5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Manipur

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2026

East India State News

An earthquake struck parts of Manipur early Tuesday morning, with tremors felt in Imphal, Ukhrul and nearby areas. Officials said the quake measured 5.2 in magnitude and was centered in Kamjong district. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage, though the tremors caused

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Japan On Alert After Quake And Tsunami Warning

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2026

Japan remained on alert after a powerful offshore earthquake triggered tsunami warnings and evacuation orders across parts of the country’s northeast coast. Authorities later lifted the tsunami warning after smaller waves than initially feared were recorded, but officials cautioned that the risk of another strong earthquake remains elevated over the coming week. Japan

East India State News

Myanmar Earthquake Triggers Tremors in Kolkata

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Tremors were felt across Kolkata and adjoining areas on Tuesday evening after an earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar, causing brief panic among residents in parts of eastern India. Details of the Earthquake The earthquake, measuring around magnitude 6 on the Richter scale, originated in Myanmar and was felt in several locations across West Bengal, including Kolkata,

North India State News

Earthquake of Magnitude 4.7 Hits Baramulla

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

An earthquake measuring magnitude 4.7 struck the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning, according to the Indian seismic monitoring agency. The tremor was felt in several parts of the Kashmir Valley, but there were no reports of major damage or casualties. Location and Depth The quake’s epicentre was near Baramulla town, with […]

North India State News

Earthquake in Tajikistan Felt in Kashmir

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.3 in magnitude struck Tajikistan early on Friday, with tremors felt in parts of Kashmir and surrounding regions. The seismic event occurred in the early hours of the morning, and residents reported feeling shaking in several areas of the valley. Details of the Quake The earthquake was recorded at a depth […]

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Strong Earthquake Strikes Western Japan

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck western Japan early on Monday, shaking buildings and causing alarm among residents but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake was felt strongly in parts of Shikoku and western Honshu, with tremors reported in several cities including Takamatsu and Okayama. Officials said there was no risk of a tsunami following the […]

East India State News

5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Assam

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck parts of Assam in the early hours of Monday, triggering panic among residents in several districts. The tremor occurred at around 4.17 am, with the epicentre located in Morigaon district. The quake originated at a depth of roughly 50 kilometres, placing it in the category of […]

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7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan’s Northeast

By BPN News Desk December 28, 2025

A strong earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck off the northeastern coast of Taiwan on Saturday, shaking large parts of the island, including the capital Taipei. The quake was located near the coastal city of Yilan and occurred offshore at a considerable depth, which helped reduce surface-level damage. Tremors Felt Across the Island […]

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7.6-Magnitude Quake Triggers Tsunami Alert in Northern Japan

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

A powerful undersea earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan late on December 8. The tremor, measured at magnitude 7.6, hit offshore near Aomori Prefecture and was felt across several regions in northern Honshu and parts of Hokkaido. The quake shook buildings, rattled windows and caused temporary power disruptions in some localities. Tsunami warning […]

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Strong 6.6 Quake Jolts Indonesia’s Sumatra

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, on November 27, 2025. According to the USGS, the epicentre was located near Simeulue Island at a depth of around 25 km. The tremors were felt across western Indonesia, prompting residents in several districts to rush outdoors. No Tsunami Threat Issued Indonesia’s tsunami monitoring […]