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Time of India
20-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Earthquake of magnitude 3.7 strikes Tibet
An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Tibet on the morning of Sunday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology ( NCS ). As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres on latitude 28.70 N and 87.54 E at 10:44 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Healthcare Technology CXO Operations Management others healthcare Public Policy Data Science Digital Marketing Management Data Science Product Management Data Analytics MBA Artificial Intelligence Finance Cybersecurity Design Thinking Leadership PGDM MCA Others Project Management Degree Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis in Healthcare Financial Management & Investing Strategic Management in Healthcare Process Design & Analysis Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Program in Healthcare Management Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details NCS wrote on X, "EQ of M: 3.7, On: 20/07/2025 10:44:41 IST, Lat: 28.70 N, Long: 87.54 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet." — NCS_Earthquake (@NCS_Earthquake) No casualties have been reported so far. Live Events On Saturday, an earthquake of magnitude 3.6 jolted Tibet. On Friday, another earthquake of 3.4 magnitude on the Richter Scale occurred in the region at a depth of 10km. Both were reported by the NCS. Shallow earthquakes like this one 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. The Tibetan Plateau is known for its seismic activity due to tectonic plate collisions. Tibet and Nepal lie on a major geological fault line where the Indian tectonic plate pushes up into the Eurasian plate, and earthquakes are a regular occurrence as a result of it. The region is seismically active, causing tectonic uplifts that can grow strong enough to change the heights of the Himalayas' peaks, noted Al Jazeera. "Education about earthquakes and earthquake-resilient buildings combined with funding for retrofits and resilient structures can help protect people and buildings when strong earthquakes occur," Marianne Karplus, a seismologist and geophysicist, told Al Jazeera. "The Earth system is very complex, and we cannot predict earthquakes. However, we can conduct scientific studies to better understand what causes earthquakes in Tibet and to better understand the shaking and impacts resulting from earthquakes," Karplus, who is a professor of geological sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso, told Al Jazeera. (ANI)
Malaysia Sun
19-07-2025
- Climate
- Malaysia Sun
Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 jolts Tibet
Tibet, July 19 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 jolted Tibet on Saturday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the statement, 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: 3.6, On: 19/07/2025 03:17:59 IST, Lat: 29.10 N, Long: 86.99 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet.' Earlier on Friday, another earthquake of 3.4 magnitude on the Richter Scale occurred in the region at a depth of 10km. Sharing the details of the earthquake on X, the NCS said, 'EQ of M: 3.4, On: 18/07/2025 04:22:31 IST, Lat: 28.53 N, Long: 87.63 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet.' Shallow earthquakes are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth's surface. This causes stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to deeper earthquakes, which lose energy as they travel to the surface. The Tibetan Plateau is known for its seismic activity due to tectonic plate collisions. Tibet and Nepal lie on a major geological fault line where the Indian tectonic plate pushes up into the Eurasian plate, and earthquakes are a regular occurrence as a result of it. The region is seismically active, causing tectonic uplifts that can grow strong enough to change the heights of the Himalayas' peaks, noted Al Jazeera. 'Education about earthquakes and earthquake-resilient buildings combined with funding for retrofits and resilient structures can help protect people and buildings when strong earthquakes occur,' Marianne Karplus, a seismologist and geophysicist, told Al Jazeera. 'The earth system is very complex, and we cannot predict earthquakes. However, we can conduct scientific studies to better understand what causes earthquakes in Tibet and to better understand the shaking and impacts resulting from earthquakes,' Karplus, who is a professor of geological sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso, told Al Jazeera. (ANI)
Economic Times
19-07-2025
- Climate
- Economic Times
Multiple earthquakes jolt Myanmar, Tibet, and Afghanistan
Synopsis Myanmar, Tibet and Afghanistan experienced a series of earthquakes between July 17 and 19. Myanmar was hit by three quakes. Tibet was jolted by two shallow quakes. Afghanistan experienced four earthquakes within 48 hours. Experts highlight the region's seismic vulnerability. They stress the need for improved monitoring and public awareness. Retrofitting buildings and regional cooperation are also important. Agencies Representative image A series of earthquakes struck Myanmar, Tibet, and Afghanistan between July 17 and 19, highlighting the persistent seismic vulnerability of the broader South and Southeast Asian region, according to data released by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). Myanmar experienced three moderate earthquakes over three consecutive days. On Saturday, July 19, an earthquake of magnitude 3.7 hit the country at a depth of 105 km. The NCS reported on X:'EQ of M: 3.7, On: 19/07/2025 03:26:40 IST, Lat: 22.20 N, Long: 94.28 E, Depth: 105 Km, Location: Myanmar.'This followed a magnitude 4.8 quake on Friday, July 18, at a depth of 110 km, and a 4.7 magnitude quake on July 17 at a shallower depth of 80 noted that shallow quakes like the one on July 17 tend to be more dangerous due to stronger ground shaking and potential structural damage. Myanmar, situated along the Eurasian and Indo-Australian plate boundary, is prone to seismic hazards. According to the International Seismological Centre, over 140 earthquakes of magnitude ≥3.0 occur annually in the region. The Sagaing Fault heightens risk particularly for urban centers like Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon, which together account for nearly half of the country's was also jolted by two shallow quakes. On Saturday, a magnitude 3.6 quake occurred at a depth of just 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. The NCS reported:'EQ of M: 3.6, On: 19/07/2025 03:17:59 IST, Lat: 29.10 N, Long: 86.99 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet.'A similar tremor of magnitude 3.4 struck on Friday, July 18, also at a 10 km lies in a seismically active region due to ongoing tectonic interactions between the Indian and Eurasian plates. According to experts like Dr. Marianne Karplus of the University of Texas at El Paso, while earthquakes in the region cannot be predicted, education, resilient infrastructure, and scientific studies can help mitigate experienced four earthquakes within a 48-hour window. On Saturday alone, two quakes of magnitude 4.0 and 4.2 struck at depths of 125 km and 190 km Friday night, a stronger 4.6 magnitude quake occurred at a depth of 125 on July 17, a 4.7 magnitude quake at 150 km depth was also Hindu Kush mountain range lies on multiple fault lines between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making the region highly earthquake-prone. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has warned of the region's heightened vulnerability, particularly due to its fragile infrastructure and the compounded challenges of conflict and cluster of tremors across these three countries serves as a reminder of the region's vulnerability to moderate and large-magnitude earthquakes. Shallow quakes, in particular, pose greater threats due to the intense ground shaking they produce near populated areas. Experts stress the importance of improved seismic monitoring, public awareness, retrofitting of buildings, and regional cooperation to reduce disaster risk.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Multiple earthquakes jolt Myanmar, Tibet, and Afghanistan
A series of earthquakes struck Myanmar, Tibet, and Afghanistan between July 17 and 19, highlighting the persistent seismic vulnerability of the broader South and Southeast Asian region, according to data released by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). Myanmar Shaken by Three Quakes in Three Days Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Management Cybersecurity PGDM Design Thinking Digital Marketing Data Science Data Analytics Public Policy Degree Data Science MBA healthcare Finance Operations Management Leadership Healthcare MCA Others CXO Technology Project Management Artificial Intelligence others Product Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details Myanmar experienced three moderate earthquakes over three consecutive days. On Saturday, July 19, an earthquake of magnitude 3.7 hit the country at a depth of 105 km. The NCS reported on X: 'EQ of M: 3.7, On: 19/07/2025 03:26:40 IST, Lat: 22.20 N, Long: 94.28 E, Depth: 105 Km, Location: Myanmar.' This followed a magnitude 4.8 quake on Friday, July 18, at a depth of 110 km, and a 4.7 magnitude quake on July 17 at a shallower depth of 80 km. Experts noted that shallow quakes like the one on July 17 tend to be more dangerous due to stronger ground shaking and potential structural damage. Live Events Myanmar, situated along the Eurasian and Indo-Australian plate boundary, is prone to seismic hazards. According to the International Seismological Centre, over 140 earthquakes of magnitude ≥3.0 occur annually in the region. The Sagaing Fault heightens risk particularly for urban centers like Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon, which together account for nearly half of the country's population. Tibet Registers Two Shallow Earthquakes Tibet was also jolted by two shallow quakes. On Saturday, a magnitude 3.6 quake occurred at a depth of just 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. The NCS reported: 'EQ of M: 3.6, On: 19/07/2025 03:17:59 IST, Lat: 29.10 N, Long: 86.99 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet.' A similar tremor of magnitude 3.4 struck on Friday, July 18, also at a 10 km depth. Tibet lies in a seismically active region due to ongoing tectonic interactions between the Indian and Eurasian plates. According to experts like Dr. Marianne Karplus of the University of Texas at El Paso, while earthquakes in the region cannot be predicted, education, resilient infrastructure, and scientific studies can help mitigate impacts. Afghanistan Hit by Four Quakes in Three Days Afghanistan experienced four earthquakes within a 48-hour window. On Saturday alone, two quakes of magnitude 4.0 and 4.2 struck at depths of 125 km and 190 km respectively. Late Friday night, a stronger 4.6 magnitude quake occurred at a depth of 125 km. Earlier, on July 17, a 4.7 magnitude quake at 150 km depth was also recorded. Afghanistan's Hindu Kush mountain range lies on multiple fault lines between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making the region highly earthquake-prone. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has warned of the region's heightened vulnerability, particularly due to its fragile infrastructure and the compounded challenges of conflict and underdevelopment. Seismic Vigilance Needed Across the Region The cluster of tremors across these three countries serves as a reminder of the region's vulnerability to moderate and large-magnitude earthquakes. Shallow quakes, in particular, pose greater threats due to the intense ground shaking they produce near populated areas. Experts stress the importance of improved seismic monitoring, public awareness, retrofitting of buildings, and regional cooperation to reduce disaster risk.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Tibet
Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Tibet (ANI) TIBET: An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter Scale struck Tibet on Saturday, the National Center for Seismology said (NCS). As per the NCS, the earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.5, On: 31/05/2025 03:11:19 IST, Lat: 29.03 N, Long: 87.06 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet." Earlier on May 27, an earthquake of magnitude 3.6 struck the region at a depth of 10km, the NCS said. In a post on X, it said, "EQ of M: 3.6, On: 27/05/2025 22:16:07 IST, Lat: 34.74 N, Long: 80.58 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet." Shallow earthquakes like these are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth's surface. This causes stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to deeper earthquakes, which lose energy as they travel to the surface. The Tibetan Plateau is known for its seismic activity due to tectonic plate collisions. Tibet and Nepal lie on a major geological fault line where the Indian tectonic plate pushes up into the Eurasian plate, and earthquakes are a regular occurrence as a result. The region is seismically active, causing tectonic uplifts that can grow strong enough to change the heights of the Himalayas' peaks, Al Jazeera reported. "Education about earthquakes and earthquake-resilient buildings combined with funding for retrofits and resilient structures can help protect people and buildings when strong earthquakes occur," Marianne Karplus, a seismologist and geophysicist, told Al Jazeera. "The earth system is very complex, and we cannot predict earthquakes. However, we can conduct scientific studies to better understand what causes earthquakes in Tibet and to better understand the shaking and impacts resulting from earthquakes," Karplus, who is a professor of Geological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso, told Al Jazeera.
