Earthquakes are relatively common in Myanmar, where six strong quakes of 7.0 magnitude or more struck between 1930 and 1956 ...

Magnitude Scale: The Richter scale is commonly used to quantify the magnitude of earthquakes. A 1.8-magnitude quake is considered minor, typically causing little to no damage. For instance, while a ...

Collapsing buildings are the biggest cause of death during earthquakes. How should buildings they be constructed to prevent deaths and injuries?

In Nepal's iconic world heritage site Kathmandu Valley, the Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex that once lay in ruins ...

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A major, 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Myanmar on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor ...

By bno - Bangkok bureau A powerful 7.7-magnitude (on the Richter scale) earthquake hit central Myanmar on Friday, March 28 at ...

Myanmar was struck by the strongest earthquake the world has seen since 2023 on Friday — with shaking felt in major ...

The earthquake in New Jersey was of 1.8 magnitude and occurred at the depth of 8 kilometers. There are no reports of any damages or casualties. A while ago, an earthquake of magnitude 6.2 hit the ...

People living in coastal areas have been warned to get out of the water and move away from beaches after a strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand’s South Island, authorities said.

SYDNEY, Australia — A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said. The tremor -- initially recorded with a magnitude of 7.0 -- ...