<p>An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck Pakistan on Saturday morning, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometres (22 miles) at 8:36 am local time. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.&nbsp;</p><p>The earthquake comes hours after another quake measuring 4.7 struck off the northern coast of Venezuela, which was already reeling from the twin quakes that resulted in widespread devastation across the country. The latest tremor was recorded 61 kilometres northwest of Maracay, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre.</p><p>The death toll in the disaster has reached 920, with tens of thousands reported missing as rescue teams race to search for survivors under the collapsed buildings. Authorities expect the number to rise further as thousands were injured and more than 50,000 remain missing. The two quakes, one magnitude 7.2 and the other 7.5, struck within a minute of each other on Wednesday evening, flattening buildings in the northern parts of the country. The worst-hit area was La Guaira, near the capital Caracas, where entire residential blocks collapsed.&nbsp;</p><p>Rescue teams on the ground said the scale of the destruction has made the search for survivors extremely difficult.</p><p>"Unfortunately, the collapse is total, and there is little chance of finding survivors," said rescue team leader Nadiomar Polanco, adding that efforts were now focused on recovering bodies from the site.</p><p>In several neighbourhoods, residents, volunteers, and families are still clearing rubble manually, with limited access to heavy machinery and what many describe as insufficient official support. Some people in the most severely affected areas say government assistance has yet to reach them in a meaningful way.</p><p>Meanwhile, international assistance is now being mobilised. Search-and-rescue teams from Spain, El Salvador, Switzerland, Colombia, and Mexico have already arrived at the site. The United States has also committed a disaster response deployment of more than 250 personnel, including specialised rescue teams and trained dogs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 strikes Pakistan

An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck Pakistan on Saturday morning, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometres (22 miles) at 8:36 am local time. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The earthquake comes hours after another quake measuring 4.7 struck off the northern coast of Venezuela, which was already reeling from the twin quakes that resulted in widespread devastation across the country. The latest tremor was recorded 61 kilometres northwest of Maracay, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The death toll in the disaster has reached 920, with tens of thousands reported missing as rescue teams race to search for survivors under the collapsed buildings. Authorities expect the number to rise further as thousands were injured and more than 50,000 remain missing. The two quakes, one magnitude 7.2 and the other 7.5, struck within a minute of each other on Wednesday evening, flattening buildings in the northern parts of the country. The worst-hit area was La Guaira, near the capital Caracas, where entire residential blocks collapsed. Rescue teams on the ground said the scale of the destruction has made the search for survivors extremely difficult. "Unfortunately, the collapse is total, and there is little chance of finding survivors," said rescue team leader Nadiomar Polanco, adding that efforts were now focused on recovering bodies from the site. In several neighbourhoods, residents, volunteers, and families are still clearing rubble manually, with limited access to heavy machinery and what many describe as insufficient official support. Some people in the most severely affected areas say government assistance has yet to reach them in a meaningful way. Meanwhile, international assistance is now being mobilised. Search-and-rescue teams from Spain, El Salvador, Switzerland, Colombia, and Mexico have already arrived at the site. The United States has also committed a disaster response deployment of more than 250 personnel, including specialised rescue teams and trained dogs.

<p>Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 strikes Pakistan</p>

<p>An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hit Pakistan on Saturday (December 13). The tremor occurred around 6:44pm. The epicenter was located at 30.14 north and longitude 69.57 east. No injuries reported were reported at the time of writing this report. In November 2025, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Pakistan early morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The tremor, which had a depth of 135 km, was felt across the region.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pakistan, Afghanistan, and northern India are situated in one of the world’s most seismically active regions, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates converge. As a result, these areas often experience moderate to strong earthquakes, with tremors sometimes crossing national borders due to the closeness of the fault lines.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-meet-the-british-women-who-are-rallying-against-migration-and-safety-concerns-1765627591680"><strong>The rise of the 'Pink Ladies': Meet the British women who are rallying against migration and safety concerns</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Given its location along multiple significant fault lines, Pakistan is particularly vulnerable to seismic activity. The provinces of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan sit on the southern edge of the Eurasian plate, while Sindh and Punjab lie near the northwestern boundary of the Indian plate, both of which contribute to the region’s frequent earthquakes. Balochistan, in particular, is positioned near the active boundary between the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it highly susceptible to seismic events.</p>

