The earthquake in China has once again shaken it. Earthquake tremors occurred in Guangxi, southern region of China, in the early hours of Monday (May 18). The intensity of the earthquake was 5.2 on the Richter scale. Many buildings have suffered heavy damage due to the earthquake. So far, 2 people have died due to the earthquake and many are missing.

Earthquake tremors were felt in Guangxi, causing fear among the people. The local administration has evacuated more than seven thousand people to safe places and emergency service personnel are continuously carrying out relief and rescue operations. Many people are feared trapped in buildings.

13 buildings destroyed
According to China’s state media CCTV, at least 13 buildings have been destroyed by the earthquake and many people have been injured, but there is no news of anyone being seriously injured. Of the injured, 4 people have been admitted to the hospital. Two people have died due to the devastation caused by the earthquake. Public transport in the area has been affected due to the earthquake. Especially the rail traffic will be restored only after investigation.

people are being searched
This earthquake has not caused much damage and power lines, water supply, gas services and road traffic are running normally. The local administration has advised people to stay away from the affected buildings. Many buildings have been evacuated. The administration has intensified relief and rescue operations. People are being searched in the destroyed buildings.

Train movement affected
Chinese Railway officials said that after the earthquake, safety checks are being done regarding the strength of the railway lines. Due to this, the movement of some trains may be affected and passengers may have to face delays. China’s Disaster Management Department has increased surveillance in the area and people have been appealed to remain alert in view of the possibility of aftershocks.

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An earthquake of 7.4 magnitude was felt in the northern part of Japan on Monday (April 20, 2026). According to national broadcaster NHK, after the earthquake, a tsunami warning was immediately issued for the coastal areas. Officials said that sea waves could reach up to 3 meters high in Iwate Prefecture and parts of Hokkaido. People have been asked to immediately move to safe and higher places.

The government and emergency services are on full alert mode, the situation is being constantly monitored. The administration is also trying to understand how much damage can be caused by earthquake and tsunami. It has also been said in the issued warning that tsunami waves have started reaching the coast and they may come not once but many times. It has been said in the advisory that people should move away from there without wasting time.

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Special warning regarding waves

Officials also said that the waves may come before or after the scheduled time and their height may also be higher than expected. Especially people living near sea coasts and rivers have been advised to stay away from there, because the water level may rise suddenly. Due to this, flood like situation may arise in the areas.

Why do earthquakes occur in Japan?

The biggest reason for earthquakes in Japan is its geographical location. Japan is situated in a place where there are many big layers of the earth, which are called tectonic plates. These plates include the Pacific Plate, Philippine Sea Plate, Eurasian Plate and North American Plate. All these plates always keep moving slowly. When the pressure increases between them and suddenly this pressure is released, then vibration is created, due to which earthquake tremors are felt. Japan also falls in an area called the Ring of Fire. This is the world’s most active earthquake and volcanic region. Almost 90 percent of the world’s earthquakes occur in this area, so earthquakes are considered common here.

There is news of a tsunami of 80 centimeters after an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude was felt in northern Japan. The PM’s office has informed that a disaster management team has been formed by the government. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude occurred in northern Japan on Monday. After this the agency issued a tsunami warning with waves up to three meters high.

The earthquake occurred at 4.53 pm in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of northern Iwate province. The intensity of the earthquake was so much that buildings located hundreds of miles away shook. According to the Meteorological Department, 40 minutes after the earthquake, an 80 cm high tsunami wave hit the Kuji port of Iwate.

Government issued advisory, instructions to go to higher places immediately

The agency has also issued an advisory, saying that local people should immediately move from coastal areas and river bank areas to safe places such as higher places or safe buildings. There is a possibility of damage due to tsunami waves. Tsunami waves can occur again and again.

While issuing a press briefing, JMA official said that more earthquakes may occur in this area. PM Sanae Takaichi has said that a warning has been issued for these areas. People living there please move to higher and safer places. The government is engaged in relief work.

Why do earthquakes and tsunamis occur frequently in Japan?
Actually, Japan is one of the most seismically active countries in the world. It lies above the four main tectonic plates on the western edge of the Pacific Ring of Fire. Every year 1500 earthquakes are felt here. 18% of the world’s earthquakes occur in Japan only. In 2011, 18,500 people died due to tsunami in Japan.

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Earthquake News: The land of Afghanistan was shaken by strong earthquakes on Friday (April 3, 2026). Strong earthquake tremors were felt in the northern part of the country including the capital Kabul. The intensity of the earthquake was measured at 5.9 magnitude on the Richter scale. Apart from Afghanistan, its shocks have been felt in four countries, from Tajikistan, Pakistan to India. Earthquake tremors have also been felt in Jammu and Kashmir, capital New Delhi, Punjab, Chandigarh and some parts of Himachal Pradesh in India.

