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Why Nagaland's 2.9 Magnitude Earthquake Raises Serious Concerns

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake shook Nagaland's Mon district on Tuesday evening. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, which experts say makes it more dangerous. Nagaland falls under Seismic Zone V, the highest risk category for earthquake damage. The same evening, Uttarakhand also experienced a 3.6 magnitude earthquake in Uttarkashi district.

Key Points: Magnitude 2.9 Earthquake Hits Nagaland's Mon District

  • Earthquake occurred at 10km depth in Mon district at 8:39 pm IST
  • Shallow quakes cause stronger ground shaking and more structural damage
  • Nagaland lies in high-risk Seismic Zone V for earthquakes
  • Uttarakhand also experienced 3.6 magnitude quake same evening
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Nagaland: Earthquake of magnitude 2.9 hits Mon

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck Mon district in Nagaland at 10km depth. Nagaland lies in high-risk Seismic Zone V, making shallow quakes particularly dangerous for the region.

"Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes - National Centre for Seismology"

Mon, 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."

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Priya S
Two earthquakes in one day - Nagaland and Uttarakhand! This is concerning. We need better earthquake-resistant infrastructure in these zones. The government should prioritize this.
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Sarah B
As someone who experienced the 2015 Nepal earthquake, even smaller quakes can be terrifying. Good that NCS is providing timely updates. Stay safe everyone!
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Arjun K
The article mentions shallow earthquakes being more dangerous - this one at 10km depth and Uttarakhand at just 5km! Scary stuff. We need more awareness about earthquake safety measures.
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Michael C
While the reporting is good, I wish there was more information about any damage or casualties. The article focuses on technical details but misses the human impact aspect.
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Neha E
Northeast India experiences so many earthquakes but our disaster management systems need improvement. Hope the authorities are prepared for bigger ones! 🤞

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