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<h2>Earthquakes do's and don'ts</h2><ul><li>Repair deep plaster cracks in ceilings and foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects.</li><li>Anchor overhead lighting fixtures to the ceiling.</li><li>Follow the BIS codes relevant to your area for building standards</li><li>Fasten shelves securely to walls.</li><li>Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves.</li><li>Do not move from where you are. However, move away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and utility wires.</li><li>DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there is no a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.</li><li>Protect yourself by staying under the lintel of an inner door, in the corner of a room, under a table, or even under a bed.</li><li>Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, (such as lighting fixtures or furniture).</li></ul>

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 jolts Pakistan; no injuries reported

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hit Pakistan on Saturday (December 13). The tremor occurred around 6:44pm. The epicenter was located at 30.14 north and longitude 69.57 east. No injuries reported were reported at the time of writing this report. In November 2025, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Pakistan early morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The tremor, which had a depth of 135 km, was felt across the region. Pakistan, Afghanistan, and northern India are situated in one of the world’s most seismically active regions, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates converge. As a result, these areas often experience moderate to strong earthquakes, with tremors sometimes crossing national borders due to the closeness of the fault lines. Also Read: The rise of the 'Pink Ladies': Meet the British women who are rallying against migration and safety concerns Given its location along multiple significant fault lines, Pakistan is particularly vulnerable to seismic activity. The provinces of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan sit on the southern edge of the Eurasian plate, while Sindh and Punjab lie near the northwestern boundary of the Indian plate, both of which contribute to the region’s frequent earthquakes. Balochistan, in particular, is positioned near the active boundary between the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it highly susceptible to seismic events.

<p>An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hit Pakistan on Saturday (December 13). No injuries reported were reported at the time of writing this report.</p>

<p>An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck parts of southeastern Afghanistan and 5.9&nbsp;magnitude&nbsp;tremors were felt in Pakistan's Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and many other cities of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provinces, on Thursday (Sep 4). This comes after a deadly earthquake in Afghanistan early this week killed more than 2,200 people in Afghanistan. Tremors were also felt in Peshawar, Mansehra, Hangu, Abbottabad, Swat, Attock, and Malakand, prompting residents to rush out of their homes in panic. According to earthquake monitoring sites, the quake originated in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at a depth of 111 kilometres. It was recorded at 21:56 PST, with coordinates at latitude 35.12°N and longitude 70.71°E. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. As per multiple reports, aftershocks were also felt in India's New Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

