National Center for Seismology

  • 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh: Tremors Felt Across Eastern India and Kolkata

    5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh: Tremors Felt Across Eastern India and Kolkata

    Nov 21, 2025 05:11 pm CST

    A 5.7-magnitude earthquake with its epicenter near Dhaka, Bangladesh caused strong tremors across eastern India, particularly in Kolkata and the Salt Lake IT sector. While Bangladesh reported six fatalities, no casualties were confirmed in India. The event highlights the seismic vulnerability of the region where Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, prompting building evacuations and safety precautions across affected areas.

  • 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Andaman Sea: No Damage Reported in Island Chain

    5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Andaman Sea: No Damage Reported in Island Chain

    Nov 09, 2025 09:02 pm CST

    A 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Andaman Sea on Sunday, with tremors felt across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Officials confirmed no casualties or property damage resulted from the seismic event. Authorities issued safety advisories for tourists and fishermen as precautionary measures, with the epicenter located near Barren Island, India's only active volcano region.

  • Pakistan Hit by 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake: National Center for Seismology Reports Recent Seismic Activity

    Pakistan Hit by 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake: National Center for Seismology Reports Recent Seismic Activity

    Oct 04, 2025 07:56 am CST

    A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on Saturday at 01:59 IST, occurring at a depth of 10 km below the earth's surface, as reported by the National Center for Seismology. This follows a smaller 3.2 magnitude tremor recorded in Karachi earlier that week, highlighting ongoing seismic activity in the region.