EARTHQUAKE UPDATE
Minute-by-minute updates, buses on standby; schools calm panic-struck parents amid bomb threat
Acharya, who is also the head of the National Progressive Schools Conference, a body of 250 private schools under its umbrella, said the schools were quick in alerting police after receiving the bomb threat through an e-mail and buses were readied to drop students safely to their homes, while others were handed over to their parents waiting outside the school gate.
UN Security Council meeting briefly interrupted due to rare earthquake in New York
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake briefly interrupted a UN Security Council meeting in New York discussing the Middle East situation. No damages or injuries reported after the quake hit Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 jolts New York City
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook the New York City area, with residents across the Northeast feeling the rumbling. No major damage reported. Memories of the 2011 quake that rattled the East Coast resurfaced.
SS Rajamouli's Japan trip takes a tremor turn: Filmmaker and son survive earthquake, share experience
Renowned filmmaker SS Rajamouli and his son SS Karthikeya experienced an earthquake during their visit to Japan, where they were on the 28th floor. Karthikeya shared the experience on social media, describing the initial confusion and the calm reaction of the Japanese residents. Fans expressed relief, and Rajamouli's ongoing projects, including the screening of 'RRR' and his upcoming film SSMB28 with Mahesh Babu, were also highlighted during their Japan trip.
Earthquake of 4.0 magnitude hits Gujarat's Kutch; no casualties
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake hit Gujarat's Kutch district, with its epicentre near Bhachau. No damage was reported to property or life. Kutch is in a high-risk seismic zone, with lower-intensity tremors being common. In 2001, a massive earthquake killed 13,800 people and injured 1.67 lakh.
Nearly 250 missing as hope for survivors fades in Japan earthquake
Responding to the escalating crisis, Japan's Self-Defense Forces have doubled their deployment to 4,600 troops involved in rescue and relief efforts, as reported by the Kyodo news agency.
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Japan quake survivors face freezing rain, threat of landslides
Severed roads, damaged infrastructure, and remote locations have hindered rescue efforts. The full extent of damage and casualties remains unclear two days after the quake. Japan government has opened a sea route to deliver aid and some larger trucks were now able to reach some of the more remote areas.
Jr NTR 'deeply shocked' as he returns home from earthquake-hit Japan
'RRR' actor Jr NTR informed his fans that he has returned from Japan after a series of powerful earthquakes hit the island nation on Monday. Saying that he was "deeply shocked" by the earthquakes, he hoped for a swift recovery. On the first day of the new year, Jr NTR shared a still from his upcoming movie 'Devara.'
Japan Earthquakes & Tsunami: Indian embassy issues emergency numbers
Japan experienced Tsunami waves on Monday following a reported earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4, as stated by Reuters citing public broadcaster NHK.
Earthquake of magnitude 3.2 in Tamil Nadu: Seismology center
"Earthquake of magnitude 3.2, occurred on 08-12-2023, 07:39:22 IST.... depth: 10 km...," NCS said in a 'X' update.
Blue Lagoon in Iceland temporarily closes after 1,400 earthquakes recorded in 24 hours
In a statement posted on its website, Blue Lagoon Iceland explained, "After many days of seismic activity in the area, and a night with powerful earthquakes, the disruption to our guests and prolonged strain on our employees was the primary reason behind our decision." The spa attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, reaching a record 1.3 million in 2017.
What causes earthquakes? A geologist explains where they're most common and why
Earthquakes accompany both subduction and rifting. In fact, that is how the plate boundaries were first discovered. In the 1950s, when a global seismic network was established to monitor nuclear tests, geophysicists noticed that most earthquakes occur along relatively narrow bands that either fringe the edges of ocean basins, as in the Pacific, or cut right down the middle of basins, as in the Atlantic.
Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude followed by 5.4 tremors hit northwest of Afghanistan's Herat city: USGS
Afghanistan was hit by another earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3, followed by a 5.5 aftershock. The majority of the victims were women and children, who are particularly vulnerable when structures collapse. The recent earthquakes have destroyed villages and left over 12,000 people affected. The Taliban authorities, who now control Afghanistan, face challenges in providing shelter for the affected population, compounded by the country's existing humanitarian crisis. Afghanistan has a history of deadly earthquakes.
Afghan earthquakes kill 2,445, Taliban say, as deaths mount
Janan Sayeeq, spokesman for the Ministry of Disasters, said in a message to Reuters that the toll had risen to 2,445 dead, but he revised down the number of injured to "more than 2,000". Earlier, he had said that 9,240 people had been injured.
Afghanistan earthquake: Death toll from strong shocks rises to over 2000
A series of strong earthquakes in Western Afghanistan have resulted in over 2,000 deaths, with hundreds of houses destroyed and damaged. The United Nations has warned that the number of casualties is likely to rise as search and rescue efforts continue. The epicenter of the earthquakes was located northwest of Herat city, and several aftershocks followed. The World Health Organisation has dispatched ambulances to evacuate casualties and provide assistance. The Taliban has called for local organizations to provide aid and urged security agencies to rescue those trapped under debris.