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<p><strong>Read More |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/afghanistan-earthquake-the-six-deadliest-shocks-that-devastated-the-nation-1756718747045"><strong>Afghanistan earthquake: The six deadliest shocks that devastated the nation</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Afghanistan quake deadliest in decades</strong></h2><p>Earlier this week, an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 hit eastern Afghanistan, and death toll rose sharply to more than 2,200 on Thursday, making it the deadliest in decades to hit the country. "Hundreds of bodies have been recovered from destroyed houses during search and rescue operations," deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said, announcing the new toll, adding that "rescue efforts are still ongoing". Rescue and relief efforts were delayed because of limited access to the mountainous Kunar province. China pledged around $7 million of emergency relief, such as tents, blankets and food.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read More | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/afghanistan-earthquake-1-400-killed-3-000-injured-india-sends-21-tonnes-of-aid-1756958147268"><strong>Afghanistan Earthquake: 1,400+ Killed, 3,000 Injured; India Sends 21 Tonnes of Aid</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Warning about the shortages of medicines and staff, the World Health Organisation warned that local healthcare services were “under immense strain.” WHO emergency team lead in Afghanistan said that hospitals are struggling, families are grieving and survivors have lost everything. Filippo Grandi, head of the UN's refugee agency, said the quake had "affected more than 500,000 people" in eastern Afghanistan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read More | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/afghanistan-earthquake-could-himalayas-trigger-asia-s-deadliest-tectonic-shift-1756713371924"><strong>Afghanistan earthquake: Could Himalayas trigger Asia’s deadliest tectonic shift?</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What to do when an earthquake hits you?</strong></h2><ul><li>Drop to your hands and knees to prevent being knocked over</li><li>Cover your head and neck under sturdy furniture (like a table) or protect your head with your arms</li><li>Hold on until the shaking stops</li><li>Stay away from windows, mirrors, glass, and anything that could shatter, exterior walls and doors</li><li>Heavy furniture, appliances, or items that could fall</li><li>Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and utility wires</li><li>If you're in a vehicle: Pull over safely to the side of the road. Avoid stopping under overpasses, bridges, or near buildings and trees.</li><li>After the Earthquake: Be prepared for aftershocks and track the official website</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan on Sep 4, with 5.9 tremors felt across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several cities in Punjab and KP, Pakistan. The quake, from the Hindu Kush region at 111 km depth, caused tremors in India's capital New Delhi

An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck parts of southeastern Afghanistan and 5.9 magnitude tremors were felt in Pakistan's Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and many other cities of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provinces, on Thursday (Sep 4). This comes after a deadly earthquake in Afghanistan early this week killed more than 2,200 people in Afghanistan. Tremors were also felt in Peshawar, Mansehra, Hangu, Abbottabad, Swat, Attock, and Malakand, prompting residents to rush out of their homes in panic. According to earthquake monitoring sites, the quake originated in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at a depth of 111 kilometres. It was recorded at 21:56 PST, with coordinates at latitude 35.12°N and longitude 70.71°E. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. As per multiple reports, aftershocks were also felt in India's New Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir.

<p>A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan on Sep 4, with 5.9 tremors felt across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several cities in Punjab and KP, Pakistan. The quake, from the Hindu Kush region at 111 km depth, caused tremors in India's capital New Delhi</p>

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Afghanistan, 5.9 tremors felt in Pakistan; aftershocks in India's Delhi, J&K

<p>A mild earthquake hit parts of Pakistan in the early hours of Saturday, but no reports of damage or casualties have emerged so far.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">EQ of M: 4.0, On: 10/05/2025 01:44:17 IST, Lat: 29.67 N, Long: 66.10 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan. <br>For more information Download the BhooKamp App <a href="https://t.co/5gCOtjcVGs">https://t.co/5gCOtjcVGs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DrJitendraSingh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrJitendraSingh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficeOfDrJS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OfficeOfDrJS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Ravi_MoES?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ravi_MoES</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Dr_Mishra1966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dr_Mishra1966</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ndmaindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ndmaindia</a> <a href="https://t.co/jVl5Y73VF9">pic.twitter.com/jVl5Y73VF9</a></p>
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<p>According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the quake measured 4.0 on the Richter Scale and struck at 1:44 am IST.</p>
<p><em>More to follow...</em></p>

Pakistan: According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the quake measured 4.0 on the Richter Scale and struck Pakistan at 1:44 am IST.

A mild earthquake hit parts of Pakistan in the early hours of Saturday, but no reports of damage or casualties have emerged so far. EQ of M: 4.0, On: 10/05/2025 01:44:17 IST, Lat: 29.67 N, Long: 66.10 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan. For more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/5gCOtjcVGs @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/jVl5Y73VF9 — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) May 9, 2025 According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the quake measured 4.0 on the Richter Scale and struck at 1:44 am IST. More to follow...

