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5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Oil-Producing Region In US's Texas
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck an oil-producing region of west Texas on Friday, rattling structures but causing no apparent damage, US authorities said.
The earthquake hit at 5:35 pm local time (2335 GMT) 22 kilometers (12 miles) northwest of Midland at a depth of about eight kilometers, the US Geological Survey said.
A much smaller tremor of magnitude 3.3 followed three minutes after the first shake, the USGS said.
"This would be the 4th strongest earthquake in Texas state history!" the Midland office of the National Weather Service tweeted.
While moderate, the earthquake was felt over a large area, from as far north as Lubbock, near the Texas Panhandle, to Odessa, 20 miles southwest of Midland, tweeted Jacob Riley, meteorologist at television station KLBK in Lubbock.
Friday's quake came exactly a month after another, slightly less strong, earthquake hit the Pecos area of west Texas, just south of the New Mexico border. It caused no damage.
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A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck an oil-producing region of west Texas on Friday, rattling structures but causing no apparent damage, US authorities said.
The earthquake hit at 5:35 pm local time (2335 GMT) 22 kilometers (12 miles) northwest of Midland at a depth of about eight kilometers, the US Geological Survey said.
A much smaller tremor of magnitude 3.3 followed three minutes after the first shake, the USGS said.
"This would be the 4th strongest earthquake in Texas state history!" the Midland office of the National Weather Service tweeted.
While moderate, the earthquake was felt over a large area, from as far north as Lubbock, near the Texas Panhandle, to Odessa, 20 miles southwest of Midland, tweeted Jacob Riley, meteorologist at television station KLBK in Lubbock.
Friday's quake came exactly a month after another, slightly less strong, earthquake hit the Pecos area of west Texas, just south of the New Mexico border. It caused no damage.
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6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Northern California
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California early Tuesday but there was no tsunami threat, seismologists said.
The relatively shallow quake hit 25 miles (40 kilometers) southwest of the port city of Eureka, in Humboldt county, the US Geological Survey said.
In a preliminary assessment, the USGS said there was a low likelihood of casualties but some damage was possible.
The National Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami was not expected.
Power supplies appeared to have been hit, with nearly 60,000 customers without electricity in Humboldt County, according to poweroutage.us.
"Power is out across the county. Do not call 911 unless you are experiencing an immediate emergency," Humboldt Country Office of Emergency Services tweeted.
Around a dozen small aftershocks were reported in the area, USGS said.
California is regularly shaken by tremors and seismologists say a quake capable of causing widespread destruction is almost certain to hit the state in the next 30 years.
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake in 1994 in Northridge, northwest of Los Angeles, left at least 60 people dead and caused an estimated $10 billion in damage, while a 6.9 quake in San Francisco in 1989 claimed the lives of 67 people.
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A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California early Tuesday but there was no tsunami threat, seismologists said.
The relatively shallow quake hit 25 miles (40 kilometers) southwest of the port city of Eureka, in Humboldt county, the US Geological Survey said.
In a preliminary assessment, the USGS said there was a low likelihood of casualties but some damage was possible.
The National Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami was not expected.
Power supplies appeared to have been hit, with nearly 60,000 customers without electricity in Humboldt County, according to poweroutage.us.
"Power is out across the county. Do not call 911 unless you are experiencing an immediate emergency," Humboldt Country Office of Emergency Services tweeted.
Around a dozen small aftershocks were reported in the area, USGS said.
California is regularly shaken by tremors and seismologists say a quake capable of causing widespread destruction is almost certain to hit the state in the next 30 years.
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake in 1994 in Northridge, northwest of Los Angeles, left at least 60 people dead and caused an estimated $10 billion in damage, while a 6.9 quake in San Francisco in 1989 claimed the lives of 67 people.
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A 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of the country on Thursday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The PMD’s National Seismic Monitoring Centre said the earthquake struck at 7:25pm in the Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan at a depth of 173km. It had a longitude of 70.60 East and a latitude of 36.53 North.
However, the US Geological Survey said that the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.9 and it had struck 43km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan.
DawnNewsTV reported that tremors were felt in Islamabad and Peshawar as well as in several other cities of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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The PMD’s National Seismic Monitoring Centre said the earthquake struck at 7:25pm in the Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan at a depth of 173km. It had a longitude of 70.60 East and a latitude of 36.53 North.
However, the US Geological Survey said that the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.9 and it had struck 43km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan.
DawnNewsTV reported that tremors were felt in Islamabad and Peshawar as well as in several other cities of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Tsunami Alert After 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Pacific Nation Of Vanuatu
Frightened villagers fled to higher ground fearing a tsunami when a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck late Sunday just off the coast of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu.
The violent quake's epicentre was in the sea just off the northern bay of the largest island Espiritu Santo, some 400 kilometres (250 miles) north of the archipelago's capital Port Vila.
Kayson Pore, a 22-year-old student from the village of Hog Harbour in Espiritu Santo, said he was looking for crab on the beach with half a dozen friends when the earth shook.
"It was very huge," Pore told AFP by telephone.
"We were right on the sea, we were looking for crab on the coast," he said
"We ran for our lives and then we ran to our homes."
At his home in the village of about 1,000 people, the quake had knocked objects to the ground, breaking cups in the kitchen, Pore said.
"People were moving to higher ground," he added, for fear of a tsunami tidal wave.
But Pore said he had seen no structural damage to homes in his village.
The shallow quake hit around 11:30 pm local time (1230 GMT) around 27 kilometres (17 miles) deep, according to the US Geological Survey, which placed it about 25 kilometres from the Espiritu Santo village of Port-Olry.
People could feel the quake as far away as Port Vila, on the island of Etafe, said Natasha Joel, a receptionist at the Grand Hotel and Casino in the capital.
However, the tremor was "a bit small" there and no guests were evacuated from the hotel, she said.
A tsunami warning was initially issued for Vanuatu, New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands but cancelled about an hour and a half after the quake.
'A Big One!'
"Tsunami waves reaching 0.3 to one metre above the tide level are possible for some coasts of Vanuatu," the NWS Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii said.
Waves smaller than 0.3 metres were possible for New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands, it added.
The French embassy in Vanuatu advised people to stay away from the coasts in a post on its official Facebook page.
Residents reported on social media that there had been damage.
"A Big One!!" one person posted on Facebook. "Lots of things broken all around."
New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency said there was no tsunami threat to its country.
Vanuatu is part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire", where tectonic plates collide, and experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
The Solomon Islands, an island nation just north of Vanuatu, was hit in November with a 7.0-magnitude quake, though there were no reports of serious injuries or major structural damage.
In 2018, a 7.5-magnitude quake and subsequent tsunami on Indonesia's Sulawesi island left more than 4,300 people dead or missing.
Vanuatu is ranked as one of the countries most susceptible to natural disasters like earthquakes, storm damage, flooding and tsunamis, according to the annual World Risk Report.
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Frightened villagers fled to higher ground fearing a tsunami when a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck late Sunday just off the coast of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu.
The violent quake's epicentre was in the sea just off the northern bay of the largest island Espiritu Santo, some 400 kilometres (250 miles) north of the archipelago's capital Port Vila.
Kayson Pore, a 22-year-old student from the village of Hog Harbour in Espiritu Santo, said he was looking for crab on the beach with half a dozen friends when the earth shook.
"It was very huge," Pore told AFP by telephone.
"We were right on the sea, we were looking for crab on the coast," he said
"We ran for our lives and then we ran to our homes."
At his home in the village of about 1,000 people, the quake had knocked objects to the ground, breaking cups in the kitchen, Pore said.
"People were moving to higher ground," he added, for fear of a tsunami tidal wave.
But Pore said he had seen no structural damage to homes in his village.
The shallow quake hit around 11:30 pm local time (1230 GMT) around 27 kilometres (17 miles) deep, according to the US Geological Survey, which placed it about 25 kilometres from the Espiritu Santo village of Port-Olry.
People could feel the quake as far away as Port Vila, on the island of Etafe, said Natasha Joel, a receptionist at the Grand Hotel and Casino in the capital.
However, the tremor was "a bit small" there and no guests were evacuated from the hotel, she said.
A tsunami warning was initially issued for Vanuatu, New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands but cancelled about an hour and a half after the quake.
'A Big One!'
"Tsunami waves reaching 0.3 to one metre above the tide level are possible for some coasts of Vanuatu," the NWS Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii said.
Waves smaller than 0.3 metres were possible for New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands, it added.
The French embassy in Vanuatu advised people to stay away from the coasts in a post on its official Facebook page.
Residents reported on social media that there had been damage.
"A Big One!!" one person posted on Facebook. "Lots of things broken all around."
New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency said there was no tsunami threat to its country.
Vanuatu is part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire", where tectonic plates collide, and experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
The Solomon Islands, an island nation just north of Vanuatu, was hit in November with a 7.0-magnitude quake, though there were no reports of serious injuries or major structural damage.
In 2018, a 7.5-magnitude quake and subsequent tsunami on Indonesia's Sulawesi island left more than 4,300 people dead or missing.
Vanuatu is ranked as one of the countries most susceptible to natural disasters like earthquakes, storm damage, flooding and tsunamis, according to the annual World Risk Report.
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7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Tanimbar region in Indonesia on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
The quake was at a depth of 97 kilometers (60.27 miles) below the earth's surface, EMSC said.
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Tanimbar region in Indonesia on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
The quake was at a depth of 97 kilometers (60.27 miles) below the earth's surface, EMSC said.
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A 6.3 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Islamabad on Sunday afternoon.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the depth of the earthquake was measured at 150 km with the epicentre being Tajikistan. It occurred around 12:54 pm and had a longitude of 69.65 East and a latitude of 38.65 North.
However, the US Geological Survey said the earthquake’s magnitude was 4.4 with a depth of 32.4 km.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the depth of the earthquake was measured at 150 km with the epicentre being Tajikistan. It occurred around 12:54 pm and had a longitude of 69.65 East and a latitude of 38.65 North.
However, the US Geological Survey said the earthquake’s magnitude was 4.4 with a depth of 32.4 km.
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Three dead, five hurt as quake jolts Chaman
QUETTA: Three children were killed and five others, including women, were injured when a low-intensity earthquake jolted the areas along the Pak-Afghan border, destroying a house on the outskirts of Chaman on late Friday night.
Officials in the border town said the tremor that struck the hilly area at aro*und 10pm was also felt in Qila Abdullah, Gulis*tan, Pishin, and several other parts of the Chaman district.
“An earthquake of 3.6 magnitude struck the border district of Chaman at around 10pm, which jolted the town,” said Naveed Alam, assistant commissioner for Chaman, while talking to Dawn.
He said three children of a family were killed when the roof and walls of their house, situated in the by*pass area on the outsk*irts of the town, collapsed due to the impact of the ear*thquake. Another ho*u*se was also reportedly dest*royed in the neighbouring area. “The walls of some houses and buildings developed cracks,” he added.
However, no more loss of human life was reported from the areas where tremors were felt.
Soon after receiving information about the loss of life and property, the local administration rushed in along with Balochistan Levies and rescue workers. The bodies and the injured were recovered from under the debris and shifted to the district hospital, officials said.
“We have received three bodies of children, aged between eight and 12, and five injured, including two women,” hospital officials said. They said the seriously injured were referred to Quetta hospital for treatment.
Area people claimed that officials were not aware of the collapsed houses and other damages till late night and the hospital had informed the local administration about the losses.
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QUETTA: Three children were killed and five others, including women, were injured when a low-intensity earthquake jolted the areas along the Pak-Afghan border, destroying a house on the outskirts of Chaman on late Friday night.
Officials in the border town said the tremor that struck the hilly area at aro*und 10pm was also felt in Qila Abdullah, Gulis*tan, Pishin, and several other parts of the Chaman district.
“An earthquake of 3.6 magnitude struck the border district of Chaman at around 10pm, which jolted the town,” said Naveed Alam, assistant commissioner for Chaman, while talking to Dawn.
He said three children of a family were killed when the roof and walls of their house, situated in the by*pass area on the outsk*irts of the town, collapsed due to the impact of the ear*thquake. Another ho*u*se was also reportedly dest*royed in the neighbouring area. “The walls of some houses and buildings developed cracks,” he added.
However, no more loss of human life was reported from the areas where tremors were felt.
Soon after receiving information about the loss of life and property, the local administration rushed in along with Balochistan Levies and rescue workers. The bodies and the injured were recovered from under the debris and shifted to the district hospital, officials said.
“We have received three bodies of children, aged between eight and 12, and five injured, including two women,” hospital officials said. They said the seriously injured were referred to Quetta hospital for treatment.
Area people claimed that officials were not aware of the collapsed houses and other damages till late night and the hospital had informed the local administration about the losses.
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6.0 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of country
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake — with its epicentre being the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region — jolted parts of the country on Sunday morning, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
In a statement, the department said that the earthquake occurred at 10:50am and struck at a depth of 223km.
Tremors were felt in several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. DawnNewsTV reported that tremors were also felt in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The KP provincial disaster management authority said that tremors had been felt in various parts of the province but its control room had not yet received reports of any damage.
Meanwhile, the US Geological Survey, an American government agency that tracks seismic activity across the globe, said that a 5.2 magnitude earthquake had struck 35km southeast of Jurm, Afghanistan.
Hindustan Times reported that “mild earthquake tremors” were felt in New Delhi and its adjoining areas. The publication said that tremors were also felt in Punjab and Haryana, as well as in occupied Kashmir’s Srinagar and Poonch.
In March, at least two people were killed while six injured as a 6.8 magnitude earthquake had jolted parts of the country.
The US Geological Survey said the quake rocked Afghanistan and parts of India as well, including the capital New Delhi, adding that the quake epicentre was 40 kilometres south-southeast of the Afghan town of Jurm.
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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake — with its epicentre being the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region — jolted parts of the country on Sunday morning, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
In a statement, the department said that the earthquake occurred at 10:50am and struck at a depth of 223km.
Tremors were felt in several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. DawnNewsTV reported that tremors were also felt in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The KP provincial disaster management authority said that tremors had been felt in various parts of the province but its control room had not yet received reports of any damage.
Meanwhile, the US Geological Survey, an American government agency that tracks seismic activity across the globe, said that a 5.2 magnitude earthquake had struck 35km southeast of Jurm, Afghanistan.
Hindustan Times reported that “mild earthquake tremors” were felt in New Delhi and its adjoining areas. The publication said that tremors were also felt in Punjab and Haryana, as well as in occupied Kashmir’s Srinagar and Poonch.
In March, at least two people were killed while six injured as a 6.8 magnitude earthquake had jolted parts of the country.
The US Geological Survey said the quake rocked Afghanistan and parts of India as well, including the capital New Delhi, adding that the quake epicentre was 40 kilometres south-southeast of the Afghan town of Jurm.
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An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck parts of India and Pakistan on Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre.
It said the quake was at a depth of 10 kilometres and struck the eastern Kashmir region.
Separately, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) put the magnitude of the quake at 5.7, adding that its epicentre was at a distance of 99km north of Pathankot in northern India.
DawnNewsTV reported tremors were felt in Peshawar, Islamabad, Lahore and adjoining cities. Footage run on television showed people evacuating buildings.
No loss of life or damages have been reported so far.
Tremors were also felt in the Indian capital of New Delhi as well as parts of North India, the ANI said.
Last month, three children were injured when two consecutive earthquakes jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “Mild earthquake tremors” were also felt in New Delhi and its adjoining areas.
Earlier in March, at least two people were killed while six were wounded as a 6.8 magnitude earthquake had jolted parts of the country.
It said the quake was at a depth of 10 kilometres and struck the eastern Kashmir region.
Separately, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) put the magnitude of the quake at 5.7, adding that its epicentre was at a distance of 99km north of Pathankot in northern India.
DawnNewsTV reported tremors were felt in Peshawar, Islamabad, Lahore and adjoining cities. Footage run on television showed people evacuating buildings.
No loss of life or damages have been reported so far.
Tremors were also felt in the Indian capital of New Delhi as well as parts of North India, the ANI said.
Last month, three children were injured when two consecutive earthquakes jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “Mild earthquake tremors” were also felt in New Delhi and its adjoining areas.
Earlier in March, at least two people were killed while six were wounded as a 6.8 magnitude earthquake had jolted parts of the country.
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Afghanistan earthquake: At least 120 killed and 1,000 injured in 6.3 quake
Hundreds of people are feared dead and at least 1,000 are injured after a powerful earthquake hit western Afghanistan, near the Iranian border.
The 6.3 magnitude quake struck about 40km from the western city of Herat at around 11:00 local time (06:30 GMT).
Many buildings were damaged, trapping people under rubble and there were at least three powerful aftershocks.
Survivors described their terror as office buildings first shook - and then collapsed around them.
"We were in our offices and suddenly the building started shaking. Wall plaster started to fall down and the walls got cracks, some walls and parts of the building collapsed." Herat resident Bashir Ahmad told news agency AFP.
"I am not able to contact my family, network connections are disconnected. I am too worried and scared, it was horrifying," he added.
The province's disaster management chief Mosa Ashari told reporters: "So far more than 1,000 injured women, children, and elderly citizens have been included in our records, and about 120 people have lost their lives."
Early reports put the confirmed toll at 15, but this was always likely to rise once emergency workers confirmed the full scale of the widespread destruction. Unconfirmed reports put the current toll at more than 300.
Video footage said to be from Herat Central Hospital showed numerous casualties linked up to portable intravenous drips being treated on the tarmac outside the main building - a sign of the sudden and overwhelming demand for emergency treatment.
Other moving pictures show scenes of devastation in Herat's Injil district where the rubble of destroyed buildings blocked roads, hampering rescue efforts.
"The situation was very horrible, I have never experienced such a thing," student Idrees Arsala told AFP. He was the last to safely evacuate his classroom after the quakes began.
Herat is located 120km (75 miles) east of the border with Iran and is considered to be the cultural capital of Afghanistan. An estimated 1.9 million people are believed to be living in the province, according to 2019 World Bank data.
Afghanistan is frequently hit by earthquakes - especially in the Hindu Kush mountain range as it lies near the junction of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.
In June last year, the province of Paktika was hit by a 5.9 magnitude quake which killed more than 1,000 people and left tens of thousands homeless.
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Hundreds of people are feared dead and at least 1,000 are injured after a powerful earthquake hit western Afghanistan, near the Iranian border.
The 6.3 magnitude quake struck about 40km from the western city of Herat at around 11:00 local time (06:30 GMT).
Many buildings were damaged, trapping people under rubble and there were at least three powerful aftershocks.
Survivors described their terror as office buildings first shook - and then collapsed around them.
"We were in our offices and suddenly the building started shaking. Wall plaster started to fall down and the walls got cracks, some walls and parts of the building collapsed." Herat resident Bashir Ahmad told news agency AFP.
"I am not able to contact my family, network connections are disconnected. I am too worried and scared, it was horrifying," he added.
The province's disaster management chief Mosa Ashari told reporters: "So far more than 1,000 injured women, children, and elderly citizens have been included in our records, and about 120 people have lost their lives."
Early reports put the confirmed toll at 15, but this was always likely to rise once emergency workers confirmed the full scale of the widespread destruction. Unconfirmed reports put the current toll at more than 300.
Video footage said to be from Herat Central Hospital showed numerous casualties linked up to portable intravenous drips being treated on the tarmac outside the main building - a sign of the sudden and overwhelming demand for emergency treatment.
Other moving pictures show scenes of devastation in Herat's Injil district where the rubble of destroyed buildings blocked roads, hampering rescue efforts.
"The situation was very horrible, I have never experienced such a thing," student Idrees Arsala told AFP. He was the last to safely evacuate his classroom after the quakes began.
Herat is located 120km (75 miles) east of the border with Iran and is considered to be the cultural capital of Afghanistan. An estimated 1.9 million people are believed to be living in the province, according to 2019 World Bank data.
Afghanistan is frequently hit by earthquakes - especially in the Hindu Kush mountain range as it lies near the junction of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.
In June last year, the province of Paktika was hit by a 5.9 magnitude quake which killed more than 1,000 people and left tens of thousands homeless.
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132 Killed In Nepal Earthquake, PM Modi Says "India Stands In Solidarity"
Locals were filmed digging through rubble in the dark of night, searching for survivors in the wreckage of collapsed homes and buildings.
At least 132 people were killed in a magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck a remote region of Nepal late Friday. According to Nepal authorities, over 140 people have been injured and the death count is expected to rise.
Locals were filmed digging through rubble in the dark of night, searching for survivors in the wreckage of collapsed homes and buildings.
Several houses collapsed or sustained damage, as survivors huddled outside in fear, surrounded by the wail of emergency sirens. The earthquake's tremors even reached New Delhi, over 500 kilometres away.
Bihar's Disaster Management Department reported that tremors were felt in Patna, Katihar, East Champaran, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, West Champaran, Sasaram, Nawada, and several other districts along the India-Nepal border.
The National Centre for Seismology reported that the 6.4 magnitude earthquake originated in Jajarkot district, about 227 km north of Ayodhya and 331 km west-northwest of Kathmandu. Tremors were felt in Kathmandu and surrounding areas, with the worst damage in the western districts of Jajarkot and Rukum.
Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal offered his condolences over the terrible loss of life and the severe infrastructural damage caused by the earthquake.
"Honorable Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" has expressed his deep sorrow over the human and material damage caused by the earthquake at Ramidanda in Jajarkot at 11:47 on Friday night and has mobilized all 3 security agencies for the immediate rescue and relief of the injured," Nepal PMO posted on X.
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Locals were filmed digging through rubble in the dark of night, searching for survivors in the wreckage of collapsed homes and buildings.
At least 132 people were killed in a magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck a remote region of Nepal late Friday. According to Nepal authorities, over 140 people have been injured and the death count is expected to rise.
Locals were filmed digging through rubble in the dark of night, searching for survivors in the wreckage of collapsed homes and buildings.
Several houses collapsed or sustained damage, as survivors huddled outside in fear, surrounded by the wail of emergency sirens. The earthquake's tremors even reached New Delhi, over 500 kilometres away.
Bihar's Disaster Management Department reported that tremors were felt in Patna, Katihar, East Champaran, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, West Champaran, Sasaram, Nawada, and several other districts along the India-Nepal border.
The National Centre for Seismology reported that the 6.4 magnitude earthquake originated in Jajarkot district, about 227 km north of Ayodhya and 331 km west-northwest of Kathmandu. Tremors were felt in Kathmandu and surrounding areas, with the worst damage in the western districts of Jajarkot and Rukum.
Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal offered his condolences over the terrible loss of life and the severe infrastructural damage caused by the earthquake.
"Honorable Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" has expressed his deep sorrow over the human and material damage caused by the earthquake at Ramidanda in Jajarkot at 11:47 on Friday night and has mobilized all 3 security agencies for the immediate rescue and relief of the injured," Nepal PMO posted on X.
132 Killed In Nepal Earthquake, PM Modi Says "India Stands In Solidarity"
At least 132 people were killed in a magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck a remote region of Nepal late Friday. According to Nepal authorities, over 140 people have been injured and the death count is expected to rise.
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Nepal earthquake: Survivors cremate the dead, face uncertain future
Loud wails fill a riverside village in western Nepal that was struck by a powerful earthquake last Friday.
Grieving survivors have gathered around funeral pyres to send off 13 people who died in the 6.4-magnitude quake.
As they grieve their loved ones, survivors in the remote Jajarkot district worry about their future.
They have been sleeping outdoors in the cold since the earthquake flattened their homes and are in dire need of aid.
Jajarkot, in Karnali province, was one of the worst-hit areas in Friday's earthquake, which left 157 people dead and more than 300 others wounded.
Some of the mourners by the Thuli Bheri river banks cried to the point of fainting and were taken to hospital by ambulance.
Among those cremated was Hire Kami, who had taken a break from his work in India to attend the Tihar light festival in Jajarkot.
His relative Hattiram Mahar said he tried to rescue him from the rubble. He pointed the BBC to the spot where Hire Kami was found gasping for life and asked people not to step on it.
People dug for survivors using bowls, plates and household items, Hattiram Mahar said.
Hire Kami's friend, Hari Bahadur Chunara, also came to pay his respects.
He recalled how the earthquake struck in the middle of the night. "Cries gripped the entire village... None of us could think properly."
The funeral pyres were extinguished as the sun set. Eventually, the survivors walked uphill towards the ruins of their village.
"There is no place to take shelter, perhaps relief materials will arrive," said Hari Bahadur Chunara.
Hattiram Mahar said he was worried for children spending another night in the cold, without a roof above their heads.
Further down the Thuli Beri river, in Aathbiskot, earthquake survivor Ganesh Malla was receiving treatment for his wounds.
He remembers being airlifted by helicopter to a hospital, where he is one of 30 survivors.
"My two daughters died," he said. "My wife and son are also injured, I don't even know where they are being treated."
Padam Giri, an orthopedic surgeon at the hospital, recalled the rush of patients in the aftermath of the quake.
"Some didn't even have clothes, so we provided that to them," he said.
Another Aathbiskot resident, Kul Bahadur Malla, appealed for help. "We victims lost our homes. At least for now, I request the government to make arrangements for sleeping and eating."
The epicentre of the quake was in Barekot, where the damage was not as severe as in Jajarkot.
Still, it caused mud and stone houses to collapse, Barekot resident Ganesh GC said.
However, the concrete houses of those who are more well-off were not damaged as extensively.
"Floods and landslides harass the poor," said Ganesh JC, a teacher.
"The earthquake too has attacked the poor," he added.
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Loud wails fill a riverside village in western Nepal that was struck by a powerful earthquake last Friday.
Grieving survivors have gathered around funeral pyres to send off 13 people who died in the 6.4-magnitude quake.
As they grieve their loved ones, survivors in the remote Jajarkot district worry about their future.
They have been sleeping outdoors in the cold since the earthquake flattened their homes and are in dire need of aid.
Jajarkot, in Karnali province, was one of the worst-hit areas in Friday's earthquake, which left 157 people dead and more than 300 others wounded.
Some of the mourners by the Thuli Bheri river banks cried to the point of fainting and were taken to hospital by ambulance.
Among those cremated was Hire Kami, who had taken a break from his work in India to attend the Tihar light festival in Jajarkot.
His relative Hattiram Mahar said he tried to rescue him from the rubble. He pointed the BBC to the spot where Hire Kami was found gasping for life and asked people not to step on it.
People dug for survivors using bowls, plates and household items, Hattiram Mahar said.
Hire Kami's friend, Hari Bahadur Chunara, also came to pay his respects.
He recalled how the earthquake struck in the middle of the night. "Cries gripped the entire village... None of us could think properly."
The funeral pyres were extinguished as the sun set. Eventually, the survivors walked uphill towards the ruins of their village.
"There is no place to take shelter, perhaps relief materials will arrive," said Hari Bahadur Chunara.
Hattiram Mahar said he was worried for children spending another night in the cold, without a roof above their heads.
Further down the Thuli Beri river, in Aathbiskot, earthquake survivor Ganesh Malla was receiving treatment for his wounds.
He remembers being airlifted by helicopter to a hospital, where he is one of 30 survivors.
"My two daughters died," he said. "My wife and son are also injured, I don't even know where they are being treated."
Padam Giri, an orthopedic surgeon at the hospital, recalled the rush of patients in the aftermath of the quake.
"Some didn't even have clothes, so we provided that to them," he said.
Another Aathbiskot resident, Kul Bahadur Malla, appealed for help. "We victims lost our homes. At least for now, I request the government to make arrangements for sleeping and eating."
The epicentre of the quake was in Barekot, where the damage was not as severe as in Jajarkot.
Still, it caused mud and stone houses to collapse, Barekot resident Ganesh GC said.
However, the concrete houses of those who are more well-off were not damaged as extensively.
"Floods and landslides harass the poor," said Ganesh JC, a teacher.
"The earthquake too has attacked the poor," he added.
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Earthquake tremors were felt in Sibbi and surrounding areas on Thursday
The earthquake's intensity measured 3.9 on the Richter scale, with a recorded depth of 24 kilometers. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 23 kilometers northeast of Sibbi.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, residents, gripped by fear, evacuated their homes, and many sought solace in the recitation of religious verses, including Kalma.
According to the district administration, there had been no reports of casualties or financial losses resulting from the earthquake so far.
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The earthquake's intensity measured 3.9 on the Richter scale, with a recorded depth of 24 kilometers. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 23 kilometers northeast of Sibbi.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, residents, gripped by fear, evacuated their homes, and many sought solace in the recitation of religious verses, including Kalma.
According to the district administration, there had been no reports of casualties or financial losses resulting from the earthquake so far.
Earthquake tremors felt in Sibbi, surrounding areas
Earthquake tremors were felt in Sibbi and surrounding areas on Thursday.
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Multiple tremors from an earthquake were felt in Islamabad and Rawalpindi at around 9:50 PM on Wednesday, lasting for 4-5 seconds.
According to reports, tremors were felt in various areas of Islamabad, prompting residents to evacuate their homes as the earthquake intensified.
Individuals working in offices abandoned their tasks and were observed outside the buildings.
According to reports, tremors were also experienced in Rawalpindi, Attock, and Chakwal.
The earthquake’s magnitude was recorded at 3.2 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 25 km.
The epicenter of the earthquake was reported in Kashmir, according to a seismological center.
No immediate casualties or damages to buildings have been reported in Pakistan in the aftermath of the latest earthquake.
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According to reports, tremors were felt in various areas of Islamabad, prompting residents to evacuate their homes as the earthquake intensified.
Individuals working in offices abandoned their tasks and were observed outside the buildings.
According to reports, tremors were also experienced in Rawalpindi, Attock, and Chakwal.
The earthquake’s magnitude was recorded at 3.2 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 25 km.
The epicenter of the earthquake was reported in Kashmir, according to a seismological center.
No immediate casualties or damages to buildings have been reported in Pakistan in the aftermath of the latest earthquake.
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Chinese earthquake survivors recovered in hospital as rescue teams rushed to deliver supplies on Thursday, the third day since the country’s deadliest quake in years killed 135 people.
The toll rose from the previous day’s 134, state news agency Xinhua said, as rescuers continued to search for victims buried as the soil liquified in northwestern Qinghai Province.
Almost 1,000 were injured across Qinghai and neighbouring Gansu province after the strong, shallow tremor hit the region on Monday night.
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The toll rose from the previous day’s 134, state news agency Xinhua said, as rescuers continued to search for victims buried as the soil liquified in northwestern Qinghai Province.
Almost 1,000 were injured across Qinghai and neighbouring Gansu province after the strong, shallow tremor hit the region on Monday night.
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Earthquake jolts Pakistan’s Malakand, adjacent areas
The Malakand District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and its neighbouring regions experienced a sudden jolt today as earthquake tremors sent shockwaves across the landscape, causing panic among residents.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, people came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran. Meanwhile, no loss of life or property was reported from any part of the capital due to the earthquake.
Social media platforms were quick to reflect the impact, with '#earthquake' swiftly rising to become the top trend on popular social media site X in Pakistan. Users shared their experiences, photos, and videos, creating a virtual community where people could connect and share information.
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The Malakand District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and its neighbouring regions experienced a sudden jolt today as earthquake tremors sent shockwaves across the landscape, causing panic among residents.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, people came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran. Meanwhile, no loss of life or property was reported from any part of the capital due to the earthquake.
Social media platforms were quick to reflect the impact, with '#earthquake' swiftly rising to become the top trend on popular social media site X in Pakistan. Users shared their experiences, photos, and videos, creating a virtual community where people could connect and share information.
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Strong earthquake hits Lahore, Islamabad, nearby areas
Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and their adjoining areas experienced a strong earthquake around 2:30pm on Thursday.
The strong tremors were felt for a few seconds before subsiding. In the capital city, people were seen coming out of high-rise buildings.
The earthquake was also felt in Peshawar, Gujrat, Gujranwala and other regions of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Malakand, Upper and Lower Dir, Kohat, Swat experienced both light and strong jolts of the earthquake.
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An Earthquake of Magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale with Koh e HinduKush as its epicenter and depth of 213 was felt in the northern parts of Pakistan including Islamabad, Lahore, Sargodha, Swat, and other cities.
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An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale jolted Balochistan’s Quetta district and its adjoining areas on Friday.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the depth of the earthquake was 15km and the epicenter was 45 km south-east of Harnai.
People came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran.
However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported from any part Quetta so far.
On January 6, parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday experienced a 6.0 magnitude earthquake.
The earthquake tremors were felt in Swat, Lower Dir, Upper Dir, Islamabad, Lahore, Swabi, Kohat, Abbottabad, Sargodha, Peshawar, Batgram, Khyber, Landi Kotal, Barra, Chitral and other parts of Pakistan.
According to the seismological center, the depth of the earthquake was 213 kilometers, while the epicenter was in the Hindukush region. People came out of their houses in fear by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba.
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According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the depth of the earthquake was 15km and the epicenter was 45 km south-east of Harnai.
People came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran.
However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported from any part Quetta so far.
On January 6, parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday experienced a 6.0 magnitude earthquake.
The earthquake tremors were felt in Swat, Lower Dir, Upper Dir, Islamabad, Lahore, Swabi, Kohat, Abbottabad, Sargodha, Peshawar, Batgram, Khyber, Landi Kotal, Barra, Chitral and other parts of Pakistan.
According to the seismological center, the depth of the earthquake was 213 kilometers, while the epicenter was in the Hindukush region. People came out of their houses in fear by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba.
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Magnitude 3.6 earthquake jolts Quetta
QUETTA: An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale jolted Balochistan’s Quetta district and its adjoining areas on Friday. According to the National
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A magnitude 7.01 earthquake struck the Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region on Tuesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said.
In nearby Kazakhstan, the emergencies ministry reported the same earthquake at a magnitude of 6.7.
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The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said.
In nearby Kazakhstan, the emergencies ministry reported the same earthquake at a magnitude of 6.7.
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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes eastern Turkey region
An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 has struck the eastern Turkey region, the European
Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said on Thursday.
The quake was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), EMSC said.
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An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 has struck the eastern Turkey region, the European
Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said on Thursday.
The quake was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), EMSC said.
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5.0-magnitude eathquake strikes Gilgit-Baltistan
An earthquake struck parts of Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday. However, no loss of life was reported.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake’s region was defined as 45km southeast of Gilgit.
However, shocks were felt in Skardu and Hunza as well.
The earthquake registerd a reading of 5 on the Richter scale and was located at a depth of 25km.
While the earthquake spread fear in the people of Gilgit, no casualties or loss of property have been reported.
An earthquake struck parts of Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday. However, no loss of life was reported.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake’s region was defined as 45km southeast of Gilgit.
However, shocks were felt in Skardu and Hunza as well.
The earthquake registerd a reading of 5 on the Richter scale and was located at a depth of 25km.
While the earthquake spread fear in the people of Gilgit, no casualties or loss of property have been reported.
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4.1 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Swat, adjacent areas
Earthquake tremors were reported on Tuesday in several districts of Swat and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with a recorded intensity of 4.1, according to the earthquake monitoring center.
The quake's depth reached 193 kilometers, and the epicenter was identified in the Hindu Kush region, as confirmed by the earthquake monitoring center.
Few days back, reports had emerged of earthquake tremors rattling various regions across Pakistan, including Swat, Dir, Neelum Valley, and surrounding areas.
In Swat and Dir, residents experienced unsettling tremors, while Neelum Valley and its surrounding areas also felt the ground shake. Specifically, Neelum Valley, including the Sharda sub-division, witnessed significant seismic activity, causing concern among the local population.
In response to the tremors, residents in Neelum Valley were seen emerging from their homes, seeking safety outdoors while reciting the holy Quranic verses.
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Earthquake tremors were reported on Tuesday in several districts of Swat and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with a recorded intensity of 4.1, according to the earthquake monitoring center.
The quake's depth reached 193 kilometers, and the epicenter was identified in the Hindu Kush region, as confirmed by the earthquake monitoring center.
Few days back, reports had emerged of earthquake tremors rattling various regions across Pakistan, including Swat, Dir, Neelum Valley, and surrounding areas.
In Swat and Dir, residents experienced unsettling tremors, while Neelum Valley and its surrounding areas also felt the ground shake. Specifically, Neelum Valley, including the Sharda sub-division, witnessed significant seismic activity, causing concern among the local population.
In response to the tremors, residents in Neelum Valley were seen emerging from their homes, seeking safety outdoors while reciting the holy Quranic verses.
4.1 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Swat, adjacent areas
Earthquake tremors were reported on Tuesday in several districts of Swat and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with a recorded intensity of 4.1, according to the earthquake monitoring center.
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Reports of earthquake shocks have emerged from various parts of Punjab, particularly affecting Lahore and Kasur, as well as surrounding areas including Patoki and Chunian.
Residents in these regions experienced tremors, causing moments of panic and concern among the population. The seismic activity has prompted authorities to assess the situation and ensure the safety of citizens.
People in Lahore and Kasur, as well as neighboring areas, felt the tremors, which led to a heightened state of alertness. While the extent of the earthquake's impact is still being evaluated, initial reports suggest that there have been no major casualties or significant damage to property.
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Residents in these regions experienced tremors, causing moments of panic and concern among the population. The seismic activity has prompted authorities to assess the situation and ensure the safety of citizens.
People in Lahore and Kasur, as well as neighboring areas, felt the tremors, which led to a heightened state of alertness. While the extent of the earthquake's impact is still being evaluated, initial reports suggest that there have been no major casualties or significant damage to property.
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An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 jolted several parts of the country including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and their adjoining areas.
The magnitude of the quake was 5.3 on Richter Scale, seismic center reported.
The tremors were felt in several cities including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mardan, Kohat, Swat, Lower Dir, Malakand, as well as in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) Muzaffarabad.
The epicentre of the earthquake was the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, and its depth was 130 kilometres, according to the seismic centre.
However, no loss of life and damage to property was reported from any part of Loralai so far. People came out of their houses in fear by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba.
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The magnitude of the quake was 5.3 on Richter Scale, seismic center reported.
The tremors were felt in several cities including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mardan, Kohat, Swat, Lower Dir, Malakand, as well as in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) Muzaffarabad.
The epicentre of the earthquake was the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, and its depth was 130 kilometres, according to the seismic centre.
However, no loss of life and damage to property was reported from any part of Loralai so far. People came out of their houses in fear by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba.
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“Earthquake of Magnitude:4.5, Occurred on 17-03-2024, Lat: 36.66 & Long: 71.43, Depth: 169 Km ,Region: Afghanistan,” posts National Center for Seismology.
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Earthquake tremors have been felt in Swat and surrounding areas.
According to the Seismological Center, the magnitude of the earthquake has been recorded as 4.6.
According to the seismological center, the depth of the earthquake was 188 km while its epicenter was the border region of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.
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According to the Seismological Center, the magnitude of the earthquake has been recorded as 4.6.
According to the seismological center, the depth of the earthquake was 188 km while its epicenter was the border region of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.
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Several cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, experienced tremors on Thursday evening as an earthquake rattled the region.
Reports indicate that the earthquake was felt in various districts of KP, including Peshawar, Chitral, Dir, Swat, and Malakand. Additionally, the tremors were also reported in Charsadda, Mansehra, Khyber, Buner, and Mardan.
Furthermore, residents in Mohmand, Upper Dir, and Lower Dir also felt the tremors, adding to the widespread impact of the earthquake across the province.
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad of the Met Department recorded the intensity of the quake as 5.3 on the Richter Scale with its epicentre being the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region, with a depth of 86 kilometres.
While no immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received, authorities are advising residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions in the aftermath of the earthquake.
The occurrence of earthquakes in Pakistan, particularly in regions prone to seismic activity like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, underscores the importance of disaster preparedness and response measures to mitigate potential risks and ensure public safety.
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Reports indicate that the earthquake was felt in various districts of KP, including Peshawar, Chitral, Dir, Swat, and Malakand. Additionally, the tremors were also reported in Charsadda, Mansehra, Khyber, Buner, and Mardan.
Furthermore, residents in Mohmand, Upper Dir, and Lower Dir also felt the tremors, adding to the widespread impact of the earthquake across the province.
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad of the Met Department recorded the intensity of the quake as 5.3 on the Richter Scale with its epicentre being the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region, with a depth of 86 kilometres.
While no immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received, authorities are advising residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions in the aftermath of the earthquake.
The occurrence of earthquakes in Pakistan, particularly in regions prone to seismic activity like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, underscores the importance of disaster preparedness and response measures to mitigate potential risks and ensure public safety.
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Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years, four deaths reported
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, killing four people, injuring hundreds and sparking a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines that was later lifted.
Taiwan's government said four people had died in the mountainous, sparsely populated eastern county of Hualien near where the epicentre was, with 711 injured.
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The fire department said 77 people remained trapped, some in collapsed buildings in Hualien.
Taiwan television stations showed footage of buildings at precarious angles in Hualien, where the quake struck just offshore around 8am (0000GMT) as people were going to work and school.
The quake was centered just off the east coast at a depth of 15.5km (9.6 miles), according to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration.
"It was very strong. It felt as if the house was going to topple," said 60-year-old Taipei hospital worker Chang Yu-lin.
The presidential office said president-elect Lai Ching-te, who takes office next month, would visit Hualien later on Wednesday.
Video showed rescuers using ladders to help people out of windows, while elsewhere, massive landslides caused by the tremors carved down hillsides.
There was also strong shaking felt on Taipei's subway system, which closed briefly to evacuate passengers though service resumed soon after on most lines.
Japan's weather agency, which put the earthquake's magnitude at 7.7, said several small tsunami waves reached parts of the southern prefecture of Okinawa.
The Philippines Seismology Agency issued a warning for residents in coastal areas of several provinces, urging them to evacuate to higher ground.
Taiwan also issued a tsunami warning, but reported no damage from that, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii later said the risk of damaging tsunami waves had passed.
Aftershocks could still be felt in Taipei, with more than 50 aftershocks registered, according to Taiwan's central weather administration.
Chinese state media said the quake was felt in China's Fujian province, while a Reuters witness said it was also felt in Shanghai.
Electricity operator Taipower said most power had been restored, adding that the island's two nuclear power stations were not affected by the temblor.
Taiwan's high speed rail operator said no damage or injuries were reported on its trains, but noted trains will be delayed while it carries out inspections.
Semiconductor giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (2330.TW), opens new tab, a major Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab and Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab supplier, said it had evacuated some fabrication plants and its safety systems were operating normally.
