Earthquake incidents are increasing continuously in different parts of the world including India. In the recent past, thousands of people have lost their lives due to earthquakes in different countries. Even in India, the incidence of earthquakes has been increasing in many states in recent times. In the same sequence, earthquake tremors have also been felt in Mizoram, a state situated in the north-eastern part of India. Let us know what the impact of this earthquake was.
What was the intensity of the earthquake?
National Center for Seismology has given information about the earthquake in Mizoram. The institute has said that earthquake tremors were felt in Champhai district of Mizoram late on Tuesday night. The intensity of this earthquake in Mizoram was measured at 3.7 on the Richter scale. According to the information given, this earthquake occurred in Mizoram on Tuesday at 11.45 pm and the epicenter of this earthquake was at a depth of 24 kilometers from the earth in Champhai district.
Did earthquake happen in Kulgam also?
Let us tell you that before this Earthquake tremors were felt early in the morning in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. As soon as people woke up from sleep in the morning, they felt the tremors of the earthquake and came out of their homes. The intensity of this earthquake that occurred in Kulgam was said to be 3.6 on the Richter scale. The depth of the earthquake underground was recorded at about 10 kilometers. However, the intensity of the earthquake was not high. But as soon as the earth was felt shaking, people came out of their homes in panic. During this period, there was an atmosphere of chaos for some time in Kulgam and surrounding areas.
Know why earthquakes occur?
Let us tell you that the main reason for the earth shaking during an earthquake is the collision, rubbing or sliding of the tectonic plates present inside the earth. When an earthquake occurs, the energy stored inside the ground suddenly comes out. Due to this, earthquake tremors are felt on our earth.
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Earthquake tremors were felt at many places in the country including Delhi-NCR, know the intensity on Richter scale.
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