8 Earthquake Rattles India; At Least 8 Dead

6.8 Earthquake Rattles India; At Least 8 Dead 

Earthquakes in India aren't rare, but a 6.8 magnitude quake is significant. The most recent quake in the country occurred on Sept. 7, when a 4.2 magnitude quake hit Delhi, where just hours earlier a bomb blast killed 11 and injured dozens more outside the Delhi High Court.
Delhi is considered to be in Zone 4 of the Earthquake Hazard Map of India, and it is therefore designated as being in the High Damage Risk Zone. There hasn't been a significant earthquake in the city's recent history, although it has experienced minor vibrations from quakes elsewhere in the country and in Pakistan.
Gangtok is also in Zone 4, and it is nestled between two Zone 5 (highest risk) areas to the east and west.
On Sunday, there were also earthquakes reported in Virginia and New Zealand, although they were significantly less potent than the Sikkim quake.