"To ensure the safety of personnel, some fabs were evacuated according to company procedure. We are currently confirming the details of the impact," according to the company.
It later added that those evacuated were beginning to return to their workplaces.
Taiwan's benchmark share index (.TWII), opens new tab largely brushed off the impact of the earthquake, closing down 0.6%. TSMC's Taipei-listed shares ended down 1.3%.
Taiwan's official central news agency said the quake was the biggest to hit the island since 1999 when a 7.6 magnitude tremor killed around 2,400 people and destroyed or damaged 50,000 buildings in one of Taiwan's worst-recorded quakes.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration said the earthquake registered the second-highest intensity of an "Upper 6" in Hualien county, on the 1-7 intensity scale.
In an Upper 6 earthquake, most unreinforced concrete-block walls collapse and people find it impossible to remain standing or move without crawling, the Japan Meteorological Agency says.
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A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, killing four people, injuring hundreds and sparking a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines that was later lifted.
Taiwan's government said four people had died in the mountainous, sparsely populated eastern county of Hualien near where the epicentre was, with 711 injured.
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The fire department said 77 people remained trapped, some in collapsed buildings in Hualien.
Taiwan television stations showed footage of buildings at precarious angles in Hualien, where the quake struck just offshore around 8am (0000GMT) as people were going to work and school.
The quake was centered just off the east coast at a depth of 15.5km (9.6 miles), according to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration.
"It was very strong. It felt as if the house was going to topple," said 60-year-old Taipei hospital worker Chang Yu-lin.
The presidential office said president-elect Lai Ching-te, who takes office next month, would visit Hualien later on Wednesday.
Video showed rescuers using ladders to help people out of windows, while elsewhere, massive landslides caused by the tremors carved down hillsides.
There was also strong shaking felt on Taipei's subway system, which closed briefly to evacuate passengers though service resumed soon after on most lines.
Japan's weather agency, which put the earthquake's magnitude at 7.7, said several small tsunami waves reached parts of the southern prefecture of Okinawa.
The Philippines Seismology Agency issued a warning for residents in coastal areas of several provinces, urging them to evacuate to higher ground.
Taiwan also issued a tsunami warning, but reported no damage from that, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii later said the risk of damaging tsunami waves had passed.
Aftershocks could still be felt in Taipei, with more than 50 aftershocks registered, according to Taiwan's central weather administration.
Chinese state media said the quake was felt in China's Fujian province, while a Reuters witness said it was also felt in Shanghai.
Electricity operator Taipower said most power had been restored, adding that the island's two nuclear power stations were not affected by the temblor.
Taiwan's high speed rail operator said no damage or injuries were reported on its trains, but noted trains will be delayed while it carries out inspections.
Semiconductor giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (2330.TW), opens new tab, a major Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab and Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab supplier, said it had evacuated some fabrication plants and its safety systems were operating normally.
"To ensure the safety of personnel, some fabs were evacuated according to company procedure. We are currently confirming the details of the impact," according to the company.
It later added that those evacuated were beginning to return to their workplaces.
Taiwan's benchmark share index (.TWII), opens new tab largely brushed off the impact of the earthquake, closing down 0.6%. TSMC's Taipei-listed shares ended down 1.3%.
Taiwan's official central news agency said the quake was the biggest to hit the island since 1999 when a 7.6 magnitude tremor killed around 2,400 people and destroyed or damaged 50,000 buildings in one of Taiwan's worst-recorded quakes.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration said the earthquake registered the second-highest intensity of an "Upper 6" in Hualien county, on the 1-7 intensity scale.
In an Upper 6 earthquake, most unreinforced concrete-block walls collapse and people find it impossible to remain standing or move without crawling, the Japan Meteorological Agency says.
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Emergency workers rushed to rescue people trapped under the rubble of buildings in Taiwan after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the country early Wednesday morning.
Rescue workers could be seen carefully navigating the rubble, walking on broken ceilings and walls, calling out for those stuck inside.
At least nine people were killed and more than 800 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.
Officials said the quake was the strongest to shake the island in decades, and warned of more tremors in the days ahead.
“The earthquake is close to land and it’s shallow. It’s felt all over Taiwan and offshore islands,” said Wu Chien-fu, director of Taipei’s Central Weather Administration’s Seismology Center.
Strict building regulations and widespread public disaster awareness appear to have staved off a major catastrophe for the earthquake-prone island, which lies near the junction of two tectonic plates.
Wu said the quake was the strongest since a 7.6-magnitude struck in September 1999, killing around 2,400 people in the deadliest natural disaster in the island’s history.
Wednesday's quake hit just before 8:00 a.m. local time (0000 GMT), with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) putting the epicenter 18 kilometers (11 miles) south of Taiwan’s Hualien City, at a depth of 34.8 kilometers.
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Rescue efforts are under way in Taiwan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the island's eastern coast, killing at least nine and injuring more than 900.
Some 127 people are trapped in collapsed tunnels and on mountainous roads along the rugged coastline.
The epicentre was 18km (11 miles) south of Hualien city, but strong tremors were felt all the way in the capital Taipei, more than 100km away.
This is the strongest quake to hit Taiwan in 25 years.
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Some 127 people are trapped in collapsed tunnels and on mountainous roads along the rugged coastline.
The epicentre was 18km (11 miles) south of Hualien city, but strong tremors were felt all the way in the capital Taipei, more than 100km away.
This is the strongest quake to hit Taiwan in 25 years.
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Taiwan earthquake: The mountain 'rained rocks like bullets' – survivor
Rescuers in Taiwan are working to free about 100 people that remain trapped, a day after the island experienced its worst earthquake in 25 years.
One survivor recounts how the tremors unleashed rockslides "like bullets" around the coal mine he was working at.
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near the eastern county of Hualien, killing nine and injuring more than 1,000.
Some stuck in tunnels and near a national park have been rescued by helicopters, but 34 are still missing.
Food supplies have been air-dropped to dozens trapped in these areas, local reports say.
"The mountain started raining rocks like bullets, we had nowhere to escape to, everyone ran beside the sandbags for cover," the survivor, identified by his surname Chu, told Taiwan's Central News Agency.
Three of the nine who died were hikers on a trail leading towards Taroko National Park, named after a landmark gorge, just outside Hualien.
In Hualien city, the capital of the county where the earthquake struck, relief efforts are proceeding quickly, with workers using excavators and other heavy equipment to demolish several damaged buildings.
On Thursday morning, the BBC also witnessed relief workers removing huge boulders - the size of cars - that had fallen close to railway lines so as to get normal train services running again.
They are also using large amounts of gravel and rocks to shore up a 10-storey structure known as the Uranus building, which has been leaning downwards since the quake struck - to prevent it from falling over in case of another aftershock.
Local reports said one female teacher had died in the building when she returned to rescue her cat.
Hsu Chiu-yueh, who was working opposite the Uranus building when it collapsed, told the BBC: "It was so shaky I could barely walk. I was really scared. I felt my legs were not in control anymore. Thanks to my colleagues, they dragged me so we could get out."
"There was a lot of dust coming into our building on our way out... We [later] realised that it came from the building across the street that had partially collapsed," said the 50-year-old.
Another Hualien resident recounted how the quake threw her home into disarray.
"I was just getting out of bed when a clothes rack and a low cabinet fell over," Ocean Tsai told BBC Chinese.
"It kept getting stronger, and I started worrying about our belongings at home. Fortunately, apart from the motorcycle tipping over, the damage was minimal."
The earthquake, which struck 18km (11mi) south of Hualien, was followed by more than 200 aftershocks, dozens of which were at least 6.5 magnitude or more, hindering search and rescue efforts. Taiwanese authorities expect there to be more aftershocks in the next few days.
Pictures show how the road outside Hualien's Qingshui tunnel - one of many winding roads that run along Hualien's rocky coastline - had simply fallen away.
Routes like Qingshui are popular among tourists because of their spectacular views from the mountains out across the Pacific Ocean. But they are also known to be treacherous, not least because of the possibility of landslides.
Further north, the capital Taipei was also shaken violently with footage showing damaged buildings and people being evacuated. Local TV stations aired clips of smashed vehicles and stores in disarray.
"The earthquake is close to land and it's shallow. It's felt all over Taiwan and offshore islands... It's the strongest in 25 years," Wu Chien Fu, the director of Taipei's Seismology Centre said on Wednesday.
Power cuts and internet outages were reported across the island.
The earthquake also triggered tsunami alerts earlier in the day on Wednesday in nearby Japanese and Philippine islands, but these alerts were later downgraded.
While Taiwan has a history of quakes, both locals and foreigners who have lived in Taipei for years say this is the strongest quake they have experienced in decades.
The last major quake at 7.6 magnitude hit in September 1999, killing 2,400 people and destroying 5,000 buildings.
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Rescuers in Taiwan are working to free about 100 people that remain trapped, a day after the island experienced its worst earthquake in 25 years.
One survivor recounts how the tremors unleashed rockslides "like bullets" around the coal mine he was working at.
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near the eastern county of Hualien, killing nine and injuring more than 1,000.
Some stuck in tunnels and near a national park have been rescued by helicopters, but 34 are still missing.
Food supplies have been air-dropped to dozens trapped in these areas, local reports say.
"The mountain started raining rocks like bullets, we had nowhere to escape to, everyone ran beside the sandbags for cover," the survivor, identified by his surname Chu, told Taiwan's Central News Agency.
Three of the nine who died were hikers on a trail leading towards Taroko National Park, named after a landmark gorge, just outside Hualien.
In Hualien city, the capital of the county where the earthquake struck, relief efforts are proceeding quickly, with workers using excavators and other heavy equipment to demolish several damaged buildings.
On Thursday morning, the BBC also witnessed relief workers removing huge boulders - the size of cars - that had fallen close to railway lines so as to get normal train services running again.
They are also using large amounts of gravel and rocks to shore up a 10-storey structure known as the Uranus building, which has been leaning downwards since the quake struck - to prevent it from falling over in case of another aftershock.
Local reports said one female teacher had died in the building when she returned to rescue her cat.
Hsu Chiu-yueh, who was working opposite the Uranus building when it collapsed, told the BBC: "It was so shaky I could barely walk. I was really scared. I felt my legs were not in control anymore. Thanks to my colleagues, they dragged me so we could get out."
"There was a lot of dust coming into our building on our way out... We [later] realised that it came from the building across the street that had partially collapsed," said the 50-year-old.
Another Hualien resident recounted how the quake threw her home into disarray.
"I was just getting out of bed when a clothes rack and a low cabinet fell over," Ocean Tsai told BBC Chinese.
"It kept getting stronger, and I started worrying about our belongings at home. Fortunately, apart from the motorcycle tipping over, the damage was minimal."
The earthquake, which struck 18km (11mi) south of Hualien, was followed by more than 200 aftershocks, dozens of which were at least 6.5 magnitude or more, hindering search and rescue efforts. Taiwanese authorities expect there to be more aftershocks in the next few days.
Pictures show how the road outside Hualien's Qingshui tunnel - one of many winding roads that run along Hualien's rocky coastline - had simply fallen away.
Routes like Qingshui are popular among tourists because of their spectacular views from the mountains out across the Pacific Ocean. But they are also known to be treacherous, not least because of the possibility of landslides.
Further north, the capital Taipei was also shaken violently with footage showing damaged buildings and people being evacuated. Local TV stations aired clips of smashed vehicles and stores in disarray.
"The earthquake is close to land and it's shallow. It's felt all over Taiwan and offshore islands... It's the strongest in 25 years," Wu Chien Fu, the director of Taipei's Seismology Centre said on Wednesday.
Power cuts and internet outages were reported across the island.
The earthquake also triggered tsunami alerts earlier in the day on Wednesday in nearby Japanese and Philippine islands, but these alerts were later downgraded.
While Taiwan has a history of quakes, both locals and foreigners who have lived in Taipei for years say this is the strongest quake they have experienced in decades.
The last major quake at 7.6 magnitude hit in September 1999, killing 2,400 people and destroying 5,000 buildings.
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Taiwan rescuers try to reach scores trapped in tunnels after quake
Taiwanese rescuers worked Thursday to reach scores of people trapped in highway tunnels as engineers began a massive clear-up operation a day after the island's biggest earthquake in a quarter of a century.
Ten people were killed and nearly 1,100 injured in Wednesday's magnitude-7.4 quake, but strict building regulations and widespread public disaster awareness appear to have staved off a major catastrophe on the island.
Dozens of residents of the worst-hit city, Hualien, spent a night outdoors rather than in apartments still being shaken by aftershocks, and a huge engineering operation was underway to fix damaged roads and prop up tilting buildings.
Dramatic video released Thursday by the island's Central Emergency Operation Center showed a helicopter flying two sorties to pluck up six miners trapped in a gypsum quarry in Hualien county, near the epicenter of the quake.
Rescuers knew the whereabouts of dozens more people trapped in a network of strongly built tunnels in the county, a feature of the roads that cut through the scenic mountains and cliffs leading to Hualien City from the north and west.
Hundreds of others were holding out at a luxury hotel and youth activity center near the Taroko National Park, with roads leading to both blocked by landslides.
"I also hope that we can use today's time to find all people who are stranded and unaccounted for and help them settle down," Premier Chen Chien-jen said after a briefing at an emergency operation center in Hualien.
The island has been shaken by hundreds of strong aftershocks since the first quake, and the government warned people to be wary of landslides or rockfalls if they ventured to the countryside for Qingming, a two-day public holiday that began Thursday.
Families traditionally visit the tombs of their ancestors on the holiday to clean the gravesites and burn offerings.
"Do not go to the mountains unless necessary," warned President Tsai Ing-wen.
The national disaster agency said 10 people had been killed and 1,099 injured in the quake.
‘Good to be alive’
The latest casualty, a 65-year-old man, was found on a hiking trail in Hualien county on Thursday afternoon.
Rescue workers deployed ropes to move the body on the uneven terrain filled with jagged rocks, according to footage released by officials.
Authorities were in contact with over 700 people trapped in tunnels or cut-off areas, but had lost touch with about a dozen — although they were believed to be safe.
At around 4 p.m., a highway leading to Taroko National Park was cleared. A small group stranded for nearly 30 hours emerged to be greeted by rescue workers handing them water and ushering some to the first aid tent.
"It's good to be alive!" said David Chen, who works at the luxury Silks Place Taroko hotel located deeper in the mountains.
