Lately, it feels like the ground is shaking a lot. From small tremors in India’s cities to big quakes in far-off places, people are talking about earthquakes on TV and social media. As of September 2025, many wonder: Are earthquakes really happening more, or are we just noticing them more? This article looks at what’s going on in India and other countries, why quakes happen, and what we can do to stay safe.
Earthquakes in India: What’s happening in 2025
India is in a shaky part of the world where huge pieces of the Earth’s crust, called tectonic plates, push against each other. This causes earthquakes, especially in some areas. Here are some quakes from this year:
- February 2025: A small quake hit near Delhi, shaking buildings and scaring people. No big damage happened, but videos of it spread fast online.
- July 2025: A stronger quake struck the Nicobar Islands in the ocean. It caused some worry about waves but didn’t do much harm on land.
- August 2025: A quake in Myanmar, near India’s border, damaged houses and roads in places like Manipur. It also caused landslides.
- September 2025: Smaller quakes hit Assam and northern India. A bigger one in Afghanistan was felt in India and Pakistan too.
India’s Northeast, like Manipur and Assam, gets a lot of quakes because it’s close to where these plates crash into each other.
Earthquakes around the world: Big shakes in 2025
It’s not just India other countries have felt the ground move too. Here are some big quakes this year:
- July 2025: A huge earthquake hit off Russia’s coast in a faraway area. It caused waves but didn’t hurt many people.
- August 2025: Indonesia had a strong quake that made people run to safety, but it didn’t cause major damage.
- September 2025: A terrible quake in Afghanistan killed over 1,100 people and destroyed thousands of homes. India sent help like food and tents.
These quakes show how active the Earth is, especially in places like the “Ring of Fire” around the Pacific Ocean, where most quakes happen.
Are there really more earthquakes?
It might seem like earthquakes are happening more, but experts say the number hasn’t gone up. The Earth has about 20,000 quakes every year, and 2025 is about the same. So why does it feel like more?
- Better Tools: Scientists now have machines that catch even tiny quakes.
- News and Social Media: When a quake happens, videos and posts spread quickly, making it seem like a bigger deal.
- More People in Shaky Areas: As cities grow in places where quakes happen, more people feel them.
Sometimes, quakes come in groups, called “swarms,” which can make it seem like they’re happening a lot. Things like mining or even climate change might cause small quakes, but they don’t explain the big ones.
Why do earthquakes happen?
Earthquakes happen when the Earth’s plates move and bump into each other. In India, the Himalayas are a hot spot because two plates are pushing hard. Around the world, places near plate edges, like Japan or Indonesia, get the most quakes.
How earthquakes affect people
Earthquakes can cause a lot of trouble. The Afghanistan quake destroyed thousands of homes, leaving people without shelter. In India, even small quakes can scare people and crack buildings, like in Delhi this year. Weak buildings, like mud houses in villages, make things worse because they fall easily. Quakes also cost a lot of money by damaging homes, roads, and businesses. Countries like India and Afghanistan have sent help quickly, like food and tents, to those in need.
What can we do to stay safe?
To be ready for quakes, we can take some steps:
- Build Stronger Homes: India has rules to make buildings that can stand up to quakes, especially in risky areas.
- Warning Systems: Machines can spot quakes early and give people a few seconds to get safe.
- Learn What to Do: Teaching people to “drop, cover, and hold on” during a quake can save lives.
Earthquakes in 2025 have grabbed a lot of attention in India and around the world, but they aren’t happening more than usual. Better tools and news make them seem more common. By building stronger homes and learning what to do, we can stay safer. The Earth will keep shaking, but being ready can turn scary moments into ones we can handle.
