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Earthquake-prone Cities In India

Telangana hit by 5.3 magnitude earthquake: Here's why it is unusual

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake shook Telangana's Mulugu district on Wednesday morning, which was unusually high for a state falling under low damage risk zone

Telangana hit by 5.3 magnitude earthquake: Here's why it is unusual
Updated On : 04 Dec 2024 | 11:30 AM IST

Earthquake in Afghanistan; mild tremors felt in Delhi, nearby regions

As reports of earthquake tremors surfaced, many took to social media platforms to share their experiences. No casualties or damage have been reported

Earthquake in Afghanistan; mild tremors felt in Delhi, nearby regions
Updated On : 29 Aug 2024 | 2:56 PM IST

Cold weather claims 6 lives in Nepal's earthquake-hit Karnali province

Six people died due to harsh cold weather in Nepal's earthquake-hit Karnali province, police said on Wednesday. According to local authorities, several families continue to live under makeshift tents as their residences were completely damaged by the earthquake on November 3. Among the most vulnerable to the harsh conditions are children, new mothers, patients with chronic illnesses, and the elderly population. The six deaths took place in the West Rukum district of the province on Tuesday, according to the police. While five people in the Aathbiskot Municipality, one died in the Sanobheri Rural Municipality. Most of those killed were elderly people between the ages of 60 to 80. All six individuals had taken refuge under makeshift tents as their homes were rendered uninhabitable by the destructive earthquake that hit the district earlier this month. The Jajarkot and the West Rukum districts were hit by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on November 3, in which at least 154 people were ki

Cold weather claims 6 lives in Nepal's earthquake-hit Karnali province
Updated On : 29 Nov 2023 | 1:17 PM IST

Delhi, Patna, Guwahati among India's 29 most quake-prone cities

Overall population in the identified cities is over 30 million

Delhi, Patna, Guwahati among India's 29 most quake-prone cities
Updated On : 31 Jul 2017 | 1:38 AM IST