Kathmandu. Earthquake tremors were felt in Nepal this morning. The intensity of the earthquake has been measured at 4.9 (Earthquake Magnitude 4.9) on the Richter scale. The earthquake occurred at 4.30 am on Thursday. Its depth was 73 kilometers below the ground.
The epicenter of this earthquake was located in Nepal at 27.671 north latitude and 87.987 east longitude. At present, no clear information has emerged regarding the loss of life or property due to the earthquake.
An earthquake of 3.9 magnitude occurred in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday night, whose tremors were felt in Jubbal and Rohru areas. Officials said there is no news of any casualties or damage so far.
According to the National Seismology Centre, an earthquake occurred in Shimla at around 9:50 pm on Wednesday night at a depth of 10 km. According to information, tremors were felt for a few seconds in Jubbal and Rohru, about 90-110 km from the state capital.
Why do earthquakes occur?
The upper layer of the earth is divided into many big and small plates. These plates keep moving continuously but their speed is very slow. When these plates collide or rub against each other, huge pressure and energy is generated. When this energy suddenly comes out, the earth starts shaking.
Let us tell you, the intensity of earthquake is measured on the Richter scale. An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 or greater is generally considered very dangerous, an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or greater has the potential to damage buildings and homes. At the same time, earthquakes with an intensity of 2.0 or less are called micro earthquakes, which many people are not able to even feel.