Closeness to Himalayas, 3 fault lines make city prone to quakes
National Centre for Seismology data shows that the region has recorded 446 earthquakes between 1993 and 2025 within a 50 sq km radius of Monday’s epicentre.
In high-risk seismic zone 4, Delhi’s proximity to Himalayas an added risk
A tremor measuring 4 magnitude hit southwest Delhi's Dhaula Kuan on Monday. This highlighted Delhi's earthquake risks due to ...
The ancient discovery that put a Silk Road city back on the map
After unearthing a rare collection of highly prized Silk Road artefacts, a family in the Himalayas has opened a museum dedicated to one of the fabled route's final traders.
Tremors in Delhi-NCR spark concern: Seismologists warn of catastrophic Himalayan quake
Delhi sits in Zone IV of India’s seismic map, making it one of the high-risk areas for earthquakes. The city’s vulnerability ...