Tremors were reported in Delhi and neighbouring areas at around 8 pm, which caused many people to flee their homes and places of business. This was the second such earthquake to be felt in the area in a week. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake's epicentre was once again&nbsp;in Nepal and its magnitude was 5.4 on the Richter scale.

This was less powerful than the earthquake earlier this week that was felt in the Delhi area. Once more, the depth was 10 kilometres below the surface of the earth.

Noida and Gurugram both reported experiencing tremors.

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Previously, on Tuesday night,&nbsp;strong tremors were felt&nbsp;in Delhi at around 2 am after a 6.3-magnitude quake struck in Nepal.&nbsp;

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Tremors were reported in Delhi and neighbouring areas at around 8 pm, which caused many people to flee their homes and places of business. This was the second such earthquake to be felt in the area in a week.

Tremors were reported in Delhi and neighbouring areas at around 8 pm, which caused many people to flee their homes and places of business. This was the second such earthquake to be felt in the area in a week. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake's epicentre was once again in Nepal and its magnitude was 5.4 on the Richter scale. This was less powerful than the earthquake earlier this week that was felt in the Delhi area. Once more, the depth was 10 kilometres below the surface of the earth. Noida and Gurugram both reported experiencing tremors. Also read | India calls for early resolution as detained ship with 16 Indian sailors onboard reaches Nigeria Earthquake of Magnitude:5.4, Occurred on 12-11-2022, 19:57:06 IST, Lat: 29.28 & Long: 81.20, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Nepal, for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/4wntmaWERI @ndmaindia @Indiametdept @Ravi_MoES @OfficeOfDrJS @Dr_Mishra1966 @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/eyQE1HMb5Z — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) November 12, 2022 × Previously, on Tuesday night, strong tremors were felt in Delhi at around 2 am after a 6.3-magnitude quake struck in Nepal. Also WATCH | Pakistan: Shehbaz meets Nawaz, delays return to Pakistan (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck San Francisco Bay Area, making it the strongest quake the region has witnessed in eight years.

The tremor was so strong that it rattled people as buildings began shaking. However, there were no reports of damage or injuries.

According to US Geological Survey, the tremors were recorded at 11.42 am (local time) on Tuesday about 12 miles (19 kilometres) east of San Jose, which is about 40 miles (64 kilometres) southeast of downtown San Francisco.

A 3.1 aftershock followed about five minutes after the initial earthquake, USGS said.

It is being reported that the quake occurred within the Calaveras Fault zone, one of eight major faults in the Bay Area and a branch of the San Andreas fault line.

Speaking to ABC news, Dr Lucy Jones, a seismologist at Center for Science and Society and research associate at Seismological Laboratory at Caltech, has warned that aftershocks as strong as 4.0 earthquake are possible on the Calaveras Fault in the next 24 hours.

"The Calaveras moves more slowly, it has less of the total motion going on there than on the San Andreas, so it moves less often or releases less energy," she was quoted as saying.

"But it seems to have the smaller earthquakes a lot more often. It's considered capable of a six and a half or so. But unlike the San Andreas, it's not going to have, you know, a magnitude eight," she added.

The 5.1 magnitude quake marked the largest earthquake in the Bay Area since the 2014 Napa quake, where 6.0. magnitude was recorded, Jones said.

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A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck San Francisco Bay Area, making it the strongest quake the region has witnessed in eight years. The tremor was so strong that it rattled people as buildings began shaking.

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck San Francisco Bay Area, making it the strongest quake the region has witnessed in eight years. The tremor was so strong that it rattled people as buildings began shaking. However, there were no reports of damage or injuries. According to US Geological Survey, the tremors were recorded at 11.42 am (local time) on Tuesday about 12 miles (19 kilometres) east of San Jose, which is about 40 miles (64 kilometres) southeast of downtown San Francisco. A 3.1 aftershock followed about five minutes after the initial earthquake, USGS said. It is being reported that the quake occurred within the Calaveras Fault zone, one of eight major faults in the Bay Area and a branch of the San Andreas fault line. Speaking to ABC news, Dr Lucy Jones, a seismologist at Center for Science and Society and research associate at Seismological Laboratory at Caltech, has warned that aftershocks as strong as 4.0 earthquake are possible on the Calaveras Fault in the next 24 hours. "The Calaveras moves more slowly, it has less of the total motion going on there than on the San Andreas, so it moves less often or releases less energy," she was quoted as saying. "But it seems to have the smaller earthquakes a lot more often. It's considered capable of a six and a half or so. But unlike the San Andreas, it's not going to have, you know, a magnitude eight," she added. The 5.1 magnitude quake marked the largest earthquake in the Bay Area since the 2014 Napa quake, where 6.0. magnitude was recorded, Jones said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US: 5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes San Francisco Bay Area, more tremors expected

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck western Mexico, killing at least one person and damaging local infrastructure. It comes on the anniversary of two local tremors in 1985 and 2017.