In Hualien, a glass-fronted building named Uranus — now tilting at a 45-degree angle after half of its first floor pancaked — has become something of a symbol of the quake.
Over 100 people chose to sleep in tents at a shelter set up in an elementary school as the aftershocks continued.
"Our worry is when the big aftershocks happen it might be really hard for us to evacuate one more time — especially with the baby," said Indonesian Hendri Sutrisno, 30, a professor at Donghua University.
He and his wife hid under a table with their infant when the earthquake struck before fleeing their apartment.
"We have all the necessary stuff, blankets, (a) toilet and a place to rest," he said.
Wednesday's quake was the most severe since 1999, when Taiwan was hit by a magnitude-7.6 temblor.
It killed 2,400 people, the deadliest natural disaster in the island's history.
Social media deluge
Social media was awash with video and images from around the island shared by people who experienced Wednesday's quake.
In one clip, a man struggles to get out of a rooftop swimming pool as the water swirls violently. In another, a webcam catches three cats running amok as an apartment shakes from side to side.
Officials have yet to give an estimate for a national repair bill, but operations at Taiwan's key chip-making foundries were minimally affected.
"As of April 4, overall tool recovery of our fabs (fabrication facilities) reached more than 80%, with new fabs such as the Fab 18 facility ... expected to reach full recovery later tonight," said Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company — the world's biggest chipmaker.
"Certain production lines in areas which experienced greater seismic impact are expected to require more time for adjustment and calibration before returning to fully automated production."
China, which claims self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory, was "paying close attention" to the quake and "willing to provide disaster relief assistance", said state news agency Xinhu.
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Taiwanese rescuers worked Thursday to reach scores of people trapped in highway tunnels as engineers began a massive clear-up operation a day after the island's biggest earthquake in a quarter of a century.
Ten people were killed and nearly 1,100 injured in Wednesday's magnitude-7.4 quake, but strict building regulations and widespread public disaster awareness appear to have staved off a major catastrophe on the island.
Dozens of residents of the worst-hit city, Hualien, spent a night outdoors rather than in apartments still being shaken by aftershocks, and a huge engineering operation was underway to fix damaged roads and prop up tilting buildings.
Dramatic video released Thursday by the island's Central Emergency Operation Center showed a helicopter flying two sorties to pluck up six miners trapped in a gypsum quarry in Hualien county, near the epicenter of the quake.
Rescuers knew the whereabouts of dozens more people trapped in a network of strongly built tunnels in the county, a feature of the roads that cut through the scenic mountains and cliffs leading to Hualien City from the north and west.
Hundreds of others were holding out at a luxury hotel and youth activity center near the Taroko National Park, with roads leading to both blocked by landslides.
"I also hope that we can use today's time to find all people who are stranded and unaccounted for and help them settle down," Premier Chen Chien-jen said after a briefing at an emergency operation center in Hualien.
The island has been shaken by hundreds of strong aftershocks since the first quake, and the government warned people to be wary of landslides or rockfalls if they ventured to the countryside for Qingming, a two-day public holiday that began Thursday.
Families traditionally visit the tombs of their ancestors on the holiday to clean the gravesites and burn offerings.
"Do not go to the mountains unless necessary," warned President Tsai Ing-wen.
The national disaster agency said 10 people had been killed and 1,099 injured in the quake.
‘Good to be alive’
The latest casualty, a 65-year-old man, was found on a hiking trail in Hualien county on Thursday afternoon.
Rescue workers deployed ropes to move the body on the uneven terrain filled with jagged rocks, according to footage released by officials.
Authorities were in contact with over 700 people trapped in tunnels or cut-off areas, but had lost touch with about a dozen — although they were believed to be safe.
At around 4 p.m., a highway leading to Taroko National Park was cleared. A small group stranded for nearly 30 hours emerged to be greeted by rescue workers handing them water and ushering some to the first aid tent.
"It's good to be alive!" said David Chen, who works at the luxury Silks Place Taroko hotel located deeper in the mountains.
In Hualien, a glass-fronted building named Uranus — now tilting at a 45-degree angle after half of its first floor pancaked — has become something of a symbol of the quake.
Over 100 people chose to sleep in tents at a shelter set up in an elementary school as the aftershocks continued.
"Our worry is when the big aftershocks happen it might be really hard for us to evacuate one more time — especially with the baby," said Indonesian Hendri Sutrisno, 30, a professor at Donghua University.
He and his wife hid under a table with their infant when the earthquake struck before fleeing their apartment.
"We have all the necessary stuff, blankets, (a) toilet and a place to rest," he said.
Wednesday's quake was the most severe since 1999, when Taiwan was hit by a magnitude-7.6 temblor.
It killed 2,400 people, the deadliest natural disaster in the island's history.
Social media deluge
Social media was awash with video and images from around the island shared by people who experienced Wednesday's quake.
In one clip, a man struggles to get out of a rooftop swimming pool as the water swirls violently. In another, a webcam catches three cats running amok as an apartment shakes from side to side.
Officials have yet to give an estimate for a national repair bill, but operations at Taiwan's key chip-making foundries were minimally affected.
"As of April 4, overall tool recovery of our fabs (fabrication facilities) reached more than 80%, with new fabs such as the Fab 18 facility ... expected to reach full recovery later tonight," said Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company — the world's biggest chipmaker.
"Certain production lines in areas which experienced greater seismic impact are expected to require more time for adjustment and calibration before returning to fully automated production."
China, which claims self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory, was "paying close attention" to the quake and "willing to provide disaster relief assistance", said state news agency Xinhu.
SOURCE: AFP
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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits New York City region, USGS says
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near New York City on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, shaking buildings and surprising residents in an area that rarely experiences notable seismic activity but apparently causing no major damage.
The quake's epicenter was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, and occurred just after 10:20 a.m. ET (1420 GMT) at a depth of 4.7 kilometers (2.9 miles), the USGS said.
People reported feeling tremors from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts. A New York City Police Department spokesperson said it had not received any reports of damages.
Charita Walcott, a 38-year-old resident in the Bronx borough of New York, said the quake felt "like a violent rumble that lasted about 30 seconds or so."
"It was kind of like being in a drum circle, that vibration," she said.
At the United Nations in midtown Manhattan, the Save the Children CEO abruptly stopped addressing the Security Council on the Israel-Gaza conflict as cameras began shuddering.
"You're making the ground shake," Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour quipped.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told airlines they can expect flights to be held for New York City airports until noon because of the earthquake and delays of 30-45 minutes. Some flights bound for New York diverted to other airports, according to the tracking website FlightAware.
"Air traffic operations are resuming as quickly as possible," the FAA said.
The busy Holland Tunnel, one of three major Hudson River crossings between New York City and New Jersey, will be temporarily closed for inspection, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said.
The governors of New York and New Jersey posted on social media platform X that they were mounting emergency responses. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been briefed, and there were no immediate reports of "major impacts," his office said on X.
Friday's tremor reminded some residents of the 2011 5.8-magnitude earthquake in Virginia that prompted evacuations in New York City, including City Hall, and caused damage in Washington.
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Felt it for sure, my house was shaking to the rafters for 30 seconds. Unnerving it was!
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That was a horrific jolt.
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That's why we say the fear of God is necessary. Look at that lady, she didn't even hesitate or pause her speech, as if she doesn't care about what's going on around her.
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Earthquake shakes Mingora and adjoining areas
An earthquake shook Mingora city and surrounding areas in Swat district on Sunday.
After the earthquake, panic spread among the people, prompting them to come out of their houses and shops.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad, the earthquake resgistered a mgnitude of 4.0 on the Richter scale.
The Centre defined that the earthquake’s region as Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan and its epicentre was 217km deep.
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An earthquake shook Mingora city and surrounding areas in Swat district on Sunday.
After the earthquake, panic spread among the people, prompting them to come out of their houses and shops.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad, the earthquake resgistered a mgnitude of 4.0 on the Richter scale.
The Centre defined that the earthquake’s region as Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan and its epicentre was 217km deep.
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Magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolts Ehime, Kochi prefectures of southern Japan
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 hit southern Japan late on Wednesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
The epicenter of the earthquake was the Bungo Channel, a strait separating the Japanese islands of Kyushu and Shikoku, the agency said, adding that no tsunami warning had been issued.
Ehime and Kochi prefectures were hit by the quake with an intensity of 6 on Japan’s 1-7 scale, the JMA said.
No major damage has been reported so far, according to local media reports.
The Ikata nuclear plant in Ehime prefecture, where one reactor is in operation, reported no irregularities, operator Shikoku Electric Power 9507.T said, according to public broadcaster NHK.
Earthquakes are common in Japan, one of the world’s most seismically active areas. Japan accounts for about one-fifth of the world’s earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater.
On March 11, 2011, the northeast coast was struck by a magnitude 9 earthquake, the strongest quake in Japan on record, and a massive tsunami. Those events triggered the world’s worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl a quarter of a century earlier.
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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Turkey’s north
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 shook the northern Turkish province of Tokat on Thursday, Turkey’s AFAD disaster management authority said.
Teams from AFAD and other related agencies were investigating the situation at the scene, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X.
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3.5-magnitude earthquake hits Quetta
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 struck the Quetta region on Thursday.
The quake's depth was recorded at 58 kilometres.
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) reported that the epicentre of the earthquake was 4 kilometres southwest of Quetta.
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 struck the Quetta region on Thursday.
The quake's depth was recorded at 58 kilometres.
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) reported that the epicentre of the earthquake was 4 kilometres southwest of Quetta.
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A 3.2 magnitude earthquake jolted Karachi's Malir district on Wednesday.
The epicentre of the earthquake was New Malir Karachi and the depth was 12km, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre.
However, no loss of life or property was reported due to the earthquake.
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The epicentre of the earthquake was New Malir Karachi and the depth was 12km, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre.
However, no loss of life or property was reported due to the earthquake.
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Minor earthquake strikes Karachi
Tremors of an earthquake were felt in various areas of Karachi, with a recorded intensity of 2.3 on the Richter scale.
According to details, tremors were felt in the areas of Kathore, Gadap, and Malir in Karachi.
The jolts of the earthquake caused fear and panic among people, prompting them to come out of their homes while reciting the Kalima Tayyiba.
According to the seismic center, the intensity of the earthquake was recorded at 2.3 on the Richter scale.
The depth of the earthquake was 84 kilometers, and the epicenter was located 38 kilometers northeast of Malir.
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Tremors of an earthquake were felt in various areas of Karachi, with a recorded intensity of 2.3 on the Richter scale.
According to details, tremors were felt in the areas of Kathore, Gadap, and Malir in Karachi.
The jolts of the earthquake caused fear and panic among people, prompting them to come out of their homes while reciting the Kalima Tayyiba.
According to the seismic center, the intensity of the earthquake was recorded at 2.3 on the Richter scale.
The depth of the earthquake was 84 kilometers, and the epicenter was located 38 kilometers northeast of Malir.
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Tremor jolts Quetta, adjoining areas
The provincial capital of Quetta and its adjoining areas were jolted by an earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale on Thursday.
According to the seismological department, the epicentre of the earthquake was 23 kilometres south of Quetta.
The depth of the quake was 30 kilometres.
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Last month in April, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 on the rector scale with a depth of 27.76 km was reported in Khuzdar, a city in Balochistan.
People felt earthquake tremors and came out of their houses.
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The provincial capital of Quetta and its adjoining areas were jolted by an earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale on Thursday.
According to the seismological department, the epicentre of the earthquake was 23 kilometres south of Quetta.
The depth of the quake was 30 kilometres.
– Earthquake jolts Balochistan's Khuzdar –
Last month in April, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 on the rector scale with a depth of 27.76 km was reported in Khuzdar, a city in Balochistan.
People felt earthquake tremors and came out of their houses.
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An earthquake magnitude 2.9 jolted Lower Dir. The epicenter of the earthquake was 94 kilometers north of Peshawar.
The depth of the earthquake was recorded at 35 feet.
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The depth of the earthquake was recorded at 35 feet.
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Earthquake tremors were felt in Swat, Mingora, and surrounding areas. According to Dawn News, the measurement center reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.5 and a depth of 188 km. The epicenter was located in the border region of Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Notably, on June 3, earthquake tremors were felt in Karachi, the capital of Sindh province, with a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale. On Monday evening, earthquake tremors were felt in various areas of Karachi, including Clifton, II Chandragarh Road, and Sadar. The earthquake had a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale and a depth of 22 km. According to the seismological center, the epicenter was 15 kilometers northeast of Karachi.
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Earthquake jolts Balochistan's Quetta and adjacent areas
Mild earthquake tremors were felt in Quetta and its surrounding areas on Wednesday.
According to the Seismological Center, the magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 3.1 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 29 kilometers.
The epicenter of the earthquake was pinpointed 65 kilometres northwest of Quetta. The tremors, which struck at approximately 10:15 AM, caused a brief period of alarm among residents, leading many to vacate buildings and gather in open spaces as a precautionary measure.
Fortunately, no casualties or damage to property have been reported so far. Local authorities have urged citizens to remain calm but vigilant, and to follow standard safety protocols in the event of aftershocks.
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Mild earthquake tremors were felt in Quetta and its surrounding areas on Wednesday.
According to the Seismological Center, the magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 3.1 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 29 kilometers.
The epicenter of the earthquake was pinpointed 65 kilometres northwest of Quetta. The tremors, which struck at approximately 10:15 AM, caused a brief period of alarm among residents, leading many to vacate buildings and gather in open spaces as a precautionary measure.
Fortunately, no casualties or damage to property have been reported so far. Local authorities have urged citizens to remain calm but vigilant, and to follow standard safety protocols in the event of aftershocks.
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Earthquake leaves four dead and over 120 injured
A strong earthquake struck Kashamar County in Iran's Razavi Khorasan province on Tuesday afternoon, bringing devastation to the region.Local authorities reported at least four fatalities and over 120 people injured.
The quake, measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale, caused widespread damage, with many houses reported to be severely impacted. Tremors were felt across the border in Afghanistan, raising concerns for potential harm there as well.
Emergency services rushed to the scene to assist the injured and assess the damage. Rescue efforts are currently underway, with a focus on locating survivors and providing medical attention.
