The Latest Breaking News from the National Centre for Seismology

Ladakh earthquake: Twin tremors jolt Leh within four hours, no casualties reported

Ladakh's Leh region was shaken by two moderate earthquakes on Thursday, beginning with a 5.5 magnitude tremor at 6:05 am IST. A subsequent quake, measuring 4.3 in magnitude, struck nearly four hours afterward. While the quakes raised alarms among locals in this seismically prone region, there have been no immediate…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan; tremors felt across north India

An earthquake 6.2 magnitude struck Afghanistan on Saturday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). Tremors were also felt across several parts of north India. The quake occurred at 7.04pm , it struck at a depth of 215 km beneath the surface, the NCS said.

The Times of India · Jun 27

Bhutan experiences 5.8-magnitude earthquake; tremors felt in parts of Northeast India

NEW DELHI: A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Bhutan late on Sunday night, triggering multiple aftershocks and sending tremors across parts of Northeast India, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 11.06pm IST at a depth of 26km, with its epicentre located in Bhutan.

The Times of India · Jun 7

Mild tremors of 3.2 magnitude recorded at Chengalpattu district

Mild tremor of 3.2 magnitude recorded in Chengalpattu district on Dec 8. Tremors may be due to heavy rainfall post-monsoon. Cavities in upper layers of earth's crust collapse when water percolates at 5 km. Tremors may occur up to two-three months after monsoon. Severe cyclonic storm Michaung had dumped heavy…

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal, tremors felt in north India

NEW DELHI: A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck western Nepal on MOnday, causing strong tremors in parts of northern India, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

The Times of India · Nov 6, 2023

6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal; strong tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

NEW DELHI: On Friday night, Nepal experienced a strong earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale, which also sent tremors across northern India, including the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), as reported by the National Centre for Seismology.

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023

Earthquake of magnitude 4 hits near Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district

An earthquake of magnitude 4 on the Richter scale struck near the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 16, 2023

Earthquake: Heavy tremors felt in north India including Delhi-NCR; Epicenter in Nepal

According to the National Centre for Seismology, the magnitude 6.2 quake strikes Nepal at depth of 5 km. Read further on Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Oct 3, 2023

5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Meghalaya

SHILLONG: An Earthquake of Magnitude 5.2 shook Meghalaya and nearby states on Monday evening, the National Centre for Seismology said.

The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023

5.2 magnitude quake hits Meghalaya

SHILLONG: An Earthquake of Magnitude 5.2 shook Meghalaya and nearby states on Monday evening, the National Centre for Seismology said.

The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023