New Delhi. A mild earthquake of 4.5 magnitude occurred in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Andhra Pradesh early Sunday, whose tremors were felt in many areas of Visakhapatnam City. However, there is no report of any loss of life or property in this incident. It is a matter of relief that the impact of the earthquake was limited and there was no major disaster or loss of life.
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When and where did the earthquake occur?
According to the Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), the earthquake occurred at 5:05 am 46 seconds (Indian time) on Sunday morning. Its intensity was recorded at 4.5 on the Richter scale. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Bay of Bengal, about 225 kilometers from the Kakinada coast of Andhra Pradesh. Its center was at a depth of 10 kilometers below the sea surface at 16.805 degrees north latitude and 84.381 degrees east longitude. Experts constantly keep an eye on earthquakes that occur at shallow depths under the sea, because sometimes such tremors can also create the possibility of a tsunami. However, no warning of any tsunami-like situation was issued after this earthquake.
In which areas were earthquake tremors felt?
According to officials, mild tremors of the earthquake were felt in many parts of Visakhapatnam city. Some people thought it better to come out of their homes and buildings after feeling sudden tremors in the morning, while many people were also seen sharing their experiences on social media. However, the tremors were quite mild and were felt for only a few seconds, hence no panic or stampede like situation was created.
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Was there any kind of damage?
The administration has clarified that there has been no report of injury to any person, loss of life, damage to property or any other type of damage due to the earthquake. The local administration and disaster management department kept an eye on the situation and as a precautionary measure directed the concerned agencies to remain alert. At present the situation remains normal in the entire area.
Why has earthquake activity increased in India?
Earthquakes of mild and moderate intensity have been recorded in different parts of India in the last few months. Incidents of earth tremors have been reported from time to time in Delhi-NCR, Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Andaman-Nicobar Islands and many states of the North-East. According to experts, the Indian Plate is continuously colliding with the Eurasian Plate, due to which seismic activities are naturally high especially in and around the Himalayan region. At the same time, geological movements occurring under the sea in the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean region also cause earthquakes from time to time. Scientists say that most mild earthquakes are part of normal tectonic activity, but people should always be alert and follow safety guidelines during an earthquake.
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