Chandigarh earthquake

27 Jun

Mild Earthquake Tremors From Afghanistan Rattles Chandigarh Tricity Region

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAfghanistan tremor, Chandigarh earthquake, Hindu Kush, seismic activity, tricity evacuations

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Mild earthquake tremors were felt across Chandigarh and parts of the surrounding tricity region on Saturday evening, triggering temporary anxiety among residents. The seismic activity followed a powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck northeastern Afghanistan, according to data released by the National Centre for Seismology. The tremors, which occurred around 7:04 p.m. local time, vibrated through high-rise buildings and residential neighborhoods, prompting many individuals to quickly evacuate their homes and offices as a standard safety precaution. Despite the sudden panic and instances of brief ground shaking that lasted several seconds, municipal authorities and disaster management teams confirmed that…

05 Jun

Strong 5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Widespread Panic Across Chandigarh and North India

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh earthquake, Hindu Kush tremors, National Centre for Seismology, North India quake, tectonic plates

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Strong earthquake tremors rattled Chandigarh and the tricity region on Friday night, triggering widespread panic as residents — particularly those in high-rise apartments and multi-storey housing societies — abandoned their homes and spilled onto streets and open grounds. The deep-focus seismic event radiated energy across vast distances, shaking multiple states across North India but leaving no immediate reports of casualties or major structural damage in the local area. The quake, recorded at around 9:46 pm IST, measured 5.9 on the Richter scale. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the epicentre was located in the Hindu…