Bihar

• 17 Feb 2025

Tremor in Bihar

Why in News? 

According to the National Center for Seismology, a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Siwan, Bihar, on 17th February 2025.

Key Points

• National Centre for Seismology (NCS): 
  • This is the agency responsible for monitoring and reporting the seismic activity in India and its neighbourhood. 
  • It operates a network of seismological observatories across the country, and provides real-time data and information on earthquakes and tsunamis. 
  • It also maintains a website and a mobile app, called BhooKamp, to provide earthquake alerts and updates to the public.