The Iranian government is expected to deploy resources to the affected area to aid in search and rescue operations. Efforts will also be directed towards providing medical care for the injured and temporary shelter for those displaced from their homes.
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Moderate earthquake jolts Islamabad, parts of KP
Earthquake tremors of jolted several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and capital city of Islamabad on Wednesday morning, ARY News reported.
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre reported 4.7 magnitude earthquake with 98 kilometers depth and epicenter in southeastern Afghanistan.
Moderate intensity earthquake tremors reported in Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Swat and adjoining region in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Tremors were also reported in Malakand, Lower Dir, Mansehra districts and Hazara division in KP.
According to reports tremors also felt in North and South Waziristan districts.
No casualties are damages yet reported in the quake.
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Earthquake tremors of jolted several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and capital city of Islamabad on Wednesday morning, ARY News reported.
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre reported 4.7 magnitude earthquake with 98 kilometers depth and epicenter in southeastern Afghanistan.
Moderate intensity earthquake tremors reported in Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Swat and adjoining region in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Tremors were also reported in Malakand, Lower Dir, Mansehra districts and Hazara division in KP.
According to reports tremors also felt in North and South Waziristan districts.
No casualties are damages yet reported in the quake.
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Karachi and its surrounding regions experienced mild tremors early this morning as a 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck the area.
The seismic activity was recorded at a depth of 42 kilometers, with the epicenter located just outside the city.
Residents reported feeling the ground shake briefly but significantly enough to cause concern. Thankfully, there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The earthquake's relatively shallow depth contributed to the tremors being felt over a wider area, but its moderate magnitude helped mitigate potential harm.
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The seismic activity was recorded at a depth of 42 kilometers, with the epicenter located just outside the city.
Residents reported feeling the ground shake briefly but significantly enough to cause concern. Thankfully, there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The earthquake's relatively shallow depth contributed to the tremors being felt over a wider area, but its moderate magnitude helped mitigate potential harm.
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4.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Peshawar
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook Peshawar and the surrounding areas on Wednesday afternoon, causing widespread alarm.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the earthquake struck at 3:07 PM local time, with its epicenter located in the rugged Hindu Kush mountain range in Afghanistan.
The tremors were felt not only in Peshawar but also in several nearby districts, prompting many residents to rush out of their homes and workplaces in a state of panic.
Despite the intensity of the quake, there have been no immediate reports of structural damage or casualties, offering some relief to the affected communities.
Local authorities and emergency services were put on high alert following the tremors, ready to respond to any potential aftermath. Experts have urged residents to stay vigilant and adhere to safety protocols, particularly given the region's history of seismic activity.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official channels and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety in the event of future seismic events.
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Minor earthquake shakes Peshawar
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Peshawar and surrounding areas on Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the earthquake struck at 3:07 PM local time, with its epicenter located in the Hindu Kush mountain range of Afghanistan.
The tremor was felt across Peshawar and several nearby districts, causing brief moments of panic among residents. There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
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A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Peshawar and surrounding areas on Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the earthquake struck at 3:07 PM local time, with its epicenter located in the Hindu Kush mountain range of Afghanistan.
The tremor was felt across Peshawar and several nearby districts, causing brief moments of panic among residents. There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
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6.4 and 5.4 magnitude earthquakes strike near Vancouver Island
Two sizable earthquakes, 6.4 and 5.4 magnitude, struck near Vancouver Island nearly an hour apart on Thursday morning.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the first 6.4 magnitude quake hit at around 8:08 a.m. along the Juan De Fuca Ridge, about 130 miles west of Tofino, British Columbia, Canada.
Seismologists reported this quake happened at a depth of about 6.2 miles.
So far, 58 people have reported feeling the earthquake to the USGS.
A second 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the same area at around 9:17 a.m. At around 10:34 a.m., a smaller 4.7 magnitude quake occurred.
SOURCE: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/6-4-earthquake-vancouver-island
Two sizable earthquakes, 6.4 and 5.4 magnitude, struck near Vancouver Island nearly an hour apart on Thursday morning.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the first 6.4 magnitude quake hit at around 8:08 a.m. along the Juan De Fuca Ridge, about 130 miles west of Tofino, British Columbia, Canada.
Seismologists reported this quake happened at a depth of about 6.2 miles.
So far, 58 people have reported feeling the earthquake to the USGS.
A second 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the same area at around 9:17 a.m. At around 10:34 a.m., a smaller 4.7 magnitude quake occurred.
SOURCE: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/6-4-earthquake-vancouver-island
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Earthquake strikes off Japan’s coast and triggers tsunami warning
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, but there were no immediate signs of major damage.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 and was centred off the eastern coast of Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu at a depth of about 30km (18.6 miles).
The agency said tsunami waves of up 50 centimetres (1.6ft) were detected along parts of Kyushu’s southern coast and the nearby island of Shikoku about half an hour after the quake struck.
The quake most strongly shook Nichinan city and nearby areas in Miyazaki prefecture on Kyushu.
Seismologists were holding an emergency meeting to analyse whether the quake had affected the nearby Nankai trough, the source of past devastating earthquakes.
Operators of nuclear plants on Kyushu and Shikoku said they were checking to see if there was any damage to them. Earthquakes in areas with nuclear power plants have been a major concern since a massive earthquake and tsunami in March 2011 triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Japan’s NHK public television said there were reports of broken windows at the Miyazaki airport near the epicentre.
Japan sits on the Pacific “ring of fire,” the line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean, and is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries. An earthquake on 1 January in Japan’s north-central region of Noto left more than 240 people dead.
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No immediate signs of damage reported after powerful quake hits off eastern coast of Kyushu
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Japan warns of heightened risk of megaquake
Japan has - for the first time - issued a warning about an increased risk of a "major earthquake" striking in the near future.
The advisory was issued on Thursday night local time, telling people to be alert but not to evacuate. It also stressed that the warning did not mean a large earthquake was imminent, but that the probability was higher than usual.
It came hours after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred off the southern island of Kyushu, which reportedly caused no major damage.
But experts were put on heightened alert because of where the epicentre sat - at the edge of the Nankai Trough, an area of seismic activity which stretches along Japan's Pacific coast.
The plate boundary sits between Suruga Bay in central Japan, and the Hyuganada Sea in Kyushu to the south.
Previous Nankai Trough earthquakes have left thousands dead. These megaquakes have been recorded once every 90 to 200 years, with the last one occurring in 1946.
Experts say there is a 70% to 80% chance of a magnitude 8 or 9 quake striking somewhere along the trough in the next 30 years, according to the Kyodo News agency. Worst-case estimates suggest more than 200,000 people could be killed in the earthquake and potential subsequent tsunami.
However, at a press conference on Thursday, Japanese Meteorological Agency official Shinya Tsukada emphasised that while "there is a relatively higher chance of another major earthquake compared to normal times" they were not saying it would definitely happen "in a certain period of time".
This current advisory - the lower of two types of alerts at officials' disposal - will be in place for a week.
It asks residents to be on higher alert in the coming days, and for those who cannot evacuate quickly to consider doing so voluntarily, according to Japan's NHK broadcaster.
Officials have also told people be cautious but carry on with their everyday lives, while checking evacuation routes where needed and that households have enough supplies.
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Japan has - for the first time - issued a warning about an increased risk of a "major earthquake" striking in the near future.
The advisory was issued on Thursday night local time, telling people to be alert but not to evacuate. It also stressed that the warning did not mean a large earthquake was imminent, but that the probability was higher than usual.
It came hours after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred off the southern island of Kyushu, which reportedly caused no major damage.
But experts were put on heightened alert because of where the epicentre sat - at the edge of the Nankai Trough, an area of seismic activity which stretches along Japan's Pacific coast.
The plate boundary sits between Suruga Bay in central Japan, and the Hyuganada Sea in Kyushu to the south.
Previous Nankai Trough earthquakes have left thousands dead. These megaquakes have been recorded once every 90 to 200 years, with the last one occurring in 1946.
Experts say there is a 70% to 80% chance of a magnitude 8 or 9 quake striking somewhere along the trough in the next 30 years, according to the Kyodo News agency. Worst-case estimates suggest more than 200,000 people could be killed in the earthquake and potential subsequent tsunami.
However, at a press conference on Thursday, Japanese Meteorological Agency official Shinya Tsukada emphasised that while "there is a relatively higher chance of another major earthquake compared to normal times" they were not saying it would definitely happen "in a certain period of time".
This current advisory - the lower of two types of alerts at officials' disposal - will be in place for a week.
It asks residents to be on higher alert in the coming days, and for those who cannot evacuate quickly to consider doing so voluntarily, according to Japan's NHK broadcaster.
Officials have also told people be cautious but carry on with their everyday lives, while checking evacuation routes where needed and that households have enough supplies.
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquake shakes Mingora, surrounding areas in K-P
Tremors were felt in Mingora in the Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province and surrounding areas, with an initial reported magnitude of 4.3 and a depth of 200 kilometres.
The epicentre of the earthquake was located at the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border.
There were no immediate reports of damageor casualties reported.
Notably, similar tremors were felt in Mingora and nearby regions last month on July 2, when an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 and a depth of 105 kilometers struck, also originating from the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border.
As a result of the recent tremors, residents recited the Kalma Tayyiba and rushed out of their homes, though no casualties or property damage have been reported.
Last month, a mild earthquake struck near Karachi with a magnitude of 3.2 and had a depth of 42 kilometres. The quake's depth was recorded at 98 km underground. According to the US Geological Survey, the seismic activity was also felt in neighbouring countries such as Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Similarly, a 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook Peshawar and the surrounding areas, causing widespread alarm,and prompting many residents to rush out of their homes and workplaces in a state of panic.
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Tremors were felt in Mingora in the Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province and surrounding areas, with an initial reported magnitude of 4.3 and a depth of 200 kilometres.
The epicentre of the earthquake was located at the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border.
There were no immediate reports of damageor casualties reported.
Notably, similar tremors were felt in Mingora and nearby regions last month on July 2, when an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 and a depth of 105 kilometers struck, also originating from the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border.
As a result of the recent tremors, residents recited the Kalma Tayyiba and rushed out of their homes, though no casualties or property damage have been reported.
Last month, a mild earthquake struck near Karachi with a magnitude of 3.2 and had a depth of 42 kilometres. The quake's depth was recorded at 98 km underground. According to the US Geological Survey, the seismic activity was also felt in neighbouring countries such as Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Similarly, a 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook Peshawar and the surrounding areas, causing widespread alarm,and prompting many residents to rush out of their homes and workplaces in a state of panic.
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Japan lifts 'megaquake' warning after one week
Japan has lifted its warning about a potential “megaquake”, one week after it was issued.
The warning told people to be alert but not evacuate, saying the probability of a major earthquake was higher than usual but it was not imminent.
In response, thousands of Japanese people cancelled planned trips and stocked up on essentials, while some high-speed rail travel was also affected.
The Japanese government said it was no longer asking people to take special precautions and they were free to “go back to normal lifestyles”.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said, as of Wednesday, it had detected no seismic activity indicating any concerning changes in the presumed area where the megaquake could originate, Kyodo news agency reported.
While last week’s warning has been lifted, the risk of a major earthquake is still present, disaster management minister Yoshifumi Matsumura said.
He said no abnormalities had been detected in “seismic activity and crustal deformation” so the call for increased preparedness was lifted at 17:00 local time (09:00 BST).
"But it doesn't mean the risk (of a major earthquake) has been eliminated," he told reporters.
"We have been asking for special precautions, such as sleeping while being prepared to evacuate immediately. But we will no longer ask for these steps, and the people of Japan are free to go back to normal lifestyles," he added.
Last week’s warning came hours after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit off the southern island of Kyushu.
Experts were put on heightened alert because of where the epicentre sat - at the edge of the Nankai Trough, an area of seismic activity which stretches along Japan's Pacific coast.
The plate boundary sits between Suruga Bay in central Japan, and the Hyuganada Sea in Kyushu to the south.
After last week’s warning, some shops were reportedly left with empty shelves or forced to put limits on purchases of items like bottled water.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cancelled a trip to Central Asia. Some bullet trains also reduced their speed as a precaution.
Previous Nankai Trough earthquakes have left thousands dead. These megaquakes have been recorded once every 90 to 200 years, with the last one occurring in 1946.
Experts say there is a 70% to 80% chance of a magnitude 8 or 9 quake striking somewhere along the trough in the next 30 years, according to the Kyodo news agency. Worst-case estimates suggest more than 200,000 people could be killed in the earthquake and potential subsequent tsunami.
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Earthquake hits Azad Kashmir, surrounding areas
Two earthquakes were felt in Azad Kashmir and the surrounding areas on Monday, causing fear and panic among the people.
The tremors were felt across the Jhelum Valley, including Hattian Bala, Azad Kashmir, Chinar, and Chakothi. The earthquake was also strongly felt in the districts of Bagh, Poonch, and Haveli in the Leepa Valley and Jhelum Valley.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the occupied Kashmir region, about 11 kilometers from Srinagar, and the magnitude was recorded at 4.6 on the Richter scale.
In Hattian Bala, the earthquake woke up sleeping people, who came out of their homes in a state of fear.
According to the report, two tremors were felt in Muzaffarabad. The first one was at 6:16 pm and the second one was at 6:23 pm.
Due to the earthquake, the internet service in Muzaffarabad was temporarily disrupted for some time.
Additionally, the earthquake tremors were also felt in Swat, Skardu, and the surrounding areas.
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Two earthquakes were felt in Azad Kashmir and the surrounding areas on Monday, causing fear and panic among the people.
The tremors were felt across the Jhelum Valley, including Hattian Bala, Azad Kashmir, Chinar, and Chakothi. The earthquake was also strongly felt in the districts of Bagh, Poonch, and Haveli in the Leepa Valley and Jhelum Valley.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the occupied Kashmir region, about 11 kilometers from Srinagar, and the magnitude was recorded at 4.6 on the Richter scale.
In Hattian Bala, the earthquake woke up sleeping people, who came out of their homes in a state of fear.
According to the report, two tremors were felt in Muzaffarabad. The first one was at 6:16 pm and the second one was at 6:23 pm.
Due to the earthquake, the internet service in Muzaffarabad was temporarily disrupted for some time.
Additionally, the earthquake tremors were also felt in Swat, Skardu, and the surrounding areas.
