Mon (Nagaland) [India], October 14 : An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 struck the Mon district of Nagaland on Tuesday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kms at around 8:39 pm IST.
Posting on X, the National Centre for Seismology wrote, "EQ of M: 2.9, On: 14/10/2025 20:39:43 IST, Lat: 26.79 N, Long: 95.18 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Mon, Nagaland."
Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is because the seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures, as well as greater casualties.
Nagaland lies in Seismic Zone V and hence falls under a very high damage risk zone. The natural tectonic setting makes Nagaland prone to Earthquakes, resulting in loss of life and property.
On Tuesday evening, an earthquake of magnitude 3.6 struck the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, said the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 kms at around 7.30 pm.
In a post on X, the NCS wrote, "EQ of M: 3.6, On: 14/10/2025 19:30:10 IST, Lat: 31.15 N, Long: 77.99 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand."