earthquake in south korea
Seoul: Strong earthquake tremors have been felt in South Korea. These tremors have been felt in the areas near the southwestern county of Buan. The weather agency has given information about this. The agency said that the magnitude of the earthquake was measured 4.8 on the Richter scale. According to the agency, this was the most powerful earthquake to hit South Korea in 2024. There is no immediate report of any major damage after the earthquake.
Partial damage to a house
Jo Hae-jin, a fire department official in North Jeolla Province, said authorities had received about 80 calls from residents reporting the quake. She said the quake reportedly collapsed a wall of a house in Buan.
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Let us tell you that earthquakes are placed in different categories according to their intensity. Earthquakes of 2.5 to 5.4 intensity are in the minor category. Earthquakes of 5.5 to 6 intensity are considered mildly dangerous earthquakes, there is a possibility of minor damage in it. If an earthquake of 6 to 7 intensity occurs, then the possibility of damage also increases. Earthquakes of 7 to 7.9 are considered dangerous. Earthquakes of this intensity can cause cracks in buildings or their collapse. All earthquakes with an intensity above this are placed in the extremely dangerous category.
why do earthquakes occur
The earth is situated on tectonic plates. There is liquid lava beneath it. These plates keep floating continuously and sometimes collide with each other. Due to repeated collisions, the corners of the plates sometimes bend and due to excessive pressure these plates start breaking. In such a situation, the energy coming out from below finds a way to come out and after this disturbance an earthquake occurs. (AP)
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