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Earthquake jolts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Swat, adjacent areas
A strong earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted several areas in northwestern Pakistan, including Swat, Malakand, and surrounding regions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Tuesday.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake originated near the border of Tajikistan and Afghanistan, with its epicentre located approximately 110 kilometers deep in the Hindu Kush region.
The tremors were felt in Mingora, Bajawar, Dir, Buner, Shangla, and other adjacent cities, causing panic among residents who rushed out of their homes and buildings.
Despite the intensity of the earthquake, there have been no reports of casualties or damage to property from any part of the capital or its neighbouring regions.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, people came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran. Meanwhile, no loss of life or property was reported from any part of the capital due to the earthquake.
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A strong earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted several areas in northwestern Pakistan, including Swat, Malakand, and surrounding regions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Tuesday.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake originated near the border of Tajikistan and Afghanistan, with its epicentre located approximately 110 kilometers deep in the Hindu Kush region.
The tremors were felt in Mingora, Bajawar, Dir, Buner, Shangla, and other adjacent cities, causing panic among residents who rushed out of their homes and buildings.
Despite the intensity of the earthquake, there have been no reports of casualties or damage to property from any part of the capital or its neighbouring regions.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, people came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran. Meanwhile, no loss of life or property was reported from any part of the capital due to the earthquake.
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Earthquake tremors felt in Islamabad, KP cities
Earthquake tremors Thursday have been felt in Islamabad and other parts of the country including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The KP cities rocked by the quake tremors include Peshawar, Swat, North Waziristan, Hangu, Mardan, Malakand, Buner, Shangla, Dir, Mansehra, Bitgram, Torghar and Kohistan.
Meanwhile, Punjab cities Multan and Sargodha also jolted.
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Magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolts Islamabad, KP cities
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Islamabad and different cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab on Thursday morning, ARY News reported.
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that tremors were felt in Islamabad, Swat, Malakand, Mansehra, Swabi, Mardan, Peshawar, Chitral and other KP cities.
Meanwhile, Punjab cities Multan, Gujranwala, Chiniot, Rawalpindi and Sargodha also felt earthquake tremors.
“The center of earthquake was Hindukush mountain range in Afghanistan and depth was 215 kilometers,” according to the National Seismic Monitoring Center in Islamabad.
Following the tremors, people came out of their houses in fear by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba
However, no loss of life or property was reported in its wake.
Last month, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 hit Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and surrounding areas.
According to the seismological centre, the magnitude of the earthquake was 4.7 on the Richter scale, the depth of the earthquake was 205 km, while the epicenter was the Hindu Kush Mountain range.
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A 5.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Islamabad and different cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab on Thursday morning, ARY News reported.
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that tremors were felt in Islamabad, Swat, Malakand, Mansehra, Swabi, Mardan, Peshawar, Chitral and other KP cities.
Meanwhile, Punjab cities Multan, Gujranwala, Chiniot, Rawalpindi and Sargodha also felt earthquake tremors.
“The center of earthquake was Hindukush mountain range in Afghanistan and depth was 215 kilometers,” according to the National Seismic Monitoring Center in Islamabad.
Following the tremors, people came out of their houses in fear by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba
However, no loss of life or property was reported in its wake.
Last month, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 hit Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and surrounding areas.
According to the seismological centre, the magnitude of the earthquake was 4.7 on the Richter scale, the depth of the earthquake was 205 km, while the epicenter was the Hindu Kush Mountain range.
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5.7 magnitude earthquake felt in Punjab: PDMA
Earthquake tremors were felt on Wednesday in all the districts of Punjab, including Lahore, a statement issued by Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed.
“The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 5.7 on the Richter scale,” Mazhar Hussain, spokesperson for Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), confirmed to Dawn.com.
“The earthquake’s epicentre was near DG Khan (Shadi Wala) while its depth was 10km,” the spokesperson confirmed, adding that administration in Punjab was examining buildings impacted by the tremors.
The quake had a magnitude of 5.7 and occurred at 7:28am in DG Khan, according to the PMD.
The spokesperson said that authorities were on alert “to deal with the aftershocks of the earthquake”.
“District Emergency Operation Centers across Punjab including PDMA’s Provincial Control Room are on 24/7 alert,” the spokesperson said, adding that the damage can be reported on PDMA’s helpline 1129.
The development comes a day after a a separate 4.5 magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, mostly in Swat.
The quake had a magnitude of 4.5 and occurred at 8:20am, according to the PMD.
The tremors were felt across Swat and its surroundings, causing momentary panic among residents, the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported.
The earthquake’s depth was recorded at 151 kilometres, with its epicenter located in the Hindu Kush Mountain range, a seismically active area known for frequent quakes.
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Earthquake tremors were felt on Wednesday in all the districts of Punjab, including Lahore, a statement issued by Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed.
“The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 5.7 on the Richter scale,” Mazhar Hussain, spokesperson for Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), confirmed to Dawn.com.
“The earthquake’s epicentre was near DG Khan (Shadi Wala) while its depth was 10km,” the spokesperson confirmed, adding that administration in Punjab was examining buildings impacted by the tremors.
The quake had a magnitude of 5.7 and occurred at 7:28am in DG Khan, according to the PMD.
The spokesperson said that authorities were on alert “to deal with the aftershocks of the earthquake”.
“District Emergency Operation Centers across Punjab including PDMA’s Provincial Control Room are on 24/7 alert,” the spokesperson said, adding that the damage can be reported on PDMA’s helpline 1129.
The development comes a day after a a separate 4.5 magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, mostly in Swat.
The quake had a magnitude of 4.5 and occurred at 8:20am, according to the PMD.
The tremors were felt across Swat and its surroundings, causing momentary panic among residents, the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported.
The earthquake’s depth was recorded at 151 kilometres, with its epicenter located in the Hindu Kush Mountain range, a seismically active area known for frequent quakes.
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Earthquake jolts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber area
Earthquake tremors were felt in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Landikotal area of Khyber, causing concern among local residents.
The sudden tremors forced many people to rush out of their homes in fear reciting verses of Holy Quran.
The powerful earthquake also struck the Swat region and neighboring areas. The tremors were felt as far away as Jamrud, sending people rushing out of their homes and buildings.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.7 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush mountain range, approximately 89 kilometers deep.
Emergency services were on standby, ready to respond to any incidents, though initial reports suggest that the tremors did not result in any severe damage.
Further details, including the magnitude and epicenter of the quake, are expected to be released by seismological experts soon.
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Earthquake tremors were felt in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Landikotal area of Khyber, causing concern among local residents.
The sudden tremors forced many people to rush out of their homes in fear reciting verses of Holy Quran.
The powerful earthquake also struck the Swat region and neighboring areas. The tremors were felt as far away as Jamrud, sending people rushing out of their homes and buildings.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.7 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush mountain range, approximately 89 kilometers deep.
Emergency services were on standby, ready to respond to any incidents, though initial reports suggest that the tremors did not result in any severe damage.
Further details, including the magnitude and epicenter of the quake, are expected to be released by seismological experts soon.
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Earthquake tremors felt in Balochistan's Kalat
Residents of Kalat district in Balochistan experienced earthquake tremors on Sunday afternoon, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department recording a magnitude of 4.5.
The seismic activity was registered at a depth of 25 kilometers, with the epicenter located approximately 13 kilometers south of Kalat.
Despite the quake's intensity, officials reported no casualties or significant damage to property in Kalat or its neighboring regions.
However, the tremors caused widespread panic, prompting many residents to rush out of their homes. In moments of distress, people gathered in public spaces, reciting verses from the Holy Quran as a means of seeking solace and safety.
Local authorities have urged the public to remain calm and vigilant while continuing to monitor any aftershocks that may follow. As of now, emergency services are on standby, ready to respond to any developments related to the earthquake.
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Residents of Kalat district in Balochistan experienced earthquake tremors on Sunday afternoon, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department recording a magnitude of 4.5.
The seismic activity was registered at a depth of 25 kilometers, with the epicenter located approximately 13 kilometers south of Kalat.
Despite the quake's intensity, officials reported no casualties or significant damage to property in Kalat or its neighboring regions.
However, the tremors caused widespread panic, prompting many residents to rush out of their homes. In moments of distress, people gathered in public spaces, reciting verses from the Holy Quran as a means of seeking solace and safety.
Local authorities have urged the public to remain calm and vigilant while continuing to monitor any aftershocks that may follow. As of now, emergency services are on standby, ready to respond to any developments related to the earthquake.
Earthquake tremors felt in Balochistan's Kalat
On Sunday, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook Kalat district in Balochistan, with its epicenter located 13 km south of the city. The quake, recorded at a depth of 25 km, caused panic among residents, prompting many to recite verses from the Holy Quran. Fortunately, there have been no reports of...
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Quake jolts parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Earthquake on Wednesday night jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dunya News reported.
Its shocks were felt in different areas of the province, which spread panic among residents and villagers who came out of their houses reciting Kalima Tayyaba.
Earthquake tremors were felt in Peshawar, Bajaur, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Batkhela, Buner and other areas.
The magnitude of the earthquake has not yet been determined. No casualty or loss was reported.
People were panicked after the quake. District administration concerned was collecting information on the earthquake.
Rescue personnel have been put on alert to tackle any situation after the tremor.
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Earthquake on Wednesday night jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dunya News reported.
Its shocks were felt in different areas of the province, which spread panic among residents and villagers who came out of their houses reciting Kalima Tayyaba.
Earthquake tremors were felt in Peshawar, Bajaur, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Batkhela, Buner and other areas.
The magnitude of the earthquake has not yet been determined. No casualty or loss was reported.
People were panicked after the quake. District administration concerned was collecting information on the earthquake.
Rescue personnel have been put on alert to tackle any situation after the tremor.
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Tremors felt in KP, Islamabad as 5.1-magnitude quake jolts Afghanistan
Tremors were felt in various cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well as Islamabad on Wednesday after a quake jolted Afghanistan’s Badakhshan region.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1, while the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported it as having a 5.3 magnitude.
The USGS said the quake’s centre was located 37 kilometres west-southwest of Afghanistan’s Ishkashim town and had a 220.7km depth.
The earthquake struck at 10:13am (Pakistan time), both the USGS and PMD confirmed.
No casualties have been reported so far.
DawnNewsTV reported that the tremors were felt in Peshawar and its adjoining areas, as well as Islamabad.
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Tremors were felt in various cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well as Islamabad on Wednesday after a quake jolted Afghanistan’s Badakhshan region.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1, while the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported it as having a 5.3 magnitude.
The USGS said the quake’s centre was located 37 kilometres west-southwest of Afghanistan’s Ishkashim town and had a 220.7km depth.
The earthquake struck at 10:13am (Pakistan time), both the USGS and PMD confirmed.
No casualties have been reported so far.
DawnNewsTV reported that the tremors were felt in Peshawar and its adjoining areas, as well as Islamabad.
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4.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Swat, surrounding areas
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake was felt in Swat and surrounding areas on Sunday.
According to details, the earthquake, recorded at a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter scale, occurred with a depth of 209 kilometers beneath the surface.
The epicenter was located at the border region of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.
Few days back, it was reported that an earthquake had been felt across several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The tremors were felt in Malakand, Swat, Chitral, Mansehra, Battagram, Torghar, and Shangla, as well as their surrounding areas.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad, the epicentre of the earthquake was the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region with a depth of 212km. The magnitude of the tremors was said to be 5.2 on the Richter scale.
Some people also reported having felt the quake in the capital city of Islamabad.
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A 4.3 magnitude earthquake was felt in Swat and surrounding areas on Sunday.
According to details, the earthquake, recorded at a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter scale, occurred with a depth of 209 kilometers beneath the surface.
The epicenter was located at the border region of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.
Few days back, it was reported that an earthquake had been felt across several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The tremors were felt in Malakand, Swat, Chitral, Mansehra, Battagram, Torghar, and Shangla, as well as their surrounding areas.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad, the epicentre of the earthquake was the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region with a depth of 212km. The magnitude of the tremors was said to be 5.2 on the Richter scale.
Some people also reported having felt the quake in the capital city of Islamabad.
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Earthquake jolts parts of Punjab
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of Punjab on Thursday, ARY News reported, quoting the National Seismic Monitoring Centre.
Following the tremors, people came out of their houses in fear by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba.
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that tremors were felt in parts of Punjab including Gujrat, Jhelum, Nankana Sahib, Jalalpur Bhatian, Wazirabad, Shahkot, Bhalwal
The NSMC said the earthquake of 4.8 magnitude had a depth of 15 kilometers with epicenter near Kharian.
However, no loss of life or property was reported in its wake.
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A 4.8-magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of Punjab on Thursday, ARY News reported, quoting the National Seismic Monitoring Centre.
Following the tremors, people came out of their houses in fear by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba.
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that tremors were felt in parts of Punjab including Gujrat, Jhelum, Nankana Sahib, Jalalpur Bhatian, Wazirabad, Shahkot, Bhalwal
The NSMC said the earthquake of 4.8 magnitude had a depth of 15 kilometers with epicenter near Kharian.
However, no loss of life or property was reported in its wake.
Earthquake jolts parts of Punjab
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of Punjab on Thursday, ARY News reported, quoting the National Seismic Monitoring Centre. Following the
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Zhob shaken by two earthquakes a few minutes apart
Tremors from an earthquake were felt in Zhob district, Balochistan province, Pakistan, earlier today. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported the quake measured 4.0 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 33 kilometers. The epicenter was located 61 kilometers northwest of Zhob.
However, reports on the earthquake’s magnitude and epicenter vary. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad reported an earlier, stronger earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale at 35 kilometers depth, with an epicenter 106 kilometers south of Zhob.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a different quake, measuring the same magnitude but with a shallower depth of only 10 kilometers and an epicenter 61 kilometers north of Kohlu District.
A second, smaller quake of magnitude 3.9, was also recorded less than an hour later, with its epicenter located 79 kilometers south of Zhob at a depth of 151 kilometers.
While the varying reports present some discrepancies, the tremors caused considerable alarm among the local population. However, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and advising residents to remain vigilant for potential aftershocks.
Tremors from an earthquake were felt in Zhob district, Balochistan province, Pakistan, earlier today. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported the quake measured 4.0 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 33 kilometers. The epicenter was located 61 kilometers northwest of Zhob.
However, reports on the earthquake’s magnitude and epicenter vary. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad reported an earlier, stronger earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale at 35 kilometers depth, with an epicenter 106 kilometers south of Zhob.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a different quake, measuring the same magnitude but with a shallower depth of only 10 kilometers and an epicenter 61 kilometers north of Kohlu District.
A second, smaller quake of magnitude 3.9, was also recorded less than an hour later, with its epicenter located 79 kilometers south of Zhob at a depth of 151 kilometers.
While the varying reports present some discrepancies, the tremors caused considerable alarm among the local population. However, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and advising residents to remain vigilant for potential aftershocks.
Zhob shaken by two earthquakes a few minutes apart
The tremors caused considerable alarm among the local population
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Strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu
A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck near Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, damaging buildings and other infrastructure.
The quake happened at 12:47 local time (01:47 GMT) at a depth of 10km, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
It briefly triggered a tsunami alert for parts of the Pacific island nation, but officials said as of 14:14 local time that the threat had passed.
The number of casualties is unknown. Footage on social media shows collapsed buildings, cars hit by fallen panels and furniture strewn on floors inside homes.
The US embassy in Port Vila is among the damaged buildings, according to photographs posted online.
Michael Thompson, director of the Vanuatu Jungle Zipline adventure company, said communications in the area had been "really patchy" and that he had set up a Starlink network near his home so the public could access the internet.
"There's multiple buildings that have come down around town. There's a big rescue operation on the way to clear out people who are possibly alive in the building," he said in a video posted to Facebook.
"Most of the communications have gone."
USGS reported at least four aftershocks around Port Vila - with magnitudes ranging from 4.7 to 5.5 - in the two hours after the first earthquake.
Authorities in neighbouring New Zealand and Australia said there was no tsunami threat for their countries.
Strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu
The number of casualties is unknown, while footage online shows collapsed buildings and damaged cars.
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Earthquake jolts parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Earthquake tremors were felt in Malakand district and its surrounding areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, sparking panic among residents.
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad confirmed that the earthquake's epicentre was located in the Hindu Kush mountain range, Afghanistan. It said the magnitude of the earthquake was 3.5 on the Richter Scale with a depth of 133 kilometres.
Citizens rushed out of their homes as the ground shook, fearing potential aftershocks. According to initial reports, no casualties or major damages have been reported so far.
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Earthquake tremors were felt in Malakand district and its surrounding areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, sparking panic among residents.
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad confirmed that the earthquake's epicentre was located in the Hindu Kush mountain range, Afghanistan. It said the magnitude of the earthquake was 3.5 on the Richter Scale with a depth of 133 kilometres.
Citizens rushed out of their homes as the ground shook, fearing potential aftershocks. According to initial reports, no casualties or major damages have been reported so far.
Earthquake jolts parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Earthquake tremors measuring 3.5 on the Richter Scale were felt in Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre confirmed the epicenter was in the Hindu Kush mountain range, Afghanistan, at a depth of 133 km. No casualties or major damage reported.
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Earthquake jolts parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Earthquake tremors were felt in Malakand and its neighbouring regions, causing a wave of concern among residents.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake measured 4.2 on the Richter scale and had a depth of 126 kilometres.
The epicentre of the earthquake was identified as the border region near the Pak-Afghan border and Tajikistan. While the tremors were noticeable, no immediate reports of damage or casualties have surfaced from the affected areas.
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Earthquake tremors were felt in Malakand and its neighbouring regions, causing a wave of concern among residents.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake measured 4.2 on the Richter scale and had a depth of 126 kilometres.
The epicentre of the earthquake was identified as the border region near the Pak-Afghan border and Tajikistan. While the tremors were noticeable, no immediate reports of damage or casualties have surfaced from the affected areas.
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Earthquake jolts Swat for second consecutive day
Swat was jolted for second consecutive day as an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale hit parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday.
According to details, Mingora and other parts of Swat were jolted by the earthquake.
People came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran.
However, no loss of life and property was reported from any part of Swat.
According to National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the epicenter of earthquake was located in the border region of Afghanistan and Tajikistan while its depth was recorded at 225 metres.
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Swat was jolted for second consecutive day as an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale hit parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday.
According to details, Mingora and other parts of Swat were jolted by the earthquake.
People came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran.
However, no loss of life and property was reported from any part of Swat.
According to National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the epicenter of earthquake was located in the border region of Afghanistan and Tajikistan while its depth was recorded at 225 metres.
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Tremors jolt Sibi, adjacent areas
Tremors were felt in Balochistan’s Sibi city and surrounding areas on Friday.
According to seismological centre, the magnitude of earthquake was recorded at 4.7, with a depth of 18 kilometres.
The epicentre of earthquake was 22 kilometres in the southeast of Sibi.
No casualty was reported in the incident which created panic, prompting people to dash out of their homes while reciting Quranic verses.
Pakistan has faced tremors in recent times in several parts. On Dec 24, Swat was jolted for the second consecutive day as an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the scale hit parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Mingora and other parts of Swat also were jolted by the earthquake.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the epicentre of earthquake was located in the border region of Afghanistan and Tajikistan while its depth was recorded at 225 metres.
Earlier, on Dec 5, a mild earthquake shook several cities of Punjab, including Lahore, causing panic among the people.
Tremors were also felt in Jhelum, Dina, Gujrat, Nankana Sahib and other cities.
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Tremors were felt in Balochistan’s Sibi city and surrounding areas on Friday.
According to seismological centre, the magnitude of earthquake was recorded at 4.7, with a depth of 18 kilometres.
The epicentre of earthquake was 22 kilometres in the southeast of Sibi.
No casualty was reported in the incident which created panic, prompting people to dash out of their homes while reciting Quranic verses.
Pakistan has faced tremors in recent times in several parts. On Dec 24, Swat was jolted for the second consecutive day as an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the scale hit parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Mingora and other parts of Swat also were jolted by the earthquake.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the epicentre of earthquake was located in the border region of Afghanistan and Tajikistan while its depth was recorded at 225 metres.
Earlier, on Dec 5, a mild earthquake shook several cities of Punjab, including Lahore, causing panic among the people.
Tremors were also felt in Jhelum, Dina, Gujrat, Nankana Sahib and other cities.
Tremors jolt Sibi, adjacent areas
No casualty was reported in the incident which created panic
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Earthquake jolts Balochistan's Kalat, adjacent areas
Tremors were felt in Balochistan’s Kalat and adjoining areas on Sunday.
An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale hit parts of Balochistan province on Sunday.
People came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran.
However, no loss of life and property was reported from any part of the province.
According to National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the depth of earthquake was recorded at 33 kilometres.
Earlier, tremors were felt in Balochistan’s Sibi city and surrounding areas on Friday.
According to seismological centre, the magnitude of earthquake was recorded at 4.7, with a depth of 18 kilometres.
Pakistan has faced tremors in recent times in several parts. On Dec 24, Swat was jolted for the second consecutive day as an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the scale hit parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Earlier, on Dec 5, a mild earthquake shook several cities of Punjab, including Lahore, causing panic among the people.
Tremors were also felt in Jhelum, Dina, Gujrat, Nankana Sahib and other cities.
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Tremors were felt in Balochistan’s Kalat and adjoining areas on Sunday.
An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale hit parts of Balochistan province on Sunday.
People came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran.
However, no loss of life and property was reported from any part of the province.
According to National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the depth of earthquake was recorded at 33 kilometres.
Earlier, tremors were felt in Balochistan’s Sibi city and surrounding areas on Friday.
According to seismological centre, the magnitude of earthquake was recorded at 4.7, with a depth of 18 kilometres.
Pakistan has faced tremors in recent times in several parts. On Dec 24, Swat was jolted for the second consecutive day as an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the scale hit parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Earlier, on Dec 5, a mild earthquake shook several cities of Punjab, including Lahore, causing panic among the people.
Tremors were also felt in Jhelum, Dina, Gujrat, Nankana Sahib and other cities.
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Citizens panic as Quetta shaken by earthquake
Tremors from an earthquake were felt in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province, earlier on Monday.
While the shaking caused fear and panic among residents, who rushed out of their homes reciting prayers, there have been no reports of casualties or damage.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 3.7 on the Richter scale. The quake’s depth was recorded at 19 kilometers, with its epicenter located 19 kilometers west of Quetta.
Authorities have confirmed that no injuries or property damage have been reported following the tremors.
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Tremors from an earthquake were felt in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province, earlier on Monday.
While the shaking caused fear and panic among residents, who rushed out of their homes reciting prayers, there have been no reports of casualties or damage.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 3.7 on the Richter scale. The quake’s depth was recorded at 19 kilometers, with its epicenter located 19 kilometers west of Quetta.
Authorities have confirmed that no injuries or property damage have been reported following the tremors.
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Strongest earthquake yet hits Santorini amid seismic crisis
Santorini has been hit by a powerful, shallow 5.3 magnitude earthquake, which is the strongest to strike the Greek island during recent seismic activity in the area.
The tremors were felt in Athens on Monday evening and measured a focal depth of 17km (10.6 miles).
Residents of the neighbouring island Amorgos remain on high alert after the latest tremor, which followed a moderate 5.0 magnitude earthquake between the islands on Sunday evening.
The tourist hotspot has been rocked by seismic activity since January and more than 12,800 quakes have been detected by the University of Athens' Seismological Laboratory.
Some residents have been seen patrolling dangerous areas to deter tourists from taking photos on cliffs.
Landslides have occurred in many parts of Santorini due to the frequency and intensity of the tremors and experts have not ruled out a major earthquake.
Seismologists were optimistic about the intensity of the quakes starting to subside, but are now concerned they are worsening.
A state of emergency will remain in place on Santorini until at least 3 March.
Sunday's quake was preceded by three smaller ones of more than 4.0 magnitude, while the three on Monday morning were also more than 4.0.
Inspections found no damage to buildings in Santorini or Amorgos.
No injuries have been reported as a result of the earthquakes, which have numbered in the thousands since 26 January, but more than 11,000 people have left the islands.
Schools will remain closed on Santorini, Amorgos and several other islands on Monday and Tuesday.
A team of the Special Disaster Response Unit has set off for Amorgos from Patras with a special earthquake rescue vehicle, and technical teams are expected to inspect the electricity network on the island.
Kostas Papazachos, a professor of seismology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, told Greek broadcaster ERT that the authorities had to allow for the situation to continue for most or all of February.
"Let's hope that we will slowly move towards a gradual de-escalation," he said.
"We will have to be a little patient and see. Let's hope that after a couple of weeks the phenomenon will start to subside."
He said the possibility of a major earthquake had not been completely ruled out.
Meanwhile the cruise ship Viking Star, with 893 passengers and 470 crew, docked at the port of Souda in Crete early on Monday morning.
It was due to be the first cruise ship of the season in Santorini. The ship changed its route mainly to avoid cable car overcrowding in Santorini during the seismic activity.
The previous strongest quake since the activity started was a 5.2 magnitude on Thursday. Six and above is considered severe.
Greece is one of Europe's most earthquake-prone countries, but scientists are puzzled by the current "clusters" of quakes which have not been linked to a major shock.
Santorini is on what is known as the Hellenic Volcanic Arc, which is a chain of islands created by volcanoes, but the last major eruption was in the 1950s.
Greek authorities have said the recent tremors were related to tectonic plate movements, not volcanic activity.
Scientists cannot predict the exact timing, size or location of earthquakes.
From 26 January to 8 February 2025, the Seismology Laboratory (SL) of the University of Athens registered more than 12,800 earthquakes in the Santorini-Amorgos zone.
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Santorini has been hit by a powerful, shallow 5.3 magnitude earthquake, which is the strongest to strike the Greek island during recent seismic activity in the area.
The tremors were felt in Athens on Monday evening and measured a focal depth of 17km (10.6 miles).
Residents of the neighbouring island Amorgos remain on high alert after the latest tremor, which followed a moderate 5.0 magnitude earthquake between the islands on Sunday evening.
The tourist hotspot has been rocked by seismic activity since January and more than 12,800 quakes have been detected by the University of Athens' Seismological Laboratory.
Some residents have been seen patrolling dangerous areas to deter tourists from taking photos on cliffs.
Landslides have occurred in many parts of Santorini due to the frequency and intensity of the tremors and experts have not ruled out a major earthquake.
Seismologists were optimistic about the intensity of the quakes starting to subside, but are now concerned they are worsening.
A state of emergency will remain in place on Santorini until at least 3 March.
Sunday's quake was preceded by three smaller ones of more than 4.0 magnitude, while the three on Monday morning were also more than 4.0.
Inspections found no damage to buildings in Santorini or Amorgos.
No injuries have been reported as a result of the earthquakes, which have numbered in the thousands since 26 January, but more than 11,000 people have left the islands.
Schools will remain closed on Santorini, Amorgos and several other islands on Monday and Tuesday.
A team of the Special Disaster Response Unit has set off for Amorgos from Patras with a special earthquake rescue vehicle, and technical teams are expected to inspect the electricity network on the island.
Kostas Papazachos, a professor of seismology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, told Greek broadcaster ERT that the authorities had to allow for the situation to continue for most or all of February.
"Let's hope that we will slowly move towards a gradual de-escalation," he said.
"We will have to be a little patient and see. Let's hope that after a couple of weeks the phenomenon will start to subside."
He said the possibility of a major earthquake had not been completely ruled out.
Meanwhile the cruise ship Viking Star, with 893 passengers and 470 crew, docked at the port of Souda in Crete early on Monday morning.
It was due to be the first cruise ship of the season in Santorini. The ship changed its route mainly to avoid cable car overcrowding in Santorini during the seismic activity.
The previous strongest quake since the activity started was a 5.2 magnitude on Thursday. Six and above is considered severe.
Greece is one of Europe's most earthquake-prone countries, but scientists are puzzled by the current "clusters" of quakes which have not been linked to a major shock.
Santorini is on what is known as the Hellenic Volcanic Arc, which is a chain of islands created by volcanoes, but the last major eruption was in the 1950s.
Greek authorities have said the recent tremors were related to tectonic plate movements, not volcanic activity.
Scientists cannot predict the exact timing, size or location of earthquakes.
From 26 January to 8 February 2025, the Seismology Laboratory (SL) of the University of Athens registered more than 12,800 earthquakes in the Santorini-Amorgos zone.
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