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The reason for the intensity and high frequency of earthquakes is the Indian plate driving into Asia at a rate of approximately 47 mm/year. [1] The following is a list of major earthquakes which have occurred in India, including those with epicentres outside India that caused significant damage or casualties in the country.
The 1950 Assam–Tibet earthquake, [4] also known as the Assam earthquake, [4] occurred on 15 August and had a moment magnitude of 8.7. The epicentre was located in the Mishmi Hills . It is one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded on land .
The earthquake was the strongest to hit the foothills of the Himalayas in more than ninety years. [5] Apart from the Chamoli district, the quake also affected five other districts of Uttar Pradesh viz. Rudraprayag, Tehri Garhwal, Bageshwar, Uttarkashi and Pauri Garhwal (all are in Uttarakhand now).
It is the strongest earthquake in a swarm related to a hydropower plant, and the largest in the area in over a century. [447] In Kon Plông district, at least five houses were damaged, one of them suffering collapsed roofs. [448] [449] – – 23 [450] Indonesia, Bengkulu offshore, 117 km (73 mi) south of Pagar Alam: 6.2 55.8 IV
A 9.15 magnitude earthquake off Sumatra triggered a tsunami that barrelled into Indonesia, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka and many other countries in the region, devastating villages and tourist ...
The 2021 Assam earthquake struck 11 km (7 miles) away from Dhekiajuli, Assam, India at 07:51 on April 28, 2021 with a moment magnitude of 6.0 at 34.0 km (21.1 mi) depth. [2] [3] The quake struck with an epicenter 140 km (86 miles) north of the main city of Guwahati. It resulted in two fatalities and at least 12 injuries.
An earthquake struck along the border of northeast India and Bangladesh on Monday, sending tremors through the region, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The 5.5 magnitude quake was at a depth of 10 ...
The tremor measured 6.8, hitting Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...