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Feb252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Mild Earthquake Jolts Dhaka Bangladesh Coastal Regions Feel Stronger Tremors

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake was felt in Dhaka and several parts of Bangladesh at 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday. The tremor, originating in the Bay of Bengal near India, had minimal impact in Bangladesh, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Officials from the department’s Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center classified it as a moderate quake, with its epicenter located underwater near West Bengal and Odisha. While the tremors in Bangladesh were mild, coastal districts experienced stronger shaking due to their proximity to the epicenter, which was 501 kilometers away. The earthquake was more intense along the coastal regions of West Bengal and Odisha, where residents reported noticeable tremors. Authorities have not reported any major damages or casualties. From News De...

Apr172024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Ruang Volcano Eruptions Prompt Evacuation of Hundreds in North Sulawesi

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Amidst multiple eruptions of Indonesia's Ruang volcano, located in North Sulawesi province, at least 800 individuals have been evacuated from the area, revealed the country's volcanology agency on Wednesday. Situated on Ruang Island approximately 100 km (62 miles) from the provincial capital Manado, the volcano has unleashed its fury in several eruptions since Tuesday, prompting authorities to escalate the alert level to the second highest. The eruptions, triggered by recent earthquakes on the island, have led to the emission of hazardous and "explosive hot clouds" reaching heights of up to 1.8 km (1.1 miles) into the sky, as confirmed by Heruningtyas Desi Purnamasari, an official at Indonesia's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG). "To ensure safety, we...

Apr32024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Strong Earthquake Strikes Taiwan: Fear of Casualties and Tsunamis

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Taiwan has been rattled by a powerful earthquake, triggering concerns of people being trapped in collapsed buildings and causing disruptions to electricity supply and train services. A tsunami alert has been issued for Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines in the wake of the seismic activity. The earthquake, registering a magnitude of 7.2 on the Richter scale, jolted Taiwan's capital, Taipei, inflicting widespread destruction and power outages. Train operations were halted across the country, exacerbating the chaos following the tremors. Beyond Taiwan's borders, the earthquake led to a tsunami hitting two islands of Japan. Initial reports confirm four fatalities in Taiwan, with over fifty individuals sustaining injuries. However, authorities anticipate these numbers to rise as the situa...

Jan92024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Undersea Earthquake slackened up Coast of Tonga with 5.6 mag without damage

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On January 9, 2024, at 10:41 AM (Tongatapu Time), an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 struck under the South Pacific Ocean, approximately 175 kilometers off the coast of Tonga. The earthquake occurred at a very shallow depth of 10 kilometers, making it potentially impactful, as shallow earthquakes tend to have a larger effect. Key Details: Location: 242 km ENE of Nuku‘alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga. Coordinates: 20°2'15"S 173°11'29"W. Depth: 10 km (6 mi), classified as a very shallow depth. Magnitude: 5.3, detected by 49 stations. Maximum Error Range: ±0.085. Low tsunami risk, as earthquakes under magnitude 6.5 usually do not cause tsunamis. The earthquake may have been felt in Tonga, with Nuku‘alofa being the nearest significant population center, located 242 kilometers...

Jan52024 by Editor Desk1 Comment

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hits Lunglei in Mizoram no casualties reported

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A 3.5 magnitude earthquake has struck Lunglei, Mizoram. There have been no reported casualties. Mizoram experienced an earthquake on January 5 with a magnitude of 3.5 on the Richter Scale at 7:18 am in Lunglei, according to the National Center for Seismology. The tremor, which occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. The earthquake's epicenter was pinpointed at latitude 22.86 and longitude 92.63, with the National Center for Seismology closely monitoring the situation. One day before, on January 4, 2024, another earthquake occurred in J&K, with a magnitude of 3.9, shaken Jammu & Kashmir at 00:38:15 IST. This earlier quake had a shallower depth of 5 kilometers, with its epicenter located at latitude 33.34 and longitude 76.67.