Pakistan jolted by 4.0 magnitude earthquake

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Earthquake Today: Earthquake tremors were reported in Afghanistan and Pakistan on Wednesday (Sep 11) at around 7:28 am GMT (12:58 pm IST). Earthquake today in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Delhi-NCR The tremors were also felt in India's capital, New Delhi, and nearby regions of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and as far as Jammu and Kashmir.

Earthquake Today: Earthquake tremors were reported in Afghanistan and Pakistan on Wednesday (Sep 11) at around 7:28 am GMT (12:58 pm IST). Earthquake today in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Delhi-NCR The tremors were also felt in India's capital, New Delhi, and nearby regions of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and as far as Jammu and Kashmir. According to the USGS National Earthquake Information Center, the earthquake was of 5.4 magnitude, with its epicentre 31 kilometres west of Karor, Pakistan. However, as per the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) it had a magnitude of 5.8. The quake was at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.21 miles), said the GFZ, as per Reuters. As per India's nodal agency for monitoring of earthquake activity in the country, the earthquake was at "Lat: 31.25 N, Long: 70.52 E". EQ of M: 5.8, On: 11/09/2024 12:58:03 IST, Lat: 31.25 N, Long: 70.52 E, Depth: 33 Km, Location: Pakistan. For more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/5gCOtjdtw0 @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/HlcwIQPI3q — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) September 11, 2024 × As per reports, the powerful earthquake jolted many cities of Pakistan's Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The strong tremor which was felt in Lahore, Faisalabad, Jhang, Sialkot, Chiniot, Toba Tek Singh, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lalamusa, Sangla Hill, Peshawar, Mardan, Swat and Abbottabad created panic. (Developing story. More to follow)

Earthquake today: 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan; Afghanistan and India also feel the tremors

<p>An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan on Thursday (Jan 11). The tremors of the quake, which had its epicentre in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan were also felt in India and neighbouring Pakistan. The effect in India was, however, milder compared to the other two countries.</p>

<p>According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) the earthquake with magnitude&nbsp;6.0 jolted parts of the country.&nbsp;There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.</p>

<h2>Effect in Pakistan</h2>

<p>According to DawnNewsTV,&nbsp;tremors were felt in the Pakistani cities of&nbsp;Islamabad&nbsp;Lahore and its surrounding areas, and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The epicentre of the earthquake was said to be Afghanistan's Hindu Kush Region and it took place around 14:20 (PST), said the PMD.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">An earthquake originated on 11-01-2024 at 14:20 PST<br />
Mag: 6.0<br />
Depth: 213 km<br />
Lat: 36.16 N<br />
Long: 70.63 E<br />
Epicenter: Hindu Kush Region Afghanistan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Earthquakes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Earthquakes</a></p>
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<p>The recent tremor&nbsp;came around a week after Pakistan's&nbsp;Quetta district and&nbsp;adjoining areas were hit by a 4.6 magnitude earthquake, prompting residents to evacuate their homes around 11:10 am (local time).</p>

<p>Notably, the&nbsp;epicentre of that quake was also&nbsp;Afghanistan's Hindu Kush Region, according to the PMD.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-taliban-detain-and-lash-young-girls-for-violating-hijab-rules-678674">&nbsp;Afghanistan: Taliban detain and lash young girls for violating hijab rules</a></strong></p>

<p>Pakistan emergency services spokesperson&nbsp;Bilal Ahmad Faizi said its control room had not received any distress calls or reports about any loss of lives or property&nbsp;after the quake on Thursday, so far, reported Dawn.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Quake in Afghanistan jolts northern India</strong></h2>