According to the GFZ, the epicenter of the earthquake was at 71.01 degrees east longitude and 36.52 degrees north latitude in Hindu Kush in the border area of ​​Afghanistan and Tajikistan, while its depth was recorded at 175 kilometers, where the earthquake occurred at 4:12 pm UTC (about 8:42 pm local time).

No casualties or damage reported

According to the report of Tolo News, no loss of life or damage has been reported so far in Afghanistan due to the earthquake. However, fearing the strong tremors of the earthquake, there was an atmosphere of panic among the people and people came out of their homes and reached open areas.

Where were earthquake tremors felt in India?

According to the report of news agency IANS, strong tremors were felt till the capital Delhi in India due to the earthquake that occurred in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. It is being told that an earthquake of 5.9 magnitude occurred in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border area on Friday, whose tremors were felt in many parts of North India including Jammu and Kashmir.

#WATCH | Jammu & Kashmir: An earthquake was felt in Srinagar. Chandeliers and fans were seen moving. pic.twitter.com/iFx5OTZ7uB

— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2026

Chaos like atmosphere in Kupwara, Earth shook in Tibet

According to the report, due to earthquake in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, there was panic among the people for some time. However, there is no news of any damage or loss of life so far. The administration is keeping an eye on the situation. Earlier, earthquake tremors were felt in Tibet also. The earth shook in Tibet also at 8.12 pm. Whose intensity was measured at 3.2.

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Strong earthquake tremors have been felt in Indonesia. Its intensity has been measured at 7.4 on the Richter scale. A tsunami warning was also issued after this earthquake. There is an atmosphere of panic among the people due to earthquake tremors. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake was felt at around 6:48 am (local time). Its center is said to be in the Molucca Sea area. In the initial report, its intensity was said to be 7.8, which was later reduced to 7.4.

The strong tremors of the earthquake created chaos in the area and people came out of their homes out of fear. The administration has immediately increased vigilance and people living in coastal areas have been advised to be careful. After the tsunami warning was issued, relief and rescue agencies are on alert. At present, complete information about damage and casualties has not been revealed. Officials have appealed to people to stay away from the beach and follow safety instructions. However, according to the new update, the government has removed the tsunami warning after the earthquake.

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.8 – 119 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia https://t.co/YwK0JZeM0S

— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) April 1, 2026

Reason for earthquake in Indonesia

Earthquake is not a new thing in Indonesia, rather it is a common natural phenomenon there. Indonesia falls in the area called Ring of Fire. This is considered to be the world’s most active earthquake and volcanic area. There is constant movement under the ground in this area, due to which earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur more frequently. Apart from this, many big tectonic plates exist beneath Indonesia, such as Indo-Australian Plate, Eurasian Plate and Pacific Plate. These plates always move slowly and sometimes collide with each other. When this collision occurs, energy is generated inside the ground and that causes an earthquake.

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The land of Indonesia trembled again due to the earthquake. Strong tremors were felt in the early hours of Thursday (April 2) near the city of Ternent in the eastern part of the country. Feeling the tremors of the earthquake, local people came out of their homes and offices in panic. The US Geological Survey (USGS) measured the intensity of this morning earthquake at 7.4. After the earthquake, the administration has issued a tsunami alert.

dangerous tsunami alert

According to APTN report, officials said that an earthquake in Indonesian waters on Thursday morning triggered tsunami waves, killing at least one person. Many houses and buildings have been damaged. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of this 7.4 magnitude earthquake was at a depth of 35 kilometers (22 miles) in the Molucca Sea. The American Monitoring Center has issued a warning indicating the possibility of a dangerous tsunami within a radius of 1 thousand kilometers from the earthquake epicenter.

Appeal to people to be careful

A 70-year-old woman died and another resident was injured in the Minahasa district of North Sulawesi, Indonesia’s disaster management agency said. The spokesperson of the Disaster Management Agency has appealed to the people not to return to the beaches or coastal areas until the authorities officially declare the situation normal. At least two aftershocks were felt after the main earthquake, both off the coast.

Indonesia is a vast archipelago of more than 28 crore people. It is situated on a major seismic fault. It is often affected by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. At least 602 people were killed in a 2022 magnitude 5.6 earthquake that struck the city of Cianjur in West Java, the deadliest in Indonesia since the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 4,300. In 2004, a powerful earthquake in the Indian Ocean triggered a tsunami that killed more than 230,000 people in a dozen countries, most of them in Aceh province of Indonesia.

