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Earthquake of Magnitude 4.1 Jolts Leh, No Casualties Reported

Earthquake of Magnitude 4.1 Jolts Leh, No Casualties Reported

Leh (Ladakh), November 1, 2025: An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Leh on Saturday evening, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at 5:42 pm at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres beneath the surface.The NCS shared the details on X, stating, “EQ of M: 4.1, On: 01/11/2025 17:42:26 IST, Lat: 36.69 N, Long: 75.51 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Leh, Ladakh.” No casualties or property damage have been reported so far.Experts note that shallow earthquakes, like the one recorded in Leh, tend to cause stronger surface shaking compared to deeper ones, as…
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4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR, Residents Rush Out in Panic

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR, Residents Rush Out in Panic

New Delhi, February 17, 2025: A mild earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale struck Delhi-NCR early Monday morning, causing panic among residents. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremors were recorded at 5:36 AM at a depth of 5 km.The epicenter was located 9 km east of New Delhi, with strong tremors prompting people to rush out of their homes in fear. The sudden jolts were felt across various parts of the national capital region, with many reporting shaking furniture and rattling windows.NCS confirmed the quake's details in a post on X, stating, "Earthquake of Magnitude:…
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