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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicEarthquakes

Topic: Earthquakes

Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hits Assam causing widespread damage

The quake hit Assam's Sonitpur district at 7.51 am. It was followed by two more jerks of 4.3 and 4.4 magnitudes at 7.58 am and 8.01 am, respectively, said officials.

7.0 magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture

A tsunami advisory was issued immediately but was lifted about 90 minutes later. There had been no immediate reports of damage.

Shaken by 18,000 quakes in over a week, Iceland braces for 800-year dormant volcano to erupt

Intense seismic activity has peaked in Iceland after nearly a year of regular quakes in the area, which includes some that were felt in the capital city of Reykjavik.

34 dead, thousands evacuated after 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia’s Sulawesi

More than 600 people were injured in the quake that damaged a hotel, the governor’s office, hundreds of houses and a local health facility.

IIIT-Hyderabad, NDMA devise method to check structural safety of buildings during earthquakes

The methodology can be used before and after an earthquake to understand the threat to lives and determine whether a building can be occupied after a quake.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 hits Ladakh’s Leh, no reports of damage, injury

The tremor occurred at 5:13 am at a depth of 10 kilometres, as reported by National Centre for Seismology.

Seismologists discover a ‘boomerang earthquake’ that occurred under water in 2016

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week.

Seismic activity reduced during coronavirus lockdowns, says new study

Everyday human activity gives rise to seismic waves in the ground. We found that seismic noise dropped by an average of 50% in 77 countries between March and May 2020.

Epidemiologist turns Maruti Alto into ambulance to trace Covid contacts in Arunachal district

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Earthquake of 2.1 magnitude hits Delhi, epicenter at Delhi-Gurugram border

Delhi-NCR has recorded more than 14 earthquakes of low and medium intensity since the month of April.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.