Earthquake Shakes Kashmir: Tremors Highlight Region’s Seismic Vulnerability

Earthquake Shakes Kashmir: Tremors Highlight Region’s Seismic Vulnerability

5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts the Region: Tremors Felt Strongly in Jammu & Kashmir Srinagar 19 April 2025: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Saturday afternoon, sending ripples of tremors across northern India and Pakistan. In Jammu and Kashmir, the tremors were felt sharply, rattling homes and unsettling residents in Srinagar and other parts of the region. The quake has once again highlighted the seismic vulnerability of Kashmir, a region already prone to earthquakes due to its tectonic location. The Event: Kashmir Shaken The earthquake,…

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7.6-Magnitude Quake Jolts Japan: Tsunami Watch in Effect for Coastal Regions

7.6-Magnitude Quake Jolts Japan: Tsunami Watch in Effect for Coastal Regions

Japan earthquake: An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 hit Japan, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning. Reports of damage were not immediately available. Japan earthquake updates: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit north central Japan on Monday, media reports claimed. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning along the coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama prefectures after a series of strong quakes shook western areas, the reports claimed. Hokuriku Electric Power said it is checking for any irregularities at its nuclear power plants, Japanese public broadcaster…

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