(Kiran News) – In a series of devastating natural disasters, more than 2,100 people have lost their lives across Afghanistan and Sudan, with thousands more injured as rescue operations continue. Major Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan On Sunday night, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck eastern Afghanistan, not far from Kabul. The quake caused … Read more
New Delhi, 22 August (Kiran News). A massive earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale struck the Drake Passage, located near Antarctica between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica, early Friday. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) later revised the magnitude to 7.5. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from … Read more
Beijing/Hong Kong, May 19 – A moderate earthquake struck near China’s capital city of Beijing early Sunday morning, startling residents and prompting evacuations in some areas. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake measured 4.5 on the Richter scale, while the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) recorded a magnitude of 4.2. The … Read more
Athens, May 14, 2025 — A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Kasos Island in Greece early Wednesday morning, triggering widespread tremors that were felt as far away as central Israel, Egypt, Libya, Türkiye, and other parts of the eastern Mediterranean region. Although no casualties or major damages were immediately reported, the event raised concerns … Read more
Port Moresby, April 5, 2025 – A powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea early Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Although a tsunami warning was initially issued, authorities later withdrew it after further assessment. Strong Quake Jolts New Britain Island The … Read more
Islamabad, April 1 – Just hours after Karachi experienced mild tremors on Eid, an earthquake struck Balochistan’s Barkhan district on Monday morning, sending fresh waves of concern across Pakistan. The quake, measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale, was recorded at a depth of 12 kilometers, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake’s … Read more
Strong Seismic Activity Recorded, No Immediate Reports of Damage or Casualties Kathmandu, March 8 – A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal-Tibet border on Saturday afternoon, shaking parts of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, and several districts near the China border. According to the National Seismological Center of Nepal, the earthquake occurred at 2:35 PM local time. The … Read more
