Earthquakes in mountainous terrain often cause landslides, avalanches, and dam failures. These secondary disasters magnify the destruction and are a major reason why the Himalayas are particularly dangerous.

Glaciers, faultlines and earthquakes: Why Himalayas are the most dangerous place on Earth?

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border, killing at least 9 people and injuring over 115. The shallow quake, which hit late Sunday, was centred near Jalalabad in Nangarhar province and was followed by multiple aftershocks.

Deadly 6.0 earthquake rocks Afghanistan; At least 9 killed, including 2 children

Two massive earthquakes in Portugal, in 1755 and 1969, should not have happened. The region has no subduction zones, but it still witnessed massive temblors. Scientists have figured out what could be going on under Earth. Could a new subduction zone be taking shape? 

New 'Ring of Fire' in Atlantic? A devastating 270-year-old earthquake offers clues

Pakistan is a part of the three major tectonic plates that include the Eurasian, Arabian, and Indian, which have five seismic zones. The overlap of several fault lines makes tectonic movements a recurring phenomenon in the region.

3.7-magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan a day after 5.2 tremor shook Islamabad

 The Tintina fault in Canada’s Yukon Territory has been believed to be silent for 40 million years. However, scientists say that might not be true, and it might be building pressure, which can soon trigger a massive earthquake because of it.

Scientists say Canadian fault line dormant for 40 million years is stewing, warn of major earthquake

An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 hit the Nicobar Islands region, and a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal in the early hours of Tuesday. Surprisingly, there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 rocks Nicobar, 6.3 jolts Bay of Bengal; Could it trigger tsunami?

Yellowstone National Park earthquakes and volcanic eruption: Videos showing animals leaving the park are circulating on social media. People think they have sensed a looming disaster. Is it true? Have birds and animals left Yellowstone Park? 

Wildlife exodus at Yellowstone National Park: Have animals sensed a disaster?

The National Centre for Seismology has confirmed that a tremor was recorded at 6 am with a depth of 5 km below the surface at latitude 28.29 degrees north and longitude 72.21 degrees east.

Tremors felt in Delhi after earthquake of 3.2 magnitude hit Haryana's Faridabad—Details here

The US state of Alaska was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 7.3 with its epicenter located about 54 miles (87 kilometers) south of the island town of Sand Point. The shallow depth of the epicenter was 12.5 miles.

Powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits US' Alaska: Video shows house, cars shaking violently - Watch

Over 300 earthquakes have occurred at Mount Rainier in Washington State, Washington. This was the largest earthquake swarm since 2009. 

Over 300 earthquake detected at Mount Rainier, Washington, biggest since 2009

Based Vulnerability Atlas of India (1997) report, 6.5 per cent of houses in Delhi have high damage risk, and 85.5 per cent of houses have moderate damage risk. A vast number of multistorey reinforced concrete buildings in Delhi could pose a serious risk during the quake.

Massive earthquake likely to hit Delhi in future? Here's what disaster management authority says

There are several fault lines lies near Delhi, which includes the prominent Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault (MDF) and the Delhi-Hardwar Ridge Fault. Movements along these faults cause seismic events causing tremor in the national capital. 

Why does Delhi experience frequent Earthquakes? All you need to know

An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude hit the northern Indian state of Haryana. It struck Jhajjar at 9:04 AM on Thursday (July 10). 

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Additionally, Akusekijima was rocked by two more tremors overnight. The first, at 12:08 am, measured 4, followed by a slightly stronger quake at 12:12 am, which registered a lower 5 on the intensity scale.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 hits Japan's Tokara Islands, Akusekijima records multiple jolts

Earthquake Today in Chile: A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit northern Chile on Thursday (July 19) the United States Geological Survey said. Earthquake in Chile The epicenter of the tremor was located 164 miles (265 kilometers) east of the coastal city of Antofagasta, at a depth of 78.

Earthquake Today: 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Northern Chile

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 jolted Pakistan on Wednesday early morning (Nov 15), reported India’s National Center for Seismology (NCS). The epicentre of the quake was located at latitude 35.

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits Pakistan, another strikes Afghan-Tajik border

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck northwestern Afghanistan on Wednesday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.

Afghanistan rocked by 6.3 magnitude earthquake

Vanuatu declared a state of emergency on Friday after two earthquakes struck back-to-back, and a second cyclone lashed the Pacific nation. The US Geological Survey reported the first 6.

Vanuatu declares state of emergency after series of earthquakes, multiple cyclones

A powerful earthquake killed at least 45 people and injured hundreds on Indonesia's island of Sulawesi on Friday, trapping several under rubble and unleashing dozens of aftershocks as authorities warned of more quakes that could trigger a tsunami.

Indonesia earthquake kills at least 45, injures hundreds

Search and rescue operations are underway after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia's Sulawesi island killed at least seven people and injured hundreds on Friday (January 15), the country's disaster mitigation agency said.

Search underway after strong quake kills at least seven in Indonesia

39 people died & over 900 have been injured in Turkey & Greece after an earthquake that measured 7 on the Richter scale hit the Aegean sea off the coast of Greece & Turkey.

Search & rescue continues in Turkey & Greece

A strong earthquake of magnitude of up 7.0 struck overnight in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, killing at least 22 people and injuring over 700 amid collapsed buildings and flooding.

Strong earthquake jolts Turkey & Greece, at least 22 killed & more than 700 injured

A strong earthquake of magnitude of up 7.0 struck overnight in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, killing at least 26 people and injuring over 700 amid collapsed buildings and flooding.

Earthquake hits Turkey & Greece, bringing deaths & floods

A strong earthquake of magnitude of up 7.0 struck the Aegean Sea on Friday and was felt in both Turkey and Greece, local and international observatories said.

Strong earthquake of magnitude 7.0 strikes Aegean Sea

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