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The earthquake measured 4.2 on the Richter scale. Its intensity and short duration immediately drew attention because it coincided with a pre-planned nationwide emergency preparedness drill in schools.
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The epicenter of the earthquake was the eastern part of Shimane Prefecture, the agency said, adding that a tsunami warning had not been issued
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A woman, aged 50, died in the southwestern state of Guerrero when her home collapsed due to the tremors, the state's governor, Evelyn Salgado, said
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Mexico Earthquake: Authorities in Mexico City carried out routine safety inspections following the quake. While officials said there was no critical damage to major infrastructure, some residents reported minor impacts.
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The year 2025 was marked by a series of powerful earthquakes across the globe. From Himalayas to island nations, seismic events left hundreds dead, destroyed homes and infrastructure and displaced millions.
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A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.0 on the Richter Scale struck Taiwan on Saturday, according to the country's weather agency.
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A tsunami advisory was issued as the Pacific coast of Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate and Miyagi prefectures could see a tsunami of up to 1 meter (3.2 feet).
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The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.
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The tremors were felt in West Bengal's Kolkata at 10:10 am and lasted for about 20 seconds, according to reports.
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A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Banda Sea near Indonesia’s Maluku Islands, with officials confirming no tsunami threat.
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An earthquake measuring 5.1 magnitude on the Richter Scale struck Afghanistan on late Tuesday night, triggering tremors across the Kashmir region.
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A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Xinjiang at 3:19 PM IST, causing no damage; authorities continue monitoring for aftershocks.
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The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre put the magnitude at 7.4 and at a depth of 58 km
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Lady Jane threw herself over her family members in a desperate attempt to shield them from falling debris.
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In Istanbul, a city of 16 million where the risk of a major earthquake remains a serious concern.
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The bodies of the three victims were pulled from the rubble of a collapsed hotel overnight Wednesday in the city of Bogo, near the epicentre of the 6.9-magnitude quake that struck on Tuesday.
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The Philippines, one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, is often hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of seismic faults around the ocean.
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According to the NCS, the tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 15 km, which increases the likelihood of aftershocks and surface-level shaking.
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Assam earthquake: The National Centre for Seismology said the epicentre of the quake was located 16 km from Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district.
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Over 1,400 people were killed and more than 2,500 injured in eastern Afghanistan after a 6.0 magnitude quake hit the region late Sunday.
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The region was hit by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake this weekend, which killed more than 1,400 people and injured thousands more, making it one of the deadliest to hit the country in decades.
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The earthquake was earlier reported as of magnitude 8.0 but was later downgraded to 7.5 by the USGS.
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The earthquake struck at around 1.40 pm at a depth of 5 km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
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Dhubri earthquake: The tremor occurred at 1:01 am IST, at a depth of 10 km, with its epicentre located at 26.28°N latitude and 89.87°E longitude.
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Saturday's earthquake was felt across several cities in the west of the country, including Istanbul and the tourist hotspot of Izmir, according to the authorities
