Uttarakhand earthquake

Tue, 10 Aug 2021, 08:48 08:48 AM|BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR We are receiving unverified early reports of seismic activity in or near Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India on 10 Aug 2021 (GMT) at approximately 08:21. There are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this earthquake. We expect more accurate data to emerge in the next few minutes. The location and magnitude mentioned are indicative and temporary until the AllQuakes monitoring service receives more exact scientific data from a national or international seismological agency. Check back here shortly and stay safe. The Institute of Geophysics of the National Polytechnic School in Quito (IGEPN) reported a magnitude 4.5 quake in Ecuador near Caracas, Cantón Sucre, Provincia de Manabi, only 8 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Tuesday 10 August 2021 at 1:54 am local time at a very shallow depth of 5 km. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report. ... A magnitude 3.7 earthquake near Willow Springs, Mitchell County, Kansas, USA, was reported only 19 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered the key international and national agency that monitors seismic activity in the US. The earthquake occurred at a very shallow depth of 3.1 miles beneath the epicenter early afternoon on Monday 9 August 2021 at 2:29 pm local time. The exact magn...

Earthquake of Magnitude:5.4, Occurred on 13-06-2023, 13:33:42 IST, Lat: 33.15 & Long: 75.82, Depth: 6 Km ,Location: Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, India for more information Download the BhooKamp App No reports of property damage or injuries Furthermore, the NCS stated that the epicenter of the earthquake was in Doda, a small town in J&K. According to other accounts, the earthquake was also felt in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir as well as in The tremors caused panic among people, who rushed out of their houses. However, no reports of property damage, injuries, or deaths have surfaced so far. People share images, reactions online Meanwhile, several people shared the news on social media, and some even created memes recalling previous events. In videos posted online, a chandelier and a ceiling fan can be seen swaying as a result of the earthquake. To recall, Delhi felt tremors last month too when a Notably, the region where the earthquake occurred has a history of powerful quakes. Watch: Video of tremors felt in Delhi-NCR shared on Twitter

Earthquake of Magnitude:3.3, Occurred on 04-05-2023, 09:50:30 IST, Lat: 30.49 & Long: 79.23, Depth: 5 Km ,Location: Chamoli, Uttarakhand , for more information Download the BhooKamp App As of now, no casualty has been reported in the area. Uttarakhand is known to be located on a seismological volatile zone, which is prone to earthquakes. People in Uttarakhand are used to of experiencing mild earthquakes on a frequent basis. In March, the hilly state, which is known for its scenic beauty, experienced three earthquake tremors within 12 hours. The three consecutive earthquake tremors were felt in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. Other than mild earthquakes, the hilly state, is also under the threat of experiencing a massive earthquake, believes scientists. Earlier, experts at Hyderabad-based CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute, had warned that Uttarakhand has the risk facing ‘massive earthquake’. The warning came in February this month and also included the Joshimath area, which continued to sank. “Uttarakhand falls in a seismic gap where a great earthquake is waiting to occur," Dr Purnachandra Rao, chief scientist, Seismology, NGRI had told Deccan Herald. Great earthquake of magnitude greater than 8.0 on Richter scale can cause massive damage to the state, which is also struggling with events of land subsidence in some of its parts. Rampant construction, deforestation and land slides are also a great concern in the state, and carry potential of aggravating the situation led...

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Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh was struck by a 4.3-magnitude earthquake early on Wednesday. The quake (Representative Image) "Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 09-11-2022, 06:27:13 IST, Lat: 29.87 & Long: 80.49, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India," the National Center for Seismology (NCS) tweeted. The earthquake jolts were felt with an intensity of 5km depth below the ground in Uttarkhand's Pithoragarh. The Nepal earthquake occurred at 1.57am on Wednesday whose epicentre was Dipayal in Nepal's Doti district and the depth of the earthquake was 10km below the ground, the National Center for Seismology said. Six people have died so far in a house collapse incident that came after subsequent tremors jolted the Himalayan nation. Chief district officer of Doti, Kalpana Shrestha, told ANI that five injured were taken to a hospital. "Five injured are being taken to the hospital. Dozens of house has been damaged with landslides at various locations across the district," she said. According to the officials, among the deceased are one female and two children. However, the identities of casualties are yet to be ascertained (With agency inputs) More from HT • Auto • HT Tech • HT Bangla • HT School • HT Brand Stories • Quiz • HT Friday Finance • Explore Hindustan Times • HT Newsletters • Weather Today • About Us • Contact Us • Privacy Policy • Terms of Use • Disclaimer • Print Ad Rates • Code of Ethics • Sitemap • RSS Feeds • Subscription - Terms of Use

By India Today Web Desk: Earthquake tremors measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale were felt in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Saturday morning, the National Center for Seismology said. The earthquake took place around 3.15 am and was located 10 kilometres beneath the surface of the earth. The epicentre was 58 km North West of Uttarkashi. Earthquake of Magnitude:3.6, Occurred on 05-02-2022, 03:15:59 IST, Lat: 31.14 & Long: 78.06, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: 58km NW of Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India for more information download the BhooKamp App

A low-intensity earthquake rocked several parts of Nepal, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. jolting people out of their beds during the early hours of Wednesday. While it began with a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya late at night, later the tremors from a 3.1 earthquake were felt in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi. Besides that, two earthquakes of magnitude 4.7 and 5.3 were also felt in Nepal’s Baglung district in the wee hours of Wednesday. Notably, the quakes came within a gap of a few minutes and occurred on the same night across three different places. While no loss of lives and properties have been reported yet, the tremors did leave the populace a bit scared. Speaking of which, people who don’t know how to deal with such situations need to follow certain measures to avoid getting harmed or suffer any serious consequences as a result of the tremors. We bring you a series of preventive measures that people can take up during an earthquake and sometimes also after it. Necessary measures during and after an earthquake: India, Nepal sign MoU to develop Phukot Karnali Hydro-Electric Project 'Nepal holds special place in India's Neighbourhood First Policy': Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra If you are outdoors, consider remaining away from tall buildings or old construction sites as they are prone to fall due to the tremors. Do not enter buildings. If you are in a vehicle, then pull over and stop at once. Besides that, also check water, gas, and electric lines...

The chief scientist stated that the Indian plate is shifting roughly 5 cm per year, which causes tension to build up along the Himalayas. The accumulated stress increases the possibility of a greater earthquake. The Indian Plate is one of many plates that make up the surface of the Earth and are continually in motion. Speaking of the recent catastrophic earthquakes in Turkey, he claimed that the country suffered greater damage as a result of the subpar construction.