<p>"Earthquake of Magnitude:6.1, Occurred on 11-01-2024, 14:50:24 IST, Lat: 36.48 &amp; Long: 70.45, Depth: 220 Km ,Location: &nbsp;Afghanistan," said India's National Center for Seismology, in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Earthquake of Magnitude:6.1, Occurred on 11-01-2024, 14:50:24 IST, Lat: 36.48 &amp; Long: 70.45, Depth: 220 Km ,Location: Afghanistan for more information Download the BhooKamp App <a href="https://t.co/fN2hpmK3jO">https://t.co/fN2hpmK3jO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KirenRijiju?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KirenRijiju</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Ravi_MoES?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ravi_MoES</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Dr_Mishra1966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dr_Mishra1966</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ndmaindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ndmaindia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Indiametdept?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Indiametdept</a> <a href="https://t.co/q5pkBVscsW">pic.twitter.com/q5pkBVscsW</a></p>
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<p>The tremor&nbsp;caused panic among people, with many in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR)&nbsp;reported shaking of furniture.</p>

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<p>Images and videos show people in&nbsp;New Delhi&nbsp;and its surrounding areas like&nbsp;Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurgaon rushing out of their homes and offices after the tremors around 2:50 pm (local time).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Afghanistan earthquakes</strong></h2>

<p>The recent earthquakes in Afghanistan come&nbsp;months after the country was shaken by its&nbsp;deadliest quake.&nbsp;In October 2023, an earthquake&nbsp;struck the country's Herat province, which led to the death of around 1,000 people and injured thousands of others, according to&nbsp;Afghanistan's disaster management ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-afghanistan-hit-by-the-deadliest-earthquake-in-years-644683">Afghanistan hit by the deadliest earthquake in years</a></strong></p>

<p>A spokesperson from the&nbsp;Taliban administration had also said that the&nbsp;6.3 magnitude earthquake destroyed around&nbsp;1,320 houses.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan on Thursday (Jan 11). The tremors of the quake, which had its epicentre in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan were also felt in India and neighbouring Pakistan.

An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan on Thursday (Jan 11). The tremors of the quake, which had its epicentre in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan were also felt in India and neighbouring Pakistan. The effect in India was, however, milder compared to the other two countries. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) the earthquake with magnitude 6.0 jolted parts of the country. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Effect in Pakistan According to DawnNewsTV, tremors were felt in the Pakistani cities of Islamabad Lahore and its surrounding areas, and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The epicentre of the earthquake was said to be Afghanistan's Hindu Kush Region and it took place around 14:20 (PST), said the PMD. An earthquake originated on 11-01-2024 at 14:20 PST Mag: 6.0 Depth: 213 km Lat: 36.16 N Long: 70.63 E Epicenter: Hindu Kush Region Afghanistan #Earthquakes — Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) January 11, 2024 × The recent tremor came around a week after Pakistan's Quetta district and adjoining areas were hit by a 4.6 magnitude earthquake, prompting residents to evacuate their homes around 11:10 am (local time). Notably, the epicentre of that quake was also Afghanistan's Hindu Kush Region, according to the PMD. ALSO READ | Afghanistan: Taliban detain and lash young girls for violating hijab rules Pakistan emergency services spokesperson Bilal Ahmad Faizi said its control room had not received any distress calls or reports about any loss of lives or property after the quake on Thursday, so far, reported Dawn. Quake in Afghanistan jolts northern India "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.1, Occurred on 11-01-2024, 14:50:24 IST, Lat: 36.48 & Long: 70.45, Depth: 220 Km ,Location: Afghanistan," said India's National Center for Seismology, in a post on X. Earthquake of Magnitude:6.1, Occurred on 11-01-2024, 14:50:24 IST, Lat: 36.48 & Long: 70.45, Depth: 220 Km ,Location: Afghanistan for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/fN2hpmK3jO @KirenRijiju @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia @Indiametdept pic.twitter.com/q5pkBVscsW — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) January 11, 2024 × The tremor caused panic among people, with many in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) reported shaking of furniture. #WATCH | Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on Richter scale hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in North India. (Visuals from Poonch, J&K) pic.twitter.com/kMTT2XxYQ7 — ANI (@ANI) January 11, 2024 × Images and videos show people in New Delhi and its surrounding areas like Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurgaon rushing out of their homes and offices after the tremors around 2:50 pm (local time). Afghanistan earthquakes The recent earthquakes in Afghanistan come months after the country was shaken by its deadliest quake. In October 2023, an earthquake struck the country's Herat province, which led to the death of around 1,000 people and injured thousands of others, according to Afghanistan's disaster management ministry. ALSO READ | Afghanistan hit by the deadliest earthquake in years A spokesperson from the Taliban administration had also said that the 6.3 magnitude earthquake destroyed around 1,320 houses. (With inputs from agencies)

