Earthquake is a type of event that happens when two plates on the Earth’s surface move and grind against each other. It was felt in parts of Delhi, NCR on Saturday. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake was of magnitude 5.4 on the Richter scale.
What is earthquake?
An earthquake is a type of event that happens when two plates on the Earth’s surface move and grind against each other. Earthquakes can range in magnitude from 1 to 9 on the Richter scale, with the larger ones being more devastating. In addition to causing physical damage, earthquakes can also cause loss of life and disrupt transportation and communication systems.
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What is the cause of an earthquake?
The cause of earthquakes is the movement of plates on the Earth’s surface. The two plates grind against each other, causing the Earth to shake. Earthquakes can range in magnitude from 1 to 9 on the Richter scale, with the larger ones being more devastating. In addition to causing physical damage, earthquakes can also cause loss of life and disrupt transportation and communication systems.
Precautions for earthquake
There are a few things that you can do to help protect yourself during an earthquake. Make sure you are familiar with the earthquake safety plan for your area and be sure to follow it if an earthquake occurs. If you are inside, stay inside and avoid windows and other objects that could fall on you. If you are outside, move to an open space away from buildings and power lines. And remember, drop, cover and hold on!
A few days ago this week, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred early morning on Wednesday in Nepal, around 90 km east-southeast of Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh. The earthquake also hit Nepal at 01: 57 am and its depth were nearly 10 kilometers. The tremors were felt in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Lucknow.
