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India reclassifies entire Himalayas as highest earthquake risk zone, updating building codes for safety.
India has updated its seismic zonation map, classifying the entire Himalayan arc as Zone VI, the highest risk level, for the first time, based on advanced hazard analysis.
The change reflects greater earthquake risks due to long-quiet but dangerous faults, especially in the central Himalayas.
Now, 61% of India is in moderate to high-risk zones, with nearly 75% of the population living in seismically active areas.
The update, part of the 2025 Earthquake Design Code, mandates stricter building standards, including anchoring non-structural elements and ensuring critical infrastructure remains functional after quakes.
The southern peninsula’s risk remains low due to stable geology.
The Bureau of Indian Standards urges immediate adoption of the new map over the 2016 version.
India reclasifica todo el Himalaya como la zona de mayor riesgo de terremotos, actualizando los códigos de construcción para la seguridad.