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Earthquake News: Earthquake tremors were felt in Sonipat on Tuesday morning. Due to which people came out of their homes. The epicenter of the earthquake remained in Sonipat. Where the intensity of the earthquake was measured at 2.7 on the Richter scale. However, there is no report of any loss of life or property due to the earthquake. After which people felt earthquake tremors in many cities at 2:51 pm. Whose center was Nepal. Whose intensity was measured at 6.2.
Tremors felt at 11:06 am 3 seconds
There was a sudden earthquake at 11:06 minutes 3 seconds on Tuesday morning. As soon as people came to know about this, they came out of their homes. The intensity of the earthquake was not much. City residents Manoj, Nitin and Sunil told that they were aware of the danger as soon as the earthquake struck. When they felt the earthquake, they came out of their homes. People were talking among themselves in the streets about the earthquake. He admitted that if there had been a bigger shock, there could have been a lot of damage. According to the National Seismological Centre, Delhi, the epicenter of the earthquake was Sonipat. Its intensity was measured at 2.7 on the Richter scale. The intensity of the earthquake that occurred again was measured at 6.2.
This is the reason for earthquake
Dr. Anita Singh, retired professor of Geography of Tikaram Girls College, said that earthquake occurs due to the energy generated by sudden movement in the outer layer of the earth. This energy produces earthquake waves on the earth’s surface. It is manifested by shaking or displacing the land. Earthquakes often occur due to geological faults. Major culprits are massive gas migration, methane deep within the Earth, volcanoes, landslides and nuclear testing.
This is how protection should be taken in case of earthquake
- Construct an earthquake resistant building at a safe place.
- Take training and rehearse in disaster management from time to time.
- Make a disaster kit which includes radio, necessary papers, mobile, torch, matchstick, candle, slippers, cash and necessary medicines.
- Ask family members to turn off electricity and gas in case of an earthquake.
- Take shelter under tables, beds or sturdy furniture during an earthquake.
- Hold on tightly to the furniture to maintain balance.
- Stay in open spaces away from trees and power lines.
- Do not go into the house after it has been demolished.
- If you are inside the vehicle, stay inside it and do not get out.
