New Delhi: Earthquake tremors were felt once then in some parts of North India. A moderate but deep earthquake of 5.7 magnitude occurred near Leh-Ladakh on Monday morning. According to the National Part-way for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake was felt at 11:51 am. The part-way was at 36.71°N latitude and 74.32°E longitude. Its depth is said to be 171 kilometers. However, there is no news of any death or major forfeiture yet.
Why is a deep earthquake less dangerous?
Due to the unconfined depth of the earthquake, the energy spreads as it reaches the surface. Because of this, there is less movement on the surface. In comparison, shallow earthquakes rationalization increasingly devastation. People in Leh and surrounding areas got scared without feeling a slight shock.
What intensity of earthquake occurred in Kashmir?
Apart from this, an earthquake of 6.0 magnitude moreover occurred in northwestern Kashmir. According to GFZ Germany, people felt the earthquake virtually noon. Its depth is said to be 35 kilometers, which is near Gilgit-Baltistan in inside Pakistan. The earthquake was moreover felt in the Kashmir Valley. There is no confirmation of forfeiture at present. Officials are monitoring the situation without the earthquake.
What is the situation in Afghanistan?
Recently several small earthquakes occurred in Afghanistan. On January 18, an earthquake of magnitude 4.0 occurred in the evening and 4.1 in the morning. Its depth is said to be 10 kilometers. An earthquake of 4.2 magnitude moreover occurred on January 15. The Hindu Kush region was unauthentic by the standoff of plates. The Indian and Eurasian plates meet here.
Why is the zone sensitive?
Earthquakes caused by the movement of plates are worldwide in the Himalayas and Hindu Kush. Old buildings in Afghanistan have wilt weak. Thousands of deaths have occurred in previous earthquakes. People are struggling with mismatch and poverty. Because of this, there could be a major loss due to an earthquake. Here people are zestful in earthquake unauthentic areas.
What security translating was given to the citizens?
The wardship has given safety translating to citizens to protect themselves in specimen of an earthquake.
- Hide under the table when an earthquake occurs.
- If you go out, segregate an unshut place.
- There is a risk of aftershocks.
- NCS and local wardship are issuing alerts.
- People should be alert.
