Tag: Earthquakes
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Back-to-Back Earthquakes Rattle Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir experienced a tense morning as two consecutive earthquakes shook the Baramulla district on Tuesday, sparking widespread alarm. Despite the significant tremors, officials have confirmed that there were no casualties or damage to property. The first earthquake, registering a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter scale, struck at 6:45 am. The epicenter was ... -
5 largest earthquakes ever recorded in the History of Mankind
It is estimated that there are 20000 earthquakes a year worldwide meaning roughly 55 per day. Out of these, 16 major earthquakes have taken place at magnitude 7 or more and the other ones are smaller ones. It has been seen that most earthquakes take place in the sea bed resulting in more dangers to ... -
Japan Lifts Tsunami Warnings After Facing 155 Earthquakes In A Day
The New Year wasn’t ‘Happy’ at all for Japan. As the country faced a series of earthquakes that started on 1st January. In total, there have been 155 earthquakes, including a very strong one with a magnitude of 7.6. These earthquakes caused tsunamis, leading to waves more than a meter high. This has resulted in ...