WION Climate Tracker: Powerful earthquake strikes Mexico's west coast on anniversary of two tremors

At least five people were killed and 44 others injured after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran early Saturday, state news agency IRNA reported.

The quake hit 100 kilometres (60 miles) southwest of the port city of Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan province at 1.32 am, the US Geological Survey said.

Iranian media put the strength of the quake at 6.1 while the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said it had a 6.0 magnitude. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), EMSC said.

It was followed by at least 7 more minor quakes with magnitudes ranging from 4.3 to 6, USGS said.

All the injured have been taken to hospitals.

Three people were killed in Sayeh Khosh village close to the epicentre of the quake, IRNA reported, citing a member of the village Islamic council who said three bodies had been pulled from the rubble.

The quake was so strong that it was felt in various parts of UAE, Khaleej Times reported. However, no loss of life or property damage has been reported yet.

Distressed residents took to social media to share videos of the quake and its effects.

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Iran is an area of strong seismic activity as it is situated on the edge of several tectonic plates and crossing various fault lines.

Iran's deadliest quake was a 7.4-magnitude tremor that struck in 1990, killing 40,000 people in the north of the country.

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At least five people were killed and 44 others injured after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran early Saturday, state news agency IRNA reported. The quake hit 100 kilometres (60 miles) southwest of the port city of Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan province at 1.

At least five people were killed and 44 others injured after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran early Saturday, state news agency IRNA reported. The quake hit 100 kilometres (60 miles) southwest of the port city of Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan province at 1.32 am, the US Geological Survey said. Iranian media put the strength of the quake at 6.1 while the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said it had a 6.0 magnitude. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), EMSC said. It was followed by at least 7 more minor quakes with magnitudes ranging from 4.3 to 6, USGS said. All the injured have been taken to hospitals. Three people were killed in Sayeh Khosh village close to the epicentre of the quake, IRNA reported, citing a member of the village Islamic council who said three bodies had been pulled from the rubble. The quake was so strong that it was felt in various parts of UAE, Khaleej Times reported. However, no loss of life or property damage has been reported yet. Distressed residents took to social media to share videos of the quake and its effects. Just experienced the mother of all earthquakes and it was one of the longest ones in my 20 years of living in UAE and a really strong one here in Dubai…. #Dubai #earthquake #uae praying for everyone’s safety. May Allah have mercy. pic.twitter.com/iCELmDggIZ — Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) July 1, 2022 × #Earthquake in #Dubai twice in one night. Both were strong and long stretched. #UAE. Hope everyone is safe. pic.twitter.com/Nfmm6TbNEY — Dr Prithvi priya (@drprithvipriya) July 1, 2022 × Iran is an area of strong seismic activity as it is situated on the edge of several tectonic plates and crossing various fault lines. Iran's deadliest quake was a 7.4-magnitude tremor that struck in 1990, killing 40,000 people in the north of the country. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

6.3 magnitude earthquake jolts southern Iran, 5 killed, 44 injured; tremors felt in UAE too

Earthquakes have become a regular occurrence in America's Texas. Experts are blaming the state's oil industry for triggering tremors. Is Big Oil to blame for man-made earthquakes? Palki Sharma tells you.

