology recorded the earthquake at 7.27 am, and residents and sources from the India Meteorological Department confirmed the tremors. The districts located close to Telangana, including Gadchiroli, also felt the shocks, and slight tremors were experienced in Chandrapur. The district administration office confirmed these reports.