Earthquake

The death toll in the Syria-Turkey earthquake is constantly rising with deaths of over 21,000 people, confirmed local sources. Furthermore, rescue operations are underway in the quake-hit region. Several countries including India sent their forces and security help to the Turkey administration to find survivors, trapped under debris in the region. A deadly earthquake struck the country on February 6, leaving many killed and almost over 60,000… read-more

The Syria-Turkey Earthquake death toll continues to rise and has reached over 7,300 till February 8. Yesterday, the region witness five extreme jolts of the earthquake, which left thousands of people injured, buildings and property damaged, with the loss of several lives. Many people are freezing with no shelter or aid. Furthermore, the Turkey Disaster Management, with the help of Indian forces are continuing rescue operations and help those… read-more

An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude on the Richter scale jolted Indonesia’s Sumatra island during the early hours on October 1. According to the US Geological survey, the quake killed at least one person and injured dozens of others as people rushed out of buildings seeking safety. Reportedly, the quake occurred at around 2:30 am 40kms from the town of Sibolga, and had a depth of 13 kms. 

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 jolted Afghanistan on September 23, confirmed to the National Centre for Seismology. The earthquake occurred in Hindu Kush Region around 5:30 AM, on September 23 morning, in Afghanistan. This is the second such earthquake happened in the past 20 days. Earlier, on September 5, an earthquake of 5.3 magnitudes on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan, killing six people and leaving as many as nine injured.

An earthquake of 7.6 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Mexico’s central pacific coast on September 19. The earthquake set off seismic alarm and occurred at around 1:05 pm. Reportedly, the quake was centred 37 kms southeast of Aquila, near the boundary of Colima and Michoacan states, with a depth of 15.1 kms. The quake left some buildings cracked in the town. Further details are awaited.