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National Centre for Seismology deploys 11 temporary stations to better und
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) has deployed 11 temporary additional stations covering the known faults in the National Capital Region to precisely locate earthquakes and their aftershocks for a better understanding of causes.
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Delhi govt launches earthquake awareness campaign
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): The Delhi government on Wednesday launched an awareness campaign to inform the people on how to react during earthquakes, according to a press release from the Chief Minister's Office.
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Earthquakes hit Manipur, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Manipur/Andaman and Nicobar Islands [India], June 28 (ANI): Earthquakes measuring 4.0 and 4.1 on the Richter Scale hit near Ukhrul area in Manipur and Diglipur of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday respectively on Sunday, according to the National Centre for Seismology.
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Two earthquakes rock Mizoram within 12 hrs, no casualties reported: Chief
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Aizwal (Mizoram) [India], June 22 (ANI): As two earthquakes hit Mizoram in a span of 12 hours, Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Monday informed that no casualties have been reported so far and damage assessment is being undertaken by concerned MLA and district administration.
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Occurrence of minor earthquakes in Delhi-NCR region not 'unusual', no need
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): There is no need to "panic" with respect to the recent seismic activities in Delhi-NCR region as per the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), said Dr BK Bansal, Director of the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) on Thursday.
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Paperwork, consultations will not resolve imminent threat of earthquakes:
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): Delhi High Court has said that mere paperwork and consultations would not solve the imminent threat related to earthquakes, and some work on the ground level needs to be undertaken to save the citizens from a possible catastrophe.
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HC asks Delhi govt, civic bodies to file affidavits on plan to deal with e
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked Delhi government and other civic bodies to file affidavits explaining the plan to deal with earthquakes and how it is to be implemented on an urgent basis.
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4.6 magnitude quake jolts Ladakh's Kargil
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Kargil (Ladakh) [India], Dec 30 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter Scale struck near Kargil (Ladakh) [India], Dec 30 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter Scale struck near Kargil in Ladakh at 6:34 pm on Monday. in Ladakh at 6:34 pm on Monday.
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Major earthquake with 6.3 magnitude strikes west of Port Hardy in Canada
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Ontario [Canada], Dec 25 (ANI): An earthquake measuring magnitude 6.3 on the Richter Scale struck the west coast of Port Hardy in British Columbia, Canada, on Tuesday.
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Researchers close to developing short-term earthquake forecast system
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 24 (ANI): A recent discovery by researchers can help them develop short-term earthquake forecast so that people can be evacuated from the seismic impact zone quickly.
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J-K: 3 consecutive earthquakes hit Chenab valley in two days, locals gripp
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Sept 9 (ANI): Residents of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir are living in fear as the three consecutive earthquakes have jolted the Chenab Valley in the last two days.
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Himachal Pradesh records 5 earthquakes in past 24 hours: IMD
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Sept 9 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh has witnessed five earthquakes in the Chamba district during the past 24 hours, Indian Meteorology Department (IMD) on Monday informed.
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