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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Japan's Fukushima on Wednesday. It left buildings shaking for a long period. It also derailed a bullet train on top of a bridge. 4 people have died, 100 have been injured. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake hits Japan

Greece's southern islands witnessed two tremors of a magnitude of 5.2 and 5.4 on Sunday. &nbsp;

There were no reports of any damage or casualties till now. &nbsp;

According to local media, the quake was experienced in Crete and the islands of Kassos, Karpathos, Rhodes and Santorini. &nbsp;

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The Institute of Geodynamics in Athens said that the first tremor of 5.2-magnitude had struck at 5.15 pm (1515 GMT) east of the island of Crete and at a depth of 9 kilometres (5.6 miles). &nbsp;

The next one was even larger of 5.4 magnitude, which shook the ground at 8.59 pm (1859 GMT) about 25 kilometres (15.5 miles) northwest of the first, at a depth of 6.3 kilometres (3.9 miles), the institute reported. &nbsp;

In either earthquake, none of the buildings were damaged, the mayor of the small island of Kassos, which was closest to the epicentre of the quakes, told state news agency ANA. &nbsp;

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A third 4.0-magnitude tremor was felt at 6.14 pm (1614 GMT) west of Athens. It was not related to the other two tremors, the institute added.&nbsp;The epicentre of this jolt was at a depth of 16.7 kilometres (10.4 miles), it said. &nbsp;

In Greece, tremors of these magnitude are common. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Greece's southern islands witnessed two tremors of a magnitude of 5.2 and 5.4 on Sunday. There were no reports of any damage or casualties till now. According to local media, the quake was experienced in Crete and the islands of Kassos, Karpathos, Rhodes and Santorini.

Greece's southern islands witnessed two tremors of a magnitude of 5.2 and 5.4 on Sunday. There were no reports of any damage or casualties till now. According to local media, the quake was experienced in Crete and the islands of Kassos, Karpathos, Rhodes and Santorini. Also Read: Training civilians, Ukraine nurtures a resistance in waiting The Institute of Geodynamics in Athens said that the first tremor of 5.2-magnitude had struck at 5.15 pm (1515 GMT) east of the island of Crete and at a depth of 9 kilometres (5.6 miles). The next one was even larger of 5.4 magnitude, which shook the ground at 8.59 pm (1859 GMT) about 25 kilometres (15.5 miles) northwest of the first, at a depth of 6.3 kilometres (3.9 miles), the institute reported. In either earthquake, none of the buildings were damaged, the mayor of the small island of Kassos, which was closest to the epicentre of the quakes, told state news agency ANA. Also Read: Belgians protest closure of indoor events as per new Covid curbs A third 4.0-magnitude tremor was felt at 6.14 pm (1614 GMT) west of Athens. It was not related to the other two tremors, the institute added. The epicentre of this jolt was at a depth of 16.7 kilometres (10.4 miles), it said. In Greece, tremors of these magnitude are common. (With inputs from agencies)

Greece's southern islands witness two strong tremors

The earthquake of 2015 claimed 9,000 lives and brought down more than 800,000 houses in 32 districts across Nepal. Damage was not limited to the housing stock, of course.&nbsp;

Hundreds of public buildings, community facilities, hospitals, roads and other infrastructure were also damaged, often beyond repair. The country’s GDP took a hit,&nbsp;a 3 per cent&nbsp;reduction. Lives, and livelihoods, were lost across the country.

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With the help of the Indian government, Nepal has come a far way in terms of development. WION’s Nepal Correspondent Saloni Murarka travelled to the epicenter of the earthquake, Gorkha district, and interacted with locals.&nbsp;

It has been six years since the earthquake jolted Nepal. In view of the gravity of the devastation, the Indian Government-supported construction of 50,000 houses in Gorkha (26912 beneficiaries) and Nuwakot (23088 beneficiaries) districts of Nepal.

The houses in these regions are structurally fragile and prone to collapsing or to sustaining heavy structural damage making them unfit for habitation in the wake of a tremor of the magnitude of the 2015 Gorkha earthquake.&nbsp; 
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More than 800,000 houses were destroyed in 32 districts across Nepal as a result of the 2015 earthquake.

The Nepal Housing Reconstruction Project (NHRP), which was implemented with India’s assistance focused on inclusive recovery or reconstruction.

After most disasters, vulnerable populations such as disabled, landless, and socially excluded groups, were not in a position to recover as quickly.&nbsp;

Measures adopted in Nepal’s reconstruction, such as additional financial assistance to the most vulnerable and securing land ownership for the landless were key to inclusive recovery.

