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FIFA World Cup 2026: Haaland goals vs Iraq send shockwaves through Norwegian city

FIFA World Cup 2026: Haaland goals vs Iraq send shockwaves through Norwegian city

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Erling Haaland's first-half double for Norway in Tuesday's 4-1 World Cup win over Iraq literally shook the Nordic country, with seismology institute NORSAR registering earth tremors in the coastal city of Bergen when he scored on his tournament debut.

Strong tremors in Delhi, J-K as 6.2-magnitude quake hits Afghanistan

Strong tremors in Delhi, J-K as 6.2-magnitude quake hits Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake originating in Afghanistan caused strong tremors across Delhi-NCR and Jammu and Kashmir, leading to panic but no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Mild Earthquake Jolts Telangana's Kothagudem

Mild Earthquake Jolts Telangana's Kothagudem

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A mild earthquake of 3.8 magnitude struck Bhadradri Kothagudem district in Telangana early Sunday morning. The National Centre for Seismology reported the tremors, which were felt in Kothagudem and Paloncha. Fortunately, no damage to property or injuries have been reported.

32 dead as as 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines; triggers tsunami warnings across Southeast Asia

32 dead as as 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines; triggers tsunami warnings across Southeast Asia

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A powerful 7.8-magnitude offshore earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least four people, injuring over 200, damaging buildings, and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia.

5.2-magnitude quake jolts Manipur

5.2-magnitude quake jolts Manipur

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Manipur on Tuesday morning, with tremors felt in neighbouring districts and Meghalaya. No casualties or damage have been reported.

5.9 earthquake shakes Delhi, other north Indian cities; no injuries, damage

5.9 earthquake shakes Delhi, other north Indian cities; no injuries, damage

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake with its epicentre in Afghanistan jolted several parts of north India, including Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Haryana, on Friday night. While tremors were felt, no immediate reports of damage or casualties have emerged.

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.

69 killed as massive 6.9-magnitude quake hits Philippines

69 killed as massive 6.9-magnitude quake hits Philippines

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The city is a home to about 90,000 residents. The earthquake was followed by four earthquakes of magnitude 5 or higher in the area after the first tremor.

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.

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.

Nuke tests behind multiple quakes in Pak? NCS clarifies

Nuke tests behind multiple quakes in Pak? NCS clarifies

Rediff.com12 May 2025

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake shook parts of Pakistan on Monday with the epicentre located close to a prominent faultline in its Punjab province, the director of the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

Tremors felt in Kolkata, Imphal after strong quake in Myanmar

Tremors felt in Kolkata, Imphal after strong quake in Myanmar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Mild tremors were felt in Kolkata and Imphal on Friday after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Thai capital Bangkok. The epicenter was in central Myanmar, about 50 km east of the city of Monywa. Mild tremors were reported from Kolkata and its adjoining areas. According to official sources, there have been no reports of damage to property or loss of life in the city due to the tremor. In Manipur, tremors caused panic among residents of Thangal Bazar in Imphal, where many old multi-storey buildings, are located. However, no damage has been reported so far, police said.

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.

2 strong earthquakes within an hour rock Manipur

2 strong earthquakes within an hour rock Manipur

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Cracks were seen in several buildings in Manipur following the quakes. Videos shared on social media showed cracks at a school building in Wangjing Lamding in Thoubal district where a relief camp for the ethnic strife hit people was being run.

4.0 magnitude quake hits Delhi, strong tremors rock NCR

4.0 magnitude quake hits Delhi, strong tremors rock NCR

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people in the region to stay calm and follow safety precautions while keeping alert for possible aftershocks.

5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Telangana; tremors felt in AP, Maha

5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Telangana; tremors felt in AP, Maha

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

There were no immediate reports of any casualties or major damage to properties.

'Everything was shaking, felt as if bridge was collapsing'

'Everything was shaking, felt as if bridge was collapsing'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'I have never felt such strong tremors of an earthquake'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

4.2 quake hits Rajasthan; tremors felt in Delhi

4.2 quake hits Rajasthan; tremors felt in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Tremors were felt in the national capital on Thursday night.

Magnitude 6.1 quake jolts northeast, parts of Bengal

Magnitude 6.1 quake jolts northeast, parts of Bengal

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the northeast region, including Assam and Mizoram, in the early hours of Friday, the National Seismology Department said.

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

Mild earthquakes hit Karnataka, Jharkhand

Mild earthquakes hit Karnataka, Jharkhand

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

According to NCS, the aftershocks were felt at 6:55 am in both the places today.

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 felt in TN, AP after 5.1-magnitude quake in Bay of Bengal

Tremors felt in TN, AP after 5.1-magnitude quake in Bay of Bengal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The quake was at a depth of 10 km in the Bay of Bengal and was about 296 km south-south east of Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh and 320 km east north east of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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.

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.

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.

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.