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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.
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.
Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Nepal jolted by 4.2 magnitude earthquake, officials warn of aftershocks
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck Nepal on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. Nepal has a long history of earthquakes, including devastating events like the 2015 earthquake.(Reuters/representational) As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. 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, a minute's silence was observed for 8,969 victims who lost their lives on April 25 2015, in the devastating earthquake of 7.8 Richter scale a decade ago. Standing below the replica of Dharahara Tower that fell down during the earthquake a decade ago, killing dozens, Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli remembered those killed in the natural disaster.
Al Arabiya
29-06-2025
- Climate
- Al Arabiya
5.3-magnitude quake hits central Pakistan
A magnitude-5.3 earthquake struck central Pakistan on Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the shallow quake, which USGS reported had occurred around 3:30 am (2230 GMT) with the epicenter around 60 kilometers (37 miles) north-northeast of Barkhan, a city in Pakistan's mountainous Balochistan province. Pakistan straddles the boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, making the country susceptible to earthquakes. The region can be challenging to navigate during crisis situations -- in 2015, a 7.5-magnitude quake in Pakistan and Afghanistan killed almost 400 people across rugged terrain that impeded relief efforts. The country was also hit by a 7.6-magnitude quake in 2005 that killed more than 73,000 people and left about 3.5 million homeless, mainly in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. Balochistan province, Pakistan's largest, saw a quake in 2021 that killed at least 20 people and left more than 10 injured, with landslides hampering initial rescue efforts in the remote mountainous district of Harnai.
Arab News
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Arab News
Pakistan says Karachi tremors not unusual, no immediate threat of ‘major earthquake'
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Wednesday clarified there was no immediate threat of a major earthquake in Karachi, assuring citizens there was nothing unusual about several low-magnitude tremors felt in the city since June 1. Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi experienced 57 low-magnitude tremors from June 1 which ranged from 1.5 to 3.8 on the Richter scale. The PMD has attributed the seismic swarm to the activation of a fault line in the city's Landhi area. The frequent tremors in Karachi triggered panic among citizens on social media, who wondered whether the minor quakes were about to be followed by a major one. The PMD mentioned that Karachi lies near the junction of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, where small-scale stress accumulation can occasionally lead to such minor seismic releases. It said these tremors are considered 'normal geological phenomena' in tectonically active zones and do not indicate an impending major earthquake. 'At this stage, based on data and patterns observed, no immediate threat of a major earthquake has been identified,' the PMD said in a press release. The PMD said similar to all seismically active regions, occasional mild tremors can continue to occur. It added that its team is continuously analyzing seismic data to ensure any unusual activity is detected in real-time. It said most of the tremors occurred at shallow depths which were up to 70 kilometers, which is why they were felt by residents in various parts of the city. 'Local conditions, including soft soil, land reclamation, and unregulated groundwater extraction, may also influence how the shaking is felt at the surface,' the PMD said, urging the public not to panic. The PMD advised the masses to remain informed through official channels only and avoid spreading unverified news or rumors that can cause unnecessary alarm. 'Avoid sharing or amplifying such claims, as they can cause panic and confusion,' it said. 'Rely only on information issued through official PMD channels.'
