- Coral Sea earthquake panics Vanuatu, tremors felt in India and Myanmar
- Japan’s Hokkaido region hit by quake, Karnataka and Ladakh experience tremors
A massive earthquake struck four countries, including India and Myanmar, causing widespread panic early on Sunday. According to official reports, people in the affected regions ran from their homes when tremors began, but there are no reports of any loss of life or property damage.
Earthquakes have become frequent across several countries recently. In the Coral Sea region, a major earthquake registered a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale. The event shook Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Center for Seismology (NCS) confirming that the quake’s epicenter was near Vanuatu, at a depth of 10 kilometers. Officials described the earthquake as dangerous, given its magnitude and impact on local residents.
Meanwhile, Japan also felt the force of nature when a 5.9 magnitude earthquake rattled the eastern Hokkaido region in northern Japan. Residents rushed out of their homes as the tremors sent shockwaves through the community. Similarly, Myanmar experienced an earthquake at 4:42 am, with a magnitude of 3.0. Panic spread as people evacuated their homes, fearing further tremors.
In India, the NCS reported that two states experienced earthquakes on Sunday morning. Karnataka was hit first, at 3:47 am, with a magnitude of 3.1. Later, Ladakh recorded a magnitude of 3.6 at 7:30 am. Despite the early hour and the initial panic among residents, both regions reported no damage or casualties. Authorities remain vigilant but confirmed that no significant harm occurred.
Experts note that while these earthquakes caused fear and disrupted daily life, the lack of damage is a relief for the affected countries. Awareness and preparedness have helped residents respond swiftly to tremors, minimizing risks. As seismic activity continues to be monitored by the NCS and other agencies, people are urged to stay alert for future events.
