Apocalyptic forecast: Japan warns of impending megaquake that could kill 300,000 and unleash 100-foot tsunamis in worst natural disaster yetJapan is bracing for a potential megaquake in the Nankai Trough, with experts warning of catastrophic tsunamis reaching over 100 feet. The ...
08 Apr, 2025, 12.29 AM IST
Afghanistan rocked by two successive quakesAfghanistan experienced two significant earthquakes on Saturday morning, with magnitudes of 4.3 and 4.7 respectively. The epicentres were l...
29 Mar, 2025, 02.33 PM IST
Major earthquakes strike Myanmar and ThailandA powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake and a 6.4 aftershock struck Thailand and Myanmar, collapsing a high-rise building in Bangkok and damagi...
28 Mar, 2025, 06.07 PM IST
Magnitude 6.6 aftershock causes panic in southern PhilippinesA magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, a day after an even more powerful quake i...
03 Dec, 2023, 06.40 PM IST
Are tall buildings really more vulnerable to earthquakes? Here is what experts sayA series of tremors hit Delhi-NCR after seismic disturbances were identified in Nepal. Seven quakes were recorded, with five classified as ...
04 Oct, 2023, 03.40 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh House to be taller than Statue of UnityThe CM has made the announcement at a time when the unveiling of the Statue of Unity has sparked competition among states to outdo each oth...
23 Nov, 2018, 10.34 AM IST
Nepal earthquake jolts parts of Gujarat too; no damage reportedEffect of twin earthquakes that struck Nepal today were also felt in parts of Gujarat including Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
12 May, 2015, 03.52 PM IST
4.3 magnitude earthquake in KutchThe epicentre of the earthquake was 22 kms northwest from Bhachau town of district," officials of the Institute of Seismological Research (...
09 May, 2015, 11.30 AM IST
If Nepal-like quake hits Delhi, casualties may be in lakhs: Delhi High CourtThe Delhi High Court today rapped the city's municipal corporations for "dereliction of duty" and allowing buildings to come up without com...
06 May, 2015, 07.43 PM IST
Mumbai is at risk of earthquake, ex-IIT professor warns against high risesV Subramanyan said Mumbai's neighbouring regions have experienced tremors that show a pattern of movement towards the city.
07 Jan, 2015, 11.45 AM IST
Massive earthquake kills many in Iran; tremors felt in DelhiTremors from the earthquake whose epicentre was the Iran-Pakistan border were felt in parts of North and West India.
16 Apr, 2013, 05.28 PM IST
- Structural engineering can help buildings withstand natural calamities like Irene, Katrina and Rita
Architects, realtors, home buyers and critics world over have been beset with tall buildings not sure whether these buildings can withstand...
27 Aug, 2011, 03.22 AM IST
- Radiation big worry for NRIs in Japan
The Gujarati community there had just settled back into their daily routine and were feeling fortunate to be in Tokyo during the earthquake.
14 Mar, 2011, 01.09 PM IST
- Transport, communications in chaos after China quake
Transport and communication networks around China were thrown into chaos Monday after a powerful quake struck the country's southwest, with...
12 May, 2008, 07.53 PM IST
- 7.2 magnitude quake hits Indonesia, tsunami warning issued
A 7.2-magnitude quake struck Monday off Indonesia's Sumatra island, sparking a tsunami alert, the geophysics and meteorology agency said, b...
25 Feb, 2008, 02.36 PM IST
- 37 killed after tsunami hits Indonesia
At least 37 people were killed and scores injured after a tsunami smashed into the south of Indonesia's Java Island, following a strong und...
17 Jul, 2006, 08.39 PM IST
- Five killed after tsunami hits Indonesia
Five people were killed when waves hit buildings on the south coast of Indonesia's Java island Monday after a strong undersea quake trigger...
17 Jul, 2006, 05.20 PM IST