Delhi, New England: At midnight, Nepal was hit by a severe earthquake with a Richter scale value of 5.5, which caused shock waves throughout many Bihar districts. Nepal felt the shakes, as well as areas of northern India including the capital of Bihar, Patna. At a depth of 10 kilometres, the earthquake sent up fear among the people, leading many to evacuate their houses in search of safer ground. Luckily, thus far no injuries or property damage have been recorded.
Regular Earthquakes Make People Fearful
From Delhi, Assam, Ghaziabad, and the Bay of Bengal to other areas of the Indian subcontinent, February has seen a run of earthquakes. Further raising questions was the strike of Nepal and Pakistan by an earthquake before people could overcome their anxiety of these trembles.
The National Centre for Seismology claims that today at 05:14 AM Pakistan too suffered an earthquake rated 4.5 on the Richter scale. People in India were reminded of the terrible 2015 earthquake in Nepal that resulted in great damage and death count.
Centre and Effect of Nepal’s Earthquake
The Bagmati area centred the Nepalian earthquake. Though damage has not yet been recorded, it has left many disturbed, particularly considering Nepal’s past of catastrophic earthquakes. Strong shakes felt by people in Bihar also caused them to flee their houses. Many of the inhabitants shared videos and their personal accounts of the earthquake on social media.
Remembering Nepal’s devastating earthquake of 2015
Nepal is prone to regular earthquakes as it lies in a highly active seismic zone falling under seismic zones IV and V. Measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, the nation suffered a terrible earthquake in 2015 that claimed over 9,000 lives and destroyed or damaged over one million structures. Nepal’s past makes one worry about possible long-term damage and aftershocks even from little earthquakes.
Great shakes Sensed in Bihar and Other Areas
After the Nepal earthquake, several Bihar districts—including Patna—show clear shaking. Fear drove many individuals from their houses, and social media was overflowing with footage catching the event. In Morigaon, Assam, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake happened at 2:25 PM under same circumstances. The Assam earthquake’s depth was noted at sixteen km.
Ladakh also felt an earthquake on February 26 at 5:36 PM. Measuring on the Richter scale, the tremor—3.5—forced residents to flee their houses. Luckily, from these events no property damage or injuries have been recorded.
Not just India but other surrounding nations like Myanmar claimed earthquake activity on February 26. That earthquake had a 3.1 magnitude and happened 10 km below sea level. The low intensity meant no recorded damages or injuries.
Why do earthquakes occur?
Seismologists estimate that there are seven major and numerous minor tectonic plates covering the surface of the Earth. These plates are always moving, and great energy is generated when they clash or glide past one another, shakes the earth. That is our experience during an earthquake. Sometimes the energy expelled from under the surface of Earth finds a path out and causes earthquakes capable of major damage.
Safety Procedures Under an Earthquake
Should you be indoors, keep cool and collected.
Stay away from windows, doors, cabinets, refrigerators and other heavy objects; • If you are on the first or first floor of a building, move to an open area; if you are in a closed room, stand against a strong wall in the middle of the building.
If you are outdoors, keep away from buildings, bridges, electric poles and trees; be aware of broken power lines and damaged structures; cover your mouth and nose with a towel or handkerchief should trash start to fall.
Should you be in a moving vehicle, slow down and stop yours in a safe open space.
Steer clear of stopping under flyovers, bridges, or close-by tall structures.
Finally
Along with shakes reported in Bihar and nearby areas, the latest earthquake in Nepal once more emphasises South Asia’s seismic sensitivity. Although there had not been any recorded major damage, the anxiety of aftershocks persists. Given the history of terrible earthquakes in the area, citizens must be ready and follow safety procedures should another seismic event strike. source ndtv
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