Strong earthquake in Indonesia.
Jakarta: Strong earthquake tremors have been felt in the northern Sumatra region of Indonesia. The National Center for Sisamology (NCS) has given information about this earthquake. The NCS reported that the earthquakes were felt in the early hours of Sunday, the intensity of which was 4.6 on the Richter scale. According to NCS, earthquake tremors came at 2:50 am Indian time, with 86 northern latitude and 96.35 at a depth of 58 km at the eastern longitude. However, no immediate report of any casualties or losses has been found in this earthquake. Further details are awaited.
Earthquake tremors in India too
At the same time, earthquake tremors were felt in India today. These earthquake tremors were felt at 5.6 am. There was a center of earthquake in Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh. National Center for Seismology gave information about it. According to NCS, the intensity of this earthquake on the Richter scale was recorded at 3.8. Thankfully, there is no news of loss of life or property due to this earthquake.
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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