Tremors of an earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale with its epicentre in Badakhshan province in Afghanistan, were felt in Kashmir Valley on Saturday.
The Minister was reviewing the key development proposals during the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meetings in Kishtwar and Doda districts.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck 35 km south of Jurm in Afghanistan.
A mild tremor was felt in Leh early Friday morning after a shallow earthquake struck the region. Officials said the quake was minor, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Recently, the people of the city of Kolkata witnessed the earthquake for a short time; individuals ran out of high-rise offices to the streets in panic.
A strong earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck Taiwan late Saturday night, triggering tremors across several parts of the island, Focus Taiwan reported.
Did you know your floor tiles can “pop”? I didn’t know. One fine day, while recovering from a flu and walking towards the kitchen to get a refill of hot coffee, I felt the ground underneath tremble.
The petitioner brought up concerns about a majority of the citizens living in areas that are in high risk for earthquakes, citing that nearly three quarters of the Indians reside in areas deemed as highly prone to seismic activity.
Japan's weather agency issued a tsunami advisory for northern Japan's Pacific coast after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture on Friday.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday said that she received reports of 30 injuries and a residential fire.