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits Afghanistan; tremors felt in northern India, parts of Pakistan

<p>An earthquake of magnitude 5.2&nbsp;struck&nbsp;Khuzdar, which is in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, on Monday (Dec 4), the United States Geological Survey reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the USGS report, the depth of the quake was 170 kilometres and the epicentre was 160 kilometres in the northwest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local media reports have mentioned that people came out of their houses, but no loss of life or damage to property has been reported so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moderate shaking was felt near the epicentre, and minor shaking was felt across the parts of central and southern Balochistan, and also in the western Sindh province.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="ro">5.2 earthquake, 65 km SSW of Khuzdar, Pakistan. Dec 4 12:19:23 UTC (18m ago, depth 10km). <a href="https://t.co/JeiTpKifgj">https://t.co/JeiTpKifgj</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Earthquake in Pakistan&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 on the Richter Scale struck Pakistan on Saturday night, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) informed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The quake occurred on Saturday night at 23:52:22 IST at a depth of 24 km.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Earthquake of Magnitude:4.8, Occurred on 03-12-2023, 23:52:22 IST, Lat: 32.06 &amp; Long: 69.86, Depth: 24 Km, Location: Pakistan," read a post on the official NCS handle on X.&nbsp;</p>

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An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck Khuzdar, which is in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, on Monday (Dec 4), the United States Geological Survey reported.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck Khuzdar, which is in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, on Monday (Dec 4), the United States Geological Survey reported. As per the USGS report, the depth of the quake was 170 kilometres and the epicentre was 160 kilometres in the northwest. Local media reports have mentioned that people came out of their houses, but no loss of life or damage to property has been reported so far. Moderate shaking was felt near the epicentre, and minor shaking was felt across the parts of central and southern Balochistan, and also in the western Sindh province. 5.2 earthquake, 65 km SSW of Khuzdar, Pakistan. Dec 4 12:19:23 UTC (18m ago, depth 10km). https://t.co/JeiTpKifgj — Earthquakes (@NewEarthquake) December 4, 2023 × Earthquake in Pakistan An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 on the Richter Scale struck Pakistan on Saturday night, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) informed. The quake occurred on Saturday night at 23:52:22 IST at a depth of 24 km. "Earthquake of Magnitude:4.8, Occurred on 03-12-2023, 23:52:22 IST, Lat: 32.06 & Long: 69.86, Depth: 24 Km, Location: Pakistan," read a post on the official NCS handle on X. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan: Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 strikes near Khuzdar in Balochistan

<p>A scientist from The Netherlands has predicted that in the next 48 hours, Pakistan will face one of the most devastating earthquakes in its history.</p>

<p>The prediction was made by Dutch researcher Frank Hoogerbeets of the Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS), an organisation based in The Netherlands.</p>

<p>The organisation has claimed to have detected an unusual increase in electric charge fluctuations along the fault lines in Balochistan’s Chaman area, arguing that it could lead to a powerful earthquake in Pakistan.</p>

<p>Hoogerbeets said that the time between October 1 and 3 would be “critical” for Pakistan.</p>

<p>“Planetary geometry is difficult to interpret with four conjunctions spread out over the next 10 days. As far as I can tell, 1-3 October will be more critical,” he said on social media X on Sept 29.</p>

