News for 'National Seismological Centre'

5 killed, 143 injured as powerful quake hits Afghanistan

5 killed, 143 injured as powerful quake hits Afghanistan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

At least five people were killed and 143 others injured after a strong earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck several provinces across Afghanistan in the wee hours of Monday, according to the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA).

3.2 magnitude quake hits Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

3.2 magnitude quake hits Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.2 struck Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning, with its epicenter in Faridabad. No casualties or damage to property were reported.

Two quakes in 2 days rattle Delhi, Haryana; no reports of damage, injuries

Two quakes in 2 days rattle Delhi, Haryana; no reports of damage, injuries

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck near Jhajjar in Haryana, sending tremors across parts of Delhi-NCR for the second consecutive day, raising concerns among residents.

4.7 magnitude earthquake hits Kargil

4.7 magnitude earthquake hits Kargil

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The epicentre of the tremor, recorded at 7.38 am, was 401 kilometres north of Kargil, officials at the National Centre for Seismology said.

Scared Delhiites leave homes as 4.4-quake sends tremors

Scared Delhiites leave homes as 4.4-quake sends tremors

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck near Jhajjar in Haryana, causing tremors across the Delhi-NCR region. The earthquake's epicenter was located 3 km northeast of Jhajjar and 51 km west of Delhi.

Scientist explains cause behind Delhi earthquake

Scientist explains cause behind Delhi earthquake

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Delhi region in northern India experiences frequent tremors due to both far-field and near-field earthquakes from the Himalayan and local sources, respectively.

Tremors felt in Delhi, North India as 5.5-quake hits Uttarakhand

Tremors felt in Delhi, North India as 5.5-quake hits Uttarakhand

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

There were no reports of loss of property or life.

Tremors felt in north India after earthquake in Afghanistan

Tremors felt in north India after earthquake in Afghanistan

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The epicentre of the quake, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale, was Afghanistan-Tajikistan border and it occurred at 4.01 pm.

5.5-magnitude quake jolts Nepal, tremors felt in North India

5.5-magnitude quake jolts Nepal, tremors felt in North India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

15 people were injured in Kathmandu as people ran away from their houses in panic during the tremor, according to the home ministry spokesperson.

41 killed after landslide buries 6 villages in Nepal

41 killed after landslide buries 6 villages in Nepal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

At least 30 people were killed in a landslide triggered by the continuous rainfall that has buried six villages in Nepal's mountainous northeast.

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors in north India

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors in north India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The quake triggered panic among people, with many in Delhi and the National Capital Region reporting shaking of furniture.

Moderate aftershock of 2015 earthquake hits Nepal

Moderate aftershock of 2015 earthquake hits Nepal

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

There was no immediate report of any damage or casualty.

Magnitude 7.4 quake in Philippines triggers tsunami warning

Magnitude 7.4 quake in Philippines triggers tsunami warning

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 on the Richter scale jolted Mindanao, The Philippines on Saturday, reported the National Centre for Seismology.

4 fresh tremors hit Nepal as toll crosses 8,000

4 fresh tremors hit Nepal as toll crosses 8,000

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Four fresh tremors on Sunday jolted Nepal, triggering panic among the people already battered by the devastating earthquake and over 150 aftershocks as the death toll crossed 8,000.

Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre in Afghanistan shook Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 250 others in both the countries, authorities said on Wednesday.

Tremors felt in Delhi as 3.1-magnitude quake strikes Faridabad

Tremors felt in Delhi as 3.1-magnitude quake strikes Faridabad

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 struck Faridabad in Haryana at 4.08 pm on Sunday, the National Centre for Seismology said.

5 more aftershocks jolt Nepal, toll in fresh Nepal quake climbs to 110

5 more aftershocks jolt Nepal, toll in fresh Nepal quake climbs to 110

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The death toll in Nepal from this week's earthquake has risen to 110, authorities said on Thursday even as a fresh tremor, measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale, was felt in Nepal on Thursday.

Fresh tremors jolt Nepal, death toll climbs to 8,000

Fresh tremors jolt Nepal, death toll climbs to 8,000

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Two fresh tremors were felt in Nepal on Friday, triggering panic among the people.

Quake hits at Indo-Myanmar border, tremors felt in several parts of India

Quake hits at Indo-Myanmar border, tremors felt in several parts of India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit Myanmar, tremors of which shook the northeast, several parts of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and even Delhi and NCR on Wednesday.

Wreckage of US chopper found in Nepal; toll reaches 117

Wreckage of US chopper found in Nepal; toll reaches 117

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Rescuers in quake-hit Nepal on Friday located three charred bodies and the wreckage of a US Marine helicopter that went missing while delivering aid in the devastated Himalayan nation as death toll from the fresh quake reached 117 amid three fresh tremors.

3 back-to-back earthquakes jolt Jaipur

3 back-to-back earthquakes jolt Jaipur

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Panic-stricken people rushed out of their houses as the tremors were felt in parts of the city.

