Earthquakes in India - 10 Worst Earthquakes in India
80Students were going to school for the republic day celebration, those who thought that the republic day is just another holiday were snoring. Leaders all over the country were hoisting the tri-color flag.
As an on-going traditon people were distributing sweets among children, some were seen holding flags, some were busy in attaching a small flag on their shirts. Some were with their friends for planning and enjoying the rest of the day. Suddenly, news-struck that an earthquake has taken place in Gujarat.
As time passed by, news was that it is a massive earthquake and there is a tremendous loss of life and property. Reportedly 30,000 people died and numerous others got injured. This is the real story of the Gujarat earthquake.
Ten years down the line, situation has improved, but the scars remain.
There are more deadly earthquakes that India has witnessed. Here is the list of ten worst earthquakes that India has seen in its history.
1) Indian Ocean Earthquake, 2004
Date - December 26, 2004
Time - 08:50
Deaths - > 230,210 (Includes deaths in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Maldives, and Somalia)
Magnitude - 9.1–9.3
Epicenter - 3.30°N, 95.87°E
2) Kashmir Earthquake, 2005
Date - October 8, 2005
Time - 08:50:38
Deaths - > 80,000
Magnitude - 7.6
Epicenter - 34.43°N, 73.54°E
3) Bihar Earthquake, 1934
Date - January 15, 1934
Time - 14 :13
Deaths - > 30,000
Magnitude - 8.7
Epicenter - 25°N, 85°E (240 km away from Kathmandu)
4) Gujarat Earthquake, 2001
Date - January 26, 2001
Time - 08:50:00
Deaths - 20,000
Magnitude - 7.7
Epicenter - 23.41°N, 70.23°E
5) Kangra Earthquake, 1905
Date - April 4, 1905
Time - 06:10
Deaths - > 20,000
Magnitude - 7.8
Epicenter - 32.1°N, 76.3°E
6) Latur Earthquake, 1993
Date - September 30, 1993
Time - 22:25
Deaths - > 20,000
Magnitude - 6.4
Epicenter - 18.08°N, 76.52°E
7) Assam Earthquake, 1950
Date - August 15, 1950
Time - 19:39
Deaths - 1,526
Magnitude - 8.6
Epicenter - 28°30′, 96°30′E
8) Assam Earthquake, 1897
Date - June 12, 1897
Time - 17 :11
Deaths - 1,500
Magnitude - 8.1
Epicenter - 26°N, 91°E
9) Uttarkashi Earthquake, 1991
Date - October 20, 1991
Time - Unknown
Deaths - >1,000
Magnitude - 6.8
Epicenter - 30.780°N, 78.774°E
10) Koynanagar Earthquake, 1967
Date - December 11, 1967
Time - 04:21
Deaths -180
Magnitude - 6.5
Epicenter - 17°.50 N, 73°.78 E
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