 
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“When the earthquake stroked, I used to live at somebody else’s house and did not have any place to live in. Later we shifted to this house. The Indian Government provided funds for the construction of the house and the land. I was granted Rs 5 lakh and I bought the land in Rs 2 lakh and construction the house in 3 lakhs. We are four members in the house and just a few months back we shifted here,” Dal Bahadur, one of the beneficiaries of the project who lives in the Gorkha district.&nbsp;

The project also focused on owner-driven&nbsp;reconstruction. All the damaged houses were reconstructed keeping owners’ interests at the top, which ensured full ownership of the new houses.&nbsp;

With retrofitting techniques, earthquake-resilient buildings were constructed using locally available materials. It was found that in Gorkha many house owners are reluctant to trade their old, damaged house, for new construction that, while earthquake safe, was perhaps smaller and lacked the cultural or design appeal they cherished.&nbsp;

To many, retrofitting is a more appealing option when looking to make their existing home safe. The houses are constructed as per regulations laid out by the Nepal government that demands houses to be earthquake resilient.

“Now I have a house where I can safely live in. Now there is no fear to do daily house activities because of the retrofitting technique provided by the Indian Government. The officials here have helped us a lot to put together the house. I have an emotional attachment to the house. This house was made by my father and he is no more. Due to this technique, I did not have to demolish the house,” Bhimala Lama, another beneficiary who chose a retrofitting technique to preserve her traditional house.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“This house is warmer than other houses in winters. This house is an old and traditional design and I am happy that I was able to preserve this. I did not want to demolish it. This retro fitting helped me preserve my house as it is,” she added.&nbsp;

The ties between the two countries continue to grow even after the border dispute had turned into a political irritant between both countries. Along with this project, the Indian Government has been implementing many more development projects in various districts of Nepal covering all major sectors.

"The government of India has an extensive commitment to Nepal and its people for reconstruction assistance after the earthquake in 2015. We are very happy that the housing sector which was the priority sector has been completed under the assistance. We have managed to complete and mark the completion last month and we have built 50,000 houses in Gorkha and Nuwakot,” Deputy Chief of Mission of Embassy of India in Nepal, Namgya C Khampa told reporters.&nbsp;

Outlining the upcoming development projects in Nepal, Khampa said, “In addition to the housing sector, the government of India is also carrying out projects in the health, education, and cultural sector. All these pillars are under active implementation. Over 200 projects in these three sectors that are being implemented in about 12 districts across Nepal”

The Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy further added that India is the foremost development partner of Nepal. “We are happy to honor the commitment we have made to the government of Nepal and the people with regard to reconstruction."&nbsp;

“India will continue to work with government and people of Nepal in carrying out various projects that will contribute to the development of local communities, country and to stronger bilateral relations,” the Deputy Chief highlighted.&nbsp;

The earthquake of 2015 claimed 9,000 lives and brought down more than 800,000 houses in 32 districts across Nepal. Damage was not limited to the housing stock, of course.

