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Moderate quake of magnitude 4.5 recorded in Bay of Bengal, off Andhra Pradesh coast

Moderate quake of magnitude 4.5 recorded in Bay of Bengal, off Andhra Pradesh coast

Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal in the early hours of Sunday (July 12, 2026), according to data from the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake originated at 05:05:46 IST at a depth of 10 km, with its epicentre located at 16.805° N, 84.381° E, the NCS said. The event has since been classified as “Reviewed” by the agency. The epicentre was located about 227 km east of Kakinada and 275 km east of Rajahmundry, both in Andhra Pradesh, placing the quake well offshore in the Bay of Bengal. It was also recorded at distances of 282 km south of Berhampur and 367 km south-southwest of Puri, both in Odisha, and 355 km southeast of Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh. Residents in Visakhapatnam, southwest of the epicentre, took to social media platforms including X and Reddit shortly after the quake, with several users confirming they had felt mild tremors around the time of the event. Tremors were reported in areas …

Philippines quake toll climbs to 32 as people recall violent tremors: ‘I could hardly stand, shaking was very strong’

Philippines quake toll climbs to 32 as people recall violent tremors: ‘I could hardly stand, shaking was very strong’

First-hand accounts of eyewitnesses of the Philippines earthquake have emerged, with people terming the tremors as “very strong” and saying they could “hardly stand”. Visuals during the tremors and in the aftermath showed buildings collapsing. (AFP) The death toll in the quake climbed to 32 after at least 17 people were killed in a southern Philippine province, mostly owing to a landslide which was triggered by the tremors, the Associated Press reported. An offshore 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern city of General Santos in the Philippines, killing at least 19 people in its wake and injuring more than 200 others, mostly in damages buildings. It also sent a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts, according to AP. General Santos, a port city, is home to more than 700,000 people and is a regional hub for tuna export industry and other commerce. ‘People dashed out of houses’: Eyewitnesses recount strong tremors The quake, the strongest this year to strike the Philippines, was a “major” one, Teresito Bacolcol, the director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology …

Moderate quake hits Himachal districts; tremors felt in neighbouring States

Moderate quake hits Himachal districts; tremors felt in neighbouring States

Image used for representation Tremors were felt in parts of Kangra, Chamba and adjoining districts of Himachal Pradesh after a 5.0 magnitude earthquake of moderate intensity hit the region on Friday (June 5, 2026) night. The depth of the earthquake, which struck about 40 k.m. from Dharamsala near the Kangra- Chamba border at 10:04 pm, was 5 km, the meteorological office said, adding that the epicentre was located near Dhar Godoi in Kangra. People in Dharamsala and nearby areas ran out of their houses in panic after the tremors were felt, though no loss of life or property has been reported from any part of the state so far, officials said. The Kangra and Chamba districts fall under Seismic Zone 5, a high-damage risk zone. Tremors were also felt in Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana, reports said. A Chandigarh resident, Baldev Chand, who lives on the second floor of a three-storey building, said he felt a mild tremor at about 10 am when he was preparing to sleep. “The tremors lasted only for …

Sikkim hit by 3.7 magnitude quake; repeated tremors spark fear among residents

Sikkim hit by 3.7 magnitude quake; repeated tremors spark fear among residents

A series of earthquakes and tremors have caused panic in Sikkim during late February 2026, with multiple jolts reported on Thursday and early morning of Friday. Sikkim experienced a 3.7 magnitude early this morning at around 4:10 am, causing panic among residents. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km near latitude 27.40 N and longitude 88.69 E. Many people reported feeling strong tremors across different parts of the state. In recent times, frequent earthquake tremors have been felt in Sikkim, particularly in West Sikkim. The repeated shaking has increased concern among the local population. Just yesterday, Sikkim was hit by four separate earthquakes, adding to the fear and anxiety. However, no immediate reports of casualties or major damage have been received so far. Meanwhile, damage to infrastructure has been reported at Gangyap School and Gerethang School due to yesterday`s earthquakes. Authorities are assessing the situation, and people have been advised to remain alert and follow safety guidelines in case of further tremors. Meanwhile, an earthquake …

