shallow earthquakes

The Guangxi region of southwest China experienced a severe 5.2-magnitude earthquake, leaving its mark with structural damages and disruption to vital services. Thousands were forced to evacuate as the tremors rattled homes and offices alike. Tragically, authorities reported two lives lost and one individual unaccounted for, prompting active rescue missions.

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Mount Uturuncu, a Bolivian volcano, is not on the brink of a massive eruption as previously feared. New research reveals its 'zombie' behaviour stems from migrating hydrothermal fluids and gases, not an imminent magma buildup. While still active and hot, this discovery reduces immediate eruption concerns, suggesting the volcano is expelling steam rather than preparing to explode.

Japan, situated on the volatile Ring of Fire, experiences frequent earthquakes, with major events like the 1923 Kanto, 1995 Kobe, and 2011 Tohoku disasters profoundly shaping its resilience. These seismic events have driven advancements in earthquake-resistant architecture, disaster preparedness, and ongoing public awareness, fostering a national character of persistent readiness.

An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale jolted Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, early Sunday morning. The tremor, occurring at a shallow depth of 10 km, had its epicenter at latitude 33.090 N and longitude 75.928 E. This event was reported by the National Centre for Seismology.

Tremors were felt across parts of Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district and Odisha's Koraput district on Saturday night. Residents rushed out of their homes following the earthquake, which registered a magnitude of 4.4 and occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km.

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred on late Thursday, at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

Pakistan experienced a 4.5 magnitude earthquake on Sunday morning, following a stronger 5.2 magnitude quake earlier in the day. The recent tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, increasing the potential for aftershocks and stronger ground shaking. No immediate reports of injuries or major damage have surfaced, but authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

Afghanistan was struck by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday at a depth of 155 kilometers, following a 4.2 magnitude quake earlier in the day. This seismic activity is part of a series of recent earthquakes in the region, including a 5.5 magnitude quake on August 2.

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, originating at a depth of 10km, according to the National Center for Seismology. The region is part of the Fiji Seismic Zone within the Ring of Fire, making it prone to seismic activity. Fiji, particularly Suva, faces vulnerability due to its location and history of damaging earthquakes and tsunamis.

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 160km.

Tremors of magnitude 4.0 hit Northern India early Monday, with Delhi experiencing the quake at 5.36 am and Bihar at 8.02 am. The epicentre was at Jheel Park in Dhaula Kuan, Delhi. Residents reported a loud noise due to the shallow depth of the quake. Delhi, under Seismic Zone IV, faces frequent tremors, and authorities urged caution and reassured citizens.

A moderate 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan, with tremors felt in Jammu and Kashmir. The earthquake, occurring at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, raised concerns about potential aftershocks. Pakistan's location on the boundary of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates makes it highly susceptible to earthquakes. Earlier, Tajikistan, Pakistan’s neighbor, was also jolted by a 4.2 magnitude earthquake.

Tibet experienced a 3.5 magnitude earthquake on Saturday, following a 3.6 magnitude quake earlier in the week, both at a shallow depth of 10km. shallow earthquakes pose greater risks due to increased ground shaking and potential damage. The region's seismic activity is attributed to the collision of tectonic plates, making earthquakes a regular occurrence.

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake hit Delhi and NCR on February 17, 2025, causing noticeable shaking and prompting residents to evacuate their homes. The epicenter was located at a shallow depth of 5 km. No immediate damage or casualties were reported, but the incident highlighted the region's seismic vulnerability.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 struck China early Friday morning, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. The tremors, occurring at a depth of 10 km, follow a recent 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Tibet and China on May 12. Initial reports indicate no immediate casualties or damage from the latest seismic event.

"There are a lot of damaged houses," said Staff Sergeant Antonio Clemente in Cataingan, a town on the impoverished Masbate Island several kilometres west of the epicentre in the Samar Sea.

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

Tremors of a moderate earthquake of 5.1 magnitude on Richter scale were felt at 2:52pm in Patna and several districts in north and central Bihar on Wednesday. Its epicentre was at Kathmandu in Nepal. No casualty was reported from anywhere.

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday at a shallow depth of 10km, heightening the risk of aftershocks. Nepal's vulnerability stems from its location on a convergent boundary where the Indian and Eurasian plates collide, causing immense seismic activity. The nation also observed a minute of silence on April 26 for the 8,969 victims of the devastating 2015 earthquake.