Earthquake shock in Afghanistan.
India’s neighboring country Afghanistan has once again felt a strong shock of earthquake. The National Earthquake Science Center (NCS) has given information about this earthquake. The intensity of the earthquake has been recorded at 4.2 on the Richter scale. The earthquake was felt at 08:54 am Indian time. After the earthquake, people came out of their homes. Earthquake tremors were felt in Afghanistan as well as many areas of Pakistan.
Earthquake occurred in many countries
Let me tell you that earlier in the morning, there were strong tremors in Tibet, Bay of Bengal and Myanmar. A 3.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in Tibet, while an earthquake of 4.5 was felt in the Bay of Bengal. At the same time, there was an earthquake of 3.9 intensity in Myanmar. However, until the news was written, no casualties have been reported from this earthquake. Significantly, earthquakes are the movement or vibrations occurring on the surface of the Earth, which are mainly due to the speed of tectonic plates.
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. The Himalayan region in India and some other fault lines (eg Kutch, Northeast India) is high at the risk of earthquake, as the Indian plate is hitting the Eurasian plate.
Earthquake intensity on Richter scale
In an earthquake of 4 to 4.9 intensity, the goods kept in the house can fall down from their place. A 5 to 5.9 magnitude earthquake can also move heavy goods and furniture. The base of the building may crack in 6 to 6.9. Buildings fall from 7 to 7.9. There is a risk of tsunami in 8 to 8.9 and there is more destruction. 9 or more is the worst destruction.
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