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Hindustan Times
06-07-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Nepal hit by magnitude 3.5 earthquake, second in a week
An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hit Nepal on Sunday morning, as reported by the National Center of Seismology (NCS). Shallow earthquakes are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth's surface.(Representational image) As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 8:21 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). It struck at a depth of 10 kilometres on 27.70 N Latitude and 87.76 Longitude. The NCS wrote, 'EQ of M: 3.5, On: 06/07/2025 08:21:30 IST, Lat: 27.70 N, Long: 87.76 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal.' Earlier on June 29, an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 had struck Nepal, as reported by the NCS. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Further details are awaited. Shallow earthquakes are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth's surface, causing stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to deeper earthquakes, which lose energy as they travel to the surface. Nepal is highly earthquake-prone due to its location on a convergent boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. This collision generates immense pressure and stress, which is released as earthquakes. Nepal is also situated in a subduction zone where the Indian Plate is sliding beneath the Eurasian Plate, further increasing stress and strain. Nepal lies in the Himalayan region, a zone of intense seismic activity caused by the ongoing collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This collision results in the Indian plate pushing beneath the Eurasian plate in a process called subduction, creating immense pressure and strain on the Earth's crust. The subduction zone further amplifies the stress, making Nepal highly vulnerable to earthquakes. The collision also contributes to the uplift of the Himalayan mountains, adding to the overall seismic activity in the region. Nepal has a long history of earthquakes, including devastating events like the 2015 earthquake.
The Irish Sun
03-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
The remote earthquakes islands where no one has slept for weeks…as they've been hit by 900 terrifying tremors & counting
A REMOTE island chain has been rocked by more than 900 terrifying earthquakes in two weeks - forcing its residents to stay up all night. Tokara island chain in the south of Japan - a region prone to tremors - has been rattled by 1,031 quakes since June 21. 8 Akuseki Island, one of the main islands for tourists in the Tokara Islands Credit: Getty 8 Children are forced to wear helmets even when they go to school Credit: Getty 8 An aerial view shows Akuseki Island which was hit by a 5.5 magnitude earthquake on Thursday Credit: Reuters 8 A 5.5 magnitude quake today struck near Akuseki - one of the 12 islands in the cluster - just a day after it recorded a jolt of the same size. Japanese authorities urged the 89 residents of a small southern island to evacuate after the The quake hit at a depth of 12 miles, giving it a seismic intensity of "lower six" on Japan 's 1-7 scale on Akuseki Island, the agency said. The intensity is classified as a level that makes it "difficult to remain standing", according to the agency. read more on earthquakes After all residents were confirmed safe, the evacuation instruction was later lifted. While no major damage has been reported, Tokara village said on its website that residents haven't been able to sleep and are tired. One resident told regional broadcaster MBC: "It feels like it's always shaking. "It's very scary to even fall asleep." Most read in The US Sun Another resident added: "It's not clear when all this will end. I should think about whether to evacuate my kids." Seven of the 12 remote Tokara Islands are inhabited, with around 700 residents in total. Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Bangkok & Myanmar as buildings collapse & tremors felt as far as India A similar period of intense seismic activity in the Tokara area was seen in September 2023, when 346 earthquakes were recorded, according to the JMA. But their intensity and frequency were not as much as the slew of earthquakes that hit the region in the past two weeks. This series of tremors comes as the country as a whole has been kept on edge by rumours that a massive, deadly quake could soon hit. Ayataka Ebita from the Japan Meteorological Agency said: "In areas where the tremors were strong, there is an increased risk of collapsed houses and landslides. "Please be aware of earthquakes of similar magnitude for the foreseeable future ." The government released a report saying much more needed to be done to prepare for such a megaquake. Some foreign tourists have held off coming to Japan due to unfounded fears fanned by social media that a major quake is imminent. Earthquake hotspot Japan is The country's position at the intersection of four major tectonic plates — the Pacific Plate, the North American Plate, the Eurasian Plate, and the Philippine Sea Plate — makes it particularly prone to seismic activity. These plates are constantly shifting and colliding, creating subduction zones where one plate is forced beneath another. The frequent subduction of plates not only causes earthquakes but also triggers underwater fault movements that can displace large volumes of water, causing tsunamis. The archipelago, home to around 125 million people, typically experiences around 1,500 jolts every year and accounts for about 18 per cent of the world's earthquakes. In 2011, a magnitude-9.0 quake triggered a tsunami that left 18,500 people dead or missing and caused a devastating meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant. Another major earthquake, the 1995 Kobe earthquake, resulted in widespread destruction and the loss of over 6,000 lives. 8 Japan was smashed by an earthquake in 2011 leaving part of the country destroyed Credit: EPA 8 Buildings destroyed by a tsunami are pictured in Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, in northern Japan Credit: Reuters 8 A woman reacts amidst debris caused by a massive earthquake and the ensuing tsunami in 2011 Credit: AP:Associated Press Nearly To mitigate the effects of these natural disasters, Japan has implemented advanced safety measures. Seismic-resistant buildings are designed to sway rather than collapse during earthquakes, while early warning systems detect seismic activity and provide residents with crucial seconds to prepare. Along the coast, tsunami defence systems, including sea walls and evacuation plans, aim to minimise casualties. Education programmes also play a key role in making sure that citizens are prepared for emergencies. 8 Japan is one of the most geologically active areas on Earth Credit: Alamy
Times of Oman
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 strikes Nepal
Kathmandu: An earthquake of 3.9 magnitude jolted Nepal on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 14km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.9, On: 30/06/2025 08:24:21 IST, Lat: 29.24 N, Long: 81.77 E, Depth: 14 Km, Location: Nepal." Earlier on Sunday, another earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck the region at a depth of 10km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.2, On: 29/06/2025 14:19:05 IST, Lat: 29.35 N, Long: 81.94 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal." Shallow earthquakes are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth's surface, causing stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to deeper earthquakes, which lose energy as they travel to the surface. Nepal is highly earthquake-prone due to its location on a convergent boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. This collision generates immense pressure and stress, which is released as earthquakes. Nepal is also situated in a subduction zone where the Indian Plate is sliding beneath the Eurasian Plate, further increasing stress and strain. Nepal lies in the Himalayan region, a zone of intense seismic activity caused by the ongoing collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This collision results in the Indian plate pushing beneath the Eurasian plate in a process called subduction, creating immense pressure and strain on the Earth's crust. The subduction zone further amplifies the stress, making Nepal highly vulnerable to earthquakes. The collision also contributes to the uplift of the Himalayan mountains, adding to the overall seismic activity in the region. Nepal has a long history of earthquakes, including devastating events like the 2015 earthquake. Earlier on April 26, Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stood below the replica of Dharahara Tower that fell down on April 25 2015 and observed a minute's silence for 8,969 victims who lost their lives in the devastating earthquake of 7.8 Richter scale.
