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Business Standard
a day ago
- Climate
- Business Standard
6.5 magnitude quake hits Russia's Kuril Islands amid series of aftershocks
An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 struck east of the Kuril Islands on Thursday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 6.5, On: 31/07/2025 10:57:14 IST, Lat: 49.51 N, Long: 158.75 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: East of Kuril Islands." Earlier on Wednesday, another earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the Kuril Islands at a depth of 10 km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 6.3, On: 30/07/2025 08:00:37 IST, Lat: 50.64 N, Long: 157.49 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Kuril Islands." The massive 8.8 magnitude quake on Wednesday is tied for the sixth strongest ever recorded. There were no casualties in Russia, the Kremlin said. Around 125 aftershocks of magnitude 4.4 or greater have occurred near Russia in the more than 16 hours since the massive 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast, according to data from the US Geological Survey, CNN reported. Of those, three have been magnitude 6.0 or greater, with the strongest being a 6.9 that occurred about 45 minutes after the main shock. Strong aftershocks continue to rock the region, with a 6.4 magnitude aftershock striking around 200 miles southwest of yesterday's main quake's epicenter just before 11am (local time) on Wednesday. Aftershocks are generally strongest and most numerous in the hours to days after the main earthquake, decreasing in number and intensity as time goes on. Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is because the seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures and greater casualties. Meanwhile, the tsunami advisory for Hawaii has been lifted after a massive earthquake off Russia's far eastern coast put the region on high alert. Tsunami warnings for the US coastline and Japan were downgraded to advisories earlier, as per CNN.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hans India
Tibet Earthquakes and Floods: Two Tremors in 5 Hours, Rising River Alert Issued
Tibet was hit by two earthquakes just five hours apart on Wednesday, July 30. The first one measured 4.3 in strength and hit at 6:58 AM. The second one, measuring 4.0, struck at 11:31 AM. Both were shallow, only 10 km deep, which made the shaking stronger and increased the risk of damage and aftershocks, as per the National Center for Seismology. Tibet and Nepal lie on a major earthquake zone. This is where two big plates — the Indian and Eurasian — push against each other. This constant movement often causes earthquakes, making the region unsafe. On the same day, heavy rain made rivers rise in Tibet. The Trishuli River flowing into Nepal overflowed in areas like North Gaya and Trishuli 3B Hub. Officials gave flood alerts. Earlier in July, flash floods in the same region killed seven people. The risk remains high due to rain, quakes, and melting ice.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Climate
- NDTV
Earthquake Of Magnitude 4 Strikes Tibet, Second In A Day
Tibet: Second earthquake struck Tibet on Wednesday, measuring 4.0 magnitude, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. 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: 4.0, On: 30/07/2025 11:31:02 IST, Lat: 28.32 N, Long: 87.65 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet." EQ of M: 4.0, On: 30/07/2025 11:31:02 IST, Lat: 28.32 N, Long: 87.65 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet. For more information Download the BhooKamp App @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) July 30, 2025 Earlier in the day, an earthquake measuring 4.3 had struck the region. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.3, On: 30/07/2025 06:58:42 IST, Lat: 28.36 N, Long: 87.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet." EQ of M: 4.3, On: 30/07/2025 06:58:42 IST, Lat: 28.36 N, Long: 87.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet. For more information Download the BhooKamp App @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) July 30, 2025 Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is because the seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures and greater casualties. 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 due to tectonic uplifts that can grow strong enough to change the heights of the Himalayas' peaks. Meanwhile, downpour in Tibet early on Wednesday morning triggered flood in rivers flowing in Nepal, prompting authorities to issue warning in three districts. The district of Rasuwa, adjoining the Tibetan side which was hit by a flash flood on July 8 had claimed seven lives with over a dozen still missing, after Lhende River swept infrastructure near Nepal-China border. Heavy rainfall in Tibet earlier this morning has triggered flooding in the Trishuli River, raising water levels in areas around Uttar Gaya in Rasuwa and the Trishuli 3B Hub in Kispang. Authorities have issued warnings as water flow continues to rise in the Rasuwagadhi area. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Two earthquakes in Tibet: Above 4.0 magnitude quakes within 5 hours jolt region; heavy rainfall leads to flooding
ANI file photo A second earthquake hit Tibet on Wednesday, registering a magnitude of 4.0, according to a statement from the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The NCS reported that the quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, increasing the likelihood of aftershocks, reported ANI. "EQ of M: 4.0, On: 30/07/2025 11:31:02 IST, Lat: 28.32 N, Long: 87.65 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet," said NCS through a post on X. The region had already experienced an earthquake of 4.3 magnitude earlier in the day. Shallow earthquakes are more dangerous because their seismic waves have less distance to travel before reaching the surface, causing stronger shaking and more damage, reports ANI. Tibet and Nepal lie along a major geological fault line where the Indian tectonic plate constantly pushes against the Eurasian plate, which ultimately triggers frequent earthquakes in the region and makes the Tibetan plateau a seismically active region. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall in Tibet early Wednesday morning caused rivers flowing into Nepal to swell, prompting authorities to issue flood warnings. The rainfall has led to flooding in the Trishuli River, surging water levels in areas around Uttar Gaya in Rasuwa, and the Trishuli 3B Hub in Kispang. Authorities have also issued alerts as water levels continued to surge in the Rasugawadhi region, reports ANI. Rasuwa region, which borders the Tibetan region, was affected by a flash flood on July 8 that killed seven people, and over a dozen were reported missing after the Lhende River swept away infrastructure near the Nepal-China border. The earthquake in Tibet comes after a massive 8.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings across a wide stretch of areas, including Alaska, Hawaii, the US West Coast, and China. Russia, Japan, and Hawaii have already experienced tsunami waves following the earthquake.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Tibet rocked by second earthquake within 24 hours
Second earthquake struck Tibet on Wednesday, measuring 4.0 magnitude, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. Tibet rocked by twin earthquake today(Unsplash/Representative) 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: 4.0, On: 30/07/2025 11:31:02 IST, Lat: 28.32 N, Long: 87.65 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet." Earlier in the day, an earthquake measuring 4.3 had struck the region. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.3, On: 30/07/2025 06:58:42 IST, Lat: 28.36 N, Long: 87.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet." Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is because the seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures and greater casualties. 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 due to tectonic uplifts that can grow strong enough to change the heights of the Himalayas' peaks. Meanwhile, downpour in Tibet early on Wednesday morning triggered flood in rivers flowing in Nepal, prompting authorities to issue warning in three districts. The district of Rasuwa, adjoining the Tibetan side which was hit by a flash flood on July 8 had claimed seven lives with over a dozen still missing, after Lhende River swept infrastructure near Nepal-China border. Heavy rainfall in Tibet earlier this morning has triggered flooding in the Trishuli River, raising water levels in areas around Uttar Gaya in Rasuwa and the Trishuli 3B Hub in Kispang. Authorities have issued warnings as water flow continues to rise in the Rasuwagadhi area.
