News for 'richter-scale'

Moderate aftershocks rattle J&K

Moderate aftershocks rattle J&K

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

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.

Gujarat's Kutch region experiences slight tremor

Gujarat's Kutch region experiences slight tremor

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

The tremor, which measured 4.0 on the Richter scale, occurred at 0057 IST on Wednesday.

6.8 earthquake strikes Myanmar; tremors felt in Bengal, Bihar, Assam

6.8 earthquake strikes Myanmar; tremors felt in Bengal, Bihar, Assam

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the richter scale and epicentred in Myanmar on Wednesday shook several parts of east and northeast India.

4.1 quake hits Gujarat, mild tremors in Mumbai

4.1 quake hits Gujarat, mild tremors in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude on the Richter scale hits Rapar Taluka in Kutch, Gujarat. Mild tremors were felt in Mumbai, Pune and western Maharashtra.

Moderate intensity quake hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Moderate intensity quake hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Rediff.com1 May 2015

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.4 in the richter scale hit the Andaman Island region at about 2.29 pm on Friday.

Strong quake jolts Northern California

Strong quake jolts Northern California

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

A strong earthquake measuring 6 on the richter scale, centred off the western Pacific coast, hit northern California on Thursday, the United States Geological survey reported.

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.

WATCH VIDEOS: Quake rocks Indonesia, tremors in India

WATCH VIDEOS: Quake rocks Indonesia, tremors in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

A massive quake measuring 8.7 on the Richter Scale rattled northern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, at around 2:38 pm. A tsunami warning has now been issued by the US Geological Survey after the quake.

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.

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.

Fiscal burden: Japan can rise from ashes

Fiscal burden: Japan can rise from ashes

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

The massive earthquake that logged 8.9 on the Richter scale, and the tsunami that struck northeastern Japan, have wrecked enormous havoc on Japan taking a huge toll in terms of life and property.

Moderate quake jolts Kashmir

Moderate quake jolts Kashmir

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

A moderate intensity earthquake jolted Kashmir valley early on Tuesday.

Pix: Sikkim quake, biggest in northeast in 20 years

Pix: Sikkim quake, biggest in northeast in 20 years

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

The northeastern region on Sunday experienced the biggest earthquake in 20 years.

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.

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.

WATCH VIDEO: Tremors of Indonesia quake felt in Chennai

WATCH VIDEO: Tremors of Indonesia quake felt in Chennai

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

A massive quake measuring 8.7 on the Richter Scale rattled northern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, at around 2:38 pm. A tsunami warning has now been issued by the US Geological Survey after the quake.

5.7 earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley; no damage

5.7 earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley; no damage

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale shook the Kashmir Valley on Thursday but there were no reports of any damage due to it.

5.1 earthquake shakes north-east India

5.1 earthquake shakes north-east India

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The epicentre of the tremor, which occurred at 12.30 am, was at Rangapara in central Assam's Sonitpur district.

Earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley

Earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

A moderate intensity earthquake hit Kashmir Valley on Monday evening as people were home celebrating Eid.

Delhi rattled by 4 earthquakes in 3 hours

Delhi rattled by 4 earthquakes in 3 hours

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Slight tremors of 3.1 magnitude were felt in the national capital region on Monday night. The slight-intensity quake occurred at 12:41 am and the epicentre was Delhi, an India Meteorological Department report said.

Earthquake rattles north India, kills 2 in Jammu

Earthquake rattles north India, kills 2 in Jammu

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Tremors were felt in Delhi and adjoining satellite townships on Wednesday afternoon for the third time in a fortnight. The epicenter of the quake, measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale at around 12.30 pm, was located on the border between Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, the MeT Department said.

Major earthquake rocks Iran, Pak; tremors in N India

Major earthquake rocks Iran, Pak; tremors in N India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

A major earthquake measuring 7.8 on the richter scale rocked the Iran-Pakistan border on Tuesday, tremors of which were experienced in North India, including New Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat.

7.8 earthquake kills 40 in Iran; tremors in North India

7.8 earthquake kills 40 in Iran; tremors in North India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

A major earthquake measuring 7.8 on the richter scale rocked the Iran-Pakistan border on Tuesday, tremors of which were experienced in North India, including New Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab.

