Delhi Earthquake: An earthquake struck Delhi this morning. Strong tremors were felt. Tremors were also felt in nearby areas. The earthquake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale. The earthquake struck at 9.04 am this morning. The epicentre was Jhajjar in Haryana. The epicentre was at a depth of 10 km.
In this context, let’s take a look at 5 deadliest Quakes in Indian history:
In 1934, a massive 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck Bihar and parts of Nepal. Entire towns crumbled, and nearly 10,000 lives were lost. Patna and Munger saw unimaginable destruction. Even today, stories from that tragedy live on through families who rebuilt from the rubble.
On January 26, 2001 — India’s Republic Day — the state of Gujarat was jolted by a 7.7 magnitude quake centered near Bhuj. Buildings collapsed like sandcastles, killing around 20,000 people and injuring over 167,000. The resilience shown by the people of Kutch in the face of such horror remains truly inspiring.
This 8.6 magnitude earthquake in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh was one of the strongest ever recorded in India. It triggered massive landslides and even altered the course of the Brahmaputra River. Around 1,500 people lost their lives, but countless more stories of survival and loss emerged from the hills and valleys.
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck on October 8, 2005, devastating Pakistan-administered Kashmir and severely impacting India’s Jammu & Kashmir. Nearly 1,300 people died in India, with entire villages wiped out. Rescue teams braved harsh terrain to bring help to thousands stranded.
Unlike the others, the 6.2 magnitude Latur earthquake was relatively moderate but turned catastrophic due to its shallow depth and the unsuspecting region. Around 10,000 people died, and over 30,000 were injured, as simple village homes crumbled in seconds.
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