An earthquake of 3.3 magnitude occurred in Rohtak district of Haryana on Sunday afternoon. As soon as the tremors were felt, people came out of their homes and offices. The epicenter of the earthquake is said to be 17 kilometers away from the city.
Earthquake: There was an atmosphere of chaos in Rohtak district of Haryana on Sunday afternoon when suddenly the earth was felt shaking. People got scared due to the earthquake that occurred in the afternoon and in many areas people came out of their homes and offices. However, it is a matter of relief that the intensity of the earthquake was low and there was no report of any loss of life or property.
What was the intensity of the earthquake?
According to the information received, the intensity of this earthquake that occurred in Rohtak was measured at 3.3 on the Richter scale. This earthquake was recorded at 12:13 minutes 44 seconds in the afternoon. According to experts, earthquakes of 3 to 4 intensity are kept in the light category, due to which there is usually no possibility of major damage.
Where was the epicenter of the earthquake
The epicenter of the earthquake is said to be located about 17 kilometers south-east of Rohtak city. This area is the area between Sampla and Ismaila villages. The latitude of the earthquake was recorded at 28.78 and longitude 76.73.
The depth of the earthquake is said to be about 5 kilometers. Due to earthquake occurring at shallow depth, tremors are felt more clearly, even if their intensity is less. This was the reason that despite the light intensity, people felt the tremors clearly.
People came out of their homes as soon as they felt the tremors
As soon as the earth trembled, people in many areas got scared and came out. Some people said that they felt the chairs and fans shaking. At the same time, at some places people were seen standing in open places due to fear.
Within a short time, discussions about the earthquake started on social media and people were seen confirming with each other that they had felt the tremors. However, within a few minutes the situation became normal and people heaved a sigh of relief.
The administration gave information about the situation
Local administration and disaster management officials said that at present there is no information about any damage. The situation in the entire district is being monitored by the administration.
Officials have appealed to the people that there is no need to panic, but it is important to remain alert. In case of any emergency, it is advised to follow the instructions issued by the administration.
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