More than 20,000 people were killed and half a million were left homeless after a powerful earthquake hit the Indian state of Gujarat in 2002. Among the affected were 150 Hindu families in the remote village of Mavnugam, whose homes were destroyed. Almost two years later, thanks to a church-led effort, the villagers now have a new village with earthquake-proof homes, a school, health center, and other amenities. This project was made possible by funds raised by international partner churches and was inaugurated on a special day for the Church of North India.
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck Jharkhand on Saturday morning, with the epicenter located in Khunti district. The National Center for Seismology reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of five kilometers. Despite being felt in neighboring areas, there have been no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Local authorities are urging residents to stay calm and reassured that there is no cause for alarm.
Two earthquakes, measuring 4.9 and 4.8 on the Richter scale, struck the Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir, causing panic and sending residents out of their homes. The tremors were felt throughout the Valley, leading to an overload of phone calls to authorities seeking updates on the safety of loved ones. Thankfully, there have been no reports of casualties or property damage from the dual earthquake.
Residents of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir were caught off guard as an earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck the region at 12:26 PM on July 12. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 KM. The website Pugmarks also shared news of the quake, urging its subscribers to stay updated with their newsletters and bulletins.
After heavy rains lashed the regions of Delhi-NCR, an under-construction house collapsed in Dadri, leaving three children dead and five others injured. The incident occurred in Khodna Kalan village in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, as eight children were trapped under the debris. In another natural disaster, an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 hit the Andaman Sea on Friday night, with the epicentre at a depth of 10 km. Meanwhile, in Jammu and Kashmir, a large number of pilgrims began their journey to the holy Amarnath cave.
Residents of Peru were sent into panic mode after a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast, prompting a tsunami warning. The United States Geological Society reported the quake as a major one while local media stated that the Navy of Peru had issued a tsunami warning. Although the US Tsunami Warning System has stated that the threat has now passed, the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation has urged residents to remain cautious and to follow safety protocols.
Asia was struck by multiple earthquakes ranging from magnitudes 3.4 to 6.1. The affected areas include Afghanistan-Tajikstan border, Myanmar, Ladakh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman Sea, southern Iran, and parts of Nepal. The tremors were felt in various regions, causing panic and resulting in the deaths of at least three people.
In the early hours of Sunday, an earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter Scale hit Manipur, with its epicentre in Chandel district. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), no damages or casualties have been reported so far. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 77 kilometres and further details are awaited.
On Monday evening, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake was felt in the Arabian Sea, 270 kilometres from the island of Minicoy in Lakshadweep. The National Center for Seismology reported that the earthquake originated at a depth of 10km at 8.56pm. Luckily, there have been no reports of damages so far. Stay updated with Manorama Online App, the leading Malayalam news source for breaking news on your mobile and tablet.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck Indonesia's West Java province, with its epicentre located southwest of Garut regency. The tremors were felt in nearby Jakarta, Banten, Central Java, Yogyakarta, and East Java. Although the tremors reached a strong intensity in some areas, there was no potential for triggering giant waves, according to the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency. Indonesia, which is situated on the "Pacific Ring of Fire," is no stranger to earthquakes and other natural disasters.