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Northwest Kashmir hit by earthquake 12 March 2012
An earthquake of a 5.6 magnitude hit the Kashmir valley this morning and there are no immediate reports of loss of life or property. An official of the disaster management department said the quake shook the Northwest Kashmir exactly at...
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2 quakes rock Western China in 2 hours 01 November 2011
Two earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.4 and 6.0 on the Richter scale shook two provinces of Western China early this morning in a gap of two hours. Fortunately, there are no reports of loss of life or property from...
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New Zealand rocked by tremors 23 December 2011
The New Zealand city of Christchurch, which is yet to recover from the ill effects of February earthquake, was today rocked by two earthquakes in a time difference of 70 minutes. The first tremor, occurring around 00.58 hrs GMT, carried...
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At least 180 killed in earthquakes in Iran 12 August 2012
Massive earthquakes rocked Iran last night, which claimed the lives of at least 180 persons while left scores of people injured. The earthquakes were recorded as 6.4 and 6.3 on the rector scale. It may be noted that the first...
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37 killed after an earthquake in Iran 10 April 2013
The Richter scale moved up to a reading of 6.1in southern Iran yesterday forcing people on to the streets due to fear. There were 37 fatalities from the incident. Earthquake occurred in Kaki, a town only 96 kilometres from Bushehr....
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Earthquake rocks Central Japan 28 January 2012
Japan, which has been experiencing continuous earthquakes at frequent intervals after the deadly earthquake of March 11, 2011, was rattled by an earthquake of 5.5 magnitude on Richter scale today. The quake shook the Yamanashi prefecture in central Japan early...
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Read More Japanese on a quest for earthquake source 13 September 2013
There was one bright mission into prominence. The mission was initiated by the Japan-led team of seismologists who set off during Friday to drill deep beneath the seabed in quest for the origin of earthquakes. The scientists estimated the weight...
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Read More Devastating earthquake hits China 22 July 2013
China's Gansu Province are reeling under a highly damaging earthquake that hit the province on Monday morning. Two very powerful earthquakes resulted in 47 deaths and injuries to almost 300 people. Dingxi city experience the first earthquake with nearly 5.6...
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Powerful quake rocks Central Chile 26 March 2012
The U.S. Geological Survey said today that a powerful earthquake of 7.1 magnitude rocked the central parts of Chile on Sunday. In a statement in Washington, the agency said there are no immediate reports of loss of life or property....
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Earthquake rocks Indonesian island 02 January 2012
Northern parts of Indonesia were today rocked by a 5.3 magnitude earthquake but there were no immediate reports of loss of property or life. The epicenter of the quake was traced around 160 km southeast off Banda Aceh on Indonesia's...
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Mild earthquakes in Assam 04 September 2012
Slightly after the clock struck one in the afternoon, Assam was shook by mild earthquakes on Tuesday. A few parts of the north-east India had also experienced minor tremors. The quake was measured at 3.1 on the Richter scale when...
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5 Killed in Philippines earthquake 06 February 2012
An earthquake of a 6.8 magnitude hit Central Philippines today triggering landslides and destroying buildings. Reports said 5 persons were killed and 29 others went missing after the quake. The quake, which hit the narrow strait off Negros Island, caused...
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Quake rocks Delhi, Haryana areas 05 March 2012
An earthquake of 4.8 magnitude on Richter scale shook Delhi and its surroundings this afternoon. People ran out of their houses fearing threat to their lives. The quake was felt in all areas of north Delhi, Ghajiyabad, Noida and Haryana,...
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