Jammu and Kashmir: Earthquake tremors were felt from Jammu and Kashmir to Delhi on Saturday evening. Common people came out of their homes due to the earthquake. According to the information, the epicenter of the earthquake was in Afghanistan. The intensity of the earthquake has been recorded at 6.2. The depth of the earthquake was recorded at 215 km depth. According to the National Seismology Centre, earthquake tremors were felt at 7.04 pm on Saturday evening.
More than 900 people died in Venezuela
Recently, strong earthquake tremors were felt in Venezuela. On Wednesday, two devastating earthquakes caused huge devastation. The death toll in Venezuela has exceeded 920, while 3,360 people are feared injured. The government says that the death toll may increase further. After this tragedy, rescue operations are still being conducted in Venezuela.
What are the earthquake zones in India?
According to geologists, about 59 percent of the total land area of India is considered sensitive to earthquakes. Scientists have divided the earthquake zone in India into 4 parts i.e. Zone-2, Zone-3, Zone-4 and Zone-5. Areas in Zone-5 are considered the most sensitive, while Zone-2 is considered the least sensitive. Our country’s capital Delhi falls in earthquake zone-4. Earthquakes of more than 7 intensity can also occur here, which can cause major devastation. India has a high earthquake risk due to the Himalayan region and some other fault lines (e.g. Kutch, Northeast India) as the Indian Plate is colliding with the Eurasian Plate.
intensity of earthquake on richter scale
The intensity of earthquake is measured through Richter scale. In an earthquake of 4 to 4.9 magnitude on the Richter scale, the items kept in the house can fall down from their place. Heavy goods and furniture can also move in an earthquake of 5 to 5.9 magnitude. The base of the building may crack in 6 to 6.9. Buildings collapse at 7 to 7.9. There is a danger of tsunami in magnitude 8 to 8.9 and causes more devastation. The most severe destruction occurs in 9 or more.
Why do earthquakes occur?
In recent times, an increase in earthquake incidents is being seen in many areas of the country and the world. There are 7 tectonic plates within our earth. These plates keep rotating in their place continuously. However, sometimes there is conflict or friction. For this reason, earthquake incidents are seen on earth. Common life suffers the most due to this. Houses collapse due to earthquake, resulting in the death of thousands of people.
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