Earthquake tremors in UP-Bihar.
Late night, strong tremors were felt in many parts of both UP and Bihar states. Due to the earthquake, people had to get out of their homes. However, no information has been reported from this earthquake about the loss of life and property. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, 65 km east of Kathmandu at 2.51 am, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded on the Richter scale on the Kodari highway in Sindhupalachouk district. Late night, two shocks were felt. One earthquake was near Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, while the other is near Bihar border. The intensity of the earthquake on the Richter scale is measured at 6.1 and 5.5 respectively.
Why do earthquakes come?
In recent times, there is an increase in earthquake incidents in many areas of the country and the world. There are 7 tectonic plates within our earth. These plates continue to roam in their place. However, sometimes they also have conflict or friction. This is why earthquake incidents are seen on earth. General life has to bear the most loss of this. Earthquakes collapse houses, in which thousands of people die.
What are the earthquake zones in India
According to geological experts, about 59 per cent of the total territory of India is considered sensitive to earthquake. Scientists have divided the earthquake sector in India into Zone-2, Zone-3, Zone-4 and Zone-5 i.e. 4 parts. Zone-5 areas are considered the most sensitive, while Zone-2 is considered less sensitive. Delhi, the capital of our country, falls in Zone-4 of the earthquake. Earthquakes of more than 7 intensity can occur here, which can cause great destruction.
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