Non-uniformity of Himalayas could result in significantly large earthquake events, says study

Apr 09, 2021

New Delhi [India], April 9 : Scientists have found that the Himalayas are not uniform and assume different physical and mechanical properties in different...

New technology for retrofitting non-earthquake-resistant buildings can prevent damage in old settlements

Oct 26, 2022

The technology called semi-confined unreinforced brick masonry (SC-URBM) can resolve the problem of spread of settlements in earthquake-prone areas with constructions that have been...

6.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Nepal, second jolt within 24 hours

Nov 08, 2022

Nepal underwent its second earthquake within 24 hours, as an earthquake of 6.3 magnitudes hit the nation.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hits Vanuatu

May 26, 2024

According to USGS, the earthquake occurred at 83 km NNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 29.2 kilometers. The earthquake...

Earthquake of 5.6 magnitude hits Nepal, tremors felt in Delhi

Nov 06, 2023

Earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi and neighbouring areas on Monday afternoon as an earthquake of 5.6 magnitude hit Nepal

Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude jolts Myanmar

Oct 02, 2023

The earthquake occurred at 7:59 pm on Monday. According to NCS, the depth of earthquake was registered at 120 Kilometers.