Earthquake

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off Chile: US Geological Survey

Reuters | Monday May 20, 2013

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Monday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Northeast Japan jolted by magnitude 5.9 quake, no tsunami warning

Reuters | Saturday May 18, 2013

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 jolted northeastern Japan on Saturday, but no tsunami warning was issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

5.9-magnitude quake strikes off Solomon Islands, no tsunami warning issued

Agence France-Presse | Friday May 17, 2013

A 5.9-magnitude quake struck off a remote area of the Solomons Islands Friday, but no tsunami warning was issued for the Pacific nation and a seismologist said there was no cause for concern.

6.5 magnitude quake strikes off Tonga

Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 12, 2013

A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific nation of Tonga US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

Strong Iran quake causes damage, injuries in Tehran

Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 11, 2013

A strong earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hit southern Iran early on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, with local media reporting of damaged villages and several injuries.

Earthquake rattles region near nuke reactor in Iran

Associated Press | Monday May 6, 2013

Iran says a moderate earthquake rattled a region near the country's main nuclear reactor, but there were no reports of damage or deaths in the surrounding area.

Low intensity tremor rocks Jammu and Kashmir

Press Trust of India | Friday May 3, 2013

A low intensity tremor today shook Kishtwar, Bhaderwah Valley and adjoining areas of Doda district triggering panic among the people.

Fresh tremors rock Jammu and Kashmir

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 2, 2013

Tremors on Thursday shook Bhaderwah Valley and adjoining areas of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir, triggering panic among locals rattled by a series of quakes.

Earthquake in Jammu and Kashmir, over 25 students injured; tremors felt across North India

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi (With inputs from agencies) | Wednesday May 1, 2013

An earthquake reportedly struck Delhi today. The tremors were reportedly felt at Wagah border and Kashmir.

Earthquake in Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday April 24, 2013

A series of tremors were felt in Delhi when a quake, measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, occurred at 3 pm on Wednesday, an India Meteorological Department official said.

5.7 Magnitude earthquake rocks Kashmir

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday April 24, 2013

An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale rocked the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday afternoon. No loss of life or damage to property has been reported from anywhere yet.

Quake in Afghanistan: tremors felt in Pakistan, North India

Reuters | Wednesday April 24, 2013

A moderate earthquake hit Afghanistan on Wednesday and was felt as far away as New Delhi, the latest in a string of tremors to shake Asia in the past week.

6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea, no tsunami warning issued

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 24, 2013

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea today, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and no damage was immediately reported.

China rushes aid to earthquake victims

Associated Press | Monday April 22, 2013

After dynamiting through landslide-blocked roads, Chinese relief crews hurried food, water and other supplies into the rural hills of China's Sichuan province Monday, two days after an earthquake killed at least 188 people and injured more than 11,00...

China hit by over 1300 aftershocks after devastating earthquake

Press Trust of India | Monday April 22, 2013

Over 200 people were killed and 11,500 others injured in the devastating 7-magnitude earthquake in southwest China, which continued to be rocked by hundreds of aftershocks on Sunday, while relief teams made frantic efforts to save hundreds trapped un...