<p>The unproven predictions casued a flutter on Pakistani social media, prompting the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) to issue a clarification.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Planetary geometry is difficult to interpret with four conjunctions spread out over the next 10 days. As far as I can tell, 1-3 October will be more critical. <a href="https://t.co/Cao2VExGNB">https://t.co/Cao2VExGNB</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Pak refutes unfounded claims </strong></h2>

<p>On Monday (Oct 2), the PMD brushed aside these speculations saying that it is impossible to accurately predict any seismic activity.</p>

<p>The Met Office said that the boundaries of two major tectonic plates inside the Earth pass through Pakistan which is extended from Sonmiani to the northern region of the country, Geo TV reported.</p>

<p>Earthquakes can occur at any point in these boundary lines, the Met Office added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/are-pakistan-and-india-next-to-face-earthquake-after-turkey-and-syria-this-dutch-researcher-claims-so-559911">Will Pakistan, India face quakes like Turkey? Researcher thinks so, Pak officials tamp down&nbsp;'prediction'</a></p>

<p>The last time the Chaman fault line witnessed high seismic activity was in 1892 when it reported 9 to 10 magnitude earthquake.</p>

<p>“Usually, after the passage of 100 years, there is a possibility of a recurrence of an earthquake in the same boundary line,” the Met Office said in the statement.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/who-is-frank-hoogerbeets-dutch-geologist-behind-predictions-about-earthquake-in-delhi-ncr-turkey-syria-574949">Who is Frank Hoogerbeets, the researcher behind predictions of quakes in Delhi-NCR, Turkey &amp; Syria?</a></p>

<p>“We have not received any kind of warning or instructions from any international organisation regarding earthquake,” it added.</p>

<p>The weather department further urged people not to believe any false news on social media, and said that the system to predict the movement of tectonic plates is not installed in Pakistan.</p>

<h2><strong>Dutch researcher’s other predictions </strong></h2>

<p>Notably, this is not the first time that Hoogerbeets made bold earthquake prediction.</p>

<p>In February this year, Hoogerbeets claimed that India and Pakistan would face massive earthquake at a scale on par with Turkey and Syria, where a devastating quake killed more than 50,000 people.</p>

<p>&nbsp;“These areas could be next candidate for larger seismic activity if we look at the atmospheric fluctuations but again keep in mind that these are rough estimates and not all large earthquakes leave a footprint in the atmosphere they do not always announce themselves,” Hoogerbeets said at that time.</p>

<p>However, no earthquake was reported in the Indian subcontinent.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>

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A scientist from The Netherlands has predicted that in the next 48 hours, Pakistan will face one of the most devastating earthquakes in its history. The prediction was made by Dutch researcher Frank Hoogerbeets of the Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS), an organisation based in The Netherlands.