The earthquake of 2015 claimed 9,000 lives and brought down more than 800,000 houses in 32 districts across Nepal. Damage was not limited to the housing stock, of course. Hundreds of public buildings, community facilities, hospitals, roads and other infrastructure were also damaged, often beyond repair. The country’s GDP took a hit, a 3 per cent reduction. Lives, and livelihoods, were lost across the country. Also see | Nepal's historic Boudhanath Stupa swaps synthetic prayer flags with biodegradable ones With the help of the Indian government, Nepal has come a far way in terms of development. WION’s Nepal Correspondent Saloni Murarka travelled to the epicenter of the earthquake, Gorkha district, and interacted with locals. It has been six years since the earthquake jolted Nepal. In view of the gravity of the devastation, the Indian Government-supported construction of 50,000 houses in Gorkha (26912 beneficiaries) and Nuwakot (23088 beneficiaries) districts of Nepal. The houses in these regions are structurally fragile and prone to collapsing or to sustaining heavy structural damage making them unfit for habitation in the wake of a tremor of the magnitude of the 2015 Gorkha earthquake. More than 800,000 houses were destroyed in 32 districts across Nepal as a result of the 2015 earthquake. The Nepal Housing Reconstruction Project (NHRP), which was implemented with India’s assistance focused on inclusive recovery or reconstruction. After most disasters, vulnerable populations such as disabled, landless, and socially excluded groups, were not in a position to recover as quickly. Measures adopted in Nepal’s reconstruction, such as additional financial assistance to the most vulnerable and securing land ownership for the landless were key to inclusive recovery. Watch | Nepal's iconic Dharahara Tower reopens “When the earthquake stroked, I used to live at somebody else’s house and did not have any place to live in. Later we shifted to this house. The Indian Government provided funds for the construction of the house and the land. I was granted Rs 5 lakh and I bought the land in Rs 2 lakh and construction the house in 3 lakhs. We are four members in the house and just a few months back we shifted here,” Dal Bahadur, one of the beneficiaries of the project who lives in the Gorkha district. The project also focused on owner-driven reconstruction. All the damaged houses were reconstructed keeping owners’ interests at the top, which ensured full ownership of the new houses. With retrofitting techniques, earthquake-resilient buildings were constructed using locally available materials. It was found that in Gorkha many house owners are reluctant to trade their old, damaged house, for new construction that, while earthquake safe, was perhaps smaller and lacked the cultural or design appeal they cherished. To many, retrofitting is a more appealing option when looking to make their existing home safe. The houses are constructed as per regulations laid out by the Nepal government that demands houses to be earthquake resilient. “Now I have a house where I can safely live in. Now there is no fear to do daily house activities because of the retrofitting technique provided by the Indian Government. The officials here have helped us a lot to put together the house. I have an emotional attachment to the house. This house was made by my father and he is no more. Due to this technique, I did not have to demolish the house,” Bhimala Lama, another beneficiary who chose a retrofitting technique to preserve her traditional house. “This house is warmer than other houses in winters. This house is an old and traditional design and I am happy that I was able to preserve this. I did not want to demolish it. This retro fitting helped me preserve my house as it is,” she added. The ties between the two countries continue to grow even after the border dispute had turned into a political irritant between both countries. Along with this project, the Indian Government has been implementing many more development projects in various districts of Nepal covering all major sectors. "The government of India has an extensive commitment to Nepal and its people for reconstruction assistance after the earthquake in 2015. We are very happy that the housing sector which was the priority sector has been completed under the assistance. We have managed to complete and mark the completion last month and we have built 50,000 houses in Gorkha and Nuwakot,” Deputy Chief of Mission of Embassy of India in Nepal, Namgya C Khampa told reporters. Outlining the upcoming development projects in Nepal, Khampa said, “In addition to the housing sector, the government of India is also carrying out projects in the health, education, and cultural sector. All these pillars are under active implementation. Over 200 projects in these three sectors that are being implemented in about 12 districts across Nepal” The Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy further added that India is the foremost development partner of Nepal. “We are happy to honor the commitment we have made to the government of Nepal and the people with regard to reconstruction." “India will continue to work with government and people of Nepal in carrying out various projects that will contribute to the development of local communities, country and to stronger bilateral relations,” the Deputy Chief highlighted.

India rebuilds 50,000 houses in areas hit by Nepal earthquake of 2015

Haiti was left in shock and tears after a deadly earthquake hit the country on Saturday. More than a week after the deadly quakes,&nbsp;the southern Haitian city of Les Cayes has said more than 2,200 people have lost their lives to the natural disaster.

Witnesses told news agency, Reuters, that even days after the earthquake, the city is still struggling to get back to their normal life.

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While the Haitian authorities said the official death toll from the 7.2 magnitude earthquake had reached 2,189, the locals think the death toll is more than the official figures being reported.

This has hit the country at a time when the locals were still recovering from the 2010 quake that killed more than 200,000 people.

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In the seaside city, many people have been spotted sleeping on roads on mattresses as several buildings and homes crumbled down in the deadly quake.

The local patrol police officers have said there has been no immediate reports or any further reported deaths or damage in the area.

Officials have claimed that more than 2,200 people have lost their lives and thousands of others have been injured in the 7.2 magnitude earthquake.

Haiti was left in shock and tears after a deadly earthquake hit the country on Saturday. More than a week after the deadly quakes, the southern Haitian city of Les Cayes has said more than 2,200 people have lost their lives to the natural disaster.

