The modern scale measures a quantity called “moment magnitude” (denoted as Mw), which is based on variables such as the area ...

To remember the 1905 Kangra earthquake and share basic, layman-friendly information with audiences in the region of Himachal ...

Understanding the factors that contribute to the scale of destruction can help predict and mitigate future disasters. In this article, we will explore seven critical factors: size and duration, depth, ...

A tremor of 2.5 or less usually cannot be felt but can be detected by instruments. Quakes of up to five are felt and cause ...

The shockwaves travelled to Thailand; tremors were felt across much of the country, causing the collapse of a high-rise ...

March 28, 2025 will be remembered as a day of tragedy and resilience in Southeast Asia. A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central ...

On March 30, 2023, at 20:46, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck Gaozhou, a city in the Maoming area of Guangdong Province, China. The depth of this earthquake was measured at 10 kilometers, according ...

The natural disaster compounds humanitarian concerns in a country already in the throes of a devastating civil war ...