A scientist from The Netherlands has predicted that in the next 48 hours, Pakistan will face one of the most devastating earthquakes in its history. The prediction was made by Dutch researcher Frank Hoogerbeets of the Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS), an organisation based in The Netherlands. The organisation has claimed to have detected an unusual increase in electric charge fluctuations along the fault lines in Balochistan’s Chaman area, arguing that it could lead to a powerful earthquake in Pakistan. Hoogerbeets said that the time between October 1 and 3 would be “critical” for Pakistan. “Planetary geometry is difficult to interpret with four conjunctions spread out over the next 10 days. As far as I can tell, 1-3 October will be more critical,” he said on social media X on Sept 29. The unproven predictions casued a flutter on Pakistani social media, prompting the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) to issue a clarification. strong fluctuations - potential for strong to major seismic event pic.twitter.com/8OhAv363mp — SSGEOS (@ssgeos) September 30, 2023 × Planetary geometry is difficult to interpret with four conjunctions spread out over the next 10 days. As far as I can tell, 1-3 October will be more critical. https://t.co/Cao2VExGNB — Frank Hoogerbeets (@hogrbe) September 29, 2023 × Pak refutes unfounded claims On Monday (Oct 2), the PMD brushed aside these speculations saying that it is impossible to accurately predict any seismic activity. The Met Office said that the boundaries of two major tectonic plates inside the Earth pass through Pakistan which is extended from Sonmiani to the northern region of the country, Geo TV reported. Earthquakes can occur at any point in these boundary lines, the Met Office added. Also read | Will Pakistan, India face quakes like Turkey? Researcher thinks so, Pak officials tamp down 'prediction' The last time the Chaman fault line witnessed high seismic activity was in 1892 when it reported 9 to 10 magnitude earthquake. “Usually, after the passage of 100 years, there is a possibility of a recurrence of an earthquake in the same boundary line,” the Met Office said in the statement. Also read | Who is Frank Hoogerbeets, the researcher behind predictions of quakes in Delhi-NCR, Turkey & Syria? “We have not received any kind of warning or instructions from any international organisation regarding earthquake,” it added. The weather department further urged people not to believe any false news on social media, and said that the system to predict the movement of tectonic plates is not installed in Pakistan. Dutch researcher’s other predictions Notably, this is not the first time that Hoogerbeets made bold earthquake prediction. In February this year, Hoogerbeets claimed that India and Pakistan would face massive earthquake at a scale on par with Turkey and Syria, where a devastating quake killed more than 50,000 people. “These areas could be next candidate for larger seismic activity if we look at the atmospheric fluctuations but again keep in mind that these are rough estimates and not all large earthquakes leave a footprint in the atmosphere they do not always announce themselves,” Hoogerbeets said at that time. However, no earthquake was reported in the Indian subcontinent. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Pakistan early Wednesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The shallow quake struck at 3:03 am (2203 GMT Tuesday), with the epicentre 23 kilometres (14 miles) southwest of the coastal town of Pasni, the USGS said.</p>

<p>There were no immediate reports&nbsp;of casualties in the remote province of Balochistan which covers the quake zone.</p>

<p>An AFP reporter in the provincial capital Quetta said residents in towns and cities near the epicentre, including the port of Gwadar, woke in panic and rushed out of their homes reciting verses from the Koran.</p>

<p>Pakistan straddles part of the boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, making the country susceptible to earthquakes.</p>

<p>In October 2015, a 7.5-magnitude quake in Pakistan and Afghanistan killed almost 400 people, flattening buildings in rugged terrain that impeded relief efforts.</p>

<p>The country was also hit by a 7.6-magnitude quake on October 8, 2005 that killed more than 73,000 people and left about 3.5 million homeless, mainly in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir.</p>

<p>Impoverished Balochistan has been wracked for more than a decade by Islamist, sectarian and separatist insurgencies.</p>

<p>(AFP)</p>


There were no immediate reports?of casualties in the remote province of Balochistan which covers the quake zone

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Pakistan early Wednesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there were no immediate reports of injuries. The shallow quake struck at 3:03 am (2203 GMT Tuesday), with the epicentre 23 kilometres (14 miles) southwest of the coastal town of Pasni, the USGS said. There were no immediate reports of casualties in the remote province of Balochistan which covers the quake zone. An AFP reporter in the provincial capital Quetta said residents in towns and cities near the epicentre, including the port of Gwadar, woke in panic and rushed out of their homes reciting verses from the Koran. Pakistan straddles part of the boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, making the country susceptible to earthquakes. In October 2015, a 7.5-magnitude quake in Pakistan and Afghanistan killed almost 400 people, flattening buildings in rugged terrain that impeded relief efforts. The country was also hit by a 7.6-magnitude quake on October 8, 2005 that killed more than 73,000 people and left about 3.5 million homeless, mainly in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. Impoverished Balochistan has been wracked for more than a decade by Islamist, sectarian and separatist insurgencies. (AFP)

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