Haiti was left in shock and tears after a deadly earthquake hit the country on Saturday. More than a week after the deadly quakes, the southern Haitian city of Les Cayes has said more than 2,200 people have lost their lives to the natural disaster. Witnesses told news agency, Reuters, that even days after the earthquake, the city is still struggling to get back to their normal life. In Pics | Haiti searches for survivors after quake kills over 300 people While the Haitian authorities said the official death toll from the 7.2 magnitude earthquake had reached 2,189, the locals think the death toll is more than the official figures being reported. This has hit the country at a time when the locals were still recovering from the 2010 quake that killed more than 200,000 people. WATCH In the seaside city, many people have been spotted sleeping on roads on mattresses as several buildings and homes crumbled down in the deadly quake. The local patrol police officers have said there has been no immediate reports or any further reported deaths or damage in the area. Officials have claimed that more than 2,200 people have lost their lives and thousands of others have been injured in the 7.2 magnitude earthquake.

More than 2,200 people have died in deadly Haiti earthquake, locals claim

An earthquake of magnitude 2.7 with epicentre in Delhi shook the region on Monday afternoon, prompting panic-stricken people to rush out of their homes.&nbsp;

This is the second consecutive day when people in the Delhi-NCR region felt the tremors.

Yesterday, An earthquake of mild intensity was felt in Delhi and NCR region on Sunday at 5:45 pm.&nbsp;

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the magnitude of the earthquake on the Richter scale was 3.5. The earthquake had a depth of 8 km at NCT Delhi.

Scores of people came out of their houses in fear, but there was no report of any injury or damage to property.

An earthquake of magnitude 2.7 with epicentre in Delhi shook the region on Monday afternoon, prompting panic-stricken people to rush out of their homes. This is the second consecutive day when people in the Delhi-NCR region felt the tremors.

An earthquake of magnitude 2.7 with epicentre in Delhi shook the region on Monday afternoon, prompting panic-stricken people to rush out of their homes. This is the second consecutive day when people in the Delhi-NCR region felt the tremors. Yesterday, An earthquake of mild intensity was felt in Delhi and NCR region on Sunday at 5:45 pm. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the magnitude of the earthquake on the Richter scale was 3.5. The earthquake had a depth of 8 km at NCT Delhi. Scores of people came out of their houses in fear, but there was no report of any injury or damage to property.

Earthquake with magnitude 2.7 hits Delhi-NCR

As per reports, an earthquake of 6.3&nbsp;magnitudes&nbsp;hit Hindu Kush today, sending tremors and quake shocks across northern India, parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan.&nbsp;

Tremors were felt across Delhi/NCR and in parts of North India on Friday. Shocks were also felt in parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.&nbsp;

Earthquake tremors felt across the national capital around 5.15 pm on Friday evening.&nbsp;

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Last month, an earthquake measuring <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/53-magnitude-earthquake-strike-nepal-263229">5.3 on the Richter scale struck Nepal</a> on November 19.&nbsp;

The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at around 7:30 pm (local time), was located at a shallow depth of 14 kilometres, about 87 kilometres northwest of Dailekh district, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.&nbsp;

Tremors were also felt in parts of Delhi-NCR.

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As per reports, an earthquake of 6.3 magnitudes hit Hindu Kush today, sending tremors and quake shocks across northern India, parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Tremors were felt across Delhi/NCR and in parts of North India on Friday.

As per reports, an earthquake of 6.3 magnitudes hit Hindu Kush today, sending tremors and quake shocks across northern India, parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Tremors were felt across Delhi/NCR and in parts of North India on Friday. Shocks were also felt in parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Earthquake tremors felt across the national capital around 5.15 pm on Friday evening. Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi NCR pic.twitter.com/JEy0hK6RBa — ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2019 × Last month, an earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale struck Nepal on November 19. The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at around 7:30 pm (local time), was located at a shallow depth of 14 kilometres, about 87 kilometres northwest of Dailekh district, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. Tremors were also felt in parts of Delhi-NCR.

Tremors felt in Delhi-NCR as 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Hindu Kush

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the eastern region of Myanmar on Monday morning, which caused tremors in Nagaland.

The quake in Myanmar took place at around 8:19 am at a depth of 80 km, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

No casualty or damage to property was reported.

Tremors measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale were felt in Nagaland.

The quake occurred at around 8:20 am, 132 km east of Tuensang in Nagaland, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

Nagaland is prone to earthquakes.

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the eastern region of Myanmar on Monday morning, which caused tremors in Nagaland. The quake in Myanmar took place at around 8:19 am at a depth of 80 km, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the eastern region of Myanmar on Monday morning, which caused tremors in Nagaland. The quake in Myanmar took place at around 8:19 am at a depth of 80 km, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). No casualty or damage to property was reported. Tremors measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale were felt in Nagaland. The quake occurred at around 8:20 am, 132 km east of Tuensang in Nagaland, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). Nagaland is prone to earthquakes.

