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Earthquake of 5.3-magnitude hits Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district

Tremors were felt in parts of north India as a 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday. The earthquake struck at 9.34 pm, the National Center for Seismology said. Mild tremors were also felt in Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana. The quake lasted for a few seconds. "I felt a strong jolt lasting a couple of seconds. Just when I was thinking of rushing downstairs, the tremors stopped," said Sanjay Kumar, a Chandigarh resident.

WATCH: Taiwan earthquake turns swimming pool in Taipei into massive waves

In the video clip circulating on social media, a man can be seen caught up in the pool amid the heavy waves caused by the earthquake

Taiwan earthquake: Rescuers search for dozens of people out of contact

Rescuers searched for dozens of people out of contact Thursday a day after Taiwan's strongest earthquake in a quarter century damaged buildings, caused multiple rockslides and killed nine people. In the eastern coastal city of Hualien near the epicenter, workers used an excavator to put construction materials around the base of a damaged building to stabilize it and prevent a collapse. Mayor Hsu Chen-wei previously said 48 residential buildings were damaged. Some of the damaged buildings tilted at precarious angles with their ground floors crushed. More than 1,000 people were injured in the quake that struck Wednesday morning. Of the nine dead, at least four were struck inside Taroko National Park, a tourist attraction famous for its scenes of canyons and cliffs in Hualien County, about 150 kilometers (90 miles) from the island's capital Taipei. Nearly 150 people were either still trapped or out of contact Thursday, the National Fire Agency said. About two dozen tourists and some .

More than 1,000 injured in Taiwan earthquake, missing hotel workers found

Buildings also shook violently in capital Taipei, but damage and disruption there was minimal

Taiwan quake to hit some chip output, disrupt supply chain: Analysts

Manufacturers in Taiwan have been hardening their factories against earthquakes for decades and many use automatic shutdown systems to minimise damage to their production and tools, analysts said

Taiwan's strongest earthquake leaves 9 dead, 934 injured, dozens stranded

Taiwan is regularly jolted by quakes and its population is among the best prepared for them, but authorities said they had expected a relatively mild earthquake and accordingly did not send out alerts

India-Taipei Association condoles loss of lives in Taiwan earthquake

They further prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured and extended support for the people of Taiwan during these difficult times

Taiwan's strong earthquake leaves roads cracked, buildings tilted: WATCH

Taiwan experienced its biggest earthquake in 25 years, which occurred 25 km south-southeast of Hualien County Hall at a depth of 15.5 km

Natural disasters cause $65bn loss in APAC in 2023; 91% loss uninsured: Aon

As per the report, 398 natural disaster events occurred globally in 2023, resulting in an economic loss of $380 billion in the year.

Earthquake of 4 magnitude jolts parts of Northern Nepal; no damage reported

An earthquake measuring 4 magnitude jolted parts of Northern Nepal on Sunday, officials said. However, no damage or casualties reported. The quake, whose epicentre was reported at Juredunga in Rasuwa district, 130 km from Kathmandu, was reported at 9.44 am on Sunday. "The tremor was also felt in Kathmandu. However, there was no report of any damage so far," said the statement from the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. Last week as well an earthquake measuring 4.3 magnitude hit Western Nepal.

4.3 magnitude earthquake hits Western Nepal, no damage, casuality reported

An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Ricther scale hit Western Nepal on Monday evening. However, there was no report of any damage or casuality. The 4.3 magnitude earthquake with epicentre located at Judaga hit the Bajura district at 4:56 pm, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre in Kathmandu. Western Nepal has been witnessing tremors quite frequently in the recent past.

Earthquake of magnitude 3.2 hits Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul, Spiti

Tremors were felt in parts of Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti after a magnitude 3.2 earthquake hit the district on Monday afternoon, officials said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 km. No reports of loss of life or property have been received so far, they said. The tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti falls in seismic zone IV, which is a high damage risk zone.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 jolts parts of Kargil, no damage reported

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Kargil district in the Union Territory of Ladakh Monday night but there was no report of any damage, officials said. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the tremor occurred at 9.21 pm and its epicentre was 148 km north-west of Kargil. The depth of the tremor was 10 km below the surface, it said. Police said there was no immediate report of any damage. The Union Territory of Ladakh has been experiencing intermittent snowfall since Sunday night.

