A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck northern Japan on April 20, 2026, but videos shared online as its aftermath were actually from a prior major quake in the country. Fact-checkers identified the clips as older footage that had been recirculated and mislabeled.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake rattled northern Japan on April 20, 2026, but videos shared on social media claiming to show the impact of the tremor in fact depict earlier quakes. One clip circulating

Over the years, Delhi has experienced tremors from devastating earthquakes across northern India and neighbouring countries: 1991 Uttarkashi Earthquake (Magnitude 6.8): Caused significant shaking in Delhi, with cracks reported in several old buildings.