Earthquake hits eastern Myanmar, tremors felt in Nagaland

A mild 4.0 magnitude <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/70-magnitude-earthquake-hits-southeast-peru-200498">earthquake</a> was felt in some parts of Rajasthan in the early hours of Sunday. 
 
Sikar was the epicenter of the earthquake, according to the Meteorological Department. 
 
No loss of life or damage to property was reported.

A mild 4.0 magnitude earthquake was felt in some parts of Rajasthan in the early hours of Sunday. Sikar was the epicenter of the earthquake, according to the Meteorological Department.

A mild 4.0 magnitude earthquake was felt in some parts of Rajasthan in the early hours of Sunday. Sikar was the epicenter of the earthquake, according to the Meteorological Department. No loss of life or damage to property was reported.

Magnitude 4 earthquake hits  Rajasthan

Earthquake tremors were in felt in Uttarakhand&#39;s Rudraprayag earlier today.

The earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter scale with an epicentre in Chamoli, the second largest district in Uttarakhand.&nbsp;

According to the MeT office Director, Vikram Singh,&nbsp;the earthquake had a depth of 33 km which eliminates any possibility of damage to life and property.

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Tremors were felt for around 12 seconds in various parts of the state along with Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale had hit Uttarakhand earlier this month with an epicentre in Rudraprayag.

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The earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter scale

Earthquake tremors were in felt in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag earlier today. The earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter scale with an epicentre in Chamoli, the second largest district in Uttarakhand. According to the MeT office Director, Vikram Singh, the earthquake had a depth of 33 km which eliminates any possibility of damage to life and property. Earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag area; Epicentre of the earthquake was in Chamoli — ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2017 × Tremors were felt for around 12 seconds in various parts of the state along with Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale had hit Uttarakhand earlier this month with an epicentre in Rudraprayag. (With inputs from agencies)

Earthquake jolts Uttarakhand, tremors felt in Rudraprayag

An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 hit 111-kilometre northeast of Thang in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

Some tremors were also felt in the Kashmir valley.&nbsp;

The epicentre of the quake was at the India-China border in Ladakh.&nbsp;

&quot;The earthquake of 5.4 magnitudes on the Richter Scale was recorded at 4:59 am today. The epicentre of the earthquake was at a depth of 35 km near the Jammu and Kashmir-Xingjian border in the state&#39;s Ladakh region,&quot; a meteorological (MeT) department official said.

There was no immediate report of any injury or destruction in parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

A Strong earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale was also felt in Delhi NCR on Wednesday evening.&nbsp;

There was no immediate report of any injury or destruction in parts of Jammu and Kashmir

An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 hit 111-kilometre northeast of Thang in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Some tremors were also felt in the Kashmir valley. The epicentre of the quake was at the India-China border in Ladakh. "The earthquake of 5.4 magnitudes on the Richter Scale was recorded at 4:59 am today. The epicentre of the earthquake was at a depth of 35 km near the Jammu and Kashmir-Xingjian border in the state's Ladakh region," a meteorological (MeT) department official said. There was no immediate report of any injury or destruction in parts of Jammu and Kashmir. A Strong earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale was also felt in Delhi NCR on Wednesday evening.

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits J&K's Ladakh

A rare 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit South Korea&#39;s southeast today, the second most powerful quake on record, in a country that seldom experiences significant tremors.

The quake, which was felt across much of the country including in the capital Seoul, struck at the shallow depth of nine kilometres near the southeastern industrial city of Pohang at around 2:30 pm, the Korea Meteorological Administration said.

The Korean peninsula rarely has to worry about significant quakes.

But seismic activity is closely monitored because a spike in activity is often the first indication that North Korea has carried out a nuclear test.

The South Korean port city of Pohang is the home to the headquarters of Posco -- the country&#39;s top, and the world&#39;s fourth largest, steelmaker.

Photos and video footage sent to local TV stations showed crumbled street walls and furniture violently shaking inside people&#39;s homes.

Local nuclear reactors were operating without disruption, Yonhap news agency said, citing officials at Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power.