Earthquake of 4.4 magnitude strikes Myanmar, no casualties reported

An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter scale was recorded in Myanmar on Saturday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.The tremors were felt at 9:25:24 Indian Standard Time (IST).The epicentre of the quake was registered at latitude 22.96 and longitude 93.77 at a depth of 47 km, according to the NCS."Earthquake of Magnitude:4.4, Occurred on 17-02-2024, 09:25:24 IST, Lat: 22.96 & Long: 93.77, Depth: 47 Km ,Location: Myanmar for more information Download the BhooKamp App," the NCS posted on X.So far, no casualty or loss of property has been reported.Further details are awaited.Last month, an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter Scale jolted Myanmar on January 12, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.According to the NCS, the earthquake struck at 07:23 am (IST), at a depth of 88 kilometres.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 jolts Pakistan, no casualties reported

An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 jolted Pakistan on Saturday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.According to NCS, the tremors were felt at 12:57 am (IST). The NCS said that the depth of earthquake was recorded at 190 kilometers.In a post on X, NCS stated, "Earthquake of Magnitude: 4.7, Occurred on 17-02-2024, 00:57:09 IST, Lat: 35.67 & Long: 71.90, Depth: 190 Km, Location: Pakistan."No casualties have been reported as of yet. Further details are awaited.

4.6-magnitude earthquake shakes S California, no damage, injuries reported

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.6 struck the Southern California coast near Malibu on Friday afternoon and was widely felt in the Los Angeles region. The quake struck at 1:47 p.m. at a depth of 13 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The area is in the Santa Monica Mountains, roughly 35 miles (56 kilometers) west of downtown Los Angeles. The earthquake was felt from the Malibu coast south to Orange County and east to downtown Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that it was widely felt in Los Angeles, though there was no immediate indication of damage or injuries. Friday is the 53rd anniversary of the 1971 San Fernando earthquake, which was recorded as magnitude 6.6. Also known as the Sylmar earthquake, it killed 64 people and caused over $500 million in damage.

Earthquake of 4.0 magnitude hits Gujarat's Kutch district; no casualties

An earthquake of 4.0 magnitude hit Gujarat's Kutch district on Sunday evening but there is no report of damage to property and life, officials said. The epicentre of the earthquake was located near Bhachau in Kutch district, as per the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR). The tremor was recorded at 4:45 pm on Sunday with its epicentre around 21 km north, northwest (NNW) from Bhachau, the ISR said in its latest update. "No damage to property or life was reported as per the preliminary information," said Kutch collector Amit Arora. Kutch district is located in a "very high risk" seismic zone, and tremors of lower intensity are a regular occurrence. In 2001, a massive earthquake shook the Kutch district affecting several towns and villages, killing around 13,800 people and leaving 1.67 lakh injured.

Another quake of 5.2 magnitude hits northwest China's Xinjiang province

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the Kirgiz autonomous prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region on Thursday, the second to hit the remote region in three days. The quake in Aheqi County jolted the region at 6:21 a.m., according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC). The quake, with an epicentre at a depth of 15 km, was the second to hit the province in the past three days, it said. Further details are awaited. Three people were killed and five others injured when a 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Wushi county and its surrounding areas in Aksu prefecture of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region on Tuesday.

Thousands forced out of their homes after 7.1 quake hits western China

As aftershocks continued to rock western China on Wednesday, more than 12,000 people were staying in tents and other shelters, lighting bonfires to fend off the freezing weather. The previous day, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in a remote part of China's Xinjiang region killed three people and left five injured, while damaging hundreds of buildings. The quake caused significant damage amid freezing temperatures, but the toll on lives and property was relatively light, owing to the sparse population around the epicenter in Uchturpan county, near the border with Kazakhstan. Footage shown by state broadcaster CCTV on Wednesday showed evacuees eating instant noodles in tents with bonfires providing heat. Jian Gewa, a 16-year old student in Uchturpan, said he was in the bathroom when the quake began. The entire building shook violently. I just thought I had to get myself to safety as quickly as possible, Jian said. He was evacuated to a school where he was staying in a dorm room with his

7.1-magnitude earthquake rattles part of western China, leaving 6 injured

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck a remote part of China's western Xinjiang region early Tuesday, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported. Xinhua cited the China Earthquake Networks Centre as saying the quake rocked Wushu county in Aksu prefecture shortly after 2 am local time. The US Geological Survey said the quake occurred in the Tian Shan mountain range, a seismically active region, though earthquakes of this size occur somewhat infrequently. It said the largest quake in the area in the past century was a 7.1-magnitude one in 1978 about 200 kilometres to the north of one early Tuesday. State broadcaster CCTV said there were several aftershocks since the main quake, registering up to 4.5 magnitude. Tremors were felt as far away as the neighboring countries Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. In the Kazakh capital of Almaty, people left their homes, the Russian news agency Tass reported.