7.8 earthquake rocks Iran; tremors felt in North India

7.8 earthquake rocks Iran; tremors felt in North India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

A major earthquake measuring 7.8 on the richter scale rocked the Iran-Pakistan border on Tuesday, tremors of which were experienced in North India, including New Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab.

Mild tremors in MP's Chhindwara district

Mild tremors in MP's Chhindwara district

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Mild tremors measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale were felt on Tuesday in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh. The quake was felt in the district at 6.38 am, triggering panic in various villages, officials said.

Mild tremors felt in Uttarakhand

Mild tremors felt in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

A mild earthquake shook parts of Uttarakhand early on Wednesday. A slight intensity quake measuring 3.2 on the Richter Scale hit areas located along Uttarakhand-Nepal border in Pithoragarh district at around 10:00 AM this morning, MeT office Director Anand Sharma told PTI.

Mild earthquake hits Kutch

Mild earthquake hits Kutch

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Mild earthquake hits Kutch

Powerful 7.3 quake jolts Japan

Powerful 7.3 quake jolts Japan

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

A strong earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck northeastern Japan on Friday.

Moderate quake jolts Kashmir, triggers panic

Moderate quake jolts Kashmir, triggers panic

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

A moderate earthquake struck Kashmir valley on Thursday afternoon triggering panic among the residents.

Quake in NE: Two hurt, several buildings damaged

Quake in NE: Two hurt, several buildings damaged

Rediff.com11 May 2012

An earthquake of moderate intensity shook Assam and rest of the north-east on Friday. But there was no immediate report of any casualty or damage to properties. The quake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale, with its epicenter in Tezpur district, struck at 6.11 pm, said R F Dattatreya of the Meteorological Department in Delhi. He said the quake was of "moderate" intensity.

Moderate intensity earthquake rocks north-east India

Moderate intensity earthquake rocks north-east India

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

An earthquake of moderate intensity today rocked the entire north eastern region, but there was no report of any injury to people or damage to property.

Earthquake measuring 7.6 rocks Mexico

Earthquake measuring 7.6 rocks Mexico

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre of the quake was Guerrero region, located 186 kilometres from Acapulco city.

J-K: Fresh tremors in Bhaderwah valley

J-K: Fresh tremors in Bhaderwah valley

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Three moderate intensity tremors shook Bhaderwah valley and adjoining areas of Doda-Kishtwar belt of Jammu in the wee hours on Wednesday, prompting authorities to once again shut schools in the region rattled by a series of quakes this month.

Earthquake jolts Gujarat, no damages reported

Earthquake jolts Gujarat, no damages reported

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

An earthquake, measuring 5 on the Richter Scale, jolted many parts of Gujarat in the wee hours of Thursday, but there were no reports of damage to property or loss of life. A moderate earthquake was experienced on Wednesday, which had its epicenter at 26 km South South-East of Dholavira in Kutch district. Tremors were felt in Bhuj, Rapar, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar and Ahmedabad cities too, according to officials of the seismological department.

Low intensity earthquake hits MP and Chhattisgarh

Low intensity earthquake hits MP and Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Mild tremors were felt in the bordering districts of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh on Thursday morning.No loss of life or property has been reported so far. Mild shocks were experienced at nearly 8.03 am in Sarguja division of Chhattisgarh and Jabalpur-Umaria-Shahdol area of Madhya Pradesh.

Moderate quake rocks north east, no casualties reported

Moderate quake rocks north east, no casualties reported

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

An earthquake measuring 5.9 in the Richter Scale rocked the entire Northeastern region for a few seconds at around 8.47 am on Monday morning. There was, however, no report of any major damaged due to the earthquake which has its epicenter somewhere in Myanmar, according to initial information received.

Unlike 2004, India is today READY to face a tsunami

Unlike 2004, India is today READY to face a tsunami

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The early warning system gives Indian authorities sufficient time for action, says Gyan Varma & Sreelatha Menon

PHOTOS: 7.4 quake destroys hundreds of homes in Mexico

PHOTOS: 7.4 quake destroys hundreds of homes in Mexico

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale set buildings swaying in southern Mexico on Wednesday.

7.3 quake rocks Japan; 1 metre high tsunami hits Miyagi

7.3 quake rocks Japan; 1 metre high tsunami hits Miyagi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

The earthquake occurred at 5:18 pm Japan time (1:50 pm IST), off the coast of northeastern Japan. The same area was hit by a magnitude-9 quake and tsunami on March 11 last year.