A strong earthquake of 7.6 magnitude occurred on Tuesday (March 24) in Neyafu near the Tonga region of the Oceania continent. No damage has been reported so far. According to the US Geological Survey (USGL), the earthquake occurred at a depth of more than 235 kilometers.

Let us tell you that Tonga is an island country, which consists of 171 islands. It is located about 3500 kilometers away from the east coast of Australia. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred about 153 kilometers west of Neiafu, Tonga, located in the South Pacific Ocean. According to USGL data, the earthquake occurred at 9.37 local time.

tsunami warning

Tsunami warning issued after powerful earthquake. The Pacific Ocean Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) said that the earthquake occurred deep underground. Let us tell you that a day earlier (23 March) also an earthquake of 6.2 magnitude had occurred in Hihifo, Tonga. According to the US Geological Survey, this earthquake was at a depth of 79.7 kilometers.

Earthquake shocks in Nepal and Sikkim also

Earlier, earthquake tremors were also felt in Nepal on Monday (23 March) afternoon. Whose intensity was measured at 4.1. There is no news of any damage due to the earthquake. The epicenter of the earthquake was located near the Rayal area of ​​Bajhang. Earthquakes are felt several times a year in Nepal, it is located in one of the most active tectonic zones (seismic zones four and five), making it highly vulnerable to earthquakes. Nepal is at 11th place in the list of countries most at risk of earthquake in the world.

On March 22, a mild earthquake of 4.1 magnitude occurred in Sikkim. This information was given in a report of the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The epicenter of the earthquake that occurred at 8.41 pm on Saturday night was located 14 kilometers below the surface in Mangan district.

Strong tremors were felt in China’s Xinjiang province on Thursday morning. According to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), the earthquake occurred at 5:45 am 44 seconds. Its intensity was recorded at 4.9 on the Richter scale and the center was located at a depth of 10 kilometers from the ground. The epicenter of the earthquake was at 43.55 degrees north latitude and 86.12 degrees east longitude. According to local media reports, the tremors spread panic among the people and many people came out of their homes.

Instructions to increase earthquake monitoring
The China Earthquake Administration (CEA) implemented Level-3 emergency response immediately after the earthquake. Under this protocol, instructions have been given to the concerned agencies to conduct joint review, increase earthquake monitoring, assess possible aftershocks and rapidly share all important information. The Xinjiang Provincial Earthquake Administration has sent an expert team to the site to monitor the situation and assist the local government. The team is cooperating in relief and emergency works.

‘No confirmation of major loss’
No major damage has been confirmed so far due to the earthquake in Xinjiang, but officials are continuously collecting information from the affected areas. The communication and power supply systems in the earthquake affected areas are being investigated. Experts say that considering the intensity and shallow depth of the tremors, there may be a possibility of minor damage. The administration has appealed to the people to remain alert and trust the official information.

There was a strong earthquake in Tibet in January 2025. Its intensity was measured according to 6.8 Chinese agencies. At least 126 people lost their lives in this earthquake. More than 1000 houses were damaged. In December 2023, an earthquake of about 5.9-6.2 magnitude occurred in Gansu province of China, whose depth was about 10 kilometers.

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Earthquake tremors were felt in Bangladesh on 27 February (Friday). The intensity of the earthquake was felt to be 5.4 on the Richter scale. Frightened by the earthquake, people came out of their homes and offices. Its effect was seen in many districts from Kolkata to West Bengal.

An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 on the Richter scale was recorded in Pakistan at 09:57:59 am (IST) on Saturday (21 February 2026). This information has been given by India’s National Center for Seismology (NCS). According to NCS, the epicenter of the earthquake was recorded about 10 kilometers below the ground. An earthquake of 3.9 magnitude generally falls in the category of mild to moderate tremors. An earthquake of such intensity is generally less likely to cause large-scale damage, although tremors may be felt by people at a local level.

At present, no information has been received about any loss of life or property. The local administration is keeping an eye on the situation. Pakistan is located in a seismically sensitive area, where earthquakes of mild and moderate intensity are recorded from time to time. Experts say that earthquakes that occur at a depth of 10 km can be felt more clearly on the surface, but due to the low intensity, the possibility of major damage is less. An official update is awaited for further information on the situation.

Why does earthquake occur in Pakistan?

Pakistan is counted among the most earthquake affected countries in the world. The main reason for this is its geographical location. It is located in the area where the Indian tectonic plate and the Eurasian tectonic plate collide. Due to the constant movement and pressure of these plates, seismic activities keep happening repeatedly in this area. Areas like Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan are located near major fault lines. In these areas, the movement of plates under the ground is more active, due to which there is a greater risk of large and destructive earthquakes. In history, Balochistan and Northern Pakistan have suffered many severe earthquakes, which caused huge loss of life and property.