Tremors from Bangladesh quake rattle Kolkata, people rush out of buildings

Tremors from Bangladesh quake rattle Kolkata, people rush out of buildings

Tremors were felt in Kolkata and adjacent districts of West Bengal on Friday afternoon, after an earthquake of 5.5 magnitude on the Richter Scale jolted parts of Bangladesh, officials said. VIDEO | Kolkata, West Bengal: People evacuate buildings and take to the streets after earthquake tremors were felt in the state capital city and surrounding districts. (Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) https://t.co/mR9TuU9vMM pic.twitter.com/UXgwa2ml7i — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 27, 2026 The quake was felt at around 1.22 pm, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said. It was recorded at a depth of 10 km below Earth`s surface. The epicentre of the quake was at a place named Nayabazar in Bangladesh, some 100 km from Kolkata, he said. There was no immediate report of any loss of life or damage to property, another official said. The tremors lasted for some 10 seconds, throwing people in Kolkata into a tizzy, who then sought the safety of open streets and began to scurry out of their buildings. No aftershocks of the quake were …

Tremors felt across West Bengal as 5.7 magnitiude quake jolts Bangladesh

Tremors felt across West Bengal as 5.7 magnitiude quake jolts Bangladesh

Tremors were felt in several places of south Bengal, including Kolkata on Friday morning, as an earthquake of magnitude 5.7 jolted Bangladesh`s Narsingdi, the IMD said. The quake struck 13 km south-southwest of Narsingdi in the neighbouring country at 10.08 am, and at a depth of 10 km, it said. Several people in Kolkata and other districts were seen coming out on the streets as a precautionary measure. There was no immediate report of any injury or damage. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Microsoft Releases an AI-Generated Playable Quake II Game Demo

Microsoft Releases an AI-Generated Playable Quake II Game Demo

Microsoft released an interactive real-time gameplay experience of Quake II in Copilot Labs last week. To build the artificial intelligence (AI) gameplay, the Redmond-based tech giant used its recently released Muse AI models and a new approach dubbed World and Human Action MaskGIT Model (WHAMM). The game demo is currently available as a research preview to everyone, and it comes with the world generation of the game and all the usual mechanics. Microsoft also listed several limitations in the gameplay of the AI-generated experience. Microsoft’s Quake II Gameplay Was Built on Muse AI In a blog post, Microsoft researchers detailed the AI-generated gameplay and how they were able to build it. AI-powered 2D and 3D game generation has been an active area of interest for researchers as it tests the capability of the technology to generate real-time world environments and adjust it for different mechanics used by a human user. It is said to be a good way to see if AI models can be trained to take on real-world tasks by controlling robots as …

Microsoft has created an AI-generated version of Quake

Microsoft has created an AI-generated version of Quake

Microsoft unveiled its Xbox AI era earlier this year with a new Muse AI model that can generate gameplay. While it looked like Muse was still an early Microsoft Research project, the Xbox maker is now allowing Copilot users to try out Muse through an AI-generated version of Quake II. The tech demo is part of Microsoft’s Copilot for Gaming push, and features an AI-generated replica of Quake II that is playable in a browser. The Quake II level is very basic and includes blurry enemies and interactions, and Microsoft is limiting the amount of time you can even play this tech demo. While Microsoft originally demonstrated its Muse AI model at 10fps and a 300 x 180 resolution, this latest demo runs at a playable frame rate and at a slightly higher resolution of 640 x 360. It’s still a very limited experience though, and more of hint at what might be possible in the future. Microsoft is still positioning Muse as an AI model that can help game developers prototype games. When Muse …

Watch: Baby born on Bangkok street amid chaos of quake evacuation

Watch: Baby born on Bangkok street amid chaos of quake evacuation

The woman was reportedly in surgery when the tremors measured 7.7 magnitude on the Richter scale, however the doctors were forced to evacuate the hospital. As Bangkok lay in shatters after Friday’s horrific earthquake that left over thousands dead in Myanmar, Bangkok and Thailand, a glimmer of hope was found in the birth of a newborn in the streets during this dark time. Doctors in Bangkok delivered a baby on the street outside the Police General Hospital during the massive earthquake.  The woman was reportedly in surgery when the tremors measured 7.7 magnitude on the Richter scale, however the doctors were forced to evacuate the hospital. The patient was escorted out of the hospital by medical teams and, surrounded by healthcare staff, gave birth to a baby boy, according to Police Colonel Sirikul Srisanga, the hospital spokesperson. Videos of the incident were widely circulated on social media, showing the woman lying on a stretcher as hospital staff helped with her delivery in the open air. The footage also captured several other patients’ stretchers being moved …

Pool Water Cascades Down A Bangkok Highrise As Powerful Quake Sends Shockwaves | Myanmar

Pool Water Cascades Down A Bangkok Highrise As Powerful Quake Sends Shockwaves | Myanmar

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