A moderate earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale that struck central Assam early on January 5 was linked to tectonic activity near the Kopili Fault, according to a preliminary assessment by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck central Assam in the early hours of Monday, impacting four districts and leaving three people injured, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
Tura, Aug 1: The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), South Garo Hills, conducted a comprehensive two-day training and earthquake mock drill at the Gasuapara...
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, prompting a Pacific-wide tsunami warning and sparking panic across the region.
Meghalaya, known for its lush hills and natural beauty, sits atop a geologically restless region—the Shillong Plateau. Surrounded by major fault lines such as the Dauki Fault, Main Boundary Thrust, and Main Central Thrust, the state is under constant tectonic stress due to the movement of the Indian Plate.