The most quake recorded in the south was a 5.8-magnitude tremor that hit the southeastern city of Gyeongju in September last year.

No casualties or injuries have been reported yet, Yonhap news agency quoted the ministry of public safety as saying.

A rare 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit South Korea's southeast today, the second most powerful quake on record, in a country that seldom experiences significant tremors. The quake, which was felt across much of the country including in the capital Seoul, struck at the shallow depth of nine kilometres near the southeastern industrial city of Pohang at around 2:30 pm, the Korea Meteorological Administration said. The Korean peninsula rarely has to worry about significant quakes. But seismic activity is closely monitored because a spike in activity is often the first indication that North Korea has carried out a nuclear test. The South Korean port city of Pohang is the home to the headquarters of Posco -- the country's top, and the world's fourth largest, steelmaker. Photos and video footage sent to local TV stations showed crumbled street walls and furniture violently shaking inside people's homes. Local nuclear reactors were operating without disruption, Yonhap news agency said, citing officials at Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power. The most quake recorded in the south was a 5.8-magnitude tremor that hit the southeastern city of Gyeongju in September last year.

5.4-magnitude quake hits southern South Korea

Tokyo was struck by a third earthquake in four days on Wednesday, but there were no reports of damage or casualties. 
 
The 5.0 magnitude jolt was felt in Tokyo and areas of eastern Japan at 7:25 am (2225 GMT Tuesday), the US Geological Survey said. 
 
It was the third quake to shake the capital&#39;s high-rise buildings in recent days, following a 4.8 magnitude quake on Tuesday and one of 5.0 on Sunday, but an official with the Japan Meteorological Agency said they weren&#39;t a precursor of a major jolt. 
 
&quot;This is an area that sees frequent earthquakes&quot; of a moderate size, Nariaki Ohkawara told AFP, adding that the latest quakes were part of that trend.&nbsp; 
 
The epicentre of Wednesday&#39;s quake was east of the capital in Ibaraki prefecture at a depth of about 44 kilometres (27 miles), the USGS said. 
 
There was no threat of a tsunami, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. 
 
Japan sits at the junction of four tectonic plates and experiences a number of relatively violent quakes every year, but rigid building codes and strict enforcement mean even powerful tremors frequently do little damage. 
 
A massive undersea quake that hit in March 2011 sent a tsunami barrelling into Japan&#39;s northeast coast, leaving more than 18,000 people dead or missing, and sending three reactors into meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant. 
 
In April, two strong earthquakes hit southern Japan&#39;s Kumamoto prefecture followed by more than 1,700 aftershocks, and left 49 dead and caused widespread damage. 
 
The country routinely holds emergency drills to prepare for a major jolt, and the government stepped up its disaster response in the wake of the 2011 devastation.&nbsp; 
 
(AFP)

Japan's meteorological agency denied the possibility of a tsunami following the 5.0 magnitude earthquake

Tokyo was struck by a third earthquake in four days on Wednesday, but there were no reports of damage or casualties. The 5.0 magnitude jolt was felt in Tokyo and areas of eastern Japan at 7:25 am (2225 GMT Tuesday), the US Geological Survey said. It was the third quake to shake the capital's high-rise buildings in recent days, following a 4.8 magnitude quake on Tuesday and one of 5.0 on Sunday, but an official with the Japan Meteorological Agency said they weren't a precursor of a major jolt. "This is an area that sees frequent earthquakes" of a moderate size, Nariaki Ohkawara told AFP, adding that the latest quakes were part of that trend. The epicentre of Wednesday's quake was east of the capital in Ibaraki prefecture at a depth of about 44 kilometres (27 miles), the USGS said. There was no threat of a tsunami, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Japan sits at the junction of four tectonic plates and experiences a number of relatively violent quakes every year, but rigid building codes and strict enforcement mean even powerful tremors frequently do little damage. A massive undersea quake that hit in March 2011 sent a tsunami barrelling into Japan's northeast coast, leaving more than 18,000 people dead or missing, and sending three reactors into meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant. In April, two strong earthquakes hit southern Japan's Kumamoto prefecture followed by more than 1,700 aftershocks, and left 49 dead and caused widespread damage. The country routinely holds emergency drills to prepare for a major jolt, and the government stepped up its disaster response in the wake of the 2011 devastation. (AFP)

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