Withdrawal of India's new earthquake map raises concerns about overestimated seismic risks and impacts on infrastructure in the Himalayas.

Union govt's decision to roll back India's newly introduced seismic zonation map and revised earthquake design code has ...

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Stressing the urgent need for earthquake-resilient urban planning, Neelima Satyam Devarakonda, Institute Chair Professor of ...

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A strong earthquake struck the waters northeast of Tonga on March 22, 2026, registering at a shallow depth that placed it ...

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Jammu and Kashmir’s designation as Seismic Zone VI under India’s new IS 1893:2025 code underscores a profound, science-backed ...

Jammu and Kashmir has been placed in the country’s highest seismic risk category under a newly notified earthquake design code, the government informed the Assembly on Monday, signalling a major shift ...