April 4, 2025
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7.1 Magnitude Earthquake: Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake near Tonga in South Pacific

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga, leading to a temporary tsunami warning. The initial quake was followed by a 6.1 magnitude aftershock. Despite the alert and activation of tsunami sirens, there were no immediate reports of damage, and residents moved to higher ground as a precaution. TOKYO: A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit […]

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake hits Afghanistan

An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 jolted Afghanistan on Saturday, according to National Center of Seismology (NCS).NCS reported that the earthquake took place at 5.16 am (IST) at a depth of 180 km. .“EQ of M: 4.7, On: 29/03/2025 05:16:00 IST, Lat: 36.50 N, Long: 71.12 E, Depth: 180 Km, Location: Afghanistan,” read a post by […]

‘Not the first jolt of magnitude 7’: NCS director on Myanmar earthquakes

Myanmar experienced six significant earthquakes along the Sagaing Fault, with the strongest being 7.2 and 7.0 magnitudes. These tremors, occurring at shallow depths, caused damage in Bangkok due to its high liquefaction risk. The National Centre for Seismology highlights the region’s history of strong seismic activity and continues to monitor aftershocks. The six earthquakes that […]