Earthquake
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Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 jolts Russia's far east Kamchatka region
World | Sep 19, 2025, 07:39 AM ISTThe quake's epicenter was 127 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and it struck at 6:58 am Friday local time, according to the USGS. It had a depth of 19.5 km. The Pacific Tsunami Warning System briefly issued a tsunami threat but later lifted it.
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Earthquake with magnitude 5.8 hits Assam; tremors felt in West Bengal
Assam | Sep 14, 2025, 05:51 PM ISTAssam earthquake: The epicentre of the quake, which hit at a depth of 5 km, was in Udalguri, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
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Earthquake of 7.0 magnitude hits Russia's Kamchatka Coast
World | Sep 13, 2025, 09:13 AM ISTA strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region on Saturday.
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Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR; epicenter in Afghanistan
India | Sep 04, 2025, 11:42 PM ISTThe earthquake hit at around 10.26 pm at a depth of 160 kilometres in southern Afghanistan. It occurred at 34.58 N latitude and 70.66 E longitude, according to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar.
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Afghanistan jolted by 5.3 magnitude quake days after 1,400 killed in earthquake
World | Sep 02, 2025, 06:53 PM ISTEarthquake in Afghanistan today: The second quake of magnitude 5.4 struck near the epicentre of Sunday's earthquake, which has killed more than 1,400 people so far.
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Afghanistan earthquake: Death count crosses 1,400 as rescuers race against time to find survivors
World | Sep 02, 2025, 05:09 PM ISTAfghanistan earthquake: The quake hit multiple provinces, leaving massive destruction in its wake. Whole villages were levelled, and residents were buried beneath mud and wood homes that crumbled under the impact.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 jolts Afghanistan; 800 killed, over 2500 injured
World | Sep 01, 2025, 11:29 PM ISTA strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region. In October 2023, a powerful 6.3 magnitude quake killed thousands in the western part of the country.
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Earthquake of 5.6 magnitude strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt across Hindu Kush region
World | Aug 27, 2025, 07:51 PM ISTThe earthquake was at a depth of 121 km (75 miles), EMSC said and added that the epicentre 164 km east of Baghlan, a city with a population of about 108,000. Notably, the EMSC first reported the quake at a magnitude of 6.4.
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Powerful earthquake hits Drake Passage near South America; no tsunami warning issued
World | Aug 22, 2025, 09:26 AM ISTThe quake, meanwhile, struck at a depth of 10.8 km at 60.26 S latitude and 61.85 W longitude at around 7.46 am Indian Standard Time (IST) on Friday. As of now, no tsunami warning has been issued.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Western Turkey, felt strongly in Istanbul
World | Aug 10, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTTurkey earthquake: The Disaster and Emergency Management Agency reported that several aftershocks followed the main earthquake, the strongest registering a magnitude of 4.6.
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Russia: Strong 6 magnitude earthquake strikes near Severokurilsk following recent seismic activity
World | Aug 09, 2025, 11:29 PM ISTA 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Russia on Saturday evening near Severokurilsk, following a series of seismic events in the region, including a powerful 8.8 magnitude quake in July.
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Russia's Kamchatka hit by 6.0 magnitude earthquake days after massive quake led to tsunami fear
World | Aug 05, 2025, 08:34 AM ISTThe latest quake followed the massive July 30 earthquake that measured 8.8 in magnitude and occurred off the Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean
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Russia: Kamchatka volcano erupts after 600 years, may be linked to major earthquake in far east
World | Aug 03, 2025, 04:12 PM ISTFor the first time in 600 years, Russia's Krasheninnikov Volcano in the Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted, shortly after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck the region. Scientists believe the eruption may be linked to the seismic activity, which also triggered eruptions from other volcanoes.
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Suraksha Chakra: Delhi to hold earthquake mock drill at 55 locations today, check timing, curbs
Delhi | Aug 01, 2025, 08:57 AM ISTThe drill will be conducted in all 11 districts of Delhi, along with Ghaziabad and Noida in Uttar Pradesh, and Faridabad, Gurugram, Palwal, Nuh and Rewari in Haryana to strengthen coordination and response mechanisms for major disasters like earthquakes and industrial chemical hazards.
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PHOTOS | From Russia to Indonesia, 5 of the most devastating tsunamis ever
World | Jul 31, 2025, 06:04 PM ISTAn earthquake of 8.8 magnitude hit Russia on Wednesday, triggering massive tsunamis in the region, including the US West Coast, Canada and Japan. The quake affected millions of people, but just one death was reported in Japan.
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Tsunami threat looms over these 12 countries after massive earthquake in Russia | Check full list
World | Jul 30, 2025, 01:29 PM ISTA tsunami is a series of powerful sea waves typically caused by undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides that displace large volumes of water. Unlike regular ocean waves generated by wind, tsunamis can travel at jetliner speeds across vast stretches of the ocean.
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Earthquake hits Russia: Why is Kamchatka called 'Ring Of Fire', why is this region prone to quakes?
Explainers | Jul 30, 2025, 12:21 PM ISTAs per the updates by the NCS, the earthquake took place at a latitude of 52.56 north and a longitude of 160.10 east and was at a depth of 55 kilometres."EQ of M: 7.8, On: 30/07/2025 04:54:56 IST, Lat: 52.56 N, Long: 160.10 E, Depth: 55 Km, Location: Off East Coast of Kamchatka," the NCS stated.
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Earthquake, tsunami: Chile upgrades its tsunami warning to red | Highlights
World | Jul 30, 2025, 10:46 PM ISTTsunami waves of up to 3-4 meters were recorded in Kamchatka, according to regional emergency minister Sergei Lebedev. Evacuations were ordered in Kamchatka, Japan, and other locations, including Hawaii, where a tsunami watch is in effect.
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Tsunami Alert: State of Emergency Declared in Russia's Kuril Islands After Tsunami Flooding
Originals | Jul 30, 2025, 01:03 PM ISTA state of emergency has been declared in Russia's Kuril Islands following severe tsunami flooding caused by a powerful earthquake. Authorities are responding to widespread damage and urging residents to stay safe.
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What Tsunami Experts Are Saying About the 8.8 Earthquake Near Kamchatka
News | Jul 30, 2025, 01:07 PM ISTAn 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific—from Alaska and Hawaii to New Zealand. Hear from Tsunami Warning Coordinator Dave Snider as the situation unfolds.