Strong tremors felt in north India after 6.4-magnitude quake jolts Nepal

Strong tremors felt in north India after 6.4-magnitude quake jolts Nepal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The latest earthquake was also felt in parts of Noida and Greater Noida, adjoining Delhi, prompting several people living in high-rises to rush out of their buildings.

Four quakes rock Nepal, one of 6.2 intensity; north India feels tremors

Four quakes rock Nepal, one of 6.2 intensity; north India feels tremors

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Four earthquakes, the strongest being of magnitude 6.2, jolted Nepal in quick succession with tremors reverberating through parts of north India including Delhi-NCR, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said on Tuesday.

5.4-magnitude quake hits J-K's Doda; tremors felt in parts of north India

5.4-magnitude quake hits J-K's Doda; tremors felt in parts of north India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

In Doda's Bhaderwah town, a few buildings developed cracks due to the tremors.

5.7-magnitude quake jolts Northeast; one dead, four injured

5.7-magnitude quake jolts Northeast; one dead, four injured

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicentre of the temblor which occurred at 1439 hrs was in Dhalai district in Tripura at a depth of 28 km.

Strong tremors jolt Delhi, north India after quake in Afghanistan

Strong tremors jolt Delhi, north India after quake in Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Panic-stricken people rushed out of buildings as the earthquake struck around 10.20 pm and was also felt in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.

5.4-magnitude quake hits Nepal; tremors felt in Delhi

5.4-magnitude quake hits Nepal; tremors felt in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

This is the third earthquake to hit seismically-active Nepal in a week.

6 dead as earthquake jolts Nepal, tremors felt across north India

6 dead as earthquake jolts Nepal, tremors felt across north India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Th epicentre of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake, which struck at 1.57 am, was in Nepal, about 90 km east-southeast of Pithoragarh

Jammu region rocked by 5 earthquakes in a day

Jammu region rocked by 5 earthquakes in a day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Officials said there were no reports so far of any loss of life or damage to property.

4.7-quake hits Alwar in Raj; tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

4.7-quake hits Alwar in Raj; tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

There were no immediate reports of loss of life or property.

Tremors in Delhi as 3.7 quake hits Jhajjar in Haryana

Tremors in Delhi as 3.7 quake hits Jhajjar in Haryana

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

According to the National Centre for Seismology, the magnitude of the earthquake was 3.7.

12 quakes in the last 24 hours near Andaman Islands

12 quakes in the last 24 hours near Andaman Islands

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The region has seen nine quakes since Sunday. Of these, one was recorded in North Sumatra region in Indonesia while others have been recorded in and around the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

Tremors felt in north India after earthquake in Nepal

Tremors felt in north India after earthquake in Nepal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

The epicentre of the quake was in Nepal and it occurred at a depth of 33 kilometres, the NCS said.

2 quakes hit Rohtak in 1-hr span; tremors felt in Delhi

2 quakes hit Rohtak in 1-hr span; tremors felt in Delhi

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The first quake, a medium intensity one of 4.5 magnitude, hit the Haryana city at 9.08 pm at a depth of 5 km. The second quake was of lower intensity of magnitude 2.9 and occurred at the same location at 10 pm, the NCS said.

Joshimath crisis: Demolition of 2 unsafe hotels begin amid evacuation

Joshimath crisis: Demolition of 2 unsafe hotels begin amid evacuation

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

In Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assessed the situation in Joshimath and steps taken to ameliorate people's hardship at a meeting attended by Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, R K Singh, Bhupendra Yadav and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and top officials.

Medium-intensity earthquake hits Delhi

Medium-intensity earthquake hits Delhi

Rediff.com10 May 2020

A quake of magnitude 3.4 hit Delhi on Sunday, a third in less than a month.

13 aftershocks keep Nepal on edge, toll in fresh quake rises to 76

13 aftershocks keep Nepal on edge, toll in fresh quake rises to 76

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Over a dozen aftershocks jolted Nepal on Wednesday, keeping people on edge a day after a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake killed 76 people in the Himalayan nation that had just begun to rebuild itself following the devastation from the temblor less than three weeks ago.

6.3 magnitude quake in Tajikistan jolts Delhi, Amritsar and north India

6.3 magnitude quake in Tajikistan jolts Delhi, Amritsar and north India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

There were no immediate reports of any loss of life or damage to property.

Delhi epicentre of 2nd quake in less than 24 hrs

Delhi epicentre of 2nd quake in less than 24 hrs

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The quake, with its epicentre near Wazirpur in northeast Delhi, occurred at 1.26 pm at a shallow depth of 5 km, said JL Gautam, Head (Operations) at NCS, an institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Mild earthquake hits Delhi, no damage reported

Mild earthquake hits Delhi, no damage reported

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

A medium-intensity earthquake measuring 3.0 magnitude on the Richter scale hit the national capital early on Friday.