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 jolts Nepal
An earthquake of 3.9 magnitude jolted Nepal on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. Earlier on Sunday, another earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck the region at a depth of 10km. (Representational) As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 14km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, NCS said, 'EQ of M: 3.9, On: 30/06/2025 08:24:21 IST, Lat: 29.24 N, Long: 81.77 E, Depth: 14 Km, Location: Nepal.' Earlier on Sunday, another earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck the region at a depth of 10km. In a post on X, the NCS said, 'EQ of M: 4.2, On: 29/06/2025 14:19:05 IST, Lat: 29.35 N, Long: 81.94 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal.' Shallow earthquakes are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth's surface, causing stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to deeper earthquakes, which lose energy as they travel to the surface. Nepal is highly earthquake-prone due to its location on a convergent boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. This collision generates immense pressure and stress, which is released as earthquakes. Nepal is also situated in a subduction zone where the Indian Plate is sliding beneath the Eurasian Plate, further increasing stress and strain. Nepal lies in the Himalayan region, a zone of intense seismic activity caused by the ongoing collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This collision results in the Indian plate pushing beneath the Eurasian plate in a process called subduction, creating immense pressure and strain on the Earth's crust. The subduction zone further amplifies the stress, making Nepal highly vulnerable to earthquakes. The collision also contributes to the uplift of the Himalayan mountains, adding to the overall seismic activity in the region. Nepal has a long history of earthquakes, including devastating events like the 2015 earthquake. Earlier on April 26, Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stood below the replica of Dharahara Tower that fell down on April 25 2015 and observed a minute's silence for 8,969 victims who lost their lives in the devastating earthquake of 7.8 Richter scale. (ANI)
India.com
29-06-2025
- Climate
- India.com
Earthquake Of Magnitude 4.2 Hits Nepal, Aftershocks Likely
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hit Nepal on Sunday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). Furthermore, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, making it susceptible to aftershocks. The earthquakes that are shallow in nature are more dangerous than the deeper ones. The reason for the same is that the former has a greater energy release closer to the Earth's surface. This causes stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to the deeper ones, which lose energy as they travel to the surface. Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deeper ones because their energy is released closer to the Earth's surface. This results in stronger ground shaking and a higher potential for damage to structures and even increased casualties. Meanwhile, the deeper earthquakes lose more energy before reaching the surface, and they often cause less intense shaking. In a post on X, NCS shared, "EQ of M: 4.2, On: 29/06/2025 14:19:05 IST, Lat: 29.35 N, Long: 81.94 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal." EQ of M: 4.2, On: 29/06/2025 14:19:05 IST, Lat: 29.35 N, Long: 81.94 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal. For more information Download the BhooKamp App @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) June 29, 2025 Nepal Prone To Earthquakes Nepal is highly earthquake-prone due to its location on a convergent boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. This collision generates immense pressure and stress, which is released as earthquakes. The country is also situated in a subduction zone where the Indian Plate is sliding beneath the Eurasian Plate, further increasing stress and strain. It lies in the Himalayan region, a zone of intense seismic activity caused by the ongoing collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. As per ANI, this collision results in the Indian plate pushing beneath the Eurasian plate in a process called subduction, creating immense pressure and strain on the Earth's crust. Nepal's 2015 Earthquake Nepal has also faced several high-level earthquakes, including the 2015 quake. On April 26, 2025, a minute-long silence was observed for the 8,969 victims who were killed in 2015, due to the devastating earthquake of 7.8 Richter scale. Standing below the replica of Dharahara Tower that fell during the earthquake a decade ago, Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli remembered those killed in the disaster. Recent Earthquakes A third earthquake within 24 hours jolted Pakistan on Sunday, a statement by the NCS said. An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 on the Richter Scale occurred at a shallow depth of 15km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. However, there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The country is one of the most seismically active nations in the world, being crossed by several major faults. As a result, earthquakes in Pakistan often occur and are destructive. Before this, as per NCS, an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck the Philippines in the early hours of Saturday.
