The Indian subcontinent has a history of earthquakes. The reason for the intensity and high frequency of earthquakes is the Indian plate driving into Asia at a rate of approximately 47 mm/year.[1] The following is a list of major earthquakes which have occurred in India, including those with epicentres outside India that caused significant damage.
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The Worst Indian Earthquakes
It was 26th January 2001, Republic Day in India. Students were going to school for celebrations. Those who thought republic day as just another holiday were snoring. Leaders all over the country were hoisting the tricolor flag.
As an on-going tradition people were distributing sweets among children. Some were holding flags, some busy attaching a small flag on their shirts. Some were chatting 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, the news come in: a massive earthquake with tremendous loss of life and property. Reportedly 30,000 people died and many others got injured. This is the real story of the Gujarat earthquake.
Fifteen years down the line, the situation has improved, but scars remain.
There are more deadly earthquakes that India has seen. Here is the list of ten worst earthquakes in India's history.
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2021‑04‑28 Assam 6.0 Mw VII
2017‑01‑03 India, Bangladesh 5.7 Mw V
2016‑01‑04 India, Myanmar, Ba... 6.7 Mw VII
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The Indian subcontinent has a history of earthquakes. The reason for the intensity and high frequency of earthquakes is the Indian plate driving into Asia at a rate of approximately 47 mm/year.[1] The following is a list of major earthquakes which have occurred in India, including those with epicentres outside India that caused significant damage.
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MAR 12, 2021
Top 10 Worst Earthquakes of India
AARAV
Great lists for you to use and share. There's something for everyone here!
biggest-earthquakes-in-india
Photo via International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
The Worst Indian Earthquakes
It was 26th January 2001, Republic Day in India. Students were going to school for celebrations. Those who thought republic day as just another holiday were snoring. Leaders all over the country were hoisting the tricolor flag.
As an on-going tradition people were distributing sweets among children. Some were holding flags, some busy attaching a small flag on their shirts. Some were chatting 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, the news come in: a massive earthquake with tremendous loss of life and property. Reportedly 30,000 people died and many others got injured. This is the real story of the Gujarat earthquake.
Fifteen years down the line, the situation has improved, but scars remain.
There are more deadly earthquakes that India has seen. Here is the list of ten worst earthquakes in India's history.