Strong earthquake tremors were felt in many parts of North India on Tuesday morning. People in many states including UP, Bihar and Delhi experienced earth tremors. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake’s magnitude was measured at 7.1, and its epicenter was in Tibet’s Shizhang area near the Nepal border. The earthquake was recorded at 6:35 am.
Tremors, chaos in Nepal and India
- Lobuche of Nepal:
The epicenter of the earthquake was 93 km north-east of Lobuche.- Intensity on the Richter scale: 7.1.
- Effect: People came out of their homes out of fear.
- Nearby objects and trees were seen shaking.
- Shivhar of Bihar:
In the footage released by ANI, chandelier lights and fans were seen shaking.- People came out of their homes and gathered in open places.
Impact in Tibet and neighboring areas
- Center in Shizhang area of Tibet:
The main epicenter of the earthquake was Tibet, from where its impact was felt till India and Nepal. - Knowledge:
- The earthquake occurred at 6:35 am.
- At present there is no information about loss of life or property.
Tremors recorded in Palghar also
The impact of the earthquake was also felt in Palghar district of Maharashtra.
- Monday morning earthquake:
- Intensity: 3.7.
- Time: 4:35 am.
- Location: Dahanu Taluka.
- Localities: Bordi, Dapchari and Talasari.
- The administration said that there was no loss of life or property.
Situation of recent earthquakes in Nepal
Several earthquakes have occurred in Nepal in the last few days.
- Earthquake of January 2:
- Intensity: 4.8.
- Time: 1:02 pm.
- Centre: Sindhupalchowk district, 70 km north of Kathmandu.
- Impact: Tremors were felt in Kathmandu and neighboring districts.
- Loss: No major loss occurred.
- 9 earthquakes in the last 20 days:
- The intensity was recorded at 3 or more.
- Of these, 8 earthquakes occurred in western Nepal.
Earthquake prevention measures
Take the following precautions to avoid loss of life and property during an earthquake:
- Indoors:
- Lean on the ground and sit holding a strong object.
- Cover head and face with arms.
- Stay away from windows, doors and walls.
- If you are on the bed, stay there and cover your head with a pillow.
- Outside the house:
- Stay away from buildings, trees, street lights and electrical wires.
- Stay in an open place until the shaking subsides.
- In the car:
- Stop the vehicle at a safe place and remain inside it.
- Maintain adequate distance from buildings or trees.
