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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicEarthquakes

Topic: Earthquakes

Recent earthquakes not unusual but disaster management plans needed in Delhi: Experts

With nearly 13 earthquakes jolting the Delhi-NCR region in two months, there have been apprehensions if it is a prelude to a big temblor.

Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 hits Delhi

The epicentre of the quake was near Wazirpur in northeast Delhi, which was also the epicentre of earthquakes that took place on 12 and 13 April.

Earthquake of magnitude 2.7 hits Delhi, second in less than 24 hours

The quake, with its epicentre near Wazirpur in northeast Delhi, occurred at 1.26 pm at a shallow depth of 5 km.

How we discovered slow earthquakes that happen over weeks or even months

Slow slip events occur faster than average plate motion, but are too slow to generate measurable seismic waves. So studied them with GPS networks.

Scientists are hunting for diamond mines in India — with help from earthquake data

A 3-member team is mapping how waves generated by quakes travel through the Earth’s uppermost layers to detect potential diamond mines in the country.

Damage by earthquake in Puerto Rico visible from space, says NASA

Scientists will study the earthquake’s physical effects on the island recorded by satellites to help authorities identify areas with maximum damage.

Scientists discover earthquake-like phenomenon called stormquakes that can pound sea floor

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to the best sources to read them.

30 killed, 452 injured in Pakistan earthquake that also shook northern India

A powerful 5.8 magnitude earthquake had rocked Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and its surrounding regions Tuesday afternoon.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands hit by series of medium intensity earthquakes in 2 hours

Andaman and Nicobar group of islands are prone to earthquakes, and it is also not unusual for the islands to witness more than two-three earthquakes a day.

Why some earthquakes are so deadly

The answer depends less on the magnitude of the earthquake than you’d think.

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.