Two 6.3-magnitude earthquakes kill dozens and injure many more in western Afghanistan
The United Nations gave a preliminary figure of 320 dead, but later said the figure was still being verified. Local authorities gave an estimate of 100 people killed and 500 injured, according to the same update from the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Mohammad Abdullah Jan said four villages in the Zenda Jan district in Herat province bore the brunt of the quakes and aftershocks. Dozens of houses have been damaged.
Earthquake Safety Guide: How to protect yourself during and after an earthquake, what you shouldn't do
Earthquakes are one of the most disastrous natural disasters that can strike without warning and cause immense damage and loss of life. While we cannot predict when an earthquake will occur, we can take steps to prepare and protect ourselves. It is important to know what not to do during or after an earthquake to avoid making the situation worse.
Death toll from Morocco earthquake rises to 2,122
A massive earthquake that struck central Morocco has resulted in at least 2,122 deaths and 2,421 injuries, according to the Moroccan Interior Ministry. The most affected areas in the Atlas Mountains region are difficult to reach due to blocked roads, hindering rescue efforts. The World Health Organization estimates that over 300,000 people have been affected by the disaster.
Moroccan quake death toll rises to 1,305 with 1,832 people injured
Most of the casualties occurred in remote mountainous areas, making rescue efforts challenging. The United Nations has offered assistance to the Moroccan government in helping the affected population. Residents across the country are fleeing their homes out of fear of further seismic activity.
Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Japan's Hokkaido
Similarly, on Thursday, an earthquake of magnitude 5.2 jolted eastern Turkey, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The earthquake occurred at 10 kilometres South South West (SSW) of Turkey's Malatya at 17:48 (UTC) on Thursday, according to EMSC. The depth of the earthquake was registered at a depth of 10.9 kilometres.
7.1-magnitude quake strikes east of New Caledonia: USGS
The epicentre was 35 kilometres (22 miles) deep and located about 300 kilometres (190 miles) east of the New Caledonian archipelago, it said. Any tsunami waves are expected to be less than 0.3 metres (one foot), the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in its latest update. The waves may reach the Pacific islands of Fiji, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Wallis and Futuna, it said, after earlier issuing a warning for coasts within 300 kilometres (185 miles) of the epicentre.
Live Updates: Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi, neighbouring areas
People were seen rushing out of their houses in Vasundhara, Ghaziabad as strong earthquake tremors felt in several parts of north India. "Many of the residents of our building came to the common ground area. People were checking their phones constantly for any updates,", reported ANI citing a local resident of Sector 22 in Noida.
Medical, critical care equipment despatched to quake-hit Turkiye, Syria: Health Ministry
Highlighting the efforts of his ministry in providing emergency relief material to Turkiye and Syria, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted, "India is providing assistance to the two countries in the spirit of its age-old tradition of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam".
6-year old girl stuck in debris from earthquake in Gaziantep city, Turkey rescued by NDRF personnel
As citizens from Turkey and Syria navigate the the crisis situation, several videos of adults and children being pulled to safety have been doing the rounds and has elicited a sense of hope among them. The White Helmets, a volunteer group officially known as Syria Civil Defence, has shared a clip of a child becoming overwhelmed with joy after being pulled out from the debris of what once was his house in Armanaz village in Syria.
Survivors of Turkiye, Syria quake struggle to stay warm, fed
Rescuers continued their race to pull more people alive from the rubble, with the window closing to find trapped survivors. While stories of miraculous rescues briefly buoyed spirits, the grim reality of the hardship facing tens of thousands who survived the disaster cast a pall.
We are fine, yet not fine: Turkish people living in Delhi
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday and multiple aftershocks killed more than 5,000 people and flattened thousands of buildings in Turkiye and neighbouring Syria. The quake was centred in Turkiye's southeastern province of Kahramanmaras and felt as far away as Cairo.
Indian Army dispatches medical team to earthquake-hit Turkey
The medical team comprises critical care specialists. The contingent includes orthopaedic surgical teams, general surgical specialist team and medical specialist teams apart from others.
3.2 magnitude tremor hits Gujarat's Amreli, no casualty
This tremor with its epicentre located at 43 km south-south east (SSE) of Amreli town was recorded at 7.51 am, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said in its latest update. It was recorded at a depth at 3.2 km, the Gandhinagar-based institute said.
Powerful earthquake shakes parts of Mexico. Tsunami alert issued, check latest updates
The quake happened just after noon at 1:05 PM local time, according to reports from the US Geological Survey (USGS). In Manzanillo, Colima, a port city, reported one death due to a wall in the mall the